If you are thinking of making any large purchases in the coming weeks or months on a new charcoal, gas or pellet grill or on home heating equipment like wood burning fireplace inserts, gas stoves or pellet stove inserts, now is the time to shop.

Massachusetts will be hosting another tax free weekend in August. Come in to West Sport and place your orders now. We are offering specials on everything, so you can save twice. Take advantage of our specials, pay on tax free weekend, and save again on the taxes.

You will be first in line for delivery and installation of your new grill or fireplace appliance.

We are in the midst of summer, but unfortunately fall is right around the corner. Take advantage of the tax free weekend, even if you won’t be around in August. Shop now and save. Place your order, we’ll charge you on Tax-free weekend, which looks likely to return to Massachusetts on Aug. 11-12.

During the two-day Tax free event, all purchases made in the Commonwealth totaling less than $2,500 will not be subject to state tax, which could mean significant savings. Take advantage of the tax savings and take advantage of the specials. Contact us for more information.

You have probably been doing some serious grilling during this great Boston weather we have been having. Here are some celebrity chef grilling tips to make your outdoor dinners and parties even better!

1. Before lighting the grill, apply non-stick spray to the grill grates. The non-stick spray helps keep food from sticking and cuts down on clean-up time.

2. For charcoal grills, never use gasoline, kerosene or highly volatile fluids as a starter. Use electric starters, solid metal chimneys or starters specifically made for lighting charcoal briquettes or wood chunks.

3. Always have an extra bag of charcoal or a full propane tank in case you run out in the middle of grilling.

4. To check if the temperature is ready for grilling on a charcoal grill, carefully hold your hand, palm side down, four to six inches above the grill grate. If you can keep it there for:

• 5+ seconds, the heat is low
• 4 seconds, the heat is medium
• 3 seconds, the heat is medium-hot
• 1-2 seconds, the heat is hot and ready

5. Keep your meats refrigerated and cold before grilling to reduce chances of bacteria growth.

6. For both gas grills and charcoal, when cooking with a medium to high heat flame keep the lid open when grilling directly over a fire. When you're grilling low and slow, keep the lid closed and use indirect heat.

7. Use the right grilling tools for. Invest in a good set of knives, some tongs, a spatula and a meat thermometer. Never stick the meat, use a turner.

8. Never leave your grill once you have started to grill your food. Stand by your post and be mindful of children.

9. Never squish, poke or cut into any meats you are grilling. This will cause your meats to dry out and overcook. When cooking hot dogs and sausages, turn the heat down and grill slowly to keep them plump and juicy. Keep them moving on the grill to prevent them from scorching.

10. A clean grill is a hotter, healthier grill. Scrub your grill with a sturdy grill brush after each grilling session to keep bugs, insects, rodents and pesky varmints from seeking any tasty leftover bits from your grill.

Enjoy grilling this summer with the right grill and the right tools. Looking for a new grill, grill supplies, propane or charcoal? Contact West Sport.

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We had fun seeing everyone who came out for the  Sudbury 4th of July parade. The theme of this year’s parade was “Past, Present, and Future.” As a locally owned business in Sudbury since 1975, with plans to be around for a while longer, we thought this year’s theme was perfect for us.

Fourth of July has come and gone, but you can continue to celebrate our nation’s birthday and independence by shopping at your locally owned fireplace and grill shop. The Grill and Fireplace Shop at West Sport, located on Boston Post Road in Sudbury, is running specials on  charcoal grills, pellet grills and gas grills all month long.

Come on in and see all of our grills, we have whatever you need for your backyard outdoor living space.

Buy any Kamado Joe Charcoal Grill and receive a bag of hardwood charcoal AND we will also give you the heat deflector that turns you charcoal grill into a smoker! FREE! Value- $85.

Buy any gas grill and receive a free propane fill up, plus a FREE grill cover. Value $80!

Buy any pellet grill and receive a free bag of hardwood pellets and a bottle of special Green Mountain BBQ sauce!

For more information contact us, and see our coupons.

Nothing says grilling and summertime like the Fourth of July. This year, with the 4th on a Wednesday, many families are staying local and celebrating, heading to the coast on the weekend.

If you are staying local, and hosting a Fourth of July Party with your friends or family, maybe it is time to consider a new grill. With so many options to suit your outdoor space, you can really turn your patio into an outdoor kitchen.
 
