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According to a recent article from The Washington Post, the weather has been unseasonably warm on the east coast. In fact, the article states that in some areas, temperatures have reached their highest levels in early November in decades. This means you can finally cook your Thanksgiving Day turkey outdoors without chattering teeth and having to dress in layers.

You might be raising your eyebrows at the thought of cooking your turkey outdoors, rather than the traditional oven method. However, we can assure you the following methods will ensure your bird is tender and juicy!

Smoke It – A kamado-style grill, or a smoker, will give your turkey a crisp exterior with a moist interior. The first step is to add wood chips to the bottom of your smoker for added flavor; then build your fire in the coal pan, just as you would with any other type of meat. When the coals are heated, fill the water pan and set in place. Next, place your pre-seasoned turkey on the grill grate, and close the lid. Remember, the slower you cook the turkey, the more tender it will be. Keep your smoker at approximately 300 degrees. And, if you don’t already know the tricks of the trade, poultry cooks for about 20-30 minutes per pound, so be sure to watch the timer. Also, expect to add fresh coals and water to your smoker throughout the cooking process.

Fry It – If you live in the south, chances are you have probably had a deep fried turkey. Frying a turkey can be a dangerous task, if you don’t follow the right steps and take the needed safety precautions. Place your fryer in a grassy area, away from the rest of your preparations that are being completed at your outdoor kitchen. Fill your fryer with enough oil to fully cover your turkey; this is probably the most important step to adhere; heat to 350 degrees. Very carefully, lower the room-temperature, dry-rubbed turkey into the hot oil. Fry your bird for three minutes per pound, plus an extra five to ensure it’s cooked through. Again, carefully, remove the turkey from the fryer and place on a large plate with napkins to soak up the oil.

Grill It – This may not be the most common method to cook a turkey outdoors, but it sure can be tasty! Once you have cleaned the bird, tie the legs together and twist the wing tips under the back. Brush with olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. Preheat your gas grill to 500 degrees then turn the burners down to a medium flame. Place your turkey breast side up in a roasting pan and position on the grill rack; cook for approximately 11-13 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer reaches 180 degrees.

As a helpful tip for all three methods, once your turkey is cooked through, let it rest 15 minutes prior to carving. Serve with your favorite sides.

Outdoor kitchens are not just booming in the residential market. Hospitality and commercial properties such as hotels, luxury resorts, golf and country clubs, restaurants, and other venues are also jumping on the bandwagon. They have discovered that outdoor kitchens create social environments that enhance the property’s ambiance, improve guests’ experiences as well as generate revenues. In addition, the innovative concept of mobile kitchens provides the ability to delineate space, dynamically creating a gathering space anywhere on the property.

With more than 30 years in the industry, Michael Gotowala, founder of the Outdoor Kitchen Design Store by Preferred Properties, a dealer of Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, was recently commissioned to design a mobile exterior kitchen for the Greenwich Country Club, located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

The mobile outdoor kitchen includes a total of five modular units, crafted by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, each of which is on a set of wheels for easy mobility. Two of the carts feature stainless steel non-refrigerated, insulated drop-ins. “These portable outdoor kitchens are perfect for hospitality applications because they can be maneuvered to create multiple configurations and can be easily stored during down times,” explains Gotowala.

The kitchen itself is primarily designed for the staff to host breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, lunches, mid-afternoon snacks, pre-dinner appetizers, and dinners for club members during the warmer seasons. “The modular construction covers the gamut of outdoor dining,” says Gotowala.

To ensure complete functionality, each section is equipped with Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ stainless steel cabinetry in the company’s Pompeiian Gold powder coat finish. The cabinets allow for staff to easily access cutlery and crockery as well as food items requiring no refrigeration. As a result, the turn-around between the various meal courses is smooth and well-organized.

