Why do you cut back grilling or smoking in the winter?
Wednesday October 1, 2008
The temperatures have started to dip and I know that while you and I are certainly not going to be deterred by the change in weather, there are those that will be packing up their grills and smokers for the winter. Of course, those of you in the warmer climates can brag all you want. Winter is real for many of us around the world and whether you pack it in for the next few months or keep grilling strong, the truth is that many of us cut back on our outdoor cooking. The obvious reason for this cut back in barbecue and grilling is due to the cold weather. However, I don't really think that explains it all. Perhaps, darker evenings, fewer gatherings, or just not thinking about it might result in the drop off. So this leads me to this weeks question:
POLL: Why do you cut back grilling or smoking in the winter?
1) I don't cut back
2) Too Cold
3) Too Dark
4) Just don't think about it
5) Don't have a reason to
6) Grill or Smoker packed away
7) Other (please specify in the Comments)
Comments
For me, grilling is a seasonal taste that says Summer and Football. Outside of those seasons, I guess I crave other things.
If barbecue reminds you of football then you should be grilling in the fall and winter since the football season is from October to February
yeah… hahaha…. football is never in the summer… hahaha…. but yeah, i love to grill…
i love to grill, i really do. Especially in the summer. But I have to have my Life Alert with me just incase I get dizzy.
Hard to maintain grill or smoker temperature if it gets cold outside.
I will smoke year round till I drop!!!
Summer I cook outside to avoid heating the house. Winter I cook inside to help heat the house.
who stops? iuse the grill all year round, it’s our cooking method of choice. i have cooked in rain and snow (i prefere snow;i don’t get as wet). Ken