True fact: A gas grill is more convenient. But it also creates less flavorful food.

It’s a beautiful day. The family’s in attendance, side dishes and beer in tow. It’s BBQ time. Time to kick back and fire up the…stove?

That doesn’t sound terribly exciting. But that’s basically what you’re doing when you cook out on a gas grill.

True fact: Cooking on a gas grill is more convenient than cooking with charcoal grills.

It’s also a lot less special. And, scientifically speaking, it creates less flavorful food.

To understand why, you first need to understand that flavor and taste are not the same thing. “Within flavor, we have taste compounds and we have aroma compounds,” says Gavin Sacks, associate professor of food science at Cornell University. “Our brains just aren’t designed to decouple them.”

In other words, a burger is more than the sum of its ingredients. Sure, there are chemical processes occurring in your food that alter its flavors as it heats but this delicious chemistry happens whether you cook on gas, charcoal, an electric burner, even an engine block.

What charcoal grills bring to the party is a healthy heaping of aroma compounds, the other half of the power couple that is flavor. “There are only five taste receptors that are well-agreed-upon to exist within your taste buds,” says Sacks. He’s referring to sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and the new kid: umami.

Anything else you perceive while eating — that smoky deliciousness, for example — is courtesy of aroma.

Aromas are released when you bite into your food. They light up your olfactory receptors. That neurological signal mixes with whatever your taste buds are saying and tells your brain what’s going on in your mouth.

Of course, even food cooked on a gas grill gives off aromas — all food does. But food grilled over a charcoal flame has a special one: guaiacol.

Translation: Cooking over charcoal makes your food taste like bacon. Let me repeat that: blah blah charcoal blah blah BACON.

So if you have two identical steaks, cooked at identical temperatures, for the same amount of time, where the only difference is that one is cooked over charcoal and one is cooked over gas, what will be the end result? The charcoal-cooked steak will taste more like bacon.

Case closed. For more information on charcoal grills, contact West Sport.

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Are  you in the market for a new gas grill? If so, West Sport in Sudbury has what you are looking for. Inventory Clearance on gas grills, we need to make room so everything is marked down! There are 48 brand new gas grills in stock and on sale. Don’t forget, free delivery and assembly on every gas grill in stock and we service everything we sell.
 
All of our sale grills are gourmet gas grills at rock bottom prices. If you have been wanting to buy a new grill, add an outdoor kitchen, or enhance your backyard patio, here is what we have to offer:

Broil King - Broil King gas grills are built to perform, giving you versatility in outdoor cooking. The Broil King cooking system gives you the ability to cook almost anything on your grill in any style you want. You can sear, rotisserie cook, or you can use your grill like your oven, using indirect heat. Broil King gas grills are the choice of grilling enthusiasts who love casual outdoor living and great tasting food.

MHP - MHP makes innovative outdoor gas grills that enrich your backyard experience and complement the style and function of your patio, deck and home. These gourmet gas grills are built of the finest grade weather-resistant materials and are made in the USA.

Broil Mate - You will get the results you want with Broil Mate gas grills. They are built to give you optimum grilling performance for great meals every time. An efficient, effective cooking system with beautiful style, Broil Mate gas grills have been designed for the grilling enthusiast.

Delta Heat – Delta Heat makes built in gas grills and free standing gas grills that are perfect for your outdoor kitchen or patio. These gas grills have an innovative design and are performance engineered.

For more information on our gas grill clearance sale, contact us.

The Fourth of July is here, and that might have you thinking about your summer vacation plans. You don’t have any yet? No problem. Your vacation is right in your backyard.  A new gas grill, a new fire pit, or a new charcoal grill can add to your outdoor space, and make it a great place to relax…and play.

High gas prices and a questionable economy may have you taking only one vacation, or perhaps passing on a vacation altogether. But, you don’t have to with a backyard oasis that includes a new, gourmet gas grill.

Backyard patios with built in gas grills make a great space for entertaining, relaxing or creating. Backyard outdoor kitchens or patio grilling areas also increase your home’s value. You might not be in the market to sell your home right now, but you will at some point down the road. Enjoy your outdoor living space while you still own your home, and reap the benefits of it when it is time to sell.

Creating an outdoor-living environment expands the livable space in your home. A nicely landscaped yard is great, but is there a feature in your yard that draws you outside? Outdoor living is definitely on the rise. You don’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars.  A new gas grill, an open seating area, nice landscaping and a new fire pit are all you need to create a space that sends your mind on summer vacation.

Adding an outdoor living area and a built in grill to your space gives you a summer living room.  For more information on gas grills or built-in grills, contact West Sport.

This year for the 4th of July if you are staying around Sudbury, be sure to come to the Sudbury Fourth of July Parade. This year’s theme is “Seeing Sudbury through a Child’s Eyes”. Come see our float and the floats of all area businesses.

