I Thought Someone Was Barbecuing!

The season of BBQing right around the corner! The warm sun, the friends and family, delicious food, the beach… anything that makes your heart flutter. It’s your season! Are you prepared? Stop into Just Grillin to make sure you have everything you need to throw to the best backyard BBQ blowout this summer. From accessories to sauces and rubs to grills, we have it all! Here are a few tips to make your BBQ Grilling Season a success!

1. Choose a grill or smoker. Make sure you choose a grill or smoker that best fits your outdoor cooking lifestyle. You don’t want to be cooking on something you don’t enjoy!

2. Accessorize! There are new tools and accessories every day that make cooking outdoors easier and more fun. Be sure to check out our online store at justgrillinflorida.com or stop on by to pick up the best accessories!

3.  Savor the flavor! Try out a different and new rub this season. You’ll definitely impress all your guests, you grilling guru, you!

4. Think location. You don’t always have to grill in someone’s backyard. Many grills are now versatile enough to grill on the go. Check out the beach or the park to get your party started!

5. Check out our store! Stop by Just Grillin to get the best tips and tricks to making your outdoor cooking a success. We will give you the best tips on sauces and rubs to make your food tender, spicy, or sweet!

And since now you’re such a great grilling guru this summer, make sure you stop by our Competitive Series: Brisket Class this weekend! The cost is only $10.00 to learn from our award-winning BBQ Competition Team on making that perfect Brisket. You definitely don’t want to miss this! Click here to Register!

See you there!

Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter Day is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than holding an Egg Hunt for your family and friends. If you are planning to treat your family and friends to an excellent hunt, here are a few tips:

1)      Figure out how many people will be participating. Prepare at least six eggs per participant. If you don’t have an exact number of participants, consider preparing more eggs for unexpected stragglers.

2)      Hide the eggs as close to the hunt as possible. Make sure you map where each egg has been placed, so no eggs get left behind.

3)      As a safety precaution, make sure you do not place any eggs near poisonous plants, where pesticides have recently been sprayed, or preexisting holes that may hold wildlife.

4)      If you having an egg hunt indoors, avoid areas that are off limits in your household, such as medicine cabinets, bedrooms, and nightstands.

5)      To guarantee that the egg hunt is fun for everyone, including small children, be sure to hide small prizes in the eggs, such as small candies and trinkets.

This is a fun experience for the entire family! Remember to have fun! If you aren’t hosting an Egg Hunt of your own, join us for our Just Grillin Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19! There will be a prize in every egg for everyone. We will even have a special Golden Egg hidden with a $50 Just Grillin Gift Card Hidden inside. You definitely don’t want to miss this!

Play Ball!

Spring is in full swing! America’s favorite pastime has finally begun, the weather is beautiful, and those winter blues have finally melted away. Have you been enjoying the great weather with your family? If you haven’t, perhaps now is the time to get more active with your family! Here are a few tips to get your family time in:

1.  Plan outdoor activities one day a week. Maybe take a walk with a picnic at the end, or a bike ride. Maybe play a game of catch before your favorite team plays. The ideas are endless!

2. Take a class together. Many local parks offer free outdoor classes. Ask around and you’ll be sure to find a perfect fit!

3. Go on a treasure hunt at your local park! This encourages team work, trust, and problem solving.

4. Plant a garden together. Not only will your and your family be active, but studies show that you’re more likely to eat the vegetables you grow. What could be better than that?

5. Sign up for a local race! There are plenty of 5K and 10K runs and walks. Do it together as a family and then hang up the great medals for all to see!

After all those fun outdoor activities you’ve been doing with your family, you’re definitely going to want to tailgate before the big baseball games. Not sure what to make? Join us this Saturday from 12:00PM-4:00 PM to snag the best Baseball and BBQ recipes!

See you soon!

Wood, Pellet, and Chips… Oh, my!

Who doesn’t love a good smoked rib? What about salmon? Everyone loves some smoked BBQ. Why wouldn’t they? It is one of the most comforting and delicious meals of all time. But how do you get perfectly smoked ribs or pork or even brisket. Here are a few tips how!

1.  Practice good temperature control! The best range for smoking meat is 200-220 degrees F. To be safe, meats need to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, while poultry needs to be at 165 degrees F. However, to get the most tender and juicy meat you can have, the internal temperature needs to be around 180 degrees F.

2.  Have two thermometers: one telling you the temperature of the smoker and one telling you the internal temperature of the meat.

3. Keep it low and slow! When the temperature is low, the meat cooks at a slower rate. That’s ok! That is what is going to get you the most tender meat around. The lower temperature allows the slow breakdown of the meat fibers.

4. Keep a good ring of smoke around the meat at all times! This allows the meat to really take in that good smoking flavor!

The last thing to remember is that smoking is far more an art than it is a science. Practice and patience are the secret. If you are still a little confused about everything, make sure to come to our Pellet Grill 101 class this Saturday from 10:00AM-12:00PM! You don’t want to miss this! Click here to register!

See you soon!