Pellet Grills are the latest rage, but unlike most fads, these grills are not going away. Easy to use, easy to light, easy to temperature control and will the best grill flavor you can find, pellet grills are the perfect choice for easy gourmet grilling.

The Kamado Joe and The Big Green Egg charcoal grills are perfect as stand-alone grills or as grills to own in addition to your gas grill. These ceramic charcoal grills not only add a different and unique looking charcoal grill to your patio, they add an element to charcoal grilling that you won’t find in any other charcoal grills. These grills can bake, roast, smoke, slow-cook, sear and grill.
 
To see all of your grill options, contact West Sport.

Sticking around the Metro West area for the Fourth? Look for us at the Sudbury Fourth of July Parade, we will be grilling up something delicious. Come over and say hello and grab a snack.

Welcome the first day of summer. With the summer heat upon us, you may not be thinking about heating your home in the winter, but you may want to. Right now through July 7th you could save $600 on your new Hearthstone fireplace, stove, or fireplace insert.

No matter the fuel type you want, gas, pellet or wood, take a look at Hearthstone stoves or fireplace inserts and avoid the fall installation rush. Hearthstone wants to give you a rebate of up to $300 and West Sport would like to give you an additional $300 off your purchase. You save up to $600!

Take advantage of the Hearthstone special on qualifying stoves and fireplace inserts and you can choose between gas, wood or pellet. For every type of décor, for every size and style home, wood burning stoves, fireplace and wood stove inserts add a style element to your home you can’t get with anything else.
 
If you have been considering adding a new pellet, gas or wood burning stove or fireplace insert to your home, now is the time to do it. Contact us for more information on our Hearthstone Summer Special.

In Massachusetts, Father’s Day is the kickoff to the grilling season. And is there anything better that the dad in your life loves more than grilling and endless hot wings? Here is a perfect recipe for Father’s Day, and anyone can grill these wings. So if you feel like giving dad a break, no problem.

Why are these the perfect wings? Because they are grilled not deep fried. Grilling these chicken wings makes them so much better than traditional wings! Try them out on a new charcoal grill or pellet grill and you won’t even believe the great flavor.  Grilled wings are tender and juicy and the skin is crispy.

Grill over indirect heat, this cooks the wings slowly, cooking the meat perfectly, and makes the skin nice and crisp; the result is a delicious wing. When they are almost done, take them off the grill and toss them with a mixture of honey and barbecue sauce and put them back on the grill to set the glaze and caramelize.

Sweet and Hot Honey Hot Wings
Ingredients:

• 1 cup molasses-based barbecue sauce
• 1 cup honey
• 12-ounce bottle Frank’s Red Hot Original
• heavy-duty zip-close plastic bags - 2 gallon-size
• 4 pounds chicken wings
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
•  sea salt to taste

Mix together the barbecue sauce and honey. Refrigerate.

Divide the bottle of Frank’s hot sauce evenly between the 2 plastic bags. Add half of the chicken to each bag, then seal the bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

When ready to cook, heat one side of the grill to medium, the other to low. Remove the barbecue-honey sauce from the refrigerator to warm to room temperature.

Open each bag just at the corner and drain the marinade. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt to each bag, then reseal the bags and shake gently to coat. Transfer the chicken to the cooler side of the grill.

Cover the grill and cook for 40 minutes, or until starting to brown. Remove the chicken from the grill and place in a large bowl. Pour the barbecue-honey sauce over the wings, then use tongs to toss them to coat well.

Place wings back on the grill for another 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

When these are grilled over hardwood charcoal on a ceramic charcoal grill, or over hardwood pellets in a pellet grills, the flavor is fantastic. These will easily be the best wings your dad or husband has ever had!

For more information on grills for Father's Day, contact West Sport.

Father's Day is quickly approaching. Many wives, sons and daughters are searching for the perfect Father's Day gifts to show the dad in their life just how special he is. Often, finding the perfect gift for dad can be quite a challenge.
    
Well, what does your dad/husband like to do most? What can you give him that will be truly his? A new grill, and West Sport in Sudbury can help. No matter your budget, there is a grill to match your lifestyle. Loads of in-stock gas grills, pellet grills and charcoal grills, we have the perfect gift.

No one loves to grill and relax outdoors more than dad. So here are some perfect gift suggestions:

A new gas grill. Your dad has been using that same old grill for too long. If Dad’s favorite weekend past time is playing chef and grilling up some steaks, then a new, shiny gas grill with all the fixings may be just what he is looking for. We have a grill for all occasions and needs.

