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  • Recipes
    • BBQ rubs
      • Basic barbecue Rub
      • Barbecue brisket Rub
      • Corned Beef Brisket Rub
      • Chili rub
      • Taco Seasoning
      • Italian Seasoning
    • Barbecue pork
      • Barbecue pork ribs
      • Honey Orange Maple glazed Baby Back Ribs
      • Barbecue pulled pork
    • Beef
      • Barbecue beef ribs
      • Rolled stuffed flank steak
      • Barbecue tri-tip
      • BBQ Beef
      • Reverse seared tri tip
    • Chicken
      • Pulled Pork Crescent Rolls
      • Chicken Bombs
      • Grilled chicken Thighs
      • Grilled chicken
      • Barbecue chicken
      • BBQ Chicken and bacon Sliders
    • Sides
      • Grilled Corn Salad
      • Grilled Broccolini
      • Grilled shrimp tacos
      • Ono poppers
      • Potato Skins
      • Apple Coleslaw
    • Leftovers
  • BBQ Islands
    • Outdoor kitchen design ideas
    • BBQ island construction
    • BBQ Equipment
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BBQ Islands


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Outdoor kitchen design ideas
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BBQ island construction
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BBQ equipment

things to think about before purchasing a BBQ island

   LOCATION
​    Choosing  the right location for your bbq island can make a big difference on how much it is enjoyed down the road. Depending on how much room you have in your yard there are a few things to consider.​  
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Quick access between the bbq and the kitchen is always nice. You're going to be running back and forth from the kitchen to the bbq so it would be nice to not have an obstacle course between the two.  Also a line of sight from the kitchen to the bbq is always nice to watch the excess  smoke and flare ups.

    SAFETY
    I know its boring but its something that needs to be considered.
As funny a story of 4 drunk guys putting out a fire on the back of your house is,
​ you just don't want to go there!
Keep all heating elements of your
BBQ island away from Anything flammable!

    GATHERING PLACE
​  Whether you want it to be or not the smell of food on the grill or smoke from the smoker will draw people to it like a magnet. Try to have room around the island for people to hang out. Make sure they have room to set their drink and their massive cell phone! Which brings me to my next "very important" point.
custom BBQ entertainment island with concrete countertop

    COUNTERTOP SPACE
  One thing commonly over looked. Carrying a 14 lb brisket out to your BBQ on a sheet pan, you are going to need somewhere to set it down before transferring it to the smoker. Even if just grilling some dogs, you are going to want to transfer them to a plate when they are done. BBQ sauce, aluminum foil, and on rare occasion you might have to set your beer down! Having that extra counter space can be a huge stress reliever.
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​    BBQ EQUIPMENT
   The list of BBQ equipment and BBQ accessories you can have on your island is pretty much endless. Even with the choice of grill. Gas grill, Propane grill, rotisserie, smoker, flat top, even utilizing your own equipment . Try to think about the type of BBQ you like to do. The type of BBQ  you would like to learn and the people you usually cook for.       ​ 
custom BBQ island for Big Green Egg and Weber Kettle with granite countertop

​   Considering all the factors will make a big difference on your decision
​between the bbq island you dream of
​ and the one you really need.
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