Grilling

One of the best things about a sunny spell is being outdoors and grilling with family and friends. Of course, there are responsibilities to safe grilling, so we have compiled some top tips for grilling to ensure that everyone has a safe, great time. Set Up Away From Structures The location of your grilling spot is crucial. Being too close to structures could be tempting fate and leaving you vulnerable to starting a fire. Obviously, a grill is made for outdoor use, but being outdoors doesn’t mean that it is safer than cooking in your home. Covered decks, overhanging branches, or anything potentially flammable such as dry plants or lattices should be kept as far away from your grilling station as possible. Every backyard is different, so you need to look carefully at your yard to ensure that you set up your grilling station in a safe spot. Keep Your Grill Clean One of the most basic things to do for excellent grilling is cleaning. When fat and buildup accumulates on the grill plates, it increases your risk of a grease fire, so cleaning is crucial. Use a wire brush to scrub your grill grates before you use your grill. Most of this debris will fall into the tray below the grill grates, so you need to remove this accumulation while the grill is completely cool. Consider Your Clothing While you may want to look your best when your outdoor entertaining, but your clothing should always be “safety first.” From

It’s an old adage that the best way to keep a spotless kitchen is to clean it while cooking at the same time. This is a great way to make good use of your meal preparation time as you can get little cleaning tasks completed as you wait for cooking processes to finish. This same concept can also be applied to cooking on your grill, and you will find that cleaning, as you go, can save you a lot of time later. Let’s take a closer look at how you can minimize those dreaded post cookout cleanup woes. Next Level Grilling When you cook on your grill, use a high heat cooking spray to coat your grates. This will help to avoid sticking and remember that less is more when it comes to using oil on your grill. You can also avoid flare-ups by using leaner cuts of meat, trimming away fat and using less oily marinades. This is not only better from a health perspective, but it’s also a great way to reduce the amount of mess on your grill. Some Useful Grilling Accessories Grilling accessories are a great way to keep your grill under control, and many of them are squarely aimed at reducing splashes and mess. A Shelf Mat Cooking with grease and sauces ensures that some messes are likely to happen during a cookout no matter what. A shelf mat can help by offering protection from sauces, oil and marinades dripping off your grilling tools. Check

Premium Outdoor Grills at UAKCGet a Grill That LastsHere's our recommendation for buying a new outdoor grill. Get a good quality grill. It will last forever. Or, go to the home improvement chain, and plan to be back there in a few years repeating the process.Go to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for your next grill, and you won't need to come back for your next grill in a long, long, time. That's because they sell the industry's best grills. Let's take a look at the UAKC grill lineup:Alfresco Alfresco is a go to brand for a grill that has great quality, a good selection of grills, and a name you can trust. Grills are what they do. There's nothing exotic about their grills. They're just great grills that will not disappoint. Buy an Alfresco grill and it's going to do the job for many years to come:CaliberThe Caliber brand has some special features that are worth knowing about and a unique grill model that will change the way you think about grilling and entertaining.Dacor Dacor is a luxury appliance brand that began right here in California. When Dacor grills were launched a few years ago, I immediately became one of their big fans. Their grill has lights. I used to hate standing out in our grilling area with the tongs in one hand and a flashlight in the other trying to figure out if the steaks were done. Voilà Dacor solves that problem.DCSDCS is another grill that made its

Grill Corn this Summer on a New DCS GrillHere's one of our favorite grill companies, DCS, that keeps delivering a great product. This writeup. from 2015, is updated. No better time to get ready for Summer than right now at the end of May. Nice recipe for grilled corn on the cob included below:DCS GRILLS FOR SUMMER GRILLING DCS Outdoor Grills are a historic Southern California brand. Famous here and still buiilt here, they're now available across the nation as part of Fisher-Paykel an international appliance manufacturer. Here's a fully featured 30" Gas grill shown with optional cart. Whether you need a cart or plan to build it in, the full line of DCS grills is available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Click below to go directly to our webpage featuring DCS Grills:DCS GRILLS AT UAKCBGC30-BQ-NDCS Outdoor Grills are simply the most advanced grilling system available for on-cart or built in applications. At DCS we combine the latest grilling technology and innovation to deliver the ultimate in outdoor cooking performance and control. Every DCS grill is handcrafted and constructed entirely of heavy gauge type 304 stainless steel.Grilled Corn with Mango-Habanero ButterPerfected in Food & Wine KitchensCONTRIBUTED BY BOBBY FLAY for Food & Wine MagazineHow does grilled corn on the cob sound with a recipe from master chef, Bobby Flay? Thanks to Bobby and the folks at Food &Wine Magazine for sharing this great summer grilling idea:INGREDIENTS1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped1/4 cup mango nectar1 tablespoon honey1/2 habanero chile, seeded1