A new charcoal grill. If he is a real grill aficionado, the Kamado Joe charcoal grill, which doubles as a smoker, oven, and high heat roaster may be just the gift. if dad wants to grill over charcoal, then nothing beats the Kamado Joe and the Primo ceramic charcoal grills. We carry charcoal kettle grills too.

A new pellet grill. Does your dad do everything a little better and a little differently than everyone else? If so, the green mountain pellet grill is the perfect choice for dad. He can grill with clean hardwood pellets and get great grilled flavor without messy charcoal dust, smelly lighter fluid, or dangerous igniters. The reason that pellet grills win more BBQ competitions is becuase the food tastes better when cooked over real wood.

A new Patriots Team Grill. For all those dads who are sports fans who spend more time tailgating in the back yard rather than in the lot, come visit West Sport today to see our team grill selection. All team grills are on special right now too.

Do you need some help picking out the perfect new grill for Father’s Day? Contact West Sport in Sudbury. We can assemble and deliver in stock grills in time for Father’s Day.

Whether you are looking for a way to increase the marketability of your home, or simply looking for a way to make your yard more enjoyable, adding an outdoor living area complete with an outdoor kitchen is the way to go.

If you're one of the many considering a home remodeling project, adding outdoor living space is a simple project that offers more than a 60% payback. Another nice thing about an outdoor kitchen is you can either go all out, or pick and choose a few small projects that can have big effects in upgrading your outdoor living space.

At its most minimal, an outdoor kitchen can consist of a grill, work surface, and dining area, but comfortable outdoor furniture and a fire pit can create an outdoor-living environment and expand your livable space.

Today, people are spending more money on their homes. They want to make investments in their homes that will increase the resale value later on when they can sell.

By updating your outdoor living space and adding an outdoor kitchen, you can make the great outdoors their summertime living room while increasing the attractiveness and value of your home in the process.

West Sport offers you the best grills for your outdoor kitchen. Contact us and see what your options are in built in grills, gas and charcoal combination grills, pellet grills or other outdoor kitchen amenities.

It is only Memorial Day, but many of you are thinking about heating your home next winter. That is good. Not only will you avoid the rush, you can also take advantage of the Hearthstone special on qualifying stoves and fireplace inserts fueled by gas, pellet and wood.

Now through July 7th, West Sport will be giving you up to $400 back on Hearthstone wood, gas or pellet burning stoves or fireplace inserts. Hearthstone wants to give you a rebate of up to $300 and West Sport wants to say “thank you for choosing us” by giving you and additional $100 off your purchase. You save up to $400!
 
Stoves and fireplace inserts from modern to traditional, in every size, from cast iron to soapstone to enamel, and you can choose between gas, wood or pellet.  Come see all the beautiful stoves and inserts from Hearthstone on special, and we take care of all of your service and installation needs too.

If you have been considering adding a new pellet, gas or wood burning stove or fireplace insert to your home, now is the time to do it. At West Sport in Sudbury, we can help you determine what stove or insert will best suit your needs and lifestyle.

In need of a new grill? Great, because we have all kind of styles and sizes. From ceramic charcoal grills to kettle grills, pellet grills and free standing gas grills to built in gas grills.

Many homeowners like the convenience of gas grills. Push a button and in just minutes you can be grilling breakfast, lunch or dinner. The ease and convenience of a new gas grill cannot be beat.

However, some homeowners who really like to cook love the flavor that charcoal grills provide, but don’t like the traditional charcoal grills that only last for a few years. Ceramic charcoal grills like the Kamado Joe and the Big Green Egg use hardwood charcoal and deliver a taste like no other. And if you are a cook, the versatility of these grills is unparalleled.

Just want a charcoal grill for sometimes, we have a kettle charcoal grill by Napoleon that is built for a long life but with a smaller price tag than the ceramic charcoal grills.
 
Pellet grills are gaining popularity now and will surely be the new rage in grilling. Pellet grills provide the flavor of grilling over hardwood, but offer you the convenience and ease of a gas grill. Again, just push a button and in minutes you will be grilling the most delicious meals.

Come in to West Sport and take a look, we will help you figure out what size, style and fuel source will work best for your lifestyle and your space. While you are here, enter our raffle for a brand new Patriots Team Grill, a $1700 beautiful gas grill.