Hot Topics

PGANE's Marketing Committee has put together this monthly marketing newsletter to assist in the continuity of the propane industry's social media presence. In creating this resource we hope it can provide our members with an easily accessible collection of themed posts for each month.

The month of November's topic is Baking/Cooking for the Holiday season! Simply copy and paste the writing accompanying each post to your own social networks with the provided pictures. When clicking the download button it will open the picture on your screen. Right click on your mouse, click "save image as" and save to your desktop. Upload it into the desired social network and hit that post button!

Baking for the Holidays

With the holidays right around the corner what better time to share the good news of all homeowners can accomplish baking and cooking with propane powered appliances? Share the messaging below to show them how the professional hosts do it!

Baking Environmental

COPY: Compared to grid electricity, baking with propane may be cleaner and more efficient — the perfect recipe. 

#EnergyforEveryone

Baking Functional

COPY: Propane’s versatility makes it the energy for everyone — whether baking at home or building a home. 

#EnergyforEveryone

The Truth about Propane Cooking and Air Quality

The act of cooking itself reduces indoor air quality—regardless of whether the stove is powered by propane, natural gas, electricity, or wood. The type of food being cooked and the cooking method will always have the most impact on indoor air quality. Following best cooking practices helps to ensure that safety and indoor air quality is being maintained—without sacrificing the meals you love.

Holiday Recipes Campaign

Share some of the recipes from PERC's website below to give your customer's some inspo for their own holiday hosting!

Smash Burger with Miso Russian Dressing

Serve up Dean’s classic smash burger that’s grilled to excellence on a propane grill. Paired with a unique twist on the perfect burger sauce, it’ll have your holiday guests coming back for more.

Step 1

Heat an iron skillet or flattop grill over high heat.

Set the burger meat on top with no oil cover with a piece of parchment and press with a burger press or heavy spatula until smashed. Cook about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Scrape under the burger so you don’t leave any of that beautiful char on the grill. Flip and add your cheese cooking 1 minute more.

Step 3

Top the bottom of a burger bun with a generous amount of the Russian dressing, followed by the burger, patties, tomato, lettuce and top bun.

Stuffed Jalapeños

Spice up your holiday with Dean’s stuffed jalapeños. Cooked over your propane griddle, this recipe is the perfect mix of spicy, creamy, and cheesy that’s sure to add a kick to your holiday gathering.

Step 1

Prepare the Jalapeños:

Wash and dry the jalapeño peppers. Cut off the tops of the jalapeños and slice them in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Prepare the Filling:

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Stuff the Jalapeños:

Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously. Press the filling down slightly to make sure it’s secure. Wrap tightly in the slices of bacon.

Spaghetti and Clams

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, soak clams in cold water.

Step 2

Add spaghetti to boiling water, and cook until slightly underdone; pasta will finish cooking in sauce. Meanwhile, place a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and add olive oil, garlic and chili pepper. Sauté gently, reducing heat if necessary so garlic does not brown.

Step 3

Add vermouth and clams, and cover. Clams should open in about 2 minutes. (If pasta is ready first, drain it and toss with a small amount of olive oil.) Add hot drained pasta, cover, and shake pot gently. Allow to simmer for another 1 or 2 minutes until it is done to taste.

Step 4

Discard any clams that have not opened. Add half the parsley, and shake pan to distribute evenly. Transfer to a plate or bowl, and sprinkle with remaining parsley

Skirt Steak with Salsa Verde

Step 1

Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, scallions, capers, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Pour about ⅓ of the dressing (about ⅓ cup) over the steak and turn to coat both sides.

Step 2

Add the parsley and 1 tablespoon mint to the reserved dressing, stir, and set aside until ready to use. Cover and refrigerate the steak for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

Step 3

In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, toast the pistachio, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4

Set the grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high. Grill about 5 minutes per side Transfer to a plate to rest for 10 minutes

Step 5

While the steak rests, cut the romaine hearts. Arrange romaine and radicchio in layers on a large platter. Add sliced steak to the platter, drizzle the reserved dressing on top of both.

Robata Skewers

Step 1

Add to a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat and reduce until syrupy, about 10 minutes. (Keep stirring every now and then so it doesn’t burn the side of your pan)

Step 2

Assemble the skewers. Alternate every so often starting with the scallion, then chicken. Repeat until you have 8 or so skewers. Season liberally with salt only.

