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Steaks are amongst the most popular meat to hit the grill and the one most people have trouble getting just right. The trouble is, everyone seems to want their steak cooked differently and since the cooking time is so short it is easy to get it wrong. Knowing your steak and how the feel of it changes as you grill it is the most important part. Yes, this means practice is the key to the perfect steak. Follow these steps and you really can get a great steak every time.

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Recently I discussed the importance of Cleaning your Venturi Tubes. Equally important to the maintenance of your gas grill and the not burning down of your house is checking for gas leaks. These two culprits account for the vast majority of fires associated with gas grill. Propane and natural gas are heavier than the air around us. Meaning that they will fall down from your grill. If you have an enclosed cart or an enclosed space that gas can collect in large amounts, particularly on a windless day. So checking your grill for leaks is the most important Common Gas Grill Problem you will encounter. Propane and Natural Gas have distinct odors so if you have substantial leaks you might be able to smell them. However, this isn't sufficient a test for finding LL potentially explosive leaks.

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May is National Barbecue Month and so lets get a feel for how often you head outback to grill or smoke. I realize that if you are reading this that you probably cook outdoor often, but still it doesn't hurt to ask. Once, a few years ago I set out to cook three meals a day on the grill or smoker for a full week. Turned out that the family ended up eating more than normal, but it certainly wasn't a chore to do. I've found that once you've got the experience with a wide range of foods you really can do all the backyard cooking without a lot of extra work. Anyway, this weeks question is:

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Sometimes you just don't have the space for a big grill. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, on a boat or just don't have a big patio, it doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a good cookout. Try one of these smaller grills, gas, charcoal or electric to give you real grilling flavor and fun. Remember to check with the local rules where you live to know what kind of grill you can have. Most apartments don't allow gas or charcoal grills. This list contains a wide range of types and prices.

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New Poll Reveals It's All About The Cookout

Flavor, location and fun atmosphere are top reasons why consumers dine alfresco

ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2012 -- May is National Barbecue Month, the kick off to the peak outdoor cooking season, and consumers are eager to fire up their grills and smokers and get cooking. According to new nationwide poll results released today from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), the great outdoors is the preferred place to cook during the warmer months, with an overwhelming 85% of consumers preferring to cook outdoors on the grill or smoker versus indoors on the stove.

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It's the one day a year we set aside to celebrate Mom and I promise you, she would like nothing better than to not have to cook. Chances are (Dad) that you are more comfortable around the grill than the stove, so try firing it up for Mother's Day.

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