This year on our 4th of July parade float we will again be grilling hot dogs and handing them out to the crowd. So don’t worry if you forget to eat before you head out to the parade. The grill we will be using this year is the American Outdoor gas grill.  New gas grills are convenient and easy to use, lighting with the push of a button. And today's gas grills can be more easily temperature controlled so you can do everything from slow cook, to sear to rotisserie. Be sure to come by our float, grab a hot dog and say hello.

And don’t forget, if you need a grill for your Fourth of July party, we are offering grill specials for the rest of the month of June:  $50 off and a free, full tank of propane for any Broil King Gas Grill. If it isn’t grills you are looking for, instead you want to have a leg up on winter heating, we have a special for that too. Right now with the purchase of any HearthStone Wood burning fireplace insert, we are giving you the chimney liner free. That is a $750 value!

Don’t forget to celebrate the 4th with us if you are in town. Stop by and let us know what you thought of our float, and stay tuned for pictures!

They say the economy is bouncing back! That’s good news! But over the last few years more and more homeowners have discovered the ease and simplicity of “Stay-cations.” With a new outdoor kitchen, complete with built-in gas grills, your next vacation is as close and as easy as your backyard. With staycations you can invite whomever you please to join you for the day, or you can relax with your family with far less stress than a typical week long vacation.

Best of all, a new outdoor kitchen allows you to “go on vacation” whenever you please, even on Monday night after work! With so much to do around Boston and New England, more and more homeowners are investing in their yards and patios, making new outdoor living spaces that transports them to a state of relaxation.  

More and more we are seeing Metro West homeowners integrating outdoor kitchens and built-in grills into their daily life. Build a beautiful outdoor kitchen where you can enjoy friends and family. And whenever you feel like you need a break, head to your backyard. Add a gorgeous fire pit and your outdoor kitchen can be used for 6-8 months, even in the Boston area!

At West Sport we can help you with your outdoor kitchen details. Working with a contractor? Perfect, we offer area contractors discounts and deals on everything you need to create your outdoor kitchen space.

A week-long family vacation for four can cost upwards of $5,000. Spend that on an outdoor kitchen instead and enjoy this staycation space for years, and get more value for your home in the long run. This is an investment that pays for itself!

West Sport in Sudbury specializes in upscale exterior living spaces, contact us.
    

Grilling season has begun, and one of the hottest trends for the home is outdoor kitchens. Outdoor kitchens are no longer only for the warm climates; homes in Metro West Boston are enjoying them too.

Those who sell built in gas grills, landscape companies and home builders have all seen this trend grow over the last few years.  Built-in grills with 50,000 BTUs pizza ovens and fire pits are trendy and quickly becoming part of the planning stages of a lot of new construction.

All of a sudden, Bostonians are realizing, when done right, homeowners can enjoy their outdoor kitchens for 6-8 months. Especially when you have a fire pit or outdoor heater.

And, more and more often, outdoor kitchens are rivaling the indoor kitchen more than they used to.

Outdoor kitchens can include cooking areas, built in gas grills, refrigerators and ice makers designed and built for outdoor use along with shiny built-in stainless steel kitchen sinks.

Over the last 5 or more years there has been more interest in improving outdoor space. People are finding a better investment in outdoor kitchens. They can enjoy them with the family and  they can be enjoyed after the kids leave home.

What you spend depends on what you want or need. 

Whether you are a homeowner or a home builder, for more information on built in grills for outdoor kitchens contact West Sport.

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June means Father's Day. It may be cliché, but if you are looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for your husband or father, we suggest a new charcoal grill. Specifically, we suggest the Broil King Keg charcoal grill. When you see it, you’ll agree.

Often, finding the perfect gift for dad can be a challenge, but not this year. A charcoal grill may seem…traditional, but traditional is perfect. Especially since he loves to grill!  He may have a gas grill already, but charcoal grills are the perfect addition to dad’s grilling experience.

The Broil King Keg is a new charcoal grill which is also a smoker, oven, and high heat roaster. This grill can maintain temperatures from 200 degrees to over 700 degrees. If dad wants a new grilling experience, or if he wants to expand his grilling abilities, then nothing beats the Broil King Keg charcoal grills. Hard wood charcoal provides great taste, and these charcoal grills are kamado style so he can slow cook or sear. The keg charcoal grill is the perfect grill for a grilling aficionado or for someone who is a beginner at charcoal grilling.

Show dad just how special he is, you can give the perfect gift to the one person who doesn’t need anything. No one loves to grill and relax outdoors more than dad, this is his space. Add to that space with a new charcoal grill. A charcoal grill is the perfect gift and it adds to his grilling versatility and helps enhance the grilling menu.
 