Step 3

Turn grill onto medium high direct heat. Oil a clean grill surface and add the skewers. This works best when you can hang the skewers out of the side so they don’t burn. Another alternative is to wrap them in foil so the stick will not snap from heat.

Step 4

Cook for about seven minutes per side, depending upon how large you cut your pieces or how done you prefer your steak. Remove to plate, glaze in the sauce and top with sliced scallion greens. Enjoy immediately

Seared Shrimp with Asian Greens

Step 1

Season shrimp with a generous amount of salt. Thinly slice the chard leaves and stems

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add a Tablespoon of oil, then add shrimp and sear about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet, then add garlic, serrano pepper, shallot and ginger and sauté about 3 minutes. Stir in sugar, pepper and salt, cook for 1 minute longer. Sauté chard stems until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the greens to the skillet along with 2 tablespoons water and immediately cover the pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes to allow the greens to wilt. Remove the lid and continue cooking for a few more minutes to allow the water to evaporate. Add the shrimp and cook just until the shrimp are heated through, about 1 minute longer. Drizzle with the sherry vinegar and gently toss to coat. Serve garnished with the cilantro.

ALTERNATE COPY: 

Did you know high-performance gas ranges, cooktops, and ovens are preferred by a majority of professional chefs and designers, for their own use as well as for their clients?

Propane ranges, cooktops, and ovens allow for greater control of heat levels. Instant-on burners allow cooking to start right away and instant-off burners provide additional safety in the kitchen. Unlike propane, electric cooktops can remain dangerously hot for a few minutes after they’ve been turned off. A propane burner’s instant-off feature also allows the food to start cooling immediately and prevents overcooking.

Usable Claims

Myth Busting

Although it's one of the best options out there, there are many common misconceptions about propane being used to cook in people's homes. Visit this link https://propane.com/2022/12/14/watch-4-propane-cooking-myths-debunked-bwp/ to join Paul and Susan Kadilak of "Renovation Rekindle" in a myth debunking mini series as they dive into the most common cooking myths and talk about the importance of using propane. Check out the myth list below ⬇️

Myth 1: Chefs enjoy using electric stovetops.

Myth 2: Induction cooktops are as good as propane.

Myth 3: Cooking with gas is bad for indoor air quality.

Myth 4: Upgraded kitchen appliances aren't a high priority

Emissions Infographic

Taken from one of PERC's infographics on residential emissions, the picture to the left details that propane ranges offer 83% less SOx vs electric. You can either use the picture to the left or create your own design! The full page infographic can be downloaded below.

COPY: Propane cooking ranges generate up to 15% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and 83% fewer SOx emissions than electric ranges. With precise temperature control and more even heating, it’s no surprise that 96% of professional chefs prefer cooking with gas.

With PGANE's Annual Meeting last month we took a pause on sending out October's own Hot Topics email. Below are some resources that could be combined with November's Baking & Cooking theme or saved for fillers in other months!

COPY: Call us today about preparations for winter. With just a little pre-winter planning, your family can enjoy the unmatched comforts of your propane appliances all season long, without worry.

COPY: The right time to prepare for winter is right now. As your local propane supplier, we can help. Give us a call today, and we'll make a plan for winter deliveries, safety inspections, and other services.

COPY: Call about your winter preparations today, because the best time to start planning for winter is right now. As your local propane supplier, we can help. Ask about safety inspections, winter fills, and our other services.

COPY: Give us a call today and we'll make a plan for winter deliveries, safety inspections, and other services. You'll feel better knowing you're prepared.

COPY: Call about our winter preparation services today. With just a little pre-winter planning, your family can enjoy the unmatched comforts of your propane appliances all winter long.

COPY: Get ready now. Give us a call and we'll make a plan for winter deliveries. We can also discuss safety inspections and other services. Don't delay, call today!

Safety Winter Weather Prep

The weather is getting colder which means it’s time to start winter weather propane prepping. ⛄️

Keep the steps below in mind to achieve maximum safety this season.

1️⃣ Have your propane tank filled before the cold weather arrives.

2️⃣ Make sure you have enough propane. Contact us today about keep-full plans. If you’re responsible for monitoring your propane supply, check the gauge on the tank regularly and give us a call before the propane level gets too low.

3️⃣ If you run out of propane, call your propane provider immediately. Your propane provider or qualified service technician will need to inspect your system before turning the gas back on.

4️⃣ Keep outdoor vents, chimneys, and flues clear of snow, ice, and debris.

5️⃣ Never use outdoor appliances indoors. Keep grills, generators, and patio heaters outdoors.

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