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Cook It Right Briquet Basics Dos & Don'ts
BBQ 101


Barbecue Basics for Beginners

Tools
Make sure you're equipped with these master grillers' tools of the trade:
•  Tongs or spatula: for turning grilled foods
•  Grilling grid: for smaller food like chopped vegetables
•  Disposable aluminum tray: for heating side foods like baked beans
•  Wire grill brush: for cleaning grill
•  Insulated, flame-retardant mitts: for handling hot coals and grill
•  Long-handled tongs: for handling briquets

How to Grill
•  Keep food from sticking by rubbing grill with vegetable oil or non-stick cooking
spray.
•  Leaving space around each food item on the grill allows for even cooking and smoke penetration.
•  Turn meat just once on the grill – for steaks, turn them when the juices start to bubble on the uncooked side (the clearer the juice, the more well done the meat).
•  Use tongs or a spatula to turn food. Poultry and meat can lose moisture and flavorful juices when pierced by a fork.
•  Apply sauces containing honey, brown sugar or molasses during the last 10 minutes to prevent the sauce from burning.
•  Keep a spray bottle filled with water handy so you can spritz flare-ups, which can blacken your food.
•  Place cooked foods on a clean plate, not one that has previously held raw meat, fish or poultry. Bacteria from raw food can contaminate the cooked food and cause food poisoning.
•  Brush the grilling surface (once it's cooled) with a wired brush to remove any stuck on food.

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