Fired UP

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 2/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Trade shows that place the spotlight on grilling are upon us, from the NBBQA to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo. From electric smokers and infrared grills to customized islands and grill accessories, there is no shortage of new products to keep the grill industry fired up.

The Coleman BackHome Select Collection includes the 8400 Series that has 102,000 total Btus across six stainless steel burners, two cast aluminum and aluminum-sealed side burners and one rotisserie burner, combined with 1,142 square inches of total cooking surface.

Push-button ignition will fire up this grill from LB International, highlighted by 540 square inches of total cooking surface, porcelain steel cooking grids and a chromed wire cooking grid, two side shelves and a temperature gauge.

Grillfloss from Mpact Products is a unique grill cleaning tool that scrapes off caked-on grease without having to lift grates.

The Super Smoker Kit from BBQr's Delight includes four one-pound bags of pure-flavor wood pellets in hickory, mesquite, apple and Jack Daniel's, plus a cast iron smoker pot and lid.

From Capital Cooking Equipment, the Performance Series Built-In Grill Collection includes everything a grill connoisseur needs for a hearty outdoor meal, from a double side burner and access doors to a sink and 40-inch grill.

Masterbuilt Manufacturing, through an exclusive licensing agreement with Kingsford Products, introduced a horizontal barrel and smoker combination with an optional side firebox for an up-to-date charcoal grilling experience.

DiversiTech's new line of officially licensed Collegiate Edition grill pads are designed to appeal to college sports fans and alumni and while helping preserve and protect outdoor living areas as it acts as a barrier against spills, stains and sparks from grills, chimineas and fryers.

The Calypso kebab skewer from Rome Industries puts a modern twist to traditional skewers with a chrome-plated steel design with four curving tines to each skewer.