Grills to fit the bill at Hy-Vee
• Bronson
• Char-Broil
• Davey Crockett
• Kamado Joe
• Weber
For tips on buying a grill and smoking meats, check out
hy-vee.com/grilling-guide
CERAMIC GRILLS
Multipurpose ceramic grills can do it all: grill, smoke, roast and double as a pizza oven. The dome shape and ceramic walls retain heat to cook food evenly.
Choosing a grill
The right grill impacts the ease, efficiency and frequency with which you fire up the flames.
Charcoal Grills
Gas Grills
continue a time-honored tradition of cooking on open flame.
takes time to start and cool down; must buy charcoal
Cons:
PROS:
superior taste and aroma; attractive grill marks on food; comparatively inexpensive to buy; lightweight and easy to move or store.
are utterly convenient, which might explain why 61% of recent survey respondents cook on gas grills, compared to 49% using charcoal grills* (some people have both).
Cons:
PROS:
refilling the propane tank.
simple start-up and quick readiness; easy temperature change.
*Source: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
Other Grills
Grill set-up basics
Set up your grill in an open, well-ventilated area away from structures and flammable objects such as dry leaves and brush.
Keep the grill stable by setting it on a flat surface so it can’t tip over.
Use a heat-resistant grill pad beneath the grill to protect deck or patio from any grease that misses the drip pan.
Read the owner’s manual before use. This is particularly important for gas grill safety.
Always be ready with a water squirt bottle for flare-ups, baking soda for a grease fire, and bucket of sand or garden hose for an out-of-control fire.
Don’t: leave a fire unattended; move the grill when it is hot; or cover the grill until it has cooled down completely.
Do: clean the grill after each use, scraping the cooking surface with a wire brush while it is still hot.
Always be ready with a water squirt bottle for flare-ups, baking soda for a grease fire, and bucket of sand or garden hose for an out-of-control fire.
Don’t: leave a fire unattended; move the grill when it is hot; or cover the grill until it has cooled down completely.
Do: clean the grill after each use, scraping the cooking surface with a wire brush while it is still hot.
Whether cooking for yourself, your family or a small group of your friends, a well-designed and nicely appointed outdoor room beckons fun, relaxation and good eating while keeping the mess outdoors.
Set up
your space
fabulous furnishings
Find a fine selection of outdoor furniture in timeless designs at Hy-Vee. For great decorating ideas, visit hy-vee.com and enter “outdoor ideas.”
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Location
Consider the proximity of the outdoor cooking area to the house. A cooking area should be convenient to the kitchen so you can easily take food in and out. If the space will be used for dining and entertaining, consider the view and the amount of privacy available. Protection from the elements will also be important, whether it’s provided by an overhead shade tree, arbor, pergola or awning.
Layout
The design of your area will be contingent on the amount of space available. A small yard necessitates a small outdoor living space, but you can still make it efficient. Configure the outdoor space into zones for different purposes (cooking/eating/ relaxing), keeping in mind how people will move about the space. For example, while the cooking area should be close to the house, the dining and relaxation area could be farther away and more secluded.
Furnishings
While style is a personal preference, you will want to tailor the outdoor furniture to the space’s intended purpose: table and chairs for eating, egg chair for reading, outdoor sofa for entertaining, etc. A grill and side table are always useful, and some outdoor cooking areas include built-in appliances such as a refrigerator
and sink.
Make it easy with TableCraft BBQ tongs, fork and turner. Make it tasty with Hy-Vee gourmet burgers, Bakery Fresh buns and Short Cuts corn on the cob. Make it special with Sensations paper plates, silverware, cups and napkins.
Accessories
Look to Hy-Vee for stylish outdoor furniture to provide many years of enjoyment. Styles include contemporary woven wicker furniture, left, a cushioned Wicker Egg Design Chair, opposite, and a 5-piece Clear View Sling Dining Set, also opposite.
Furniture
A compact gas grill fits just about anywhere and opens up a world of possibilities because it can be fired up in just 10 or 15 minutes’ time. This 3-burner Weber Spirit S-315 includes convenient side trays and tool holders, plus a fully enclosed
cart to hide the propane tank.
