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The Kick Ash Basket Guide to Grilling in the Rain
People tend to think of grilling as a fair-weather summer activity; but, is that always the case? Although this is often possible for people who live in climates like Florida and Southern California, it’s not as easy for those who live in colder northern climates or the rainy Pacific Northwest. So, does this mean one must wait to start grilling until mid-summer or wait for a rare sunny day in those environments? Not exactly.

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Upgrade Your BBQ: Top 8 Grill Accessories for Spring (2022)

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Daylight Savings BBQ: 24 Side Dishes to Celebrate More Sunlight

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How to Make Gravy From Drip Pan Drippings

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What is a Grill Drip Pan?

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Winter Grilling Hacks for Avid Grill Chefs

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5 Low and Slow Meals Perfect for Cold Days

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The Most Kick Ash Backyard BBQ Set a Grill Master Can Own

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How To Make A Kick Ash Gift Basket
Is there a grill master on your holiday list this year? If so, there’s no better way to make him or her light up this season than with a basket full of grillin’ goodies. Grilling gift baskets are sophisticated and practical; they’re gifts that won’t be stuck in the back of a closet by spring. Instead, they’ll be used to bring the family, friend group, and neighborhood together around the smoky flavors we all know and love.

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6 Commercial Break Grill Cleaning Tips

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6 Best Grill Tools Every Aspiring Grill Master Needs to Have

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Kick Ash ‘Crew & A’: Interview with Kick Ash Crew Facebook Group Member

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Gearing Up for Football Season: A Guide to The Best Tailgate Recipes from Schools and Stadiums Around the Country

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Labor Day Grilling Recipes to Make At Home or On-The-Go

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9 Mistakes to Avoid When Tailgate Grilling on Your Portable Grill

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BBQ Across America- A Guide to Grilling Styles by Region

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BBQ Bucket List: Top 4 Techniques to Try in Summer 2021

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Top 3 Ways to Celebrate National Grilling Month

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How to Find Your Kick Ash Grilling Crew

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July Is National Grilling Month: How Grilling Practices and Culture Have Evolved Since Its Founding

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How to Cook Asparagus on the Grill

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The 5 Easiest Grilled Fourth of July Desserts

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How to Cook Lobster Tails on the Grill

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How to Cook Corn on the Grill
Grilled corn on the cob is an excellent addition to any summertime meal. Grilling corn on the cob isn’t hard, but there are different methods you should consider.
If you’ve been grilling corn on the cob for years, check out some new flavor suggestions that will add a little zing to your grilled corn.

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Cooking Salmon on the Grill: How and Why You Should Do It
When most people think of grilling, the first things that come to mind are steaks, burgers, maybe even hot dogs, but they are intimidated by the idea of cooking salmon on the grill or other seafood.
Fish is an excellent meal to cook on the grill, and salmon is one of the most popular options, especially for beginners. Grilling is just one of many delicious ways to enjoy salmon, but it’s our most favorite way, for obvious reasons.

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Toss the Grill Brush—Juniper BBQ Scrapers Whittle Away Worry
Stop what you’re doing and put down that wire grill brush. There’s a new and improved way to remove burnt-on food from your grill, and it’s the Juniper BBQ Scraper.
Cleaning brushes with metal bristles are a thing of the past. The Juniper BBQ Scraper gets your grill clean without you having to worry about metal barbs and bristles breaking off into your grill, contaminating your food.

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How to Grill Ribs on Charcoal?

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How You Can Prepare World-Renowned Steak Recipes on Your Grill at Home

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How to Reverse Sear a Steak Over Charcoal
Guest Post By: BBQ and Bottles
Hey Kick Ash Basket fans! We’re excited about the following article, brought to you by our friends and partners at BBQ and Bottles. In this guide, they’ll walk you through the steps of a perfect “reverse sear” on a charcoal grill. They’ve even included pictures for you from a sample cook they did so that you can follow along at home. (The pictures are making us ravenous for a perfectly-cooked steak.)

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8 Essential Grilling Rules to Follow for Winter 2021
Winter 2021 is bringing a lot of challenges with it, especially as stay-at-home guidelines are coming back in effect. Grilling is one of our favorite ways to indulge in healthy, delicious food while having a lot of fun— and keeping us sane! If you love grilling as much as we do, you don’t have to give it up just because temperatures start to drop. If you follow a few easy grilling rules, you can continue cooking up scrumptious meats and veggies all winter long.
In this article, we’ll give you tips about how to stay safe while grilling in low temperatures, how to cook on a charcoal grill in the winter, and how to whip up scrumptious food with ease, safety, and lot’s of flavor.

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The Best Portable Grills and Accessories to Take Camping
There’s nothing quite like the taste of smoky, grilled food in the fresh air of the great outdoors. Camping food doesn’t have to just be granola, hot dogs, and s’mores. With the right portable camping grill and accessories, you can enjoy deliciously grilled meat, veggies, and even desserts no matter where in the world you set up your tent. Plus, with the healthy benefits of grilling, you and your camping crew can stay nourished while getting close to nature.
In this guide, we’ll give you our top picks for portable camping grills including charcoal, pellet, gas, and over-fire options, as well as some other essential accessories to make your grilling experience easy and fun while camping.