The Key West shaker-style door complements the stainless steel outdoor countertop for a sophisticated, transitional look. The overall appearance of the outdoor kitchen blends seamlessly with the club’s existing architecture and exterior space.

For more information about the Outdoor Kitchen Design Store by Preferred Properties, visit www.outdoorkitchendesigner.com.

Photo Credit: Outdoor Kitchen Design Store by Preferred Properties

Football season is upon us, and we can’t help but think about our next tailgate event! This year, why not utilize your outdoor kitchen and tailgate from home? This approach has multiple advantages over the crowded and messy experience of tailgating in the stadium parking lot. Typically, grilling on location before a game consists of bland burgers or hot dogs with ketchup and mustard as the only condiments. With an at-home tailgate, you can craft a creative and unrestrained menu while entertaining your guests with more ease and comfort.

If you are looking to take that traditional hamburger up a notch, here is a recipe that is sure to wow your fellow football fans.

Tailgating Burger

Preheat your outdoor grill for high heat. Then, combine ground beef (2 pounds), barbecue sauce (1/4 cup), lager style beer (1/4 cup) , egg (1), bread crumbs (1/4 cup), white or green onion (1/2 cup chopped), fresh basil leaves (2 tablespoons), Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons), minced garlic (2 teaspoons), grated Romano or asiago cheese (1/4 cup) and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix lightly with your hands and form mixture into 8 even patties. Lightly brush the grill grate with oil, place the patties on the rack and cook to your preferred tenderness. Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and your choice of cheese, this recipe satisfies that tailgate tradition and also makes you feel like a professional chef in your own outdoor kitchen!

Another great advantage to tailgating at home with your outdoor kitchen is the multiple outdoor specialty cooking appliances that are available in addition to the outdoor grill. Side burners that accompany your traditional grill can be used to make the perfect side dishes to complement your grilled hamburgers. Here is a recipe for homemade baked beans that are cooked on a stovetop.

Stovetop “Baked” Beans

To start, melt margarine or butter (1 tablespoon) in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Next, add chopped onion (1 1/4 cups), chopped green bell pepper (3/4 cup) and minced garlic (2 cloves) and sauté for 4 minutes. Stir in ketchup (1 cup), brown sugar (1/4 cup), maple syrup (1/4 cup), Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons), barbecue smoked seasoning (2 teaspoons), mustard (2 teaspoons), red beans (1 16-ounce can, drained) and Great Northern beans (1 15.8-ounce can, drained) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally and serve warm. Incorporating side dishes like this makes your tailgate menu more interesting and well-rounded.

Of course, a tailgate is not complete without refreshments. A built-in bartending station is the perfect accompaniment to your cooking appliances. Whether your guests prefer a beer or a cocktail, we offer a seamless solution. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchen cabinetry is designed to accommodate all keggerators, beer dispensers and cocktail centers.

If you want to host all-inclusive tailgates at your home, fill out the “Contact Us” form located on the right side of this page to discuss your outdoor entertainment needs!

Homeowners want to ensure that their home is more than just a structure. They want it to be a retreat that reflects their own personal style, inside and out. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens provide all the necessary elements for creating an outdoor kitchen that will flow seamlessly with your home’s aesthetics.

An outdoor kitchen space can complement your home’s interior, while also creating a pleasant contrast.  This can be done by applying select design aspects from the interior to your outdoor kitchen. One simple trick to connect an indoor space to the outdoors is color. Look to indoor cabinet, countertop or appliance color for easy inspiration when considering your options.

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens offers a wide range of powder coat finishes for the outdoor kitchen cabinets to bring major personality to your exterior space. The color and texture combination of the indoor and outdoor cabinets will help create a polished, put together look for your home. Outdoor furniture and accessories are other great aspects to consider when refining your design.

For families who enjoy entertaining, a bartending station could be another great way to establish your outdoor kitchen is a vital part of your home. Through Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, you have access to manufacturers such as Solaire, Alfresco and Glastender. To ensure that the party keeps coming back, the company also offers beer dispensers or keggerators with one to three taps to authenticate the bartending station.

