Summer is upon us and with it comes barbecue grilling
season. When you gather friends and family around and fire up the grill this
summer, keep these handy tips in mind:
Don’t forget to
preheat- Like an oven, your grill needs a little head start before you try
to cook anything on it. Preheat your grill for about 15-25 minutes to ensure
that the temperature will be high enough to kill any bacteria on your meats. A
nicely preheated grill will keep the insides of your grillables succulent and
juicy while searing the outside and improving the flavor of the meat.
Brush as you go-
The best time to use your grill brush is while it’s hot, so grab your wire
grill brush and go to town after you’ve preheated but before you begin grilling
the current meal. Then brush again once you have finished using the grill.
Simple!
Skip cooking spray-
To ensure a non-stick surface, you can oil your preheated grill by rubbing a
paper towel coated in vegetable oil over the rack with a pair of tongs, but
whatever you do, don’t use cooking spray on a hot grill, as that can be
potentially hazardous.
Practice food safety-
To avoid an unfortunate food poisoning situation, watch out for
cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods by using separate cutting
boards and platters, and always refrigerate meats when you are marinating them.
Follow these helpful hints and you will be crowned Grill
Master by your friends and family!
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