We’ll be rounding up BBQ month with this recipe from Bull Outdoor Products.  Patio & Hearth Products Report also wishes everyone a happy and relaxing Memorial Day weekend.

The Lesiure Q from Bull Outdoor Products

Pork Jerk Marinade

3 cups chopped green onions
2-3 habanera peppers (fresh) minced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp allspice (fresh)
¼ tsp fresh nutmeg
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 juice of lime
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp thyme (fresh minced)
2 tsp ginger (fresh grated)
½ tsp black pepper
4 cloves chopped garlic
A couple dashes of soy sauce (to taste)

For 2 pork shoulders about 2 lbs.

Blend in food processor until smooth paste
Mix in with pulled pork for a festive spicy jerk flavor to taste!

Finding Dad the right Father’s Day (June 19th, 2011) gift can get repetitive year after year.  Do I buy him another tie or a new pair of slippers?  Here at Patio & Hearth Products Report we’ve brainstormed a gift idea that Dad will get excited about receiving, particularly if he’s a grilling fan.

A beautifully arranged gift basket is the perfect way to pay homage to dad. All you need to do is fill a portable grill or cooler with various barbecue accessories and other items. Some must-have barbecue accessories that are perfect for the basket include:

• Tongs
• Grill brush
• Gloves
• Wood chips
• Cookbook
• Meat Thermometer

This hot new product line from The Companion Group features four explosively flavorful spice pastes created by barbecue guru Steven Raichlen.

Along with these great accessories, it wouldn’t hurt to throw in a couple of baseball tickets, a gift certificate, or even a 6-pack of a popular beer (or you could create your own beer sampler for him by assembling a 6-pack of various microbrews).

Wrap the gift with cellophane, affix a bow and gift card, and voilà, you have the perfect gift!

Napoleon Gourmet Grills has an extensive line of barbecue accessories. For more information, go here

It’s no surprise that people have started installing outdoor TVs in their patios and backyards. TV is part of the American culture and it only makes sense that as home entertainment has moved to the outdoors, so would TV. Companies such as SunBrite TV offer innovative all-weather LCD televisions and accessories that are able to withstand the elements and the insects.

from SunBrite TV

In the picture above is one of SunBrite’s newest models, 5510HD. This model sports a 55 inch screen, which is ideal for homeowners who are looking for a home-theater-quality viewing in their backyard or patio.

Now thanks to companies like SunBrite TV, one doesn’t have to miss the big game while they’re watching their barbecue!

In honor of National BBQ Month, here are some grilling tips from The Companion Group, courtesy Steven Raichlen.

1. Always light your gas grill with the lid open.  Failure to do so could result in an explosion.

2. Oil your grill grate before and after use to prevent food from sticking.

3.  Never press on a burger with the back of a spatula.  All the flavorful juices will be lost to the fire.  Avoid stabbing food with a barbecue fork: the juices will leak out.  Use long-handled tongs or a spatula to turn or move food.

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If I were to mention the word “tandoor,” what comes to mind?  Some people might think of Tandoori Chicken — an Indian roasted chicken recipe consisting of a variety of spices.  But “tandoor” really refers to the type of oven used not only in Indian cuisine, but also in many other types of Middle Eastern fare.

The tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven, essentially a large pot that does not have a bottom and is tapered at the mouth.  Charcoal fire or wood fire, burning inside the tandoor, is used to create high temperatures of about 480°C (or 900°F).  Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and breads like naan are foods that are typically cooked in a tandoor.

The Tandoor.

In a recent article in The New York Times, Ron Levy, a ceramic artist, described how he started getting calls years ago from the Indian community asking him if he could make them a tandoor oven.  This first order was back in 1986 and now for over the past 30 years, Levy has been making tandoor ovens for various restaurants.  Levy has since created a tandoor for the home called the “Homdoor” and he recently partnered with a ceramics company in Ohio to manufacture these cookers in order to meet increased demand.

Now homeowners who want to experience a new kind of outdoor cooking can bring India to their backyard. For more information, contact: www.homdoor.com.

By Amanda Daus

With spring here and summer sneaking around the corner, it’s time to dust off that hammock that has been sitting in the garage. Or if you don’t already own one, select one from a company such as The Hammock Source that offers a wide range of stylish and durable hammocks.

HH Royal Red Stripe Large Quilted Hammock

Nowadays, hammocks come in a wide variety of styles, from simple rope hammocks to colorful fabric hammocks.Be sure to find one that fits your relaxation style.

For one of the best selections of hammocks, visit The Hammock Source at www.thehammocksource.

By Amanda Daus