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There’s Nothing Scarier Than… An Uneven Steak
Summer always gets all the praise as grilling season, but the autumn BBQ holds a special place in our hearts here at Kick Ash Basket. The air is chilly, the grill is warm, and the fall flavors make us want to scream (with joy). What’s more, we love the tradition of the Halloween BBQ: gathering everyone in their favorite costumes to enjoy some spooky foods on the grill. If you’re looking for a new way to party this October 31st, you have to check out these Halloween dinner ideas that you can cook up on the grill (costumes required!). An outdoor grill party is especially “in” during the COVID-19 Halloween season, so everyone can stay safe outside while socially-distanced.

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How to Grill on a Windy Day
Do you have a family BBQ planned, and fear that the day-of you’ll look out the window to grey skies and gusts of wind? Are you worried that your plans will be ruined when a gust of wind strikes out your flame? Grilling enthusiasts can conquer the elements on most days with just a few tricks. Although risky weather conditions are not optimal for grilling, windy conditions do not have to deter you from tossing some juicy meats on the grill for some serious cooking.

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Fresh vs. Frozen Meat for Your Grilling Session
In the age of convenience, frozen foods are almost necessary. Now you can come home late from a busy day at the office and grill up a frozen steak in less than 45 minutes. No planning required, and a happy belly. Some of the frozen foods are better than “fresh” meat! For example, some fish can sit at meat markets for up to three weeks. But frozen fish come straight from the ocean into the blast freezer, and still have outstanding flavor! So let’s compare fresh and frozen meat, and see which is right for your dinner table.

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Best Ways to Grill Pork Medallions

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Perfect Storage for Your Grill And Accessories
A good builder never blames their tools. Likewise, a great griller never blames the tools that they’ve got—at least while you’re grilling. Afterwards, definitely invest in new tools. Grilling tools storage and maintenance is essential to the art of grilling. In this post, we’re going to talk tools.
Let’s talk about grilling tools storage, maintenance, and use. Plus—what tools should you purchase in the first place?

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About Natural Rockwood Charcoal: What You Need to Know
Your source of fuel is just as important to the grilling process as your choice of meat and spices. It will affect the flavor and help you maintain an ideal environment to cook your food perfectly. There are tons of choices out there for grill fuel; so, where should you start?
In this post, we’ll cover the differences in charcoal and briquettes that you can expect to encounter when grilling. Then we’ll look at whether or not natural rockwood charcoal is the right fit for your grill.

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How to Properly Clean a Charcoal Grill
One of the best ways to ensure that you can clean your charcoal grill without too many problems is to make sure that everything cooks properly. If you burn the meat or use the wrong kind of sauces and spices, you can easily get things stuck to the grill which discolors the grill and is really tough to get off. Avoiding burning and improper cooking sets you up for a successful cleaning session and a lot less scrubbing! Not sure where to start? Check out these 7 tips for cooking success.

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Best Ways to Prepare Different Types of Chicken on the Grill
Chicken has a thin line between perfectly cooked, tender goodness, and so dry that you wouldn’t want to eat it even if you douse it with a ton of barbecue sauce.
Realizing that you don’t like grilled chicken even when it is perfectly cooked? That’s no problem, check out our amazing beef brisket right here!

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Guide to Cuts of Beef
There are lots of different cuts of beef, and you may only know how to grill the few different cuts of beef that you’ve actually attempted before. Well, then it’s time to branch out in the meat aisle at the store. This post is meant to give you all the confidence you need to surprise your friends and yourself by bringing home a different kind of cut of beef.
Not sure where to start? Don’t even have a go-to cut of beef already? That’s okay! Check out our 7 tips for cooking like a pro.

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Grilling in the Winter: Top Tips for Keeping Your Grilling Going All Year
Winter grilling sounds really intimidating. After all, most of your images of grilling probably involve a camera panning to a steaming grill around some people splashing around in a pool. And when snow dusts the ground or when it gets chilly out, you don’t want to get into the pool. So why would you want to grill? Swimming equals grilling, right?
Wrong. With the right gear and the right plan, you can grill all year. It will take a bit longer and a bit more patience, but there’s nothing like a successful grilling experience in the snow. Check out our essential winter grilling gear and tips to extend your grilling season far beyond your swimming season.

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7 Tips for Cooking Success
Sometimes there are items out in the marketplace that receive so much hype and can't deliver on the word-of-mouth that's pushed them forward.
Then there are times, such as with the Big Green Egg Grill, where the hype doesn't do it enough justice!
Seriously, what's better than having any savory meat that you purchase grilled and smoked to perfection? Nothing!
The Big Green Egg charcoal grill will revolutionize the way you grill and have your family and friends begging for a cookout every Sunday for the big game.

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