Every year on the 4th of July Americans try to out do themselves from previous years with their fireworks. This year, why not take it one step further and make 4th of July 2009 the best barbecue party you have ever had? You can begin by choosing from the top gas barbecue grills way before the 4th of July because as our independence day comes closer, all the best grills will begin to vanish from the marketplace.

Once you have your grill picked out and on order, start creating your menu. The best barbecues are usually those that have top quality home made barbecue sauce on hand. You may want to experiment with a few before the 4th of July is here to be sure that you are making your guests the best barbecue that you can. You may even want to offer them a choice on bbq sauce flavors to make their independence day a truly special occasion.

Don’t forget the side dishes, lots of fruit and of course chili or baked beans are always a necessity at a 4th of July barbecue. Remember to make things that are easy to eat outdoors while you are watching your fireworks show as well. Beverages are better served from cans or disposable cups. Since they tend to get lost in all the excitement when the sun goes down and the 4th of July fireworks show begins, you will want to be sure to have lots of extra things to drink at your independence day barbecue.

Sturdy and durable disposable dinnerware is the order of the day on the 4th of July because it will most likely be a warm summer night in your neighborhood and people will want to wander around outside. Locating a couple of highly visible trash receptacles around the grounds to help keep down on the mess is also a good idea.

Make this 4th of July 2009 the best it can be by taking the time to plan a proper get together way in advance. It is sure to be a day of independence you will remember for years to come.

One of the best propane grills that you can buy for under $100 is the Gas N Go Anywhere Portable Propane grill by Weber.

This grill is one of the best for camping and travel because it packs up easily for any occasion. The entire grill fits into a 24 x 13 x 9 inch space which makes it one of the best grills for those last minute day trips. Never worry about space for packing when going to the lake, park or beach this summer. The fact that you can buy this grill for under $100 makes it a really great deal too. It is also easy to carry since it weighs just under 15 pounds. It has some of the features of a top of the line grill such as a push button ignition and flavorizer bar. The lid locks into place when you are traveling with the legs that cross over the top to hold it tightly in place. The Weber gas N go portable gas grill supplies you with a full 160 square inches of cooking space which is quite impressive for a portable grill. This bbq grill box and lid is covered in rust resistant shiny porcelain enamel so it can withstand many years of bbq grilling.

This small portable Weber grill is perfect for a quick meal anytime because it heats up really fast and the ignition is very reliable. It is a good grill when you are cooking for between 2 and four people. The Gas N go Anywhere grill should be kept out of extended periods of bad weather and it is so easy to clean that it is a must have item when on the go. Another one of the best features is that and using wood with the Weber Gas N Go Anywhere propane gas grill, the flavorizre bars can really make your dinner taste outstanding.

This is a robust flat iron steak recipe your father is sure to love. This is a great steak when grilled on the BBQ.

Ingredients:

12 8 ounce top blade steaks
1 1/2 pounds Red Onions

Marinade:

24 ounces. House Beer
2 tbsp. Tabasco Sauce
2 tbsp. Chopped Onions
2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
5 fl,ounces. Olive Oil
8 fl,ounces. Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
6 fl,ounces. Beef Broth

Instructions:

Mix all of the marinade ingredients, in a large container with a lid. Add your steak into the container one by one to insure coverage. Cover the steak and refrigerate for 4-6 hours before grilling. Put the steak onto the grill and place the flat iron on top. Grill your fathers steak for about 10 min. on each side using this method. Slice the red onion into thick slices, and grill them alongside your flat iron steak. Place them on top of your steak as garnish.

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Chinese Chicken Marinade

INGREDIENTS:

2    tbs. Oil
2    tbs. Ketchup
2    tbs. Chili Sauce
1/4  cup. Honey
1/4  tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/2  tsp. Salt
1/2  tsp. Ground Ginger
1/4  tsp. Granulated Garlic

INSTRUCTIONS:

Appetizer: 5 Pound chicken parts
Dinner:  one whole chicken
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Mix all the ingredients shown above mixing together in mixing bowl then add chicken parts to the mixture and let it marinade for two hours befor using it for grilling, basting is opptioal, you can pour remainning sauce over the wings after grilling chicken for extra zing.
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For whole chicken: Put the chicken into a shallow baking pan, basting the chicken inside and out before you place it in the oven.  Pre set the oven at 300 degrees for 45-60 minutes basting with the extra sauce that you have left over every 15 minutes for coverage, after your 60 minutes are up do a temp check of 165 or better before carving for service.

Converting A Grill Into A Smoker And Using It To Work For You

If you have a gas grill that is hinge covered and comes with a temperature gauge and a multi-rack assembly with rocks, that’s a nice grill that you have there! All you need now is a rotisserie set up and you will be making magic in your own back yard. You want to begin by soaking some hickory wood chips for the day before you barbecue that way the wood chips are soft so they don’t just burn up. You need the steam and smoke the wood chips for the best flavor. To turn your grill in to a smoker by setting the grill low, you’ll slow roast your ribs while you smoke your ribs. By utilizing the different levels of racks in your barbecue grill you can do multiple meats such as chicken, fish, wild game, ribs, roast, and even cheese anything you want because just about every thing tastes good smoked. Hickory and maple wood chips work best for me. You want to cure the item before the smoking treatment starts. Do this by making a brine. You can accent your flavor by adding any liquid smoke flavor of your choice to the brine as well. Do this a day before you use your newly made grill smoker. You won’t even have to buy a smoker because it was sitting in your back yard all of these years. Who knew, you have done a lot with your grill. You can have your neighbors walk by talking about the aromatic flavor you are sending. Now you have converted your very own bbq grill into a smoker with accessories now. Your friends will be asking “when are we coming over for a ribs bbq grilled dinner?”