Grilling Tips & Techniques

How do you grill?

As this weekend is Labor Day weekend, most people will be firing up their grills for one of the last times this summer, if not the last time. So, we want to make sure your grilling is done perfectly. Rounding out the season with the best grilled meal possible. Read on to find out our grilling tips and techniques that we think everyone should know when it comes to grilling their meats and vegetables.

One. The first tip, that sometimes people forget, is to give your grill plenty of time to preheat. If you don't preheat your grill, it's a good chance your food will cook unevenly. One side can be charred while the other still raw, and that's no way to serve food. Approximately 15 - 25 minutes is a good amount of time to wait once you've turn on the grill. A grill is more temperamental than a skillet on a stove, but even that you are supposed to give time to preheat. Why not start off on the right foot by simply waiting a few minutes?

Two. Now, when it comes to putting the food on the grill, it's always better to marinate your food first. This is an item of preference, but most grilled food is better when it's been marinated. Look online for marinating recipes, or find bottles of premade marinades at your local grocery store. You'd be surprised at how well grilling locks in a flavor. Foods like chicken or fish hold a flavor amazingly when they're marinated, so don't skip this important step.

Three. The amount of thoroughness food is to be cooked differs based on both type of food and personal preference, so you always want to check the temperature when you're grilling. The last thing you want to do is undercook food, making others ill. Use a guide for the optimal internal temperature before serving. To do this properly, use a meat thermometer. Simply stick the end of the thermometer into the center of your food and wait for the reading. If it matches the temperature for that type of food, it's ready to be served. There are plenty of guides online that break optimal temperature down by food category.

Four. Once you're finished cooking, you can do the next most important step: clean off your grill. This is easily done by using a grill scraper. If your food stuck last time, or there are remnants of crispy black on your grate, you need to scrape this off. Obviously you can't just wash off your grill easily, or stick it in the washing machine, so to care for your grill, you must instead scrape the metal rods.  Just think, if this was a skillet, you'd wash it before using it again, so why is a grill any different. Scrape it off so you get the best taste possible. For this simply use a grill scraper like this one here.

And there's the list. Do you already use these techniques while grilling? Do you have others that you'd like to share? Leave your tips or techniques in the comments section for others to read!


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Limited Edition Bacon N' Egg Chef Shoes!

Whether its in a fast food restaurant, working as a drive-thru employee, or the head chef in an upscale restaurant, a chef uniform can have its dull days. So why not liven up your uniform with a touch of personalization. If you've heard of the manufacturer MOZO, then you know you have options for your footwear. If your position allows it, you can even choose from shoes that are yellow, green, brown, print, pink, or plain black. However, besides colored options, you also have a limited time option, that's only available from Public Kitchen Supply.
These shoes are a fantastic choice for any chef that has a sense of humor, and the best part, you don't have to be a chef to wear them. If you love unique styles of footwear, than these are for you!
MOZO shoes are among the most comfortable footwear available. With their unique materials and clog shaped silhouettes, their main goal is to keep your feet cushioned. The Bacon N' Egg Sharkz Shoes are a pairing of one shoe bacon and one shoe egg with a combination that will be sure to start some conversations wherever you go. The print is just the tip of the iceberg though, with their MOZOFit™ System, they allow you to create the most customized fit ever thought possible. Thanks to three removable insoles found within the shoe, you are able to take one or two out, or put them in depending on the size of your foot. No other shoe boasts such a unique sizing technique.
The Bacon N' Egg Sharkz shoes use some of the most lightweight materials available. No one wants to have heavy shoes when they're stuck in them all day long. Having lightweight materials makes you feel like your feet aren't confined for hours. The bottom sole is slip-resistant, with the understanding that the floor of a restaurant kitchen is typically anything but clean and dry. You need shoes that support you and keep you moving quickly.
When you're ready to kick your chef uniform up a notch, try these Bacon N' Egg Sharkz Shoes. Only available at Public Kitchen Supply and only for a limited time.

Which Vitamix Blender is Right for You?

Which blender is right for you? That's the question. Every chef, whether they're in a restaurant kitchen, or in their own home kitchen, has different needs. So, how do you translate your needs into purchasing the perfect kitchen tool for yourself?
One of our most popular manufacturers, Vitamix, produces top-notch blenders for both restaurants and home users. With a huge line of blenders and accessories for these given blenders, which do you choose? We, at Public Kitchen Supply, will try to help you make the decision.
First, let's take a look at the Vitamix Drink Machine. This simple blender is one of the more affordable and basic commercial-grade blender models from Vitamix. A simple control panel with a polycarbonate container allows the user to blend just what they need. Though affordable, it is still packed with a 2 peak HP motor that works hard. It even has six pre-programmed settings that can be customized so that you can create the same blends every single time. The Drink Machine blender is even smart enough to turn off automatically when it is finished. It's a great Vitamix blender for those looking for an affordable yet high quality option.
	Next, The "Quiet One" Blender. This blending system tends to find itself more in restaurants or bars; places that will spend a little bit more money on their blenders to ensure the atmosphere is not disrupted. The included sound enclosure works hard to block the sound from traveling. Heavy-duty, dependable, and durable are the perfect adjectives to describe this commercial blender from Vitamix. 34 programs available for consistency and a easy-to-read LCD display means that it was meant for commercial use, and easy to train employees on. This "The Quiet One" Blender is great for busy coffee shops who need quick and reliable equipment.
Another affordable option from Vitamix is the BarBoss Advance Blending System. A wide range of features make this system unique for a commercial blending unit. With the sleek red base, it's designed to stand out on a bar countertop. It contains just six programs for consistency and includes a pulse button. Like the rest of the Vitamix blenders, this one includes a clear polycarbonate blender container for blending your perfect portions. Like the Drink Machine blender, this compact blender is packed with a 2 peak HP output motor that handles thick ingredients just as well as thin liquids, making it great for bars who need an affordable yet powerful blender.
	High-Performance Blending is synonymous with Vitamix and in particular the Blending Station Advance from Vitamix. This commercial-grade system is one of the highest-quality systems that Vitamix has to offer and its no surprise why; it'd be difficult to pack any more features into a blender than they already do. From a sound enclosure that blocks the noise, to a 3 HP motor, to the standard automatic shut-off feature, it's great for commercial locations that serve blended drinks or foods. The greatest feature by far though is its 93 variable speeds and 34 program settings to provide the best consistency. If you run a restaurant or smoothie shop, you'll be more than satisfied with the performance this Blending Station Advance will provide.
And there you have it. Those are those most popular commercial-grade blender options from Vitamix. So how exactly do you decide which is for you? Start by making a list of your must-have features. Whichever option both fits your budget and has the most amount of features is the right blending system for you! We hope this list helps you find the ideal one, and feel free to peruse our site at Public Kitchen Supply for more Vitamix blender options and their accessories.