Getting out there during winter and cooking your own food can be so much fun. Let your parents know you can cook as well as anybody. This winter, just get out of your kitchen and enjoy cooking while enjoying the winterey landscape.

Here’s a comprehensive list of things you need to keep in mind when you plan to cook out in the cold:

Warm Clothes Are a Must

 It goes without saying that wearing warm clothes is a must while you are cooking out there in the cold. You just need to ensure that you aren’t wearing any scarves for they might catch fire.

Remove the Snow

You need to make a path to the grill and ensure that there’s adequate space to move around the grill. Additionally, remove the ice from the thermometer as well as the ignition.

 Give Yourself Some Extra Time

Grilling during winter can be a time consuming process as it’s extremely cold in parts of Europe. Even Even in places where the climate is temperate, cooking your food would take a little longer than usual when the ambient temperature drops.

 It is Always Good to Have Some Extra Fuel

If you’re cooking using charcoal, you’d want to have some extra briquettes of charcoal at your disposal because the air is dryer in winter, which means your charcoal would burn at a much faster rate than usual. Check the coal every now and then to make sure you add more fuel to keep the fire burning. It is always good to have a buffer.

Place Your Grill

If it is windy out there, make sure you place your grill at an angle of 90 degrees in order to cut down on the wind and keep yourself going even as you encounter strong gusts of wind. You certainly wouldn’t want the lid of your grill to fly off because of the wind and neither would you want your food to cool off quickly when you open the lid to check the progress.

A Meat Thermometer Would Come in Handy

It’s always a good idea, but this is even more useful while cooking in cold weather. A thermometer would help you to prevent the possibility of uncooking, which is a major safety concern.

It is Time to Grill Outside

You might be tempted to take your grill inside the garage, but that isn’t a smart idea. You might end up burning your house. There are quite a few other dangers as well, such as inhaling excessive carbon monoxide.

Keep the Lid Covered

Even if the temperature is warm, opening the lid frequently would result in a half-cooked meal. The more you open the lid, the longer it’d take for the food to cook.

 Restricted Gas Flow Needs to be Prevented

If you turn on the burners before opening the valve your propane tank, you might encounter restricted gas flows. You can reduce this loss by making it certain that the burner aren’t operational before the grill lid is opened. Also, turn the tank valve open and wait for a few seconds before turning the burners knobs to the start position and igniting the burners. After all the burners are lit go ahead and close the grill lid.

Lastly, Make Sure That the Water Pan is Not Overfilled

If you cook using a water pan in order to hold moisture, it is to be noted that excess water would cause your food to stay at a temperature that is lower than the ideal temperature. This would increase the cooking time.