Summer Grilling Tips

Summer is all about outdoor dining , grilling and sharing good times with friends! These 10 grilling tips should help you get through the party stress free!

1. Gas grills burn cleaner than charcoal grills, but give food a less smoky taste.
2. Grilling is a great way to eat healthy (because grilled vegetables taste so good!) as long as you pick lean meats to grill.
3. Make sure to preheat your grill 10-15 minutes before cooking, to get it to the right temperature and clean the grill.
4. Cooking on high heat caramelizes the food on the outside, boosting flavors on the inside.
5. Wet & dry rubs are a quick way to season meat and vegetables; marinades can be done the night before.
6. Apply BBQ sauce after grilling or near the end of the grilling time. The sugar in the sauce can burn more quickly, charring the meat on the outside too soon.
7. Try to turn the food as little as possible; keep the food on one side to get seared, turning it only once. If the outside is seared well and the inside isn’t done, consider lowering the heat or moving the food to the top shelf.
8. Pull food off the grill just before it’s done and let it rest for 5-10 minutes under foil; it will continue cooking and marinate in its own juices.
9. If you want to cut fat of the meat, do it after cooking. Fat helps the meat retain juices during cooking and it will taste better.
10. Grilling corn is easy! Click Here for a few great tips on grilling corn and a grilled corn salad recipe.

Culinary pleasures and entertaining with friends and family refreshes the soul, revives the spirit, and makes new memories.

(Nestle’s Kitchen)