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Grilling

Dry Heat Cooking

Cooking food on a grate over direct heat from below. Creates distinctive char marks and smoky flavor.

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Works

Radiant heat from flames or coals cooks food quickly from below. Fat dripping onto heat source creates smoke that adds flavor.

๐Ÿ“ Step by Step

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to high heat (450-550ยฐF)

  2. 2

    Clean and oil the grates

  3. 3

    Season food and bring to room temperature

  4. 4

    Place food on grill and don't move until ready to flip

  5. 5

    Flip once and cook to desired doneness

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Create hot and cool zones for control
  • โœ“Let food release naturally before flipping
  • โœ“Keep a spray bottle handy for flare-ups
  • โœ“Rest meat after grilling

โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • โœ—Flipping too often - let crust form
  • โœ—Not preheating grill enough
  • โœ—Pressing down on burgers, losing juices
  • โœ—Moving food before it releases from grates

๐Ÿ“– Recipes Using Grilling

โœ… When to Use

  • Steaks, chops, and burgers
  • Chicken pieces and kebabs
  • Fish and seafood
  • Vegetables (peppers, zucchini, corn)

๐Ÿณ Equipment Needed

  • โ€ขGrill (gas or charcoal)
  • โ€ขTongs
  • โ€ขGrill brush
  • โ€ขMeat thermometer
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