Grilling
Cooking food directly over heat on a grill grate with charring and smoke
Equipment Needed
- grill (gas or charcoal)
- grill brush
- tongs
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
- food to grill
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- optional: marinade
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high (medium for delicate items)
- Clean grates with grill brush
- Oil grates lightly to prevent sticking
- Place food on hot grill grates
- Don't move food for 3-4 minutes - creates grill marks
- Flip once, cook other side 3-4 minutes
- Use thermometer to check doneness
- Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes
Professional Tips
- Create hot and cool zones on grill
- Don't use lighter fluid - it affects flavor
- Closed lid = indirect heat (slower cooking)
- Open grill = direct heat (faster)
- Let meat rest after cooking
What to Make
- burgers
- steaks
- chicken
- fish
- vegetables
- kebabs