BBQ Ribs in Rotisserie Oven: Showtime Rotisserie Grill Review

Have you ever grilled bbq ribs in rotisserie oven? It's conceivable to bbq savory baby back or country style bbq ribs in a Showtime Rotisserie grill. I'll tell you how to comfortably fit bbq ribs in rotisserie oven. And, will add a good-tasting marinade for some yummy ribs. Before cooking the bbq ribs in rotisserie oven, one should parboil the ribs.

Here's one easy parboil mixture according to 'The Ultimate Rotisserie Cookbook' by Diane Phillips: * 4 quarts of water * 1/3 cup soy sauce * 2 cloves garlic, quartered * 3 dime-size pieces fresh ginger * 3 black peppercorns in a 5-quart stockpot, stir together all the components. Put the ribs in the pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 15 minutes for baby back and 15 to 20 minutes for thicker ribs. Remove the pork from the fluid and pat dry. Let's make the marinade before I elaborate about how to put the bbq ribs in bbq rotisserie. It easily succeeds the parboil mixture. One of my most liked is the Pork Marinade thanks to cooks.com. Highlight that this is after parboiling the ribs. Pork Marinade: * 1 can (6 oz.) pineapple juice * 1/2 c. soy sauce * 2 tbsp. brown sugar * 1 tsp. ground ginger * 1 onion, chopped * 1 clove garlic, minced About 3 1/2 lbs. pork spare ribs or pork loin

Mix all ingredients, except ribs, in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake it well and pour over ribs. Marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally, for several hours or overnight before barbecuing. Drain ribs and set aside marinade. Bbq ribs in rotisserie oven and dab frequently with marinade, until ribs are done, about 20 to 30 minutes. Makes about 4 servings. One of the ways to comfortably fit bbq ribs in rotisserie oven is via the Ronco Rotisserie Round Rib Basket. 1. To begin with, you place the round rib basket on top of ribs that are laid down with the insides facing upward. 2. Wrap the ribs surrounding the basket and hook them into place. 3. Place the rib basket onto the spit rod and set it in the front two resting notches on the inside of the rotisserie. (Please note that it is advised to do 1 rack of bbq ribs in rotisserie oven when using the Ronco Rotisserie Compact oven and 1 or more racks when cooking with Standard and larger.) 

Social Networking and Outdoor Cooking

The first meat that I ever wanted to cook on a barbecue was a chicken using the rotisserie and I've never really stopped to think about why. I guess it's down to the boy with a new toy mentality in that the BBQ spit came in the pack with the grill and a rotisserie cooking process adds dynamism. Looking back not only is it visually appealing but also the spit does the work for you leaving plenty of time beer or two!

Maybe I did one too many beers on that first cookout because the results weren't quite up to standard. I tried to light my grill with paper and wood which sent ash all over the chicken. I didn't balance the chicken very well on the spit so one side cooked before the other. I made every mistake in the book.

Having said that, getting that first taste of BBQ smoke was still a defining moment and even after my first disastrous attempt with the rotisserie I was (and still am) hooked on outdoor cooking.

I progressed gently onto sausages and burgers learning as I went that the fat off the food causes the smoke and also the flames and when flames appear, the food doesn't cook, it burns. Since discovering this point I've had to adjust every charcoal barbecue that I've ever bought with an extra notch to raise up the grill and keep the flames from lapping up at that first spit of the fat. Grill manufacturers take note!

For greater variety I later invested in a copy of Ainsley's Barbecue Bible and this took me to higher levels even to the point where people were starting to look at what I was cooking and asking how I’d done it. If they were lucky they even got to taste it!

Anyway, barbecuing has become a way of life for me and now the internet provides so many free barbecue recipes and easy smoker recipes there's plenty of menu ideas for my next cookout. Social networking though is still my favorite way to learn and by that I'm referring to talking with fellow enthusiasts and not necessarily over the web.

I tried barbecue cookout competitions and whilst there was a great sense of occasion and lot's of fun, it was a little too competitive and recipes kept as closely guarded secrets. So where can you go to meet like minded people? Where can you find more barbecues, smokers and outdoor grills in one place and people sharing and having fun?

At a sports event!

Being a petrol head I regularly hit Les 24 Heures Du Mans (that's the Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance race to you and me) in France. Not only is there a mix of barbecue nutcases and pyromaniacs they come from all over the world so where else is there such a wealth of knowledge, experience and above all a sense of fun?

Camping by a race track with cars flying past at 150+mph, what could be better? OK so it might not appeal to everyone and it doesn't have to be as exotic as Le Mans, I found a similar atmosphere with a completely different crowd down at Twickenham for the rugby cup final, everyone focused on partying, enjoying the food, the event and the other people there. The event isn't important; it's the occasion and the people that make it what it is.

So in my book social networking is the answer for new ways to barbecue. For free barbecue recipes, get down to you local sports stadium and have a wander around before the ball game and the inspiration for your next barbecue menu ideas will be right in front of your eyes. This is my idea of social networking!

