In Northeast Ohio and Erie, PA, grilling is one of the favorite warm weather pastimes. There is nothing like grilling or smoking your favorite meal, either for yourself or to share with others. The cold weather is around for nearly half a year, or more, in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and using your grill should not just be limited to the warmer months. You should be able to enjoy it all year round. The good news is, with the right grill, you can be firing it up all year. We have provided some tips for cold weather grilling so you can take advantage of grilling your favorite foods, even in colder weather.
Finding the right grill
In the Ohio and Pennsylvania colder months, it can get brutally cold, so you need to find a grill that can withstand the elements and keep your food warm. Pellet grills are the most reliable for getting the job done in chilly weather.
A pellet grill is different from the standard gas and charcoal grills that many people are used to; however, they are just as user friendly, if not even more so. Pellet grills typically have controls that you can simply set and forget or monitor via your cellphone. These controls allow you and your grill to maintain precise temperature for consistent results every time.
Regardless of the temperature or weather outside, pellet grills can keep the temperature within the grill very close to the temperature you have set. They are traditionally built with heavy side-wall insulation that improves the temperature consistency and pellet efficiency in cold weather.
Did we mention that pellet grills add next level flavor to your food? Pellet grills use wood pellets that create a distinct and smoky taste. Unlike gas or charcoal, with a pellet grill, you can vary the flavor with the type of wood pellets you choose, or you can mix and match to create the perfect flavor for whatever food you put on your grill.
The right pellet grill will bring an unrivaled wood-fired flavor to your table, unlocking your food’s true potential. At Litehouse Pools & Spas we feature Traeger pellet grills. Traeger grills are top of the line when it comes to grilling and no matter which grill you select, Traeger’s 6-in-1 ability means you can grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and bbq with pure, hardwood flavor.
Tips for cold weather grilling
Now that you have found the right grill for cold weather grilling in Northeast Ohio and Erie, PA, it’s time to put on your chef hat and get started. Late winter is as good of time as any to put your grill to the test. Create delicious and flavorful food all year long.
Here are some fiery tips for grilling in the cold, and tricks to keeping the flavor flowing all year long.
- Prepare pellets, grilling utensils, and food items before heading outdoors.
- Dress warm when grilling outdoors in colder months.
- Clear any ice layers in your path to and from and around your grill.
- Wipe off your grill. Having snow on the grill when cooking will inhibit the heat from being conserved, snow isn’t insulation.
- Allow time for the grill to heat up. In colder months, it may take the grill a little longer to get to the desired temperature.
- Never put your grill in the garage or an enclosed space to keep it warm.
- Keep the grill closed as much as possible to help maintain the heat.
- Use an insulation blanket to wrap up your grill, it will help to keep the heat inside and conserve pellet consumption.
- Make sure the grilling area is well lit.
- Enclose food to keep it hot when transporting it in brisk air.
- Allow your grill to cool down and then use a grill cover to cover it to keep it in good condition.
Grilling should not just be something that you enjoy in the warmer months in Northeast Ohio and Erie, PA, you should be able to enjoy it all year round.
At Litehouse Pools & Spas we have a variety of grill options to keep you grilling all year, even in colder weather. Shop online, in one of our stores, or contact us to get started with your cold weather grilling today.