Share your Grilling Tricks & Tips

DH & I are new grillers this season & I thought you could share your tricks with us?

Close the grill or Leave it open?
Oil the grates?
Prevent flare ups?
Etc...

Message edited 6/21/2007 11:02:10 AM.

Re: Share your Grilling Tricks & Tips

I wish I could but my trick is letting my DH grill so I have no idea....sorry!

Re: Share your Grilling Tricks & Tips

heard that throwing some spices into the grill (under rack) adds a really nice and different smokey flavor to the meat and veggies.

Re: Share your Grilling Tricks & Tips

1-spray the grates with a little Pam before you start
2-Only turn your meat once! Constant messing with it will dry it out.
3-DO NOT SQUISH YOUR BURGERS! My dad did that on Sunday and I almost killed him.
4-Keep the cover closed while cooking and watch that the temperature doesn't get too hot.
5- When grilling chicken on the bone, cook on low or the outside will burn while the inside is raw.
6-Get a spray bottle of water for flare-ups.

Good Luck!

Re: Share your Grilling Tricks & Tips

I've learned to be a good BBQ'er the past month and its very exciting. I love it. I actually used to be afraid of it. LOL

I usually pre-heat it w/ cover closed (on high) for a good 10 minutes..........then I add the meat and close cover again. And usually flip 2 or 3 times.........then done.

If I have hamburger or hot dog buns that have been in the fridge and I wanna warm them up.........and put them on the side burner that isnt on......and they get perfect to eat. Almost fresh again