Believe it or not, grills and smokers are among the biggest gift items for the holidays these days. While these appliances have been relegated to the back of the store in most places many people go looking for a new grill to give for Christmas. So with a little barbecue shopping spree going on I thought I would ask:

POLL: What do you Look for in a Gas Grill?
1) Appearance - It need to look good to sit on my patio
2) Durability - I want a grill that will last for ever
3) Versatility - It should do everything
4) Brand Name - I want a grill with a name I can respect
5) Power - Sheer output is the biggest thing for me

Salt-water brine will increase the water stored in pork so that it will stay moist and tender while it cooks. You can also use brines to add flavor to your pork, whether it's a large roast or just a few chops.

Seafood from shrimp to whole lobster is perfect for the grill. Hot and fast is the way to cook these items. Load them up with flavorful marinades and you can't go wrong with seafood and shellfish. These seafood recipes are the best and most popular on my site. These will give you endless ways to prepare all kinds of seafood to please anyone.

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If you are like me there are too many great feasts this month. And you know what they say about too much of a good thing, it can be wonderful (Mae West if you are keeping score). So it is probably time to start planning what you are going to be cooking and how you are going to cook it. A recent Weber survey suggested that as many as 60% of people were interested in preparing their Thanksgiving Turkey outdoors on the grill or smoker. Well I'm willing to bet that there are a number of people similarly interested in cooking their Holiday meal outside. I've got a few suggestions and you can get started by reading my article on the Holiday Cookout.