Sunday, June 21, 2009

Summer BBQ'ing Tips

Everything tastes better off the grill or barbeque pit, and nothing could be simpler, right? Well....... there is more to barbeque than tossing a steak or burger on a grill. Experience is a great teacher but it's always nice to learn from other's mistakes.
1. Wash everything after handling raw meat, and don't reuse the plate that you used for uncooked meat.
2. Have a spray bottle full of water nearby your grill in cause of flare-ups.
3. Using charcoal briquettes for your barbecue's heat? Then light the coals about 30 minutes before to cooking.
4. If you're a charcoal fan, first line the inside bottom of your cooker with a couple of sheets of aluminum foil before you put your briquettes in.
5. Cooking chicken? If you intend to eat the skin, rub the outside with a little butter or oil and then lightly season it.
6. Leaner steak cuts possess more flavor but will be a little tougher if cooked past medium.
7. Use these cooking times for grilled fish: Salmon fillets, 6 - 8 minutes per side; Salmon or halibut steaks, 5 minutes per side; Trout fillets, 4 minutes per side; Small whole fish, 7 minutes per side; and Large fish, 15 minutes per side. If your whole fish are stuffed, give it a few extra minutes per side.
8. Don't add any salt until the meat is cooked to prevent it from getting dry and tough.