April 24, 2015

Wouldn’t you love to become proficient in making your own BBQ rub versus using a pre-packaged rub? A homemade rub is something you will not only find to be fresher, but ultimately something you will be proud of. Being able to fine tune your BBQ rub will allow you to tinker around with different spices to get the optimal dry rub...

April 16, 2015

As promised, we at Backyard Middle East are sharing another one of our favorite recipes. This particular recipe comes courtesy of our friends at Weber®. For all the vegetarians, and just for those who love to grill their corn on the cob, this recipe is absolutely delicious. Here’s how to properly make Ginger and Lime-Glazed Corn on the Cob.

April 16, 2015

When it comes to grilling vegetables, people seem to be very apprehensive to do so. There are also grilling aficionados who excel in grilling vegetables. We’re here for anyone who is uncertain as to how to properly grill their vegetables. We will start with a very easy, yet very popular vegetable, corn.

March 26th, 2015

In our last article we covered how to ensure your burger is as juicy as possible once it comes off the grill. Now that we have the basics established regarding how to properly grill your burger, we decided to provide you with one of our favorite recipes, courtesy of Weber®. The following recipe is for classic patty melts. This mouthwatering recipe is absolutely one of our favorites!...

March 06, 2015

Cooking burgers seems like an easy chore. To others, cooking burgers is a sweet science. Whichever class you fall into, there are five essential details to know when it comes to cooking a perfect burger. When it comes to ground beef there are plenty of ways to ensure your burger is the tastiest and the juiciest...

March 05, 2015

Being able to tell when your steak is cooked to the exact doneness you desire is relatively easy. You will need an instant-read thermometer, if you don’t have one don’t worry as we have plenty in stock in our store. You will need to place the probe into the thickest part of the meat. This next part is important; once the internal temperature of your steak is roughly 5 to 10 degrees below what you want it to cook to, immediately take the steak off of the grill...

Feb. 22, 2015

Grilling steaks is a subject where everyone has their own opinion. Different methods have been tried and tested to ensure an excellent tasting steak. We have listed the five essential elements to making sure your steak comes out as tasty and juicy as possible. Remember, these are the basics and are intended to ensure your steak comes off the grill with the best possible flavor and tenderness while keeping the process simple...

Feb. 13, 2015

Planking is a technique of grilling that is becoming more and more popular. The interesting aspect about this is that planking has been around for centuries and is in fact a Native American tradition. Most amateur grillers who would like to plank cook their food simply don’t know how, so they’re almost forced to either buy pre-planked foods or suffer the trial and error process...

Jan. 07, 2015

Smokers are an excellent way to add something new into your outdoor grilling. By using a smoker, you can change the flavoring of your steak or chicken immensely. All your meats can be specially smoked to your liking using our many different options of flavors. Backyard Middle East carries nearly all types of the wood needed for your smoker, including: chips, chunks, logs, and planks. The options are endless with smoking your meats with our variety and in-depth knowledge of the process...