When cooking at camp, you do not always have to rely on the grills provided by the campsite, if there are any, nor do you have to build a fire to cook your meal. Carry a propane camping grill along for convenience and a place to cook if firewood or charcoal isn't available. Because of inclement weather conditions, a smaller grill and a minimal number of burners on your camping grill, it may take longer to cook your meal than it would on your propane grill at home.
Step 1
Place your grill on a stable, level surface. Use a sturdy table or a tailgate on a truck for a small, portable grill. Do not set the grill inside a tent or a cabin.
Step 2
Check the controls on your camping propane grill to verify they are in the off position.
Step 3
Untwist the cap from a 16.4 oz. cylinder of propane and twist the bottle onto the propane connection attached to the grill. Larger camping grills could require a 20 lb. propane tank; attach the gas hose from the grill to the propane tank by twisting the hose to the connection at the top of the 20 lb. propane tank.
Step 4
Lift the three windbreak panels attached to your propane camping grill and lock them in place. Each manufacturer has a different way to lock windbreaks in place, but each windbreak attaches to the next to hold them up and create a three-sided windbreak around the grill.
Step 5
Turn the gas settings to high on the grill. Light the grill with either the attached electronic igniter or a barbecue lighter. Adjust the gas level to accommodate what you intend to cook on the grill.
Step 6
Place the grill burners on high for steaks and fish fillets; medium for poultry, hamburgers and vegetables; and low to keep foods warm.
Step 7
Check your meats for doneness with an instant-read meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Steaks and hamburgers are cooked at 160 degrees F, while poultry must reach 170 degrees F. Most portable grills do not have a lid to hold the heat, so cooking times vary.
Things You'll Need
- 16.4 oz. propane cylinder or 20 lb. tank
- Barbecue lighter
- Instant-read meat thermometer
References
- "The Everything Barbecue Cookbook: Over 100 Mouth-Watering Recipes for Just About Anything"; Dale Irvin, Jennifer Jenkins; 2000
- "Camping Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners With Tips for the Experienced"; Michael Rutter; 2001
- "Knack Car Camping for Everyone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Outdoor Adventure"; Bill Burnham, Mary Burnham; 2009
- Weber: Gas Go-Anywhere Grill
- Weber: Grilling Tips
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