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Forget sunny skies and warm temperatures!  While those are both nice, the true sign of summer in Wisconsin is the aroma of brats on the barbie, steaks sizzling, and other meats and veggies grilled to perfection (OK, let’s admit it; most of us probably don’t save much room on the grill for veggies ... but we should, especially if we have the proper grill).

At Steinhafels, we believe in creating not just beautiful spaces, but memorable experiences as well. Wisconsin summers are so short, we have to pack it all in! We know that people truly value their time outside as a chance to gather with family and friends. We have a wide selection of patio furniture designed to make your outdoor space feel as comfortable as the indoors.

But what you may not know is that Steinhafels also carries the Big Green Egg. The Big Green Egg helps anyone become a grillmaster with its precise temperature control and dummy-proof instructions. No more bursting brats, burnt burgers, or other common grill gaffes!  

The Egg isn’t a one-stop shop either. In addition to a grill, it can also act as a smoker, a roaster or an oven. One of the ways to achieve this is by cooking over indirect heat. A special ceramic piece can be inserted, taking the direct flame off the food. Big Green Egg Grillmaster Mike Essman talks more about this and much more in a recent segment on Fox 11. Check it out:

The Egg is also a great tool for searing. With temps reaching up to 800 degrees, it’s the perfect surface for searing everything from a thick ribeye, to a thin flank steak. And what about those veggies we mentioned earlier? As you’ll see in this Fox 6 segment, there is more than one way to grill your corn on the cob. Feast your eyes on this:

Finally, we mentioned using your grill as an oven. That’s right – an oven! Who wants to turn on the oven on a hot summer day? The Egg’s precise temperature control means you can cook anything you’d prepare in your conventional oven and get that extra bonus of a slight hint of grill flavor. You can even cook a pizza to perfection – giving it that wood-fired taste and texture.

And what about bacon? As you’ll see in this segment, all you have to do is wrap your bacon around ANYTHING and let the Egg do the rest of the work. There are also some tips for cooking on wooden planks. Plank cooking is a unique culinary method originated by the Native Americans. It adds a whole new dimension to your grilling experience and provides optimum flavor:

So expand your horizons, and take your summer soiree to the next level. Serve your guests some grilled perfection with the Big Green Egg. You won’t regret it – plus, it’ll look really cute on your patio!