
What is the difference between grilling and barbecuing? What may lack in experience can dramatically increase simply by knowing what temperature your food is at. The chances of their cooking a perfectly tempered steak are far higher than doing it. Most chefs who work a grill or have worked a grill at a busy restaurant in their career have probably cooked more meat on a grill in a month than will in a lifetime. Other must haves for me would be a nice set of long metal tongs, a metal spatula and a digital thermometer.Ĭan you tell me why the thermometer is a non-negotiable tool for grillers? Dirty grill grates are the worst and will most definitely affect your cook. What are some non-negotiable tools or utensils?Ībsolutely, you must have a grill brush. I personally have a Nexgrill from Home Depot that costs around $300 bucks. You don't have to spend a fortune to get quality products at home. I would recommend a new griller to start with a propane (gas) grill, rather than charcoal grill, until they get a lot more comfortable.


The following interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.įor a grilling neophyte looking to try out some grilling this 4th of July or this summer overall, how would you recommend they begin? With what type of grill? So, happy grilling! And if you happen to get rained out today, be sure to utilize these tips all year long. Fresh summer sweet corn and peaches are all you need for a truly perfect summertime meal