Grill
Just as equipment and furnishings make an outdoor space more functional and welcoming, the right tools make cooking outdoors more efficient. Find everything needed at Hy-Vee.
All the right tools
A grill brush and 3-piece tool set with tongs, fork and turner are just the start. At Hy-Vee, you’ll find other handy tools for your next cookout: flavor injector, dry rub shaker, stainless steel meat claws, a pizza round and barbecue skewer set.
TOOLS
Utility Tools
Chimney Charcoal Starter
NIFTY
TOOLS
Find even more grilling goodies at Hy-Vee, including grilling woks and baskets, digital thermometer, smoker box, charcoal
chimney and more.
Cooking Tools
turn everything from franks and brats to corn on the cob.
allows you to easily start a charcoal fire with charcoal and newspaper— no starter fluid needed.
quickly and accurately tells whether meat or fish has been cooked to a safe temperature with a digital readout.
Food Thermometer
Barbecue Tongs
Barbecue Fork
is a two-pronged fork for lifting and turning food.
Barbecue Turner
is your best buddy for burger flipping.
Basting Brush
coats foods safely, even over high heat.
Grill Basket
allows you to grill fish or diced vegetables.
Cleanup Tools
Grill Grate Brush
serves as a real helpmate when cleaning a grill. It has a wire brush on one side and a scraper at the top. (Note: Always wipe the grill racks with a clean rag before use to remove dirt and any wire fragments that accidentally escape from the brush.)
Essential grill kit
Barbecue
turner
makes
flipping
food easy.
Food
thermometer eliminates
guesswork.
Grill grate
brush
removes
grease
buildup.
A compact gas grill fits just about anywhere and opens up a world of possibilities because it can be fired up in just 10 or 15 minutes’ time. This 3-burner Weber Spirit S-315 includes convenient side trays and tool holders, plus a fully enclosed
cart to hide the propane tank.
Grill
A compact gas grill fits just about anywhere and opens up a world of possibilities because it can be fired up in just 10 or 15 minutes’ time. This 3-burner Weber Spirit S-315 includes convenient side trays and tool holders, plus a fully enclosed
cart to hide the propane tank.
Grill
Set up your grill in an open, well-ventilated area away from structures and flammable objects such as dry leaves and brush.
Keep the grill stable by setting it on a flat surface so it can’t tip over.
Use a heat-resistant grill pad beneath the grill to protect deck or patio from any grease that misses the drip pan.
Read the owner’s manual before use. This is particularly important for gas grill safety.
CERAMIC GRILLS
Multipurpose ceramic grills can do it all: grill, smoke, roast and double as a pizza oven. The dome shape and ceramic walls retain heat to cook food evenly.
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Flexibility
Consider the proximity of the outdoor cooking area to the house. A cooking area should be convenient to the kitchen so you can easily take food in and out. If the space will be used for dining and entertaining, consider the view and the amount of privacy available. Protection from the elements will also be important, whether it’s provided by an overhead shade tree, arbor, pergola or awning.
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Energy-Efficiency
The design of your area will be contingent on the amount of space available. A small yard necessitates a small outdoor living space, but you can still make it efficient. Configure the outdoor space into zones for different purposes (cooking/eating/ relaxing), keeping in mind how people will move about the space. For example, while the cooking area should be close to the house, the dining and relaxation area could be farther away and more secluded.
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Safe Operation
While style is a personal preference, you will want to tailor the outdoor furniture to the space’s intended purpose: table and chairs for eating, egg chair for reading, outdoor sofa for entertaining, etc. A grill and side table are always useful, and some outdoor cooking areas include built-in appliances such as a refrigerator
and sink.
Other grills include portable grills that are easy to transport but have limited capacity. Smokers are a popular way to slow-cook meats for fall-off-the-bone taste. They cook food indirectly and require much more cooking time. Ceramic grills are versatile enough to prepare food in a variety of ways.
include portable grills that are easy to transport but have limited capacity. Smokers are a popular way to slow-cook meats for fall-off-the-bone texture, but cook
food indirectly and require much more cooking time. Ceramic grills are versatile enough to prepare food in a variety of ways.