Why Grilling Season Doesn’t End After Labor Day
Labor Day might mark the unofficial end of summer, but it definitely doesn’t mean it’s time to put the grill away.
In Louisville, some of the best grilling weather is still ahead. Cooler evenings, football season, fall gatherings, and holiday meals give you plenty of reasons to keep cooking outside. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a quick weeknight dinner or settling in for an all-day smoke, fall might actually be one of the best times of year to cook outdoors.
Cooler Weather Makes Grilling Even Better
Let’s face it: standing over a hot grill when it’s 95 degrees outside isn’t always ideal.
Once fall arrives in Louisville, cooler temperatures make spending an afternoon around the grill or smoker a lot more enjoyable. It’s the perfect time to try something that takes a little longer, invite friends over, and make outdoor cooking part of the weekend instead of just a way to get dinner on the table.
Football Season Is Grilling Season
Around here, fall weekends and football go hand in hand; and so does good food.
Wings, burgers, pulled pork, sliders, smoked queso and ribs can all turn a regular game day into something worth gathering for. Instead of retiring your grill after Labor Day, use football season as an excuse to try a new recipe or finally perfect an old favorite.
Need some inspiration? Check out our Grill Masters Supply Recipes for ideas like Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, bourbon BBQ pork sliders, smoked BBQ beans and more.
Fall Is Made for Low-and-Slow Cooking
Summer gets a lot of attention for burgers and steaks, but cooler weather is when smokers really get their chance to shine.
Brisket, pork shoulder, ribs and other slow-cooked favorites are great choices when you have a crisp Saturday afternoon to spend outside. Just remember that outdoor temperatures can affect cooking time.
Thinking about upgrading your setup? Explore the grills and smokers available at Grill Masters Supply, including options from Pitts & Spitts, Primo, Napoleon, Blaze, Breeo and more.
The Holidays Belong Outside, Too
Thanksgiving turkey doesn’t have to come from the oven.
Smoking or grilling your turkey can free up valuable kitchen space while bringing a completely different flavor to the holiday table. The same goes for ham, vegetables, appetizers and even desserts.
And when December rolls around, there’s no rule saying you can’t grill dinner just because you need a jacket to do it.
Keep the Grill Going
Labor Day doesn’t have to be the finale of the grilling season. In Louisville, fall brings plenty of opportunities to cook outside; from football Saturdays and cool evenings to Thanksgiving dinner and holiday gatherings.
So don’t cover the grill just yet.
Stop by Grill Masters Supply to get ready for fall grilling, smoking and everything that comes with it
