it;s getting warmer all around the country and that means one thing : barbecues!!! Yet can anyone afford them with all these high prices? The answer is yes - if you budget wisely.
Luckily charcoal briquettes are quite affordable. Lowe's is selling A ten pound bag for Royal Oak for only $4.98. Buy three or four bags and store up for the season ahead.Acme has their Signature long burning brand for $6.99 . Buy a few of these for those barbecues that last well into the night. Can you save extra money by just using twigs from your yard?Yes! Try to find either cherry or apple wood for imparting a fruity flavor or hickory.Before adding the twigs, light twists of paper around the barbecue basin and then add the wood.Many home chefs may want to get a new barbecue yet are worried about the price. They shouldn'r fret. Walmart, Lowe's and even Kohls have small but sturdy grills for under thirty dollars. Walmart has a seventeen inch one for $19.87, Lowe;s has the good brand name Master Forge with a twenty four inches grilled for $24.72 while Kohl's' has a portable Cuinart fourteen inch out door grill for $24.99. These can last you a good two seasons if you are careful and caring with them.
Every barbecue needs to have burgers and hot dogs. It's best to get the house brands before thinking about the national ones. Acme has their own parries for only $6.24 for four. WalMart has the best buy one hundred(!!!!) burgers for 4.98 from their Specollect brand. This is perfect if you;re throwing a graduation party or an informal bridal or baby shower.If you;re still watching your pennies, then think turkey burgers instead of beef. Again look to Wal-Mart for the best price on these. They have Shady Brook Farms turkey patties for $5.94 for four. As for extras, always check Lidl and Aldi fro good bargains on ketchup and mustard. Lidl' 's brand of ketchup is richer than Heintz and more tomato-y tasting. With salads, macaroni is a cheap ingredient that can be dressed a number of ways. Try elbow macaroni with slices of pepperoni along with sliced bell peppers and cherry tomatoes drenched in a homemade Italian dressing. You can make bowls of this to last well into the week for leftover eating. Potato salad is another cheap side that has dozens of fun varieties.
You can have a tasty and filling barbecue for less. Budget wisely. Shop wisely. You;ll have a great meal for less.
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