Guide to Great Grilling!
One of life’s simple pleasures is firing up that grill, slapping on some great food, and enjoying a tasty, fresh meal. It is such a vital part of many homes, no matter the time of year!
First, you need to make sure you’ve got the equipment! I prefer a gas grill because it has better control and lacks that “charcoal” taste. However, you may also prefer the charcoal grill in which you control the flame, the style, etc. It really becomes a matter of preference, but you need to be sure that you’ve got the basics - a grill! In addition, make sure to have a pair of tongs, as it is important to the flipping process. Try to avoid using any tool that might poke the meat, such as a knife or fork.
Second, figure out what you want to grill! Don’t be fooled by thinking that meat is your only option. Try looking up good grilling recipes on www.recipes.com or maybe even in a cookbook, like How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques. Try things like packing veggies into a foil wrap and grilling. Or try using a pizza crust or pita bread to make a great grilled pizza. Finally, try grilling fish, namely salmon! Expand your horizons!
Finally, don’t turn your meat too much. It is important for you to let the item cook, especially meat. If you turn the meat too many times, it will lose its juice. Let the meat stand, and really only turn it once during the process. That also allows the meat to keep those great “grill marks.”
