My husband loves to grill. I don't know what it is
about cooking outside, but the man loves it! Maybe it is the fire.
Whatever it is I am not complaining. I love to have help in the kitchen,
or in this case the back yard.
Here
are a few simple grilling tips for those of us who don't grill often
enough.
1. Trim the fat to 1/8 inch on your
steaks to prevent flare ups.
2. Grease the grates
to prevent sticking. Use a pastry brush
or dip paper towels in oil and evenly coat the grate.
3. Preheat your
grill. This will help you have a
consistent result when grilling and give you a great sear on your steak.
4. Marinate your meat
to add more flavor and to tenderize it, or use a rub for extra flavor.
5. Use tongs when turning meat. If
you pierce the meat with a fork, the natural juices will escape.
6. Don’t fuss with
the food. Let the food develop grill
marks before flipping.
7. Soak wooden
skewers in water for at least 20 minutes before using them on the grill.
8. If you have a flare up on the gas
grill, don't try to douse it with water. Close the lid on the grill and
turn down the heat until the flame goes out.
9. Don’t cross
contaminate food. Use clean plates and
utensils when removing cooked meat from the grill.
10. Let your food
rest a few minutes before serving, so the juices will be reabsorbed into the
meat.
Below are a few of my favorite grill recipes.
My new cookbook is available at schools,
businesses, hospitals, and book fairs in cities across the United
States. Be sure to pick up a copy or two, when you see them. They make
great gifts!
Check back on Friday, for my
Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich recipe!
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