Barbecue Grilling Tips

By: Pat OSullivan
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:17:43
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In this article I will provide you with the knowledge you need to get the most out of your grilling experience. Whether it be a juicy drumstick, a succulent steak, or even just a hamburger, you can guarantee it will be grilled to perfection if you follow these simple barbecue grilling tips.

- Know your heat source, gas and charcoal burn very differently. Decide how to build your fire depending on your goals.

- Use briquettes for larger pieces of meat that need to be cooked slowly.

- Be smart with your seasoning. By smart I don’t mean scarce, but try to avoid over-seasoning. Be creative, but also have a plan before you try to liven up an item.

- Choose wisely; shop smart. Don’t skimp on quality either when it comes to meat. I’m not telling you to go out and buy that $100 8 oz cut imported from Japan, but if you insist on bargain bin meat, you might get something resembling an old baseball mitt once in a while. You can almost always find a good sale on steak or chicken at your local butcher just look for deals in store flyers.

- Generally speaking, larger pieces of meat should be further away from the flame and smaller pieces should be closer. These are two barbecue grilling tips that can make or break a good grill master.

- A charcoal grill is ready when the coal surfaces are gray and the flames are all gone.

- Don’t Stab! Drop that “grill fork” and grab some tongs. Tongs provide easy, quick turning, without leaving stab wounds in a good piece of meat. This is a simple, yet effective barbecue grilling tip.

- Never use lighter fluid of similar combustibles when starting a grill flame.

- Know when your meat is done. Check your temperatures regularly to make sure you’re grilling to perfection. You can buy an instant read thermometer and most grocery supermarkets for about $8. This is a quick way to determine the internal temperature of your meat and always remember: medium rare is 145F; medium is 160F and well-done is 170F. These barbecue grilling tips are crucial to grilling that perfect steak.

- Soak vegetable pieces in water before putting them on the grill to avoid drying out. - Let your steak rest a couple minutes after taking it off the grill to let those juices redistribute evenly.

- You can line the inside of a grill with heavy-duty aluminum foil for a quick and easy cleanup.

- Clean up pronto after you finish grilling. You don’t want to come back later and find out the its going to take all day to clean your grate. Once you’re finished, grab a wire brush and give your grill a good scrub. Rub some vegetable oil on there with a paper towel to keep bits from sticking.

- Use a grilling lid to lock in flavors.

- Brush some lemon juice on your fish to give it some extra flavor and use sugar based flavorings toward the end of the grill process; simple yet effective barbecue grilling tips.

- When purchasing beef, make sure it is firm. Soft does not mean tender.

- Grill smart, grill safe. Always make sure your grill is leveled evenly with each leg supported. Do not grill indoors, including garages. Remember to never leave a grill unattended. These are perhaps the most important barbecue grilling tips of all. There’s nothing more important that your health and wellbeing.

- Don’t season without a reason. The seasoning on a chicken skin will not fully penetrate to the meat. Unless you plan on eating the skin, there is no reason to season it.

- Don’t Overcook it. I would feed overcooked fish to a shark.

- A small whole fish will typically need about 14 minutes, 7 on each side. Large fish will need more time, about 30 minutes or 15 per side. These are two very important barbecue grilling tips for fish.

- Brightly red colored gills indicated a fresh fish and a good dish.

- Always store fish in a cold place. Fish can spoil easily, so its best to keep it at a constant stored temperature of around 30F.

Well that just about wraps it up for my barbecue grilling tips. If you have any comments on this article or have some barbecue grilling tips to share, please do so by leaving a comment. Your feedback is appreciated!

Good luck and good grilling!

This article can be found at www.tipbuddy.com.

Pat O'Sullivan is an up and coming online writer who focuses on helping the average person with their daily tasks.

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