Creating a space that is both fun and functional with your home will surely make your outdoor kitchen an integral part of your outdoor lifestyle. Contact us today to get started designing your own space!

Builders, architects and designers, are you in the initial planning stages of designing an outdoor kitchen with Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ 100-percent stainless steel cabinetry?  Our stylish powder coat finishes can be completed with color-coordinated countertops from Dekton by Cosentino, the leading manufacturer of quartz, natural stone, and architectural surfaces.

The combination of Dekton outdoor countertops and Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ stainless steel cabinetry grants an almost unlimited amount of design possibilities for homeowners who want to create a luxurious backyard haven that can be utilized for entertaining or quiet get-togethers.

The Dekton surface is made from a sophisticated blend of glass, porcelain and quartz and offers UV resistance for color stability outdoors, exceptional strength and high resistance to impacts, scratches and abrasion for use in high-traffic areas, and almost zero water absorption. Dekton’s resistance to thermal shock against heat, frost and thawing enables the product to be used in any climate and a multitude of outdoor applications. Dekton is continually introducing colors and finishes so be sure to check out their “Colors” page for the most up-to-date options.

Some of our favorite combinations include the following:

• For an ultra-modern, coastal outdoor kitchen, we suggest pairing Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ Titanium powder coat finish, on a louver door, with Dekton’s Ariane countertop. This light grey and white combination oozes sophistication, but also incorporates a level of softness, which eliminates sterility.

• To create a more traditional-style outdoor kitchen, warm gold and bronze tones can create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Our Pompeiian Gold door finish atop a bead-board-style door accentuates the dark specks of Dekton’s Danae countertop.

• Design-build professionals, if your client wants to emulate their interior kitchen, which has the typical wooden cabinets, our innovative, realistic wood grain powder coat finishes are the way to go. As an added benefit, unlike real wood, they won’t rot, warp or crack. To complement the wood grain finishes, Dekton’s Zenith countertop is a good option.

• For a more masculine look, you can never go wrong with black and grey hues. The combination of Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ Platinum powder coat finish and Dekton’s Doomos countertop is very sleek. We suggest a Key West or louver door style for added depth, and the end result will be lethal!

Regardless of your taste, there is sure to be a combination of our powder coat finishes and Dekton countertops that will suit your personal style!

June has arrived, and we are approaching the official start of summer. Since most of us are already experiencing warmer weather and have begun planning outdoor barbeque extravaganzas, we wanted to share an example of how one homeowner is capitalizing on the opportunity to take outdoor entertaining to the next level this season.

Nestled in Avon, Conn., this stunning backyard oasis, designed by Michael Gotowala, founder of the Outdoor Kitchen Design Store by Preferred Properties, a dealer of Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, consists of two levels and highlights multiple cooking and grilling stations.

The upper level features Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ cabinetry, along with a stone grill island and sprawling granite countertops providing ample space for caterers to prepare lavish spreads. The cabinets, made from all stainless steel, feature a bead board door style, powder coated with Brown Jordan’s exclusive Java II color, and completed with hardware hand-crafted from solid bronze. Also included is a refrigerator that can house beverages and wines.

On the lower level is a wood-burning pizza oven station that also features Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ cabinetry and a custom hibachi griddle area. Much like the full-fledged kitchen on the second story, these grilling areas are set in stone, completing a cohesive outdoor living area made for festivities.

By dividing the cooking and grilling stations as well as the living areas, Michael and his team essentially replicated an indoor floor plan for the outdoors. The final result superseded the client’s desires well beyond the anticipated exterior living spaces to coincide with their luxurious lifestyle.

For more information about the Outdoor Design Store by Preferred Properties, visit www.outdoorkitchendesigner.com.

Photo Credit: Outdoor Kitchen Design Store by Preferred Properties

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