Last updated : Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Get on the Grill Girls!

Ladies are you ready to get grilling? From kick-starting the flame to closing the lid for the night, Elizabeth Karmel, the founder of www.girlsatthegrill.com, gives you five expert tips for all your barbecue blowouts that will last you all season long!

Grillling Tip # 1: Always Pre-heat your grill
Before you start cooking you should preheat your grill for about 20 minutes. This will get your grates hot enough to give your food an instant sear once placed on the grill and will speed up the cooking process.

Grilling Tip # 2: Be familiar with direct vs. indirect cooking
Direct grilling means you put the food directly over the heat source. It's for food that cooks less than 20 minutes. Indirect grilling is used for food that cooks longer than 20 minutes and is placed in between the heat source that reflects from either side of the grill. Rule of thumb: the larger and denser the food the longer it will cook.

Grilling Tip # 3: Use oil only on your food
Always add oil to your food NEVER to the cooking grates. The oil will keep your food hydrated and juicy. It also prevents your food from sticking to the grill.

Grilling Tip # 4: Don't play with your food
Only turn the food once half way through the cooking time.

Grilling Tip # 5: Keep your brush clean
A brass-bristled grill brush should be used to clean your grill before and after you use it.

For more delicious recipes and grilling tips from Elizabeth Karmel go to her Web Site www.girlsatthegrill.com. And for more great tips and tricks for your BBQ go to iMag's Food Section. 

 

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