<![CDATA[Gizmodo: grilling]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: grilling]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/grilling http://gizmodo.com/tag/grilling <![CDATA[Lighting a Grill with Liquid Oxygen Is the Opposite of Safe]]> Don't try this at home: in this video crazyperson Theo Gray lights a grill with the help of some liquid oxygen. Suffice to say it's a bit of overkill, but just the kind of overkill we like. [Instructables via PopSci]

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<![CDATA[Bud Light's 'Grooler' Is Actually a Real Product]]> If you watched any football this weekend, you saw But Light's "Tailgate Approved" parody infomercials. But hey, maybe they weren't parodies; you can buy all that stuff, including the awesome-looking Grooler, online.

For $125 you get two coolers with a grill in the middle. Awesome, right? I mean, sure, you can toss a grill and two coolers in the back of your car for cheaper and with less lugging, but this is still a fun gimmick. Although if we're discussing practicality the real winner is the Foozie, which is a combo of a foam hand and a beer coozie. Only $10 for 2 of them! That's impulse purchase territory, folks. [Tailgate Approved]

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<![CDATA[Wall-Mounted Grill Saves Space, Probably Won't Burn Down Your House]]> If you have a small deck, porch or patio, the Plek 66 offers charcoal grilling in a compact wall-mounted unit.

By the looks of things, you don't have a whole lot of surface area to cook—but the fact that the storage compartment below can hold around 100 pounds of ashes before cleaning is a big plus. There ialso a storage compartment for your utensils and the whole thing folds up into a lean box shape for additional space saving. And, most importantly, they also note that you can heat things up to 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit without reducing your home to a pile of smoldering rubble. No word on pricing unfortunately, but I wouldn't go trading in the Foreman just yet if you are on a budget. [Rocal via Appliancist via DVICE]




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<![CDATA[The Meatball Grill Basket Changes Everything]]> When was the last time you visited Willams-Sonoma? Yeah, they're expensive, but no one else is offering a product to grill your meatballs. Besides, sometimes they have food samples in there.

Indeed, meatball subs and spaghetti can now enjoy that smokey grilled flavor we all know and love with this innovative basket. It keeps your balls safe and secure while being cooked over the flames. If you think about it, there is probably a bunch of other stuff you could grill in one of these things as well. [Williams-Sonoma via Unclutterer]

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<![CDATA[The Fuego Element Grill Is Awesome Until It's Swiped Off Your Back Porch]]> I have a cheap hibachi on my porch—who the hell cares about stealing that? The Element grill from Fuego is another story though—this thing is a work of art.

The Element comes in a variety of colors, it has a 24,000 btu dual-burner with different zones for either direct or indirect heating, and it's small enough to fit just about anywhere (like in the arms of a thief in the night). I'm not sure how much one of these beauties will cost, but if you decide to drop some cash on one I would consider chaining it up. [Swipelife via NotCot via DVICE]

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<![CDATA[What Type Of Grill Do You Prefer?]]> The weather is starting to get nicer and that means it's time to start busting out the grill. So, I must ask the age old question: what type of grill do you prefer?

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<![CDATA[Gridus BBQ Grill Finds The Best Piece Of Meat With Excel Spreadsheets]]> The design team at Art Lebedev has something for number crunchers who are compelled to incorporate math into every aspect of their lives. Enter the Gridus Barbecue Grid.

Who has the biggest sausage? Who is getting the plumpest wiener? These burning, juicy, flame broiled questions and more can be answered through the mathematical magic of the spreadsheet. [Art. Lebedev via Craziest Gadgets]

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<![CDATA[There's a New BBQ Sheriff In Town]]> Lighting a BBQ can be done with a match. But, as any NRA member can attest, it's a job best left to a gun.

The Shoot and Cook Rifle BBQ Lighter is a 14.5-inch implement that can set pretty much any flammable material on fire. Sure, it's designed to light coals on a grill, but I can think of plenty of uses for a flame-inducing side arm.

Imagine, you're at a bar. A lady needs a light. You reach into your pocket and pull out the Shoot and Cook Rifle BBQ Lighter. She says, "Oh no he's got a gun!!" Bouncers rush toward you. They can't tell if the tiny rifle is real, but these guys aren't taking any chances.

By the time the night is through, you've both had your heart broken and seen what human bone looks like when exposed to air. $10. [Bass Pro Shops via OhGizmo!]

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<![CDATA[Intimidate Neighbors And Cook Their Food With Uber Manly Imperial Grill XL]]> It's a balmy 58 degrees in Boston today, and spring is just around the corner. Time to talk grills. What better place to start than the Imperial Grill, which is held together by pure testosterone?

Housed within this stainless steel propane-devouring beast are two separate ovens and two cooking surfaces that erupt with up to 60,000 BTUs. The looks are pretty pedestrian (where is Leonidas, screaming with fury on the facade?), but the sound of all those burners charring the food inside will probably make up for that minor quibble. Hope your neighbors like a little side of "wet their pants" with their steak.

