The Official 2008 Grill-o-Meter thread

[scottaa1]

I'm already halfway done doing that. Had the idea a while ago. So...

So... I'm not doing it, then.

Good idea, Flots.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

And my offer to help turn the raw data into something more manageable still stands.

[knapplc]

Vote of Confidence for Scott's indexing abilities. Very helpful, homey.

[flotsamnjetsam]

Vote of Confidence for Scott's indexing abilities. Very helpful, homey.

I'll send it to Scott as soon as it's finished.

[treat24]

100 baby

[scottaa1]

100 baby

Gratz treat

As you posted that I literally was hauling the husk of a char-broil to the trash bin. The propane tank is over half full... can I just let that sit in the garage till spring?

[Omaha Red Sox]

100 baby

Gratz treat

As you posted that I literally was hauling the husk of a char-broil to the trash bin. The propane tank is over half full... can I just let that sit in the garage till spring?

Propane safety tips for winter
Safe storage for your propane barbeque

For most of us winter means the end of the barbeque season. It also means taking time to prepare your gas grill for safe storage. It will take about an hour to clean your grill thoroughly, but some clean-up work now will make it much easier to start cooking outdoors again in the spring.

To get the job done you'll need warm, soapy water, a brass bristle brush, a soft cloth, toothpicks, sandpaper and the owner's manual for your grill.

1. Begin by turning over the briquettes so the greasy side faces the burner. Light the grill, close the lid and turn the burner to high for 15 minutes to burn the grease off the briquettes and cooking grids.
2. When the grill cools, remove the briquettes and grids. Use the brush and soapy water to remove any remaining grease from the grids, rinse and dry them. Then, set the briquettes and grids aside.
3. Turn the gas off at the cylinder. Follow instructions in your manual to unfasten the burner, slip the venturi tubes off the gas lines and remove the unit. Clean any dirt or grease on the unit using the soft cloth and warm water. Towel dry the unit and clear each gas port on the burner with a toothpick. Clean the venturi tubes with warm, soapy water and set the unit aside.
4. Cover the gas outlets under the grill with aluminum foil, and then clean any grease buildup inside and outside the grill housing using the brush and water. Rinse the grill and towel it dry. You can then remove the aluminum foil.
5. Examine the grill housing for paint chips or scrapes. Grills made of aluminum will not rust, but they can corrode if paint chips are not repaired. Sand the scraped or chipped paint until the metal is white and shiny. Apply primer and touchup paints designed for high heat to the sanded areas. When the paint is dry, reattach the burner, venturi tubes and igniter. Cover the gas line openings with a plastic bag over the ends to keep insects out. Put the briquettes and cooking grids back in place.
6. Check the condition of the propane cylinder. If it is dented or seriously rusted, replace it immediately. Stop any minor corrosion following the same procedures as with the grill housing.
7. Move the barbeque to its winter storage location. If the grill is stored outside, leave the propane cylinder in its normal position and cover the entire grill with a protective cover. If the grill is stored indoors, disconnect the cylinder and store it outdoors in an upright position, away from dryer or furnace vents, or children's play areas. Never store the cylinder in an enclosed space.

[treat24]

I honestly don't know... I grill throughout the winter and it's below zero with wind chill most days. Never had an issue with the tank being outside even. I just throw my grill cover over it. :shrug:

[Guru13]

Well I've stopped chalking 'em up for a long time now, but I killed a big doe yesterday and we grilled up one of the backstraps for dinner, it was heavenly. wrapped it in some tin foil with some butter, salt, pepper, onions and some mustard mixed with tabasco sauce, and slapped it on the grill. Really good stuff.

hopefully we'll have a snow day tomorrow (unlikely) and I can fry up myself a breakfast steak, but even if we don't get a snow day, I get out of school at 10:30-ish, and that's still brunchy time.

[Tyeattolah]

Well I've stopped chalking 'em up for a long time now, but I killed a big doe yesterday and we grilled up one of the backstraps for dinner, it was heavenly. wrapped it in some tin foil with some butter, salt, pepper, onions and some mustard mixed with tabasco sauce, and slapped it on the grill. Really good stuff.

hopefully we'll have a snow day tomorrow (unlikely) and I can fry up myself a breakfast steak, but even if we don't get a snow day, I get out of school at 10:30-ish, and that's still brunchy time.

Dude, nothing like a good venison steak! Where did you get the doe?

[Guru13]

Well I've stopped chalking 'em up for a long time now, but I killed a big doe yesterday and we grilled up one of the backstraps for dinner, it was heavenly. wrapped it in some tin foil with some butter, salt, pepper, onions and some mustard mixed with tabasco sauce, and slapped it on the grill. Really good stuff.

hopefully we'll have a snow day tomorrow (unlikely) and I can fry up myself a breakfast steak, but even if we don't get a snow day, I get out of school at 10:30-ish, and that's still brunchy time.

Dude, nothing like a good venison steak! Where did you get the doe?

Up near Elsberry, if you know where that is, it's actually just after a tiny town called Foley. North from St. Louis on Highway 79. Lotta deer out there usually, but something strange has happened to the herd lately, not the numbers we're used to seeing. Not even close.