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Grilling FAQ - Answers to your questions about grilling of all kinds

Answers to your questions about grilling of all kinds. Find out the difference between indirect and direct grilling. Learn about which fuel produces the best flavor and all kinds of other things that will make you a better griller.
Does piercing meats really cause them to dry out?
Does piercing meats really cause them to dry out? - One of the oldest myths of cooking, it really doesn't dry meat out if you use a fork to flip your steaks. Meat just isn't built that way.
When Rotisserie Cooking how should I set the burners?
When Rotisserie Cooking how should I set the burners? - Surround your rotisserie cooking in heat, but don't let direct heat burn it.
How do I get a smoky flavor into food when using a gas grill?
How do I get a smoky flavor into food when using a gas grill? - If you are going to be grilling something for longer than it takes to cook a hamburger then you might want to think about adding smoke flavor to your grilling
How do I grill indirectly on a charcoal grill?
How do I grill indirectly on a charcoal grill? - Learning to grill indirectly will allow you to cook large, thick pieces of meat or whole poultry without burning the surface before the inside is done.
How do I deal with flare-ups?
How do I deal with flare-ups? - There are many strategies to dealing with flare-ups and a spray bottle of water nearby isn't the best one.
Which produces better tasting food? Charcoal or gas?
Which produces better tasting food? Charcoal or gas? This seems to be an age old question and to be honest there might not be a definitive answer. There is however from strong evidence to point you in the right direction.
Lid up or down? What's the difference?
Lid up or down? What's the difference? Ah, the age old question. So what's the answer, well it depends on what you are grilling. Thin foods that can grill quickly need a different environment that thicker foods that need more time to finish
What's the difference between indirect and direct grilling?
What's the difference between indirect and direct grilling? These two techniques give you everything you need to be able to grill almost anything you can think of, but you need to know how to do each well to be effective.
What is the best way to light charcoal?
What is the best way to light charcoal? - First of all the best way is not to use easy, fast or self lighting charcoal. Depending on your preferences you can use a charcoal chimney, which is best or the old tried and true lighter fluid.

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