Although grilling seems like a complicated process, in fact, anyone can grill - you just need to know a few simple things and prepare properly, and then everything depends on your wishes and imagination, what you want to cook.
Warming weather invites you to go outside and raises the mood for frequent gatherings with family and friends, so you want to surprise your guests with delicious grilled dishes at every party.
Depending on what grill you have - gas, granular, carbon or electric - you need to read the instructions on how to care for it - only the food cooked in a clean, tidy grill will taste great and will not have aftertastes from previously cooked food or grease. Therefore, keep the instructions nearby, and if the information is still missing - contact the GRILIAI.LT team and we'll tell you everything you need to know and do to make your grill last as long as possible.
What do you need for grilling?
Every grill master should have a few tools to show off their skills. Of course, it all depends on what you put on the grill for cooking, but the basic tools that are most often needed are:
- food tongs;
- spatula for flipping and picking up food;
- meat thermometer;
- grill cleaning brush;
- heat resistant glove;
- butcher paper or foil for wrapping. Of course, you can also use foil for smoking chips.
- fire extinguisher Yes, a fire extinguisher. Especially when grilling with charcoal grills, this is a first necessity for your safety.
1. Prepare the grill for cooking
When using the grill for the first time, we advise you to spray the cold grates with high temperature cooking oil. Next, turn the heat on the grill to medium and heat the grill with the oil for 15 minutes, until the oil burns or begins to smoke. And that's it - the grill is ready.
If the grill is covered with porcelain enamel, such preparation is not necessary. Always check the manufacturer's instructions - they will save you time and tell you exactly what you need to do to start baking.
2. Don't forget safety
While grilling is fun, it is also a fire hazard, so be sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby, keep anything flammable near the grill, and keep the gas cylinder in its designated area on a gas grill. Grease collection containers it is necessary to empty them when they are full - this way you will avoid the risk of fat burning.
3. Prepare food for grilling
After preparing the grill, it's time to prepare and prepare the food for grilling. It is much better to have the food ready before you start cooking than to do it during the cooking itself. Cut the vegetables into desired slices, shape them hamburger patties with shaping tools, marinate the chicken from the inside with the help of a syringe. Deep, high-sided dishes are great for bringing food from the kitchen to the grill, but you can also use pallet.
Of course, take a clean plate for putting the prepared food and clean ones for that forceps for food. Important - do not take prepared food with the same tools with which you took raw meat. Or wash them after flipping the raw meat.
Don't forget the other accessories you may need to cook comfortably - meat thermometer, spatulas etc. Have paper towels handy to avoid the mess. Just keep them away from the fire or you'll have a fire show. If your grill with side cooker, also have a cloth or glove to help you avoid burning your hands when handling pans or pots.
4. Light the grill
As we mentioned before, carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions, thanks to which you will heat up your grill without any problems. The instructions will certainly indicate how long and to what temperature to heat the grill. And if you have any questions - contact GRILIAI.LT team and we will help you.
They are heated for the longest time charcoal grills, and somewhat shorter - gaseous, granular and electrical.
For charcoal grills it may take 20-30 minutes for them to be ready to bake (obviously, we're not talking about COBB travel grill - its heating time varies from 7 to 15 minutes). If charcoal grill It's not the first time you're creating, clean its shutters from ash before creating. Another important thing you need to do is to open all the air dampers fully so that the charcoal can get oxygen and burn well. The most convenient way to light a charcoal grill is by using it charcoal lighter and, if necessary, tanners. Coal we advise you to use high-quality coal intended specifically for cooking food - it is best if it is restaurant-grade coal. In addition, do not use burning liquid in a dirty way - you can only worsen the taste and smell of food with it.
Gas grills heats up in about 10-15 minutes, so you really won't have to wait long for the grill to be ready to cook. Keep the grill lid open while it heats up. The valve of the gas cylinder should be opened and then one of the grill burners should be switched on. When you turn on one, you can turn on the others that you need.
Pellet grills they are also ready to bake in about 10-15 minutes. They do not need to be specially prepared - add coals, set the desired temperature and turn on the ignition. That's it, you can wait until the grill heats up and you can cook.
Electric grills heats up similarly to granular ones. We recommend lining the inside under the grill with foil - this will make cleaning much easier.
5. Don't forget barbecue care
Always monitor the filling of the grease container and clean it well hot grill after each cooking. During the BBQ season, keep an eye on the condition of the gas cylinder, if you are using one, and be sure to purchase a cover to protect your grill while you are not using it!
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