For
those new to barbequing it can be a real challenge, especially when
cooking with charcoal. Follow these bbq grill tips to become a grilling
pro:
The grill should be at a safe difference from buildings, trees,
and plants.
Clean grill racks with a grill brush before grilling for the best
flavor and the best heat.
Charcoal needs at least thirty minutes to heat up; the briquettes
should have a layer of gray ash.
In general use about thirty briquettes per pound of meat.
Start the charcoal in a pyramid formation, allow the lighter fluid
to soak in for several minutes before lighting, after the briquettes
are hot then they may be moved to a single layer.
Chimney starters make lighting charcoal a breeze.
Never leave food unattended because of flare-ups.
Sauces containing sugar and fat will cause flare-ups so wait to
apply them until the last ten minutes of cooking.
Windy days make for hotter grills.
Don’t puncture meats- they will lose their moisture.
Meat thermometers are the best guide for telling when meat is done.