Outdoor Grills at UAKCBest Grilling Brands in Southern California Caliber - Dacor - Wolf - Viking - DCS - Lynx - Coyote - AlfrescoThese are among the best outdoor grills available. You can find them all at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. What are the most important features to have on a grill? It varies from customer to customer.Power? That's very important for some people. For them, the higher the BTU rating, the better the grill.Size? Some folks like to grill for a big crowd. They want the biggest grill they can get. Invite the whole neighborhood!!Precision? Turn that sucker down to a low, low simmer - then fire it up so that it heats the entire back yard. For me, when I first saw the new Dacor grill (some years ago) I saw a grill feature that I'd never seen before, and I became a Dacor grill fan immediately - even before I even knew about all the great features on Dacor grills. LightingI often grilled at dusk or later, and it annoyed me that my patio lighting didn't illuminate the grill area. What a pain!! - standing there with a flashlight trying to check the doneness of the steaks. Dacor grills come equipped with lights. To me - This was a great idea!!Dacor GrillsHere's the rest of the Dacor grill story right from Dacor:Dacor‘s Discovery built-in outdoor grills feature professional-grade Epicure styling and come in stainless steel with chrome trim. Available in 52- and 36-in. models, fuel options include

New Gas Grills From DCS in 2016Local Favorite DCS Grills Featured at UAKCMakes sense that the high quality DCS grills are best sellers in SouCal, they've been in this market forever, and they're made right here. To be clear, DCS is now part of a much bigger company and sold across the country and internationally. Nevertheless, the grills that made them famous are still here and still a favorite among our friends and customers at UAKC. Let's take a look at the DCS features and benefits in 2016:The new release 2016 DCS Grill Series raises performance to a new level. DCS is renowned for its no-nonsense professional grilling performance, durability and best in class warranty.Now add to that an addition of a temperature gauge allowing the monitoring of internal heat, along with the introduction of the our ultimate performance grills, available in 36" and 48" Grills two new model variations in the 36" and 48" Grills, making the 2016 DCS Grill Series the best kitchen solution to your outdoor experience.What Makes DCS UniqueTemperature Gauge - Zero to searFull surface searing Precision heat and controlRotisserie made easyReal steel - inside and outLifetime Warranty PromotionsPurchase any qualifying DCS 36" or 48" Grill and matching cart and receive up to $450 worth of accessories. Promotion runs between June 24, 2016 - September 06, 2016Purchase A DCS 36" Or 48" Grill Head & Any Outdoor Storage Product To Receive A Free Built In Sideburner Or 20" Storage Drawer. Promotions runs between Promotion runs between March 01,

The Best Selection of Oudoor Grills is at UAKCWe're on Daylight Savings time. March Madness is here. Easter is next week. What time of year is it? Spring!! That means its time to get your grill ready. Or maybe, it's simply time for a new grill. If you're in the market for a new grill, make Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center your first stop. They have a huge selection of the best outdoor griils for a variety of needs and preferences. But while you're here, take a look at this terrific recipe for Lemon Chicken on the grill. Here's a great recipe from DCS, a California favorite in outdoor grillsGrilled Lemon Chicken with RosemaryINGREDIENTS1 (3 and 1/2 to 4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded3/4 cup sugarSalt and pepper2 lemons1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 and 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons unsalted butterINSTRUCTIONS With chicken breast side down, using kitchen shears, cut through bones on either side of backbone; discard backbone. Flip chicken over and press on breastbone to flatten. Using fingers and shears, peel skin off chicken, leaving skin on wings. Tuck wings behind back. Turn legs so drumsticks face inward toward breasts. Using chef's knife, cut 1/2-inch-deep slits, spaced 1/2 inch apart, in breasts and legs. Insert skewer through thigh of 1 leg, into bottom of breast, and through thigh of second leg. Insert second skewer, about 1 inch lower, through thigh and drumstick of 1 leg and then through thigh and drumstick of second leg. Dissolve sugar