The rig costs $1,800, which is also the amount of money you'll need to keep this thing running all the way through spring and summer. Keep an extra propane tank or ten handy. [Born Rich]

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<![CDATA[Lumos Outdoor Fireplace Transforms Into a Grill]]> As a guy that loves charcoal grilling, I am digging the Lumos. But it is more than just a grill. Simply flipping up the chimney transforms it into an elegant outdoor fireplace.

When the chimney is in the collapsed position, adding a wooden cutting board attachment gives you some counter space for plates, tools and condiments. I would love to trade in my hibachi for one of these (although, it could use a little more cooking surface area), but something tells me that this grill won't come cheap. [Harrie Leenders via Trendir]

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<![CDATA[Weenie Wing Commander Fires Meat Torpedoes]]> While I've always preferred encapsulating my hot dogs in a black crust of carcinogens prior to ingestion, there are others of you who prefer a slow roasted wiener...preferably involving a spaceship in some way.

From the same brilliant creators of the Roast My Weenie, the Weenie Wing Commander exploits the classic X-wing schematic to support a double armament of meat tubes. Simple. Effective. And an excellent way to tempt little ones into touching a fiery-hot grill. $20. [Weenie Wing Commander via Nerd Approved]

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<![CDATA[The Stone Grill Concept: Foodie Addiction Taken Just Far Enough]]> While there's nothing inherently flawed with grills as they are now, if you've ever seared meat on a hot stone, you've discovered there's more to meat than charcoal and propane.

The Pebbles Grill concept is sort of like a George Foreman reinterpreted with a net of blazing-hot rocks. Electric elements heat a series of "pebbles" to deliciously dangerous levels—as indicated by warning lights—before you fold the mesh-like grill over your food. We're betting that the resulting dish would come out polka dotted with scorch marks. But I for one have never turned down a piece of food that resembled a 1990s fashion staple. [Yanko Design]

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<![CDATA[Move Along, No Triple-Decker Fold-Up Grill To See Here]]> When it's not being used, the multi-surfaced Hampton Grill folds up into a triple-decker moisture vaporator look-a-like for your patio. Ah, the luxe Hamptoms life—especially luxe if it auto-folds, as this video seems to suggest.

For $4,000, it better. It's available, apparently, in early 2009. [Hampton Grill via Born Rich]

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<![CDATA[PopSci Shows You How To Make Glass On A Grill, Begs You Not To Do It]]> Did you know you could make glass on a regular charcoal grill? Sure it's incredibly flamey and pretty dangerous, but according to the folks at Pop Sci, it's possible! All you need to do is add washing soda, lime or borax to white-silica beach sand and a grill overclocked to reach temperatures of 2000°F. Check out Theodore Gray feeding a concoction of silica and washing room regulars into a cast-iron pot over a flaming grill and getting two pretty medallions out of it. Try to resist doing this at home afterwards. [Popsci]

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<![CDATA[Water-Cooled Grill Supposedly Keeps Meat From Charring]]> I've always thought that a good char on a burger made it exponentially more delicious, but in case you're worried about carcinogens, Wellbas' water-cooled barbecue grill promises that your slab of meat will come out tender, juicy and completely char-free. Water is pumped from a reservoir through small pipes on the actual grill to keep it cool even as you cook.

After the water finishes its route through the grill plate, it's cooled down again via a heat exchanger before making its way back into the grill. According to Wellbas, the system not only keeps food from turning black, it also lowers the fat content of your steak... supposedly because fat can't drain properly from charred bits.

I'm no Alton Brown, but some of this science sounds kind of iffy. Isn't adding heat to meat the whole point of grilling? If you're grill's getting cooled, I would assume it means the food would just take way longer to cook. Plus, the design doesn't seem to take into account heat distribution—some parts of the grill will be much colder than other parts.

But what do I know? The grill's apparently already won some design awards. Pricing is unlisted on the Wellbas website, but each system looks like it'll cost a couple thousand dollars at least. [Wellbas via Cnet]

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<![CDATA[BBQ Baja is Barbeque in a Box]]> Charcoal grilling undoubtedly tastes better than gas, but coals can be a pain. This Baja BBQ is a solution to the more lazy among us who'd rather not deal with coal chimneys and lighter fluid. Constructed of 100% recycled biodegradable paper pulp, the Baja's 2 pounds of coals will be perfectly hot after 20 minutes and a match. And the whole thing sounds just eco friendly enough to satiate the yuppies who will be buying the Baja at the "gourmet supermarkets" soon. [Mike and Maaike via core77]

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<![CDATA[10 Awesome Grills You Can Buy For The Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ]]> The Memorial Day weekend is finally here. For many of us, that means it is time to travel and or bust out the grill and cook up some meat. However, with gas prices being the way they are, you may be passing on the road trip this year. So, now that you are free to focus on throwing the ultimate BBQ this weekend, you are going to need some serious equiptment—like the examples found after the break. And, unlike many of the extreme grills out there, these are priced to own.

tower-smoker.jpgBBQ Tower Smoker: This six-foot-tall smoker has enough racks and surface area to simultaneously cook just about any type of meat that you can think of. And it won't take up a ton of your patio space. Available for $500. [Hammacher Schlemmer via Link]

ultimate-tailgating-grill.jpgThe Ultimate Tailgating Trailer: If a sporting event is in the cards this weekend, kick your tailgating party up a few notches with this tailgating trailer from Gameday Customs. The standard model includes a 26-inch LCD, satellite dish, CD/DVD player, 1000 Watt generator, and a toilet—but you will need to upgrade to get your fresh water system with sink, refrigerator and, of course, the BBQ itself. Naturally, partying this hard will set you back a few—to the tune of $14,000 or more. [Gameday Customs via Link]

solar-grill.jpgSolar Powered Grill: It will probably take a year to cook a burger with a grill that reflects the sun's rays, but if you have a thing about the environment this may be an attractive option. Was available for $249. (Or you could build one yourself, like this guy.) [Tammock via Link]

drive-n-grill.jpgKoolatron Portable "Drive N' Grill": If you decide to take a road trip this weekend, that doesn't mean you have to pass on the BBQ. This portable grill plugs right into your cigarette lighter to keep you cooking while on the go. And it is actually called the "Drive N' Grill," so my guess is that safety isn't a top priority. Available for $36. [1ofakindbuys]

longhorn-steel-grill.jpgLonghorn Steel Grill: Nothing beats cooking meat in a grill shaped like meat. Available for $1699. [Traeger Grills]

smoker-grill-trailer.jpgSmoker and Grill Trailer: This smoker/grill combo hitches to the back of your vehicle and features a whopping 108"-long cooking chamber for serious BBQ projects. Available for $8545.04. [Grill Showroom]

beer-barrel-bbq.jpgBeer Barrel BBQ: This simple design makes for a charcoal grill that is big enough to entertain your guests, but small enough to transport just about anywhere. Available for around $140. [Drinkstuff]

steak-toaster.jpgAriete SteakHouse Indoor Grill: The product page calls it a grill, but we know a steak toaster when we see one. The SteakHouse cooks your meat vertically and heats it from the side so the fats and grease drip down into a tray without smoking. Yup, sounds like a toaster to me. Available for $220. [Ariete via Link]

cook-n-dine-grill.jpgCook N' Dine Tabletop Grill: This tabletop grill functions indoors or out thanks to a flameless cooking mechanism that runs on electricity. The center of the stainless steel surface forms a shallow cooking pit that heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit—no pots or pans necessary. Prices start at around $1600. [Cook n' Dine via Link]

ultimate-grill-and-smoker.jpgThe Ultimate Smoker and Grill: Technically you can't buy this gigantic smoker and grill, but you can rent it for a carnival-sized crowd. This beast can cook 200 steaks or 1,000 hot dogs simultaneously, it can slow smoke 2,000 pounds of meat and it features a 48" flat screen television with satellite and a Bose sound system to entertain guests. Rental packages start at $5,000 (before additional expenses). [Adventure Alliance]

Bonus Accessories: Now that you have the grill, you are going to need some cool accessories to go with it. Here are a few favorites:

roast-my-weenie.jpgRoast My Weenie: This little dude has balls of steel—literally. Available for $15. [Roast my Weenie]

bbq-sword-2.jpgBBQ Sword: Ha Ha...pork sword. Available soon for $29.99. [Firebox via Link]

condiment-gun-2.jpgCondiment Pistol: Fill up this oversized cartoon gun with your favorite condiments and blast your burgers. Plus, you will always have the upper hand if a food fight breaks out. Available soon for around $30. [Firebox via Link]


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<![CDATA[Magnetic BBQ Tool Light Brightens Up Your Beef]]> Did you know that May is national BBQ month? If you haven't celebrated yet, I suggest you make up for lost time by firing up that grill morning, noon and night. That's right, you can even cook in the dark thanks to this LED BBQ tool light. It isn't the first BBQ light out there, but it is the only one that can attach magnetically to your spatula so you can catch all of the action close up. It even has a bendable neck for added versatility. If you think about it, this sort of device could come in handy in all sorts of situations outside of the grill. Not bad for only $14.95. [Solutions via EB$29.99 via Techie Diva via DVICE]

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<![CDATA[BBQ Sword Makes You the Swashbuckler of Sausages]]> En Garde meat products! Armed with your BBQ sword you can finally take your rightful place at the grill as the Musketeer of meats. Plus, with the handy eye mask that is included, you can maintain your secret identity. Just remember, theatrics are the name of the game for any superhero—so make sure to "sign" your KC masterpieces with a Zorro-esque slash of your sword. Available soon for around $29. [Firebox via NOTCOT]

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<![CDATA[60 Second Charcoal Starter is Not a Bunch Of Hot Air...Wait, Yes It Is]]> I think that most people will agree that charcoal grilled burgers taste better, but getting those little briquette bastards to light can be more trouble than it is worth. Fortunately, there are dangerous man-tools out there that can help get the job done. Hammacher has just such a device—in fact, they claim that their starter can ignite charcoal in 60 seconds without lighter fluid using air that is heated to 1,290 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, that kind of power requires an AC wall outlet, so you will be on a short leash when grilling outdoors. Available for $80. [Hammacher via Uberreview via DVICE]

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