Beyond Burgers and Dogs: Grilling on the Deck
Waiting for summer break to begin, and kids are watching the calendar like a hawk, waiting for school to finnally end and the fun to begin. But it’s not just the kids that are eagerly awaiting summer, If you have an amazing deck that you love, you may be doing the same thing, just waiting to kick off the summer with an incredible summer cookout. A summer cookout where you invite all your friends over to enjoy some drinks, and spend the day grilling on the deck.
It goes without saying that you will be serving your friends some brats, burgers hot dogs and steaks. These summer time favorites are grilling standbys for a reason, they just work. However, if you are looking for something more exciting to try on your grill, there are many delicious, easy to grill foods that you can serve to really impress your friends and neighbors.
Here is our list of great foods that you should definitely grill on your deck this summer:
Lobster. You might never have considered grilling lobster, but its hard shell makes it perfect for the high temperature of the grill. The shell will turn a bright red while the meat inside the shell will be perfectly steamed.
Bacon. If you’ve never tried grilled bacon it’s time to give it a whirl. Bacon cooked on a grill picks up a nice smoky flavor that you will crave every morning with your eggs and toast. Plus, nothing beats a peaceful morning on the deck. To spice up your regular cookout- try wrapping bacon around your usual meats. Such as bacon wrapped steak and bacon wrapped sausages. These treats will make your guests mouths water while showing how innovative you are.
Clams. If you only eat clams when you go out for dinner, you will be surprised how easy it is to grill up some clams. Once you’ve cleaned them. You just put them on the grill, turning the heat all the way up, and they work just like a timer, opening up on their own when they are done cooking.
Summer grilling is all about good food, great company, and fun– so make sure your stuffed with delicious grilled food while your enjoying all of that on your deck.
If you want to know how to get your grill in top shape this summer, please contact us.
