Seven Smart Ways To Prepare For The Upcoming BBQ Season

That's right it's almost BBQ time again. Now's the time to start preparing, before it's the Fourth of July and time has gotten away from you! Here are seven great tips to get the season started off right.

Tip #1 Clean your grill. Use a pipe wire cleaner or wire brush to make sure that the grill is free of rust, dirt, spider-webs and other debris.

Tip #2 Examine all hoses leading from the tank to the burners. Replace if cracked or damaged.

Tip #3 Find any leaks by applying a 50/50 solution of water and dish soap to propane cylinder connections and hoses. If bubbles appear, tighten the connection and or replace the damaged parts and retest.

Always be careful when igniting any BBQ grill but once the cleaning and safety inspection is done then the fun can begin.

Tip #4 Get some new grilling gadgets. There are also a few basic tools that every backyard BBQ cook will need. You'll need a wide spatula, grill tongs, meat fork, grill brush, barbeque mitts, a meat thermometer and a spray bottle. A fun addition to this list is the Maverick Voice Alert Remote BBQ Thermometer Silver. It actually talks to you and tells you when your food is almost ready. Imagine hanging out in the yard with your family and not having to hover over the grill to make sure your dinner doesn't burn.

Tip #5 Spice it up. You may also want to consider trying something a little different this year with some of your recipes so that it will 'spice' up your season just right. Dry rubs and tangy gourmet barbeque sauces add a zing to weekend barbeques. Try something new to make this summer special.

Tip #6 Smoke it. Smoker bags, smoking chips and good old fashioned smokers add a new flavor to the same old meats. Chicken, pork, and even fish can become something extra special with a little smoking.

Tip #7 Try a new recipe. Whether you visit your local bookstore or find your recipes online a new recipe can add a little fun to a weekday meal. Grilling is often quick and easy - a perfect way to bring the family together for weekday meals.

Let this be the year that you start out being prepared that way you can sit back and relax once it is here. Knowing that you will have a safe and enjoyable BBQ season can make all the difference in the world.

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