Revolutionize Your Grilling Technique with New Barbecue Accessories

Nothing compares to the aroma of a steak or a rack of pork ribs sizzling on the grill. While some people might think that spring is still too far off to think about grilling, barbecue enthusiasts are already thinking about ways they can tune up their techniques before the season officially arrives. Here are some barbecue accessories that are sure to interest both beginning and expert grill chefs. 

While many people have converted to the gas grill for its efficiency and ease of lighting, most will admit that only charcoal can give that classic grilled flavor. One popular solution to this quandary is the charcoal basket. Made of durable stainless steel, charcoal baskets are designed to sit right on top of a gas grill''s burners. This enables the coals to heat quickly and be ready for cooking in no time at all, providing the best of both grills: the simplicity of the gas and the great taste of the charcoal.

For a delicious wood smoke flavor, wood chips of many different varieties, including hickory, alder, maple or applewood, are available for grilling or smoking food. Each different type of wood imparts a different flavor. Many gas grills come with baskets or drawers that are especially for wood chips, or a basket for this purpose can be purchased separately.

The Rib-O-Lator is a great new gadget that can transform the inside of a grill into a rotisserie. Easily installed inside most medium to large grills, the difference between Rib-O-Lator and other rotisserie attachments is its four tray design. This accommodates many items that ordinary rotisseries can''t handle, such as ribs. Food on these trays is cooked by indirect heat, which has many benefits. It has been proven to seal the juices inside the meat, making it tender, moist and more flavorful than ever. The trays help to contain the juices, preventing dangerous flare-ups and keeping the grill cleaner. Furthermore, its trays afford space to cook a lot of food at once, and it requires much less supervision than traditional barbecue techniques.

Another interesting product is the Flavordome Barbecue Flavoring System, which is a set of grilling products that trap in heat, smoke, reduce fire and burn, and create cleaner smoke flavor. It comes with several excellent rubs and sauces to use in conjunction with the tools.

Grilling baskets are simple yet ingenious - a great way to grill delicate foods such as fish and vegetables without them dropping through or sticking to the grating. These baskets are like small cages that hold food securely, and come with a handle so that you can easily flip them. They come in regular and non-stick varieties as well as in many sizes. Use of a corn basket, for instance, can eliminate the all-too-common problem of charring when grilling whole corn ears. Larger grilling baskets can accommodate vegetables and smaller meat items at the same time. Many of these baskets feature long, detachable handles. This allows the grill lid to be closed during cooking to maximize flavor.

Iron brands for marking food on the grill make a unique gift for barbecue enthusiasts. Grill chefs will enjoy the fun of stamping a "signature" on their barbecue masterpieces. Brands might say Dad or Chef, but can also be customized with initials or names.

Grilling techniques from chef to chef are as unique as barbecue enthusiasts themselves, and everyone has their own tips and tricks for making that perfect steak or rack of ribs. Whether you''re looking for a way to reduce cleanup time or an entirely new method of using your grill, these tools offer something for just about everyone.

Accessories for Backyard Grilling

An individual does not need much in order to be a great griller, but there a few grill accessories that make grilling easier and produce a better result. There are also grill accessories that are required in order to keep the grill clean and in working order. Having the necessary grill accessories not only makes grilling easier and more fun, it also produces a final product worth the time and effort. There are countless options available for grillers but finding the most important grill accessories can be difficult.

Some of the most important grill accessories that can be purchased are a quality set of utensils. Without utensils it becomes difficult to grill at all. Some of the most common grill utensils are spatulas, tongs, a brush for spreading barbecue sauce, a three prong grilling fork, a brush and scraper for cleaning the grill, as well as shish-kabob skewers. Obviously some of these utensils are more optional than others but a successful barbeque can never have too many grill accessories. A lot of the time utensils can be purchased in sets or individually, while cases can be purchased for those who like to keep all of their utensils together in one place.

Another important piece of grill accessories is a meat thermometer. There is nothing worse than slaving away preparing a beautiful piece of meat only to find out that the meat was burnt, or more likely, undercooked. It is important to have a meat thermometer so that the griller knows the meat was cooked at a high enough temperature for the right amount of time in order to kill any bacteria that may have inhabited the piece of meat. The price of a meat thermometer varies depending on the extra functions that thermometer may have, but they can be purchased for as little as $10 and should be a vital piece of a barbecue kit.

A grill accessories kit would not be complete without a rotisserie basket, which gives grillers the option of preparing rotisserie style meat. The basket can also be used to for vegetables on the grill as well. Food is placed within the rotisserie basket where it secure and slow roasted to the liking of the griller. A essential piece of any grill accessories kit, a rotisserie brings functionality to any grill.

For the serious grillers who like to leave their mark, a branding iron is the final piece needed to complete any grill kit. The branding iron is generally personalized with the three initials of the griller and brands the meat while it is cooking. This way, everyone will know who prepared the delicious steak at dinner. Although branding irons can be expensive, ranging from $30-$90, they are one piece that every master griller must have.

Being a master of the grill is easy with the right tools. Finding the right tools at the right price can be difficult but recognizing what is needed is the first step. Grilling is great way to enjoy the outdoors as well as the company of others, and having the right grill accessories is the key to impressing everyone.