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Grilling
My girlfriend's mom came by our house and brought us a big new gas grill. I've never used one. I tried to cook some ribeyes I had, but I burned all but one half of one of the steaks.
Any of you old married dudes have any tips or recipes for me? Also, am I supposed to close the top when I'm grilling? |
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Re: Grilling
Get some books by Steven Raichlen. He also has a PBS show.
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Re: Grilling
When I first started using a gas grill I had similar problems. Now I start off with all burners on High and let it sit for awhile with the top closed. Then when I'm ready to throw the meat on, I turn the middle burner off and lower the outside burners to low. This takes a little longer, but produces a nice evenly cooked steak. And yes, close the BBQ when the meat is on.
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Turn the heat all the way up, let it preheat for 5 minutes, and then throw your steaks on. Shouldn't be more than 5 minutes a side (turn only once).
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It takes some getting used to. Low heat is always good. See if you can get a thermometer to check the temp in the grill. This will make it easier to regulate the heat.
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Re: Grilling
And one more thing:
Charcoal pwns gas. |
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Just have to keep trying, but letting the grill pre-heat as the others have mentioned will help, I don't think you have to close the lid but with the lid open it will probably take longer to cook. If you burned them I would lower the heat. Also if you are cooking at night bring out a flashlight that way you can see the color of the inside of the meat well enough to make a judgement.
Bobby Flay has some killer grilling recipes in Boy Meets Grill, but they are not easy. |
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And one more thing: Charcoal pwns gas. [/ QUOTE ] For taste, I don't think anybody would disagree with this. But propane grills are just so much easier/quicker... |
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Re: Grilling
Think of a gas grill like an outdoor oven. Don't just put the flames on full and toss something on it. Cook most of your stuff on indirect heat.
Indirect grilling method: If you have a 3 burner grill turn off the middle burner and set the outside 2 burners to medium or low. Grill everything over the extinguished burner at about 350-400 deg. F. with the lid closed. Cooking Steaks: Ribeye 3/4" to 1" thick: 1. All burners on full. Sear steak for 2 minutes on one side only. 2. Turn grill to indirect heat method. 3. Flip steak and cook for 4-6 minutes on the non-seared side. 4. Flip back over to the seared side (add a quarter turn rotation here if you want nice grill marks) 5. Grill for another 4-6 minutes. Perfect medium rare. Cook times will vary depending upon your exact temp, hot spots, etc. Good Luck |
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Re: Grilling
His books pwn. Start with The Barbeque! Bible and move up to BBQ USA when you get more advanced.
I roasted a whole pig at my sister's graduation party using one of his recipes. |
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