Tips for enjoyable grilling to the max
If you love grilling, you surely know that attention to detail is what sets discerning grill masters apart. So let’s take a look at 4 tips for maximum enjoyment and safety:
- A prerequisite for a successfully grilling meat, is to take size into account. If the pieces of meat are large, the distance from your fire should be greater, in order to avoid burning the outside and undercooking the inside, which is very dangerous, especially when cooking poultry. So, before you put your meat on the grill, make sure you take into account the distance from the coals. When grilling fish, score the surface diagonally in 2-3 places. This will help it cook more evenly and retain its juices. Spices, salt and pepper, should ideally be added after you take the food off the heat. Otherwise, the taste may be altered.
- Remove any ash remaining on the barbeque before grilling again. Ash can block the air vents of your grill, making it difficult to control the temperature.
- Preheat your grill! We often take for granted what is perhaps the most basic step in grilling. A preheated grill will help prevent your meat and vegetables from sticking, and of course, save you extra cleaning time. So, once your coals are lit, place your grill on top and let it heat up for a few minutes.
- In any case, DO NOT place food on the fire before your coals have a film of ash on top. Placing food on the grill while the coals are still black can create dangerous toxins, posing health risks over time.