Rain will cool your grill. Rainy days are probably not great days to cook a whole chicken or turkey because delivering the heat necessary to your food may be next to impossible. As best you can, work with smaller cuts of meat or produce, keep the fire hot and always use a thermometer! Many fans of winter grilling recommend setting up a temporary windbreak of plywood or other easily movable material to keep your grill from being negatively impacted by wind gusts. Turning the grill perpendicular to the wind can also lessen the impact of heat loss because of wind.
Charcoal grilling materials release carbon monoxide when burned. Per grilling authority Derrick Riches , charcoal grills should never be used in a covered space that does not have constant airflow. Carbon monoxide builds up quickly and is impossible to smell or taste; by the time you know your household is at risk, you may all be in danger. Grilling expert Steven Raichlen warns that winter and cold weather grillers may burn themselves more often.
Remember that, no matter the weather, fire is hazardous. There are grilling disasters much worse than a rainy day, so be prepared to stay with your grill no matter the weather. Per Deborah Kotz with the Boston Globe, unattended grills can cause catastrophic fires when left unattended. Yes, you can grill in the rain.
Many foods actually taste better when grilled on a rainy day. The extra humidity in the air will keep some meats that easily dry out much more moist. Also, keeping the lid down on the grill to keep the rain out will also increase the heat. Increasing the heat around what you are grilling will cause it to cook more evenly. Even cooking means more consistent temperature and less chance for food poisoning.
All good things! I currently have a grill canopy. This covers not only the grill but the cook. A grill canopy is usually made out of metal. There is a small risk of lightning but if you have tall trees and buildings around the risk is lower.
A great grill canopy can be found on my Best Grill Canopy page. It shelters from rain, harsh sun, and leaves me some room to move around. Another option is a grill umbrella. Grill umbrellas help in the sun and the rain to keep you cool and dry.
If using an umbrella you need to make sure that it is high enough above the grill to not catch fire. When grilling under a carport make sure to be several feet away from your house to prevent a house fire.
Also make sure that the heat is not climbing too high. Also, if there is excessive smoke you risk discoloration of your carport ceiling. Wind slows down barbecues and can cause gas grills to even need to be re-ignited.
You can buy or make your own shield. They are relatively pocket-friendly no matter which option you choose. You can stabilize it with concrete blocks, bricks or sandbags. Some people like to cook their meat in the oven for about 5 minutes to warm it up, and then throw it on the grill to grill and sear. Other shortcuts can include precooked shrimp, store-bought hot dogs and store-bought turkey and hamburgers that the store has already seasoned for you. Weather is often unpredictable so considering taking a grill umbrella and a grill wind shield with you if you want to grill on vacation.
Be prepared, but always take the opportunity to grill outdoors in good weather, too! Your email address will not be published.
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