3 Simple BBQ Tips to Make You a Better Grill

Grilling is a process that takes time to learn. It takes a lot of trial and error before you can perfectly cook a piece of meat, and there are so many types of meat! There is pork, beef, chicken, seafood and much more. Don’t forget the products! It takes years to acquire expert-level grilling and smoking techniques, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your grilling skills even if you’re just a beginner. Whether you love to become a pitmaster or just want to become an experienced griller, practice makes perfect! A few simple techniques will help you improve your skills and you’ll enjoy better food.

Implement these easy BBQ tips every time you cook on the grill – they’re sure to help you become a better griller!

Let your food rest

It is not ideal to take food out of the refrigerator and place it directly on the grill. If you do this, your food will not cook evenly – the outside will burn and the inside will be raw. So once you take the food out of the fridge, especially the pieces of meat, let it sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to cool (longer for thicker cuts of meat).

The same is true after cooking the meat. Once off the grill, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting or slicing.

Preheat your grill

It is very important to light the grill early and allow it to preheat for at least 15 minutes before placing any food on it. Food is more likely to stick to poorly heated grates, giving you more discomfort and trouble during cooking. Preheating will also char the residue from your last barbecue session. Once the grates are hot, brush off any charred residue. Dip a paper towel in oil and use flip-flops to cover and clean the grates.

Now you can preserve the beautiful skin of your chicken or fish!

Take advantage of the cooking zones

If your grill has 2 or more burners, you can use direct and indirect heat for cooking. The flame zone is where there is a flame below and the non-flame zone is not. This is ideal for cooking high-fat or thick cuts of meat. Crisp the outside over direct heat, then move the meat to the low flame zone to cook. This will help you avoid flare-ups and burning or overcooking your food.

The more experience you have barbecuing, the better your food will turn out every time. Keep these simple barbecue tips in mind every time you pull out the grill!