Kevin Vetter, executive chef at McCormick was recently quoted in a trend report by Restaurant News Resource, saying, “This season, expect to see backyard grillers experimenting with flavor layering – high impact combinations of rubs, marinades, glazes and more – to boost flavor before, during and after grilling.”
Furthermore, Consumer Reports found in its recent nationally representative telephone survey of 1,008 adults, that more than half of Americans who grill are doing so more than once a week in season. Our Home Intel experts feel confident that with the anticipated trend in stimulating flavor boosts and experimental concoctions and the high number of Americans expected to be grilling, it is likely that consumers will be in search of the perfect accompanying BBQ supplies to get the job done.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, our team came across numerous holiday gift guides that highlight some of the latest and greatest gadgets for Dad this summer. One of the most popular gift categories is outdoor supplies. Many gift guides highlight tools for activities that Dads love most – one of these happens to be grilling. In a few holiday gift guides, the Brookstone Heritage Professional Stainless Steel BBQ Tools Set was one product package mentioned as the essential grilling tool set that retails for a reasonable price.
Epicurious.com, an online news source for food enthusiasts that covers cooking, dining, drinking, entertaining and restaurant information posted an “ultimate,” guide for grilling gear this season. Within the “ultimate list,” was a set of recommendations on the best brushes for basting, saucing and mopping food. The website’s experts suggested that a brush with a long, angled handle is the best for getting into the nooks and crannies of food and that silicone bristles are the better choice because they are heat resistant, dishwasher safe and less likely to shed the way that synthetic bristles do. Epicurious.com picked the “Grill Friends Super Silicone Angled BBQ Brush,” bbqproshop.com, as one of their “favorite,” picks this season.
No matter what kind of grilling you take on this summer, from traditional grilling to intense marinating and flavor pairings, our Home Intel experts recommend taking proper safety precautions at all times. But, also remember to have fun, and don’t be afraid to spice things up a bit. Bon Appétit!
