A dry heat cooking method using direct heat, most often from open flames or charcoal embers.
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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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What should I use to build a parrilla?
Basically, I just need the grate. From what material should it be made, to make it food safe?
Any idea how I can obtain it in a reasonable price?
Per Wikipedia (emphasis added):
Asado (Spanish: ...
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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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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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Is Beer Can Chicken safe?
Some time ago I've read about Beer Can Chicken.
I've never heard of this in my area, but it seems (and looks) tasty! So I would like to give it a try. There is just one thing that worries me:
Is it ...
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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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Microwave oven suitable for baking and grilling [closed]
Help me to choose a microwave oven. I would like to use it primarily for grilling tanduri and baking vegetables and meat, I don't want to go for a traditional electric oven as it takes lot of space ...
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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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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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How does sous vide compare to other cooking methods?
I have a stomach ailment which makes me intolerant to roasted meat and grilled meat. Even though with grilled food most of the fat drips off, you will notice that smaller amounts of fat still fry on ...
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Getting the lighter fluid taste out of burgers, after the fact
My burgers came off the grill tasting and smelling like lighter fluid. Are there any ways to reduce or remove the taste and smell from the leftovers? In the future I'm using one of those charcoal ...
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What features should I look for in a fireplace grill?
I recently moved into a new apartment that is equipped with a wood burning fireplace.
I am very excited about this, not only because burning wood on a cool day makes the world seem simpler and ...
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How do you cook grass-fed beef so it is not tough?
I recently went to a farmers market and bought some grass-fed beef. I went with what we normally buy, and got a couple of bone-in thick cut ribeye. I typically prepare this by liberally applying ...
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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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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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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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How do I make a really flavorful turkey burger?
Since turkey burgers don't have a lot of fat, you lose a lot of the flavor that you get with beef. Also, you have to make sure you cook them through (170 degrees), so they tend to dry out.
What are ...
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Smoking pig butt: how to resume?
I set out this morning to cook a pig butt. Found out that I was going too a birthday party at such a time that the butt would smoke for six hours and then I would need to pull it.
The shoulder was a ...
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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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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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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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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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Grilling burgers: flip once, or keep flipping?
When grilling burgers I usually flip several times, but have recently been advised to cook forever on once side, flip once, cook and be done.
Is that the best way to do it?
How do you know when a ...
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Besides salmon, what other meats can be grilled on a cedar plank?
I've fallen in love with this wonderful Cedar Planked Salmon recipe - the two times I've made it have turned out excellently!
What other meats (or meat substitutes) can be grilled on cedar and not ...
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I have leftover baked chicken - can I reheat it on the grill?
I have leftover baked chicken breast. I want to know if I could reheat it on my gas grill and if it would still taste good after that.
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How to tell when a turkey burger is fully cooked?
I had a BBQ this weekend, and I've come to pride myself on my BBQ'ing skills... except turkey burgers. Cook them too short and you're endangering your guests. Cook them too long and they get really ...
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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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How do you cook corn on the cob on BBQ?
Do you remove peel and wrap it in tin foil ?
Do you put it directly on gril (with peel) ?
How much time ?
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How can I keep delicate food from sticking to the grill?
When I grill fish or chicken, often much of the meat and/or skin ends up sticking to the grill. What's the best way to avoid this?
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What's the best way to get a charcoal taste on a propane grill?
I recently was given a propane grill that is a lot nicer than my charcoal grill, however my family really likes the cooking and taste of a charcoal grill. I hear the propane grill tastes a lot ...
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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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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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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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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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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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How do you grill Shish Kabobs so they aren't so chewy?
We cut beef stew into one inch cubes and pierce them on a stick with cherry tomatoes, onions, green peppers, etc, and grill them nicely.
The meat is brown and grilled on the outside, pinkish in the ...
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How long should a 4-5 pound rib roast take in an infrared cooker?
I'm going to attempt to cook a 4-5 pound rib roast in an infrared cooker. Specifically, a Big Easy Infrared Turkey Fryer.
Everything I've read says that it's done when it's done. I understand the ...
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How can I make home-made veggie burgers stay together so I can grill them?
I tried this weekend to make veggie burgers to cook on the grill, with fake ground beef (maybe Gimme Lean or something like that), egg, breadcrumbs, spices, and they totally fell apart.
Is there a ...
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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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Ultimate Grilled Cheese : Keeping it together
Maybe it's called something else, but to me a grilled cheese sandwich with extra stuff in it is an "ultimate". The extra stuff I'm referring to is generally tomato, onion (thin sliced raw or grilled) ...
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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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Is it safe to overcook beef or other meat?
When making hamburgers, I prefer to grill the beef until it is very dark and the outside is entirely black. I know that it is dangerous to eat beef that not cooked enough, but is there any hazard in ...
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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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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 do you grill a perfect burger?
I'm a pretty good griller (gas barbeque). I can turn out perfect steaks, fish, duck breasts, and even an entire leg of pork. The one thing that eludes me is the simple burger. Even with lean beef, ...
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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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What fuel (burning material) gives the best flavor to meat when barbequing?
I normally barbecue with charcoal, but I've seen wood chips in shops, so I started wondering...
I assume the material you use gives a different flavor to the meat. What is your experience on this ...
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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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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). ...
