It’s no secret: Men love to grill. The heat of glowing charcoal, the odor of charred meat, the taste of ice-cold beer -- it’s the stuff of testosterone-fuelled fantasies. But these days, when every man and his brother claim to be amateur chefs, are burgers and hot dogs really up to par?
If you really want to impress your guests this summer, it’s time to step into the realm of gourmet grilling. From premium barbecues to top-of-the-line grilling accessories and gourmet recipes, the following guide will prepare you to knock your buddies’ flip-flops off come summertime.
barbecues
Charcoal
I can already hear you barbecue purists extolling the virtues of charcoal. If buying a gas grill is as unfathomable to you as having a vegetarian barbecue, I suggest the Weber Performer. Okay, so it’s not a “pure” charcoal grill because its five-gallon propane tank and burner unit light the charcoal for you -- but you turn off the gas before you start cooking and it’s all charcoal from there. Plus, it features a large working space and storage area, so you don’t need an extra table. At approximately $300, it’s a great deal.Gas
If you’re more of a gas grill man and you really want to up the ante, both the DCS 48" Professional Outdoor Gas Grill and the Viking 53-Inch Gas Grill are excellent choices. Either one of these units will set you back over $5,000, but you’ll be getting one of the best grills on the market.The DCS model packs up to 861-square inches of cooking space and up to 100,000 BTUs, with two optional 17,000-BTU side burners and an optional rotisserie kit. The Viking has six stainless-steel burners that deliver 150,000 BTUs, and it comes with a standard rotisserie system and tons of other cool features. Either one of these stainless-steel monsters will make you the talk of the neighborhood.
accessories
A gourmet grill master needs quality barbecue tools and accessories. While you don’t have to go overboard, the appropriate tools will make a huge difference in the ease and eminence of your gourmet barbecue feast.Everyone knows that the tools make the man… Next >>
