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Patricia Strasser
A perfect grilled food is created by the following basic grilling rules: 1.Do not spray any oil or marinade on a lit grill 2.Keep your grill clean all the time. 3.Do not grill with any flammable materials. nearby 4.Give your full attention on the grill. 5.Never spray water on a flared-up grill. 6.Prepare and marinade the food at least an hour before grilling. 7.Use the appropriate grilling utensils. 8.Do not keep your guest waiting for the food. 9.Minimize opening the grilling lid. 10.Always grill the thicker meat first. Like any other culinary cooking grilling your food is also an art to perfect and master. The foundations of grilling will always be the efficiency of the high heat available. A successful grill will depend on the direct and indirect exposure of food the heat. To be able to perfect a finished grilled food product take note of the basic steps enumerated below: Do not spray any oil or marinade on a lit grill When the grill is lit up never spray any oil or marinade as it will make the food burn faster. Apply oil on grill first before heating the grill. Keep your grill clean all the time A clean grill is always the best way to have a clean food. Always clean the grill before and after using it. This will not just ensure a clean food but also extends the life of your grill. Do not grill with any flammable materials nearby When on the process of grilling keep away all the flammable and light materials around. Always ensure safety as accidents can never be predicted. Give your full attention on the grill Never leave an open grill. To ensure that your food will never get burned, your full attention on the grill is always necessary. This will also help you master the proper timing of turning food and determining a perfect grill. Never spray water on a flared-up grill Spraying water on a flared-up grill will only cause disaster to the taste of the food or to the grilling equipment itself. Flared-up grill is caused by too much heat and fat. Lower down the heat or remove excess fat by moving the meat to the other part of the grill that is not flared-up. Prepare and marinade the food at least an hour before grilling Have every bit of flavor and spice sunk on the meat or food by marinading it at least an hour before grilling. This will give the marinade enough time to tenderize and flavor the meat. An overnight marinade is advised for thicker meat. Use the appropriate grilling utensils Your grilling experience will be easier when you will use the appropriate grilling utensils. Tongs and grilling fork is designed for grilling purposes. This will give you easier control in turning the food for a perfect grill. Do not keep your guest waiting for the food Nobody will enjoy on a hungry stomach. It is appropriate and preferred to start grilling an hour before meal time to avoid from keeping the guest waiting. Grilling early is always advisable for a large number of grilling orders. Minimize opening the grilling lid Do not keep on opening the grilling lid while grilling as this will release heat. The more you open the grill the longer the food gets cooked. Minimize opening the grilling lid especially when the food is on the stage of indirect grilling. Always grill the thicker meat first Thicker meat cooks longer while thinner or lighter meat cooks faster. Always start the grill with heavier and thicker meat than the lighter ones such as vegetables and sea foods. By doing so, you can serve the grilled food together as it will be finished at approximately the same time. The more you grill and follow the basic rules the more you will learn new techniques and grilling tips. Experience will always be the best teacher in creating a perfectly grilled food.
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