A Simple Guide To Master Grilling

When we hear the word “Grilling” oftentimes we think it is a man’s job or it is only for Summer and in the backyard. What if there is no man, no backyard? Are you not going to grill or miss out on delicious meals that can be grilled? I do not think so, because grilling is for everyone and it can be done all year round. It makes your food not only taste delicious, but it is also healthy. My husband does not grill, not that he does not want to, but I do it better and he loves it ha-ha.

So, let us get down to business and provide you with our guide to grilling-

First, there are different types of grill, so the preference is yours.

There are electric, gas, and charcoal grill – my favorite is charcoal because of the smokey flavors from the woodchips and just being on the outside is why I just it so much.

Preparing Your Grill For Chicken

1. Grease Your Grill - if you let the skin remain on the chicken, chances are you will not encounter a sticking problem. When we buy chicken from the grocery store, we do not remove the skin until we know exactly how it will be prepared. Marinating your meat/chicken a day in advance will allow all the flavors to soak right in.

2. Always Make Sure The Grill Is Hot – Chicken is easy to manage when the grill is hot. However, if you are cooking bone in meats, you want to lower the heat for a slower cook time. Chicken breast is much quicker to cook so high heat is recommended.

3. Marinate Well But Go Easy – You want to use light seasoning because adding sauces to your meat before it is cooked will cause it to quickly burn. Apply sauce base 5-10 minutes before the meat is completely cooked.

4. Close The Grill – Closing the grill will allow the meat to slowly and evenly cook and also prevent flareups.

5. Grab a Drink – This is the time to be patient and let the grill do its job. Resist from flipping the chicken or meat too often. Let the meat relax and be cooked as needed.

6. Grilling Tools – We do recommend that you are equipped with the right tools to prevent accidents/burns. Use long handled tongs and forks to move your meat around. Remember to place your grilling tools in water while you cook to prevent sticking.

7. Is It Done Yet – I know right, it should be done but do not rush grilling your meat, so you never end up serving undercooked meat; that can be embarrassing? You can test your meat using a meat temperature to see if it is at 170º or simple slice a thick piece to make sure there is no pink on the inside.

Cleaning The Grill After Each Use

8. You Are Done- Remove your cooked meat and clean up after. Always clean your grill to prevent old meat from sticking and also, so it is ready for the next grill day.

Hope this guide will help you on your next grill day .