A dry heat cooking method using direct heat, most often from open flames or charcoal embers.
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indoor grilling
I own a great grill pan but the only successful thing I grill on it is thinly pounded chicken cutlets. Does anyone know if I can grill a steak (skirt steak)?
What general technique can I use on my ...
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Why does the grate of my charcoal grill keep rusting?
By the end of every summer it seems like the grate of my charcoal grill is rusty. Does anyone know how I can keep it from rusting and whether or not the rust is unhealthy?
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Preparation Techniques for Tilapia Filets
In my freezer, I have two thin tilapia filets that need to be eaten. I realize that I can:
wrap them in foil with seasoning and cook
bake or broil them with butter, wine, lemon juice, and/or other ...
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Mustard-fried burger patty
One of the signature items of the California-based burger chain In-n-Out Burger is the "Animal Style" burger from their secret menu, which features a mustard-fried burger patty. It has a slightly ...
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difference between pan-cooking with and without oil
So lately I've been pan-cooking single chicken thigh fillets as a snack of sorts. Heat the non-stick pan, and toss a chicken fillet in there, turn around a few times while making cuts to make them ...
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How can I smoke a large chicken on an outdoor grill and still keep the skin edible?
I smoked a large chicken in an off-set barbecue pit using burning wood only (no charcoal). The meat turned out great, but the skin was saturated with smoke, bitter, and inedible. I would love to be ...
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Stainless vs Enameled Porcelain Grates?
I need to replace the grill grates on my Weber Genesis grill, and I see that I can get either enameled porcelain (like I already have) or upgrade to stainless steel.
A few concerns spring to mind ...
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How can I control the heat when cooking on a campfire?
In a few weeks a group of us will be camping and rafting. My wife and I have been assigned dinner responsibility. I've done the hamburger/hot-dog thing on campfires, but I was looking for something ...
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Achieve crosshatch on grilled pork chop?
I know that putting a crosshatch on a pork chop won't increase its flavor but I like the presentation. Generally, I either rotate my chops too early or too late, resulting in torn meat or no ...
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Is there anything gained by butterfly cutting a hot dog for grilling?
A friend of mine butterfly cuts (in half lengthwise without separating) his hebrew national hot dogs before grilling them.
I don't notice a difference in flavor and didn't perceive a decrease in ...
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Does it make sense to parboil spare ribs before you roast or grill them?
I was thinking about doing it as a time saving device - any recommendations?
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How can I tell when chicken thighs are sufficiently cooked to eat?
Last night I was grilling chicken thighs on a barbecue and I was told that if there was any pink inside them, they are not safe to eat. My question is twofold:
(a) Is this true?
(b) Is there a way ...
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Grate positioning for charcoal grill?
When cooking on a charcoal grill, does it matter how far the grate is positioned above the charcoal? If so, how high should it be?
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Tips for grilling duck legs?
I recently attempted to grill duck legs on my propane Webber. I was afraid of flare-ups due to the high fat content in the duck meat so I grilled with somewhat low and indirect heat. It took a long ...
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Do different wood types work better for grilling different meats/fishes?
If I'm using my gas grill (adding charcoal and wood) and wanted to try to get different flavors out of different wood types, is there a guideline for which woods work better for fish/meat - Hickory is ...
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How to get stable and long lasting high temperatures in charcoal grill?
I have Weber one touch spherical grill (18.5") and trying to cook steaks with direct heat.
I place steaks when grill thermometer shows 450-500F, but after 2 or 3 minutes temperature starts dropping ...
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Can I still cook on my propane grill with rust?
I busted out my propane grill which I haven't used in over a year and noticed as I was cleaning it that there was a bit of rust on the grill. I tried to get it off but it doesn't seem to want to. Is ...
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How to grill potatoes?
I'm having a barbecue and I'm cooking steaks and asparagus. I still have some uncooked potatoes left in the pantry. Is it possible to grill a potato?
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Is it safe to use a cast iron skillet over a chimney starter?
I want to pan-fry a burger tonight, but I don't want the smoke or smell in the house (we don't have a range hood, just an anemic exhaust fan that dates from the Truman administration). I considered ...
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Toaster oven features - convection/rotisserie
I need some help in buying a toaster oven:
My needs are primarily to roast/grill vegetables, occasional baking (bread, brownies, muffins). I am vegetarian and this is for a 2 person home. I'd like it ...
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Cooling off a kettle-style grill
I'm trying to slow-cook using indirect heat on my kettle-style grill, and having some temperature issues.
Most of my experience with my grill follows one of two patterns:
First cook the food item ...
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Cooking times and temperatures for whole fish on the grill?
I recently cooked some whole 7lbs salmon on the grill, wrapped in fig leaves, and left them on a bit too long; they were a little dried out. So, based on the idea that I'm cooking "thick" whole fish ...
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How do you grill meat and potatoes so that they finish at the same time?
I use a charcoal grill with lump charcoal. I've had great luck with various meats and veggies, but I'd like to grill some potatoes and have them finish when the meat does. I usually foil wrap the ...
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Preparations for outdoor grilling
As summer has finally arrived, I am planning for a picnic involving grilling.
We have some parks around here, with the tiny grills on the ground. Can someone give me a list of things to bring in order ...
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Barbequeing with a charcoal grill
Today I headed to a nearby camp ground which had some charcoal barbecue stands. I put in around 2 pounds of charcoal and put a thin slice of pork meat on the grill. After 40 mins, it was ...
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What is direct heat?
Why is it that when I check google images for Direct heat, I see pictures of a flame under a grid like surface? Is that direct, or indirect?
And what'd you call sticking a marshmallow directly in a ...
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How should chuck roast be grilled to maximize tenderness?
Forgive me if this question has been asked before, I did a search and did not find it.
I have cut up a chuck roast into steak slices (relatively thin, maybe half an inch), tenderized it and marinated ...
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How to make my meatballs more solid
I've been following a recipe for meatballs but they are far too loose for putting on the bbq. I thought I could maybe put them in the fridge before cooking them, or brown them in a pan before putting ...
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Grilled Turkey and Gravy
I'd like to grill my turkey this Thanksgiving. Cook's Illustrated's method has you put the turkey on a V-Rack on the grill. If I do this I won't have any pan drippings for my gravy.
Is there an ...
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Using Pam on a Gas Grill
Is there anything wrong with spraying PAM (cooking oil in a can) on real hot grill grates in a gas grill to prevent meat from sticking?
My Dad practices this and I think it's crazy, as it undoubtedly ...
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How hot do charcoal grills get?
As a college student, I am working with limited cooking equipment. There are several outdoor charcoal grills however, which students sometimes have cookouts on. How hot do can these grills get? I have ...
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How to prevent tofu from falling apart on the grill?
Whenever I've tried to grill tofu (on a propane home grill), it falls apart and into the grill. Is there anything I can do beforehand to prevent the tofu from disintegrating, and get it to behave ...
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What do I need to get started with American style Barbecue?
With summer on the way here in the UK, I'd like to start trying some American style BBQ - ribs, pulled pork, brisket etc. as well as perhaps the odd steak and even pizza - with a relatively limited ...
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Do I need to baste an injected turkey?
This evening I intend to grill a 3 pound turkey breast over indirect heat. I've brined the turkey and am intending to inject it with a butter injection concoction. Does a brined and injected turkey ...
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Convert grill recipe to broiler and/or oven
I have a recipe that requires a grill. Its for pizza and specifically I am supposed to:
Set the pizza on the grill and close
the lid. Turn grill to medium high and
cook for 5 to 8 minutes or ...
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Grilled Fish Kebabs
The barbecue season is in full swing, and to take a break from the red-meat heavy traditionals, I decided to try and explore the world for grilled fish. My first attempt was to briefly marinate some ...
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How to make entrecôte steaks on a grill?
How should a piece of quite fatty entrecôte beef be prepared on a grill?
How thick should the steaks be?
Which spices should I use?
For how long and how hot? (Well the temperature is hard to control ...
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What can I use to substitute apple juice in a preparation of ribs?
I am using a quick prep of ribs on a UV grill (that doesn't really hold a temp under 300'F; qed, no long slow cooking). I saw one other answer here where the ribs are wrapped in foil and quasi-braised ...
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What cooking/grilling applications are more suitable for smokers than standard BBQ's?
More specifically, I'm looking to determine if there is value in acquiring a smoker to accompany my current grill.
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Which BBQ grill is better: cast iron or steel
I am going to buy a BBQ and I am torn between a cast iron BBQ and a stainless steel BBQ. What are the advantages and downsides of each?
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Are there carcinogens in grilled foods?
I do a lot of grilling (various vegetables and meats), but was recently told this will have similar effects to smoking. Is there much merit to the concerns over grilled foods containing carcinogens?
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Can I use the grill tray in my oven for grilling?
My oven came with 2 baking trays, and a small tray which looks like a grill (i.e, its got rows of vertical metal strips the same way as a grill does). Can I use this tray for grilling or broiling, and ...
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Small portable grill for a studio flat?
I'm about to move into a rather small studio flat, with a pretty tiny kitchen.
I'm wondering if there's a small grill (about the size of a small gas stove, i.e, you could hold it between your hands ...
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What is the difference between Grills, Barbecues, Broiling e.t.c.? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Translating cooking terms between US / UK / AU / CA / NZ
What is the difference between Grills, Barbecues, Broiling e.t.c.?
Note: I plan to post my own answer, but ...
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Why does my kamado ceramic grill fall out of it's stand when I open it?
I just got a Large Big Green Egg with a nest. When I was at the store, they asked if I wanted one already put together, so I said yes. They gave me a nest that had a medium sitting in it.
Now, when ...
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Should I press the chicken breast against the pan when I grill it?
When I'm about to grill a chicken breast, I usually cut the breast in very thin pieces. I put some oil in a square grill pan (exactly like this one) and turn on the stove (in a very high temperature). ...
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Why can't I get that grilled taste from my outdoor grill?
We purchased a gas grill years ago. We have caste iron grates and high to low flames adjustment. It has this metal plate that covers the flames. I guess it's there to prevent grease from hitting the ...
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Will steaming fish cause salt to come out or cause fish to fry in its own fat?
If you brine some fish and then boil it in water (make a soup) ,the salt and other nutrients leach right out thus defeating the purpose of the brine. I will soon buy a steamer, however I just wanted ...
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What temperature range is suitable for grill smoking?
I've noticed when smoking on the grill that sometimes there is no visible smoke, though there's the clear smell of burning wood.
Once the wood has begun to smoke, what grill temperature will ensure ...
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Cedar Planks - Reusable Vs. Disposable
I want to buy some cedar planks for the first time to try some fun looking recipes. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with simple, disposable planks compared to the more expensive planks ...