Grill Corn this Summer on a New DCS GrillDCS GRILLS FOR SUMMER GRILLING DCS Outdoor Grills are a historic Southern California brand. Famous here and still buiilt here, they're now available across the nation as part of Fisher-Paykel an international appliance manufacturer. Here's a fully featured 48" Gas grill with side burner shown with optional cart. Whether you need a cart or plan to build it in, the full line of DCS grills is available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Click below to go directly to our webpage featuring the full collection of DCS Grills or Click on the Model # to go directly to this model:DCS GRILLS AT UAKCBGC48-BQR-N 48" Grill with Side Burner and Optional CartBURNERS 3 @ 25000 BTU Integrated side burners 2 @ 17000 BTUPERFORMANCE9V battery ignition Available in built-in or on cart applications Available in natural gas or LPGCeramic radiant technology Designer metal control knobsDouble sided stainless steel grilling grates (36" & 48" models only) 304 grade SS Grease management system™Heavy duty rotisserie motor 120v 60 Hz Integrated rotisserie burner 14000 BTU Natural gas Removable Stainless Steel warming rackSmart Beam™ grill light Stainless steel drip trayGrilled Corn with Mango-Habanero ButterPerfected in Food & Wine KitchensCONTRIBUTED BY BOBBY FLAY for Food & Wine MagazineThe Fourth of July is just around the corner. How does grilled corn on the cob sound with a recipe from master chef, Bobby Flay? Thanks to Bobby and the folks at Food &Wine Magazine for sharing this great summer grilling idea:INGREDIENTS1

Shrimp Lovers and Garlic Lovers Unite Thank you GE for this awesome recipe Do you like Shrimp? Do you like garlic? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, you're going to love this Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe from GE. My wife has an awesome Shrimp Scampi recipe that she makes on special occasions, so I KNOW that I'm just goint to love the combination of Grilled Shrimp, Lemon, and Garlic. Now, I have a recipe that let's me grill shrimp using two of the major ingredients from Shrimp Scampi. Just a word from our sponsor :-) No grill? Then check out the awesome grill below from GE Monogram: Features: 2- 25k BTU Stainless U-Tube Burners 15k BTU Infrared Rotisserie Burner 25k BTU Infrared Searing Burner Stainless Drop-In Smoker Box Fully Factory Assembled Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe I'm dying to try this new recipe. Why not join me and share your results in the comments section below? INGREDIENTS: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley Fresh spinach leaves Grated Parmesan cheese METHOD: Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and parsley in a large zippered bag or container with a cover. Place shrimp in the mixture and let marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Thread shrimp onto skewers and discard marinade. Grill over medium heat for about 6 minutes until pink and opaque. Serve over spinach leaves

Great Pork Chop Recipe from True-Refrigeration I just love grilling pork chops, but frankly I'm getting tired of using my tried and true grocery store Montreal Grill Seasoning. After a while everything tastes the same. So, I was delighted when I came across this Pork Chop Rub from our friends at True Refrigeration. They seem to be very dialed in with a rub that's going to add some (not too much) heat, as well as the hearty, earthy espresso/coffee flavor from ground coffee beans. We're going to follow this up with a recipe for a nice side dish that will go perfectly with the chops, so check back at this blog in a couple of days. The side dish recipe is also from True Refrigeration. ESPRESSO-RUBBED PORK RIB CHOP MAKES 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee or espresso 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 1/8 ground coriander2 teaspoons chili powder 1/8 tablespoon turmeric3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (4) 12 oz. pork rib chops or 4lbs. pork tenderloin or loin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder INSTRUCTIONS Combine all spices, except the salt, in a mixing bowl to create a dry rub. Then, rub the pork on all sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours. One hour before grilling, pull the pork from the refrigerator and season well on all sides with salt. Let sit at room temperature for an hour while the grill is heating up. Set up your