Random BBQ Hacks Every Grill Master Should Know (27 items)

• 

  (#27) Use Squash as a Vegetarian Hot Dog Option

  Entertaining vegetarians? You can whip up some squash hot dogs in no time! This is a great option because you can cook the squash on the grill and the vegetarians can use all of the toppings you've put out for regular dogs. No one has to feel awkward about you cooking some fancy vegetarian dish, and you won't have to go through the trouble of using other parts of the kitchen. Win, win! 
• 

  (#7) Avoid Using Chemicals