Welcome to Florida, where the sun shines bright (on most days), and many summers are spent at family barbecues by the pool. For most of us, attending barbecues have been a summer staple for as long as we can remember, so bring out your favorite tools and get grilling! Use our BBQ 101 guide for the perfect weekend cookout!
Tips for Cleaning Your Grill
- Â Make sure your grill is completely turned off and cooled. Give your grill a brush to clean off as much as possible.
- Place your grates and infrared panels in a bucket that is filled with dish soap and warm water. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
- While your grates are soaking, use a handheld vacuum cleaner to clean up loose particles at the bottom of your grill. You can also brush and clean the inside walls with a grill brush. Wipe the walls with a damp paper towel once you’re done.
- After you have soaked the grates and panels, scrub the inside of the grill to remove what’s left. Then, use a sponge to clean the outside of the grill.
*Grills vary in size, model and more. Please use caution when cleaning your grill, as these tips may not be for every grill. Please remember to disconnect your propane to ensure that your grill is not hot when cleaning!
Spice Up Your Barbecue Game!
Stainless Steel Grill Corn Basket
Stainless Steel Grilling Skewers
BBQ Mesh Grill Bags
Flip-It! Bottle Emptying Kit
Southern Barbecue Sauces by State:
The term barbecue is the technique of cooking meat outdoors over fire. Southern barbecue is the makeup of traditions from the southern states, and is often what we eat at typical BBQ restaurants. While there are many different styles and traditions, here are the more commonly known barbecue sauces by states in the south!
Local Barbecue Spots
Not in the mood for DIY BBQ? Visit some of these local spots!
Sonny’s BBQ
- Alachua: 15935 Northwest US Highway 441
- Archer Road: 3635 Southwest
- Archer Rd Waldo Road: 2700 Northeast Waldo Rd
4 Rivers Smokehouse
- 3262 SW 35th Blvd
MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que
- 12 SE 2nd Ave
BequeHolic – Premium Korean Table BBQ
- 3812 West Newberry Rd
Top Hog BBQ
- 14128 W Newberry Rd, Suite 10
Woodyard Grill
- 102 NW 1st Ave, Newberry
Adam’s Rib Company
- 2109 NW 13th St
David’s Real Pit BBQ
- East: 521 NE 23rd Ave
- West: 5121 NW 39th Ave
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