If Dad’s favorite past-time is grilling up some steaks, then a charcoal grill is the perfect Father’s Day gift. And the look of the Broil King Keg is so unique, it is certain to be a conversation piece at all of your outdoor get-togethers.

To take advantage of our June special on the Keg charcoal grill, contact The Fireplace Showcase west of Boston.

The Broil King Keg is a new Kamado style charcoal grill that is easy to use and very attractive. This charcoal grill is sure to be a conversation starter at your next outdoor party.

If you are looking to expand your grilling experience and enjoy true cooking performance you can do this with real outdoor hardwood grilling flavor. The Broil King Keg is an innovative charcoal grill that has many advantages over other kamado-style charcoal grills.

This grill is not a ceramic "kamado-style" grill, which makes it more durable. The Keg's durable body is made of double walled steel with high-grade insulation in between. This technologically advanced design keeps the heat in, creating a very efficient, thermal oven giving you superior charcoal grilling performance.

Whether you're an experienced gas griller who is looking to start grilling on charcoal, or you're already a charcoal grilling enthusiast, the Broil King Keg® is a new and unique grill that you are sure to fall in love with.

For more information on The Keg charcoal grill watch the video. Contact West Sport where we are offering a June special on all Keg charcoal grills: $50 off and a free bag of hardwood charcoal with our purchase.

Green Mountain Pellet Grills are the new way to grill. Easy as gas, tastes like charcoal. Are you looking for a new grill for Memorial Day Weekend? This is the perfect choice for easy, gourmet hardwood grilling.

This pellet grill comes with a digital control, a meat probe, enough size for stand-up chicken or rib racks, a convenience tray with utensil hooks, hard rubber tires and a firebox for cyclone combustion. It also has a thermal sensor which constantly monitors the ambient temperature. When it gets cold outside, it kicks the grill into Turbo mode so you don’t have to wait long for the grill to heat up!

Pellet grills can be used for smoking, grilling, roasting and baking. You can cook anything on a pellet grill. Best of all, on pellet grills you can’t overcook or burn your food.

For information on Green Mountain Pellet Grills, contact West Sport. Looking for some great, easy Memorial Day grilled appetizer recipes? Look no further…

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Use extra jumbo (16-20 shrimp per lb.), jumbo (21-25 pcs/lb) or extra large (26-30 pcs/lb). You can usually buy these frozen, peeled and de-veined. Or you can buy them fresh and do that work yourself. Remove the tails because you cannot digest shellfish exoskeleton.

Buy very thin bacon and grill 1/2 slice per shrimp on a frogmat at 275°F (135°C) until it is almost edible. Let the bacon cool a few minutes until it is easy to handle. Clean the bacon grease off of the grease tray.

Drizzle a small amount of lime juice and pineapple juice on the shrimp. Wrap each shrimp tightly with 1/2 slice of the bacon. If you wrap very tightly you will not need toothpicks, but if you need to use them, pre-soak for 20-30 minutes in cold water.

Grill at 425 for 5-7 minutes per side until the shrimp is pink and the bacon crisp. Don’t overcook the shrimp as they will get rubbery and chewy.

Pellet Wings
If you need to improvise a snack for hungry kids or a party, this is a great candidate. Buy the bags of frozen wings or drumettes available at warehouse groceries for the best value.

Marinate in soy sauce, garlic, Tabasco, and brown sugar for at least two hours.

Grill at 275-325°F (135-163°C) for 45-60 minutes. If you want char, baste frequently with GMG Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce. Be sure to eat these dipped in Green Mountain “S.O.S.S.”!

Grilling today is more exciting than grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. If you want to grill all summer long, check out the Kamdo Joe grills. You can get great grilling with Kamado Joe with a charcoal grill or a gas grill.

Grilling outdoors is a  long standing tradition in Metro West Boston, but today you can bring more excitement and flavor to your backyard parties. There are two Kamado Joe grills that can bring grilling to a whole new level.

Kamado Joe Charcoal Grill-

Kamado Joe is the ideal gourmet charcoal grill for cooking outdoors. No other charcoal grill will let you cook with direct and indirect heat at temperatures from 225°F to 750°F+. You can smoke, bake, roast and sear easily with this charcoal grills. Grill or smoke meat or even bake pizza!

At West Sport in Sudbury, save $50 and get a bag of hardwood charcoal with your purchase.

Kamado Joe Gas Grill-

If you are in the market for a new gas grill, the Gas Joe is the right choice. Kamado Joe has been grilling for years, they are experts. Now you can experience great grilling with ease of gas. This gas grill gives you Premium outdoor grilling at an exceptional value. Kamado Joe gas grills are also available for use with natural gas, and have side burners and sear burners so you can cook your entire meal outdoors.

And at West Sport in Sudbury , we are offering $100 off and a free full propane tank with your purchase. For more information, contact West Sport.