1. Use a lemon to clean the grill grates.
No one likes dirty grill grates. Cut a lemon in half and rub it over the grates. The acids in the lemon will help break down grease and grime and help you wipe the grates clean with less effort. The lemon juice may even add a little flavor to the items you grill.
2. Refill old propane tanks instead of buying new ones.
A new propane tank costs twice as much as a refilled one. Take good care of your propane tank by keeping it clean and free from outer grease and grime. When empty, get it refilled at a fraction of the cost.
3. Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling food items on them.
A huge mistake many people make is placing cut meat and vegetables on wood skewers then throwing them on the grill. In this case, the skewers often burn and can ruin the flavor of the ingredients. Instead, soak the skewers in water for a few minutes so that when placed on the grill, they steam instead of burn.
4. Buy highly marbled pieces of steak for best flavor.
Look for the bright white stripes in steak meat prior to buying. This marble pattern means the steak will be juicier and tastier. Don’t worry about the fact that this white marble area is fat, as it will burn off as you grill the meat.
5. Line grates with foil to cook vegetables and bread.
Lining grates will foil is a great way to keep the grates clean and cook vegetables and even bread at the same time. Just line the grates, spray them with some butter or olive oil spray, then add chopped vegetables. Season and you wish and grill until heated through. Another great way to use tinfoil is to ball it up when done and use it to scrub the grates clean.
6. Get crispy chicken skin by using olive oil.
It can be hard to get crispy skin when using the grill. Apply olive oil to your chicken prior to grilling to help get it nice and crispy. If you prefer the inside meat to be moist and want a skinless piece of chicken, avoid adding the olive oil and go straight for the seasoning instead.
7. Keep a misting bottle by the grill.
Why? Because this can help cool things down if the flames get too high. This is a simple way to prevent burning as well. A simple dollar store misting bottle works just fine and should be kept near the rest of your grilling tools.
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Donna L says
I like your tips on grilling. Thanks for sharing.
Darcy Koch says
I do already refill the propane tanks rather than buy a new one. I also use lemons for cleaning. I will have to try the other tips.
Trisha McKee says
Using lemon to clean the grill – love this tip. And thank you for sharing! We cook out so much in the summer and we need all the advice we can get. We’re learning.
Margaret Appel says
My brothers come over & do the grilling for family BBQs. I always wonder how clean they get the grill, since they use foil on it. I love these hints & tips, I’ll definitely pick up a few lemons at the store to use on cleaning the grill before they fire it up again next week. And I can see I need to add a misting bottle to the list too. Thanks for sharing!
Shakeia Rieux says
I don’t grill, but these tips are going to be very helpful when I do! I will be sharing this with family and friends.
Taylor Bishop says
I had never considered soaking wooden skewers with water before grilling. I can definitely see the benefits of it. I was unaware that, if burned, it can ruin the flavor of the food. I definitely going to take this into consideration the next time I grill for a family get together!
Clarissa Hiciano says
Wow Iam definitely going to try some of thse tips thanks
Stacey Roberson says
Great tips! I knew most, but not to use a lemon to clean the grill grates. I will be trying next time I grill.
Shane A says
There are a few things here I didn’t know. Thanks for sharing!
donna porter says
These are some really helpful tips. My husband grills at least once a week in the spring and summer months.
Sandra Preti says
Love the lemon trick, thanks for sharing!
MaryAnn says
We love grilling out in the summer. These are all great tips. Thank you
Amy D says
Keeping a misting bottle is a great idea. I often open the grill to huge flames. This would be a big help. My grill grates look nasty. I am totally going to try cleaning them with a lemon.
Abby says
These are really helpful tips. My family grill all year round! Summer is coming here in Australia! Will definitely follow your tips for our next grill party!
Judsongrill says
Great article. As i’m chef in a grill restaurant, It helps me a lot. Thank you very much. I’ll try this tips for sure.
Alex Jordan says
I love your making grill idea I really want to try it!