{"id":28874,"date":"2015-05-14T10:03:59","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T17:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=28874"},"modified":"2016-02-03T10:35:45","modified_gmt":"2016-02-03T17:35:45","slug":"memorial-day-grilling-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/14\/memorial-day-grilling-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Day Grilling Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before you get ready for your BBQ or head out of town for the extended Memorial Day weekend; remember why we honor those that have fallen. \u00a0Memorial Day is a holiday for remembering\u00a0fallen soldiers, those who have served and died for their country. You can find useful information on Memorial Day&#8217;s history and additional resources <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usmemorialday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a>\u00a0Memorial Day has become the unofficial start to summer. With the start of summer comes the time to dust off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Propane\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20150514-memorialdaygrillingchecklist\" target=\"_blank\">propane grill<\/a> and get your friends and family together for a good old BBQ. If you are coming out of a cold winter, make sure all of your utensils, propane tank, and grill are in good working condition. Some things to consider:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food:\u00a0<\/strong>Hamburgers and hot dogs are classic. Want to be a little more daring? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/propane-and-grilling\/\" target=\"_blank\">these recipes<\/a> for some inspiration!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utensils:<\/strong>\u00a0Having the right tool for the job is important. \u00a0Forburgers, use a quality\u00a0spatula. For hot dogs, use some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Propane-Grilling\/Grilling-Tailgating-accessories\/Finger-Grip-Tongs-18-With-Wooden-Handle?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150514-memorialdaygrillingchecklist\" target=\"_blank\">tongs<\/a>. For corn-on-the-cob, try a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Propane-Grilling\/Grilling-Tailgating-accessories\/Corn-On-The-Cob-Grill-Basket?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150514-memorialdaygrillingchecklist\" target=\"_blank\">special grill basket<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuel:<\/strong>\u00a0There is nothing more frustrating than having your guests ready to eat and you forgot to check the propane level on the tank before the party. Check your propane and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Propane\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20150514-memorialdaygrillingchecklist\" target=\"_blank\">get it refilled<\/a> before your guests arrive.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Download or pin this infographic to use for your Memorial Day grilling adventure:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class='piktochart-wrapper' style='padding-top:259.5%;position:relative;width:100%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class='piktochart' frameborder='0' style='height:100%;left:0;overflow-y:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;' src='https:\/\/magic.piktochart.com\/embed\/6070290-memorial-day-grillingchecklist'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you get ready for your BBQ or head out of town for the extended Memorial Day weekend; remember why we honor those that have fallen. \u00a0Memorial Day is a holiday for remembering\u00a0fallen soldiers, those who have served and died for their country. 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