August 31, 2009 in Videos
Hey Denver Bronco fans! When the NFL comes and says they want to reduce tailgating times across the board, it is because of videos like these. If this is the representation of what the league thinks is going on in every NFL tailgating parking lot can you blame them? Come on people, think!
August 31, 2009 in Tailgating Ideas
If you are like most Americans, chances are you probably have a cast iron skillet lying around your house somewhere. Some of you probably have one that has been in your family for generations. Whatever the case may be, you’ll be very happy to know that you have one of the greatest tailgating inventions of all time.
Obviously the Cast Iron Skillet wasn’t intended for tailgating since cast iron cookware has been around longer than most organized sports. Nonetheless the utility of cast iron for cooking is second to none. If you’re wondering how something so simple can be so amazing then keep reading.
Let’s consider the facts. Cast iron cookware is nearly indestructible. If you’re part of the crowd that has the family heirloom that is 80 years old you may be nervous about using it. Unless it’s cracked, warped, or rusted beyond repair, it’s fine. Another great quality is that cast iron also retains heat like a champ. Why do you think it is so coveted in grill grates? Furthermore, in addition to its durability and heat retention, properly seasoned cast iron cookware can be every bit as nonstick as more modern materials. Coincidentally they also add iron to your food which may appeal to our anemic friends.
For me, the best thing about cast iron is that I can use it right on my grill. This is a plus for two major reasons. The first is that they’re incredibly simple to use. Just put it on there when you start your grill. When the grill is hot enough, the pan is hot enough. The other is that I don’t need to bring a separate burner or stove, which means I can do more without a lot of extra equipment. If you’re like me, you know that extra space can be hard to find after you pack all your other gear.
Just imagine the reaction of people at your tailgate party when you offer them freshly cooked peppers and onions for their sausages. How about when you top their burgers with sautéed mushrooms? Maybe you just want to fry up some bacon to feed your addiction or possibly for a killer breakfast for those morning time tailgate sessions? It could be that you just love the aroma of those things when they cook. Whatever the reason, all of this is possible if you have a cast iron skillet.
If you don’t have one, you will be thrilled to hear that you don’t need to break the bank to get one. I got mine a few months ago for around $10.00. These days value like that is hard to come by. Of course there are some things to consider before you rush out and get one. You’ll also need to buy one that is an appropriate size for your cooking surface. A 12 inch isn’t going to work for most, but there are plenty of options that will. And there’s some maintenance (seasoning) involved in keeping it up but isn’t that the case with all of your tailgating gear? If you ask me it’s just a small price to pay for a step towards a better tailgate party.
August 31, 2009 in Tailgating Gear, Videos
Do you take better care of your grill than you do your own teeth? (Some of you may have answered yes to that question and if that is the case, your dentist would like to have a word with you.) I meant to ask, do you brush your grill every time you are about place food on it? More than likely you answered yes to that question. But are you really getting all the gunk and grime from the last tailgate off your grill grate rods or just moving it around with that rusty old grill brush? I recently discovered a product called GrillFloss that allows you to scrape the top, sides and bottom of your grill grate.
I tested out grill floss this weekend and see for yourself.
As you can see in the video, GrillFloss is rather simple and easy to use. Just push the Grill Floss onto the grill grate rod, push it up once to get the top and left side and then turn to scrape the bottom and right side. Will it take a little longer to get your grill grate clean because you are scrapping each individual grill rod? Sure it will, but by using GrillFloss you are assured there will be no residual, unhealthy charred debris transferring to your food. By using GrillFloss while your grill is hot, you can guarantee you will make perfect sear marks on whatever meats you are cooking while tailgating.
The removable dual sized cleaning head allows you to clean smaller or larger grill grate rods gauges. Coming in 5/16″ and 3/8″ sizes you can use it on just about any grill on the market. All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver to adjust for different gauge grill rods. The dual sized cleaning head attaches to a 22″ long, stainless steel handle that is long enough to keep your hands safe from the hot grilling surface.
Grill Floss sells for $19.97 but if you buy two and give the other to a friend, you save $10. A replacement cleaning head will run you about $4. You can get your own Grill Floss by visiting their official website, GrillFloss.com.
