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Grilling
Dry Heat CookingCooking food on a grate over direct heat from below. Creates distinctive char marks and smoky flavor.
๐ฌ How It Works
Radiant heat from flames or coals cooks food quickly from below. Fat dripping onto heat source creates smoke that adds flavor.
๐ Step by Step
- 1
Preheat grill to high heat (450-550ยฐF)
- 2
Clean and oil the grates
- 3
Season food and bring to room temperature
- 4
Place food on grill and don't move until ready to flip
- 5
Flip once and cook to desired doneness
๐ก Pro Tips
- โCreate hot and cool zones for control
- โLet food release naturally before flipping
- โKeep a spray bottle handy for flare-ups
- โRest meat after grilling
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- โFlipping too often - let crust form
- โNot preheating grill enough
- โPressing down on burgers, losing juices
- โMoving food before it releases from grates
๐ Recipes Using Grilling
Syrian Chicken Shawarma Plate
Syria
45 minutes
Samgyeopsal
South Korea
30-35 minutes
Nam Tok Moo
Thailand
30-35 minutes
Poisson Braisรฉ au Citron et Herbes
Burkina Faso
55-65 minutes
Pฤua Fritters
New Zealand
30 minutes
Bife de Atum Grelhado com Molho de Manga
Cape Verde
30 minutes
Samak Mashwi bil Tamar
Oman
45 minutes
Garbage Plate
United States
1 hour
โ When to Use
- Steaks, chops, and burgers
- Chicken pieces and kebabs
- Fish and seafood
- Vegetables (peppers, zucchini, corn)
๐ณ Equipment Needed
- โขGrill (gas or charcoal)
- โขTongs
- โขGrill brush
- โขMeat thermometer