Very complete article I must say! As I kept reading, I didn’t think I was going to get cleaning tips as well! So that was cool. I don’t have any real other tips to share…. but I will say one thing…. it’s interesting to note… the “dominant” method different countries have. I was originally born in Brazil… and over there BBQ’ing is huge. But… we mainly use charcoal for our BBQ. Now when I moved to the USA it was a different experience for me, because over here in the usa, most everyone uses the gas grill. So.. yeah I Just thought it was a fun thing that different countries have different approaches.
While they require a different approach to cooking, you’ll be hard put to find a greener way to prepare your food outside. In remote parts of South America, there are actually bakeries that use only solar ovens to bake everything they sell.
“Charcoal is considered by many as the dirtiest, but usually tastiest form of grilling.” This is an unfortunate truth 🙁 Makes me hungry thinking of some grilled food. Anyhow I will look into natural gas or propane for this summers grilling. Thanks for the tips.
Very complete article I must say! As I kept reading, I didn’t think I was going to get cleaning tips as well! So that was cool. I don’t have any real other tips to share…. but I will say one thing…. it’s interesting to note… the “dominant” method different countries have. I was originally born in Brazil… and over there BBQ’ing is huge. But… we mainly use charcoal for our BBQ. Now when I moved to the USA it was a different experience for me, because over here in the usa, most everyone uses the gas grill. So.. yeah I Just thought it was a fun thing that different countries have different approaches.
Till then,
Jean
If you live in a sunny climate, there’s also the option of solar ovens:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_oven
While they require a different approach to cooking, you’ll be hard put to find a greener way to prepare your food outside. In remote parts of South America, there are actually bakeries that use only solar ovens to bake everything they sell.
Also, there are a few techniques you can use to reduce cooking time for the things you put on your grill. I’ve written about a couple on my blog:
http://www.renewablesathome.com/energy-conservation/baking-potatoes-halving-time-and-energy-spent
http://www.renewablesathome.com/energy-conservation/saving-energy-while-cooking-hamburgers
“Charcoal is considered by many as the dirtiest, but usually tastiest form of grilling.” This is an unfortunate truth 🙁 Makes me hungry thinking of some grilled food. Anyhow I will look into natural gas or propane for this summers grilling. Thanks for the tips.
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