[Blindtlk] Grilling question

Tue Aug 24 13:25:04 UTC 2010

Diane,

Our grill has rocks called Lava rocks.  These give a more smoky flavor than 
cooking inside.  Also, you can buy wood pieces for grilling, which give the 
food a different flavor.

I was also afraid of grilling, outside, at first.  But, I tried it and found 
that it's really no big deal.  I've been doing it for more than 20 years and 
love the flavor of grilled food.

Cindy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
To: "'Marion Gwizdala'" <blind411 at verizon.net>; "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" 
<blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question

Marion,

Wow! I learned something new. I have never heard that the oven should be 
left open when broiling. I have always broiled with the door completely 
closed. What is the reason for leaving the door open?

You all have inspired me to try my hand at grilling. While I am a skilled 
cook in doors, I have never actually tried to grill outdoors, always 
believing, and having been told that it would be difficult for a blind 
person to do.  I'm not really sure why. Maybe it has always been a phobia of 
lighting the charcoals. This leads me to another question.

I'm afraid it wouldn't be classified as blindness related, but as long as we 
are on the subject, how do you get that smoky flavor when using a gas grill? 
Wouldn't the meat have the same taste as that which was cooked in the oven? 
Just wondering.

Diane Graves
Civil Rights Specialist
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
317-232-2647

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:15 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question

Aaron,
    Perhaps the Weber grill, for some reason, utilizes a different technique
than convention charcoal grills. Everything that I have read about grilling
over charcoal is that the cover should be left open. Like your comparison of
the Weber to a convection oven, a charcoal grill is comparable to a broiler,
except the heat source comes from the bottom rather than from above. When
broiling in an oven, the oven door should be left ajar, thus the reason for
the stop point on the door just after it is opened. I will see what I can do
about finding an authoritative source on the opened or closed lid! (grin)

Fraternally yours,
Marion

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aaron Allen" <aaron.allen at comcast.net>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question

>I agree:
>
> I also have a Weber Stainless Steel  grill and I love it.
>
> Weber states that you should always grill with the cover closed.
>
> Grills work something like convexion ovens.
>
> The closed lid helps the heat circulate around the food and allows for
> faster cooking time
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Constance Canode
> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 2:13 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
>
> Tom, you grill with the cover on, but still have to flip the
> burgers.  I used to have a little Hibachi, and I know I spelled that
> wrong, and I am blind also.  Weber's are pretty cool.  We now have a
> large stainless steel grill next to our deck and my husband is the
> king of the grill, a gas grill, but I can also use it.  He is
> partially sighted, but I am not.  I have faith in you.
>
> Connie Canode
>
>
> At 05:13 PM 8/22/2010, you wrote:
>>Hello everyone,
>>
>>I have VERY little experience grilling anything.  I am also totally
>>blind. I just bought one of those little Weber carry and go gas
>>grills.  Does anyone have any good grilling advice?  I have a couple
>>of burger patties that I thought I'd try tonight.
>>What I don't remember is whether or not when I'm grilling, I grill
>>with the cover on or leave the grill open as the burgers are cooking.
>>I'm a bit worried, as I don't have any sighted assistance this
>>weekend but think I might be able to do it if I'm careful.
>>Any tips or advice?
>>Tom
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