[Blindtlk] Grilling question

Tue Aug 24 13:50:33 UTC 2010

Mary,
    As with any activity, there is always the chance of injury. I have been 
burnt on more than one occasion, but it doesn't keep me from doing what I 
enjoy! In fact, while I was smoking the pork last week, a hot coal dropped 
out of the fire box. I was being a little too nonchalant and wasn't wearing 
shoes. I stepped on the hot coal and it got stuck between my toes. 
Fortunately, the tub of wet wood was right next to the fire box, so I stuck 
my foot in the water immediately. I don't even have a blister!
    One way to keep the fire down is to have a spray bottle of water on hand 
to put out the fire. Flare-ups are bound to occur as the meat cooks and the 
fat drips onto the hot coals.

Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mari Hunziker" <marihunziker at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question


> Was anyone of you grillers afraid of the fire and the potential for 
> getting
> burned. That is what keeps me from doing it. We have a charcoal
> grill/smoker. My brother, father and husband have mastered the great taste
> of grilled food. I have always thought that I could not grill or do things
> of that nature because I am blind(visually impaired). I now think it might
> just be a fear of getting burned. I do cook fairly well in doors, I never
> thought about trying it outdoors. The next time we grill out. I will have 
> to
> pay more attention on how it is done so that I may someday try it. Who
> knows, I may like doing it.
>
> Thanks for the inspiring topic.
> Mari Hunziker
>
> On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Cindy Handel <cindy425 at verizon.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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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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