Outdoor
grilling
is really quite simple.
You'll succeed with
burgers, dogs, or steaks usually on your very first try. With
experience,
you will learn how to work with your grill,
creating
more imaginative
meals all the time.
This
knowledge
makes up the art of grilling.
Before you start
grilling,
organize
your food according
to cooking
technique
and required
cooking
time, and optimize
the use of your
grilling
area.
Direct Cooking
Direct cooking
involves grilling
your meat directly
over high
heat.
It is perfect
for searing
steaks, chops, and other
smaller pieces of meat and vegetables
that quickly
make
their way to the table.
Rotisserie Cooking
Rotisserie cooking
is best for 'round' meat, such as large
roasts, whole poultry,
and pork.
It generally
requires an
accessory
motor and spit rod that allows the meat to be
turned at a constant
speed.
Rotisserie cooking
is best done
in front of a special
rotisserie
burner, or utilizing
an indirect
cooking
burner arrangement.
A pan can be placed
underneath
the meat to catch grease and food drippings,
and helps minimize
clean-up.
Indirect
Cooking
Indirect
cooking
utilizes select burners to circulate
heat
throughout
the grill, without
direct
contact
between
the
meat and the flame.
The meat is placed
over the burner
that is 'off'.
This method is generally
used to slow cook
large cuts of meat and poultry.
A pan can be placed
underneath
the meat to catch grease and food drippings,
and helps minimize
clean-up.
Food Safety
Food safety is a very important
part of enjoying
the
outdoor
cooking
experience.
To keep food safe from
harmful
bacteria,
follow
these four basic steps:
Clean:
Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy
water
before and after handling
raw meat.
Separate:
Separate
raw meats from ready-to-eat
foods to
avoid
cross contamination.
Use a clean platter
and utensils
when removing
cooked foods.
Cook:
Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly
to kill bacteria.
Use a thermometer
to ensure proper internal
food
temperatures.
Chill:
Refrigerate
prepared
foods and leftovers
promptly.
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