Exploring the Versatility of a Memphis Grill

Christmas is almost here! In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, you might be longing for that old-fashioned family Christmas you used to have when times were simpler. The good news is, you can bring it all back by cooking that perfectly traditional Christmas meal on your Memphis Wood Fire Grill.
There are four excellent ways to cook using your Memphis Wood Fire Grill: sear, smoke, bake and roast. When you want tender, delicious, and perfectly cooked meats and vegetables, roasting is the way to go. What Is Roasting? Do I roast a chicken or bake it? If I have a roast in the oven, what is it doing? Before modern appliances the distinction was easy: roasting was done over a fire, baking was done in an oven. Generally, these days baking is for soft things like bread or cookies and roasting is for firm foods like meat and veggies. Both methods involve using hot air (300 degrees or warmer) to cook food, usually within a chamber. The addition of a fan creates a convection oven…
No holiday brings to life the image of a table laid out from end to end with delicious food like Thanksgiving. This year make your holiday especially memorable by cooking your entire meal and desserts on a Memphis Wood Fire Grill—the family will rave about it for years to come! Memphis Makes It Easy to Do Thanksgiving Yes, you can do Thanksgiving on the grill! From succulent smoked turkey to crowd pleasing pies, Memphis makes it easy. Spare yourself the cluttered kitchen and crowded house. Take your dinner preparations outside. And if you’re busy watching the game or arguing politics with that cousin from out-of-town, track your meal’s progress on our mobile app. The controls are always at your fingertips. Let’s Warm Things Up Thanksgiving…
It’s October, the time when ghouls hit the streets and families gather for some fall fun. Whether you’re hosting a spooky dinner party, a hayride or preparing for the annual Trick or Treat, your plans aren’t complete without some yummy, Halloween-inspired fare. 5 Recipes Fit for Any Spooky Fall Gathering We’ve gathered five of our favorite recipes, from appetizers to desserts, all of which can be prepared using the Memphis wood pellet grill. Pumpkin Pie What fall gathering is complete without this table staple? You can bake your pumpkin pie using the Memphis grill to add a smooth and smoky finish. Plus, combine this pumpkin pie with our easy homemade whipped topping for even more flavor. Smokey “Eyeball” Meatball Appetizer There’s nothing that screams “Halloween”…
Last month, we talked about how to perfectly sear your favorite cuts of meat. This month, we want to ring in the cooler weather the right way by showcasing another favorite cooking method of ours: smoking. Smoking: Cooking Your Meat Low & Slow Smoking involves surrounding your meat in smoke, cooking it at a low temperature over time, or “low and slow” as grilling enthusiasts say. Although the smoke itself doesn’t cook the meat, it gives it a smoky flavor you can’t achieve with any other cooking method. In traditional smokers, meat is placed inside the cooking chamber. Wood or charcoal inside the firebox is ignited, heating the water tray in the bottom of the smoker, releasing smoke. On a Memphis Grill, the process is…
There are many ways to cook your favorite meat, be it a juicy steak or tender chicken breast. You can bake, smoke, roast and sear to get the flavor you’re looking for. Although you can do all of that using your Memphis Wood Fire Grill, one of our favorite grilling methods is the sear. What Does It Mean to Sear? To sear your meat is to apply quick and intense heat to char the meat’s surface. Searing your meat occurs prior to cooking it through. If you sear correctly, you won’t burn your meat. Instead, you’ll quickly cook the outside of the meat before finishing the inside at a much slower pace. What Does Searing Do? As you sear, you caramelize the outside of the…
We believe that everyone can grill. Yet, to truly master the art of grilling, you need to know some basic do’s and don’ts. The more you know, the easier it’ll be to create tasty dishes for you and your family (while showing off your newfound grill skills). 5 Things You Should Do to Master Your Grill First things first, you need to find a great grill. It should offer you versatility, allowing you to grill, smoke, sear and more. With your trusty, stainless steel sidekick by your side, here are some tips on how to get the most out of your grill: Select the right tools: Make sure you choose the right grilling tools. For example, use tongs to turn meat instead of a knife…