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Topic: Help for Home Cooks/Bartenders

Cooking Tips and Hints

The home grill. It's all about the marinade, the meat, the heat. What are your tips for a home grill cook preparing to grill up a bunch of steaks (or chicken, pork, you name it)?

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Start your grill early and have plenty of fuel whatever it may be. Getting the grill up the the proper cooking temperature is important, and can't be rushed an hour before dinner hits the table.

Last updated: Jun 17 2012

 
Dk
  • David Katz
  • Executive Chef/Owner
  • Philadelphia, PA
Make sure your grill is brushed and oiled at all times! So many home grillers don't take care of their grills and food sticks to it like crazy. Keep your grill clean is my tip.

Last updated: Jun 30 2011

 
5trottersaw
I am a big fan of indirect grilling. I get a bed of hardwood charcoal going on one half of the grill and throw a log or two of fruit wood on top. I can do sausages, chicken or a small roast on th... more »

Last updated: Jun 29 2011

 
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  • Jason McLeod
  • Executive Chef/Owner
  • Box Tree Restaurant, Inc
  • San Diego, CA
I love my BBQ, It has been 20 years since I owned my own grill ( I have always lived in apartments) but now I have one and I love it. I recently cooked a Sirloin Flap Steak on the grill, marinated ... more »

Last updated: Jun 29 2011

 
Chrissycake
well...for steak, i like to stay away from the marinade and get a really good flavorful steak like ribeye. i'll leave the steak out to come up in temp a little whilst i ready the grill. once the co... more »

Last updated: Jun 28 2011

 
Graves
There are a few tenants I hold to be true. Brine instead of marinating. High heat to macho, low and slow is best way to develop flavor. Cook on charcoal or wood only. Have fun with it and develop y... more »

Last updated: Jan 21 2011

 
Paul-virant-exec-chef-owner
get everything completely ready so you can focus on the task obviously start the thicker pieces first. have a searing hot and a cooler zone for cooking temp options

Last updated: Dec 13 2010

 
Fehribach_paul
Steak should just have a quick marinade in Worcestershire and lemon for about 15-20 minutes. I like to use a very hot grill, and prefer cherry hardwood for steaks. After the quick marinate, rub wit... more »

Last updated: Dec 13 2010

 
247
Salt and Pepper. If you buy good meats, that's all you need.

Last updated: Dec 13 2010

 

Last updated: Jun 17 2012