So where do you start when you want to get the hang of this barbecuing thing? Well, a few simple things can transform you tonight - from destroyer of food and all things good to a grilling god and the envy of mere mortal men everywhere. Check out our tips below to get yourself started.
FIRST QUESTION: CHARCOAL OR GAS?
There's no doubt about it, old school charcoal does provide the true manly experience of setting something on fire and cooking over burning wood...
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SHOPPING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND
So what's the difference between a $300 barbecue and a $3,000 one? Well, it's kind of like the difference between $12,000 Kia and a $50,000 BMW - both will get you from A to B but there's a big gap in performance and style...
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CLEANING THE GRILL
Feel free to be obsessively compulsive about cleaning your car or GI Joe collection, but don't overdo it on your grill. An older grill that's been around the block a few times is nicely seasoned with smoke and drippings and cooks food so much better than one right out of the store...
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LIGHTING THE GRILL
The first thing is to check to make sure you have enough gas - seems obvious we know but we'll all had the fun experience of hearing that wonderful pffffffftttttt sound as the propane tank is sucked dry right in the middle of cooking steaks for your in-laws...
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PRE-HEATING THE GRILL
One of the most common mistakes guys make is not pre-heating the grill long enough. This is really important and makes a huge difference...
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PREPPING THE GRILL
Once the grill is nice and hot, just before you slap on the food, don't forget to "prep" the grill to help food from sticking to the grate. It's quick and easy...
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FOOD SAFETY
Food safety is another very important factor to keep in mind. Generally, nothing that comes into contact with raw food should be used to handle or serve cooked food. Always use one plate to bring your raw food to the grill, and another to bring your cooked food to the table...
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THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE
If you want to play the game, you gotta have the gear. Here's our list of essential tools and gack to have on hand...
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