Just because it's Labor Day weekend doesn't mean summer is over or the grill will need to be put away. We grill almost year round in our household, but on long holiday weekends it's always a staple. To me there is nothing better than getting together with friends and family, cracking open an ice cold beer, and firing up the grill. Ahhhhh pure happiness. You really can't go wrong with hosting a cook out, but just in case here are a few tips to help you along the way.
5 Tips for a great Grill Out
1. Depending on which type of grill you are using Charcoal vs. Gas you need to know when it's hot and ready. Obviously there is a temperature gage on your gas grill but not always on your charcoal grill. With Charcoal you want your coals to be smoldering, gray on the edges and still a little black in the middle. Rule of thumb for both types of grills is when you place your hand over the grill and it's to hot for you to hold your hand their for a couple seconds, then it's ready. You want a nice hot grill so it sears the outside of your meat but keeps the inside juicy.
2. When grilling don't move your proteins around to much. Place them on the grill and leave them, don't poke at them or flip them over every minute. Also don't cut into your meat to see if it's done or not. Meat will firm up the more it's done. Chicken obviously you want to feel totally firm, for red meat, rare will feel squishy with no give, med rare will be a more bouncy, med you will start to feel it firm up with just a little give, and well will have no give to the meat.
3. When cooking red meat always bring your meat to room temp before cooking. This will allow the meat to cook evenly. Also always allow 5-10 minutes of rest time for your proteins when you pull them off the grill. This will allow all the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. This will keep your protein tender and juicy
4.Having your grill properly cleaned is a must. Always clean your grill after each cook. It's easier to clean when it's hot. Also brushing your grill racks with some oil before you cook will help to keep your proteins from sticking.
5. Have a cooler of Ice Cold Beer around at all times. Everything at grill out's tastes better with an ice cold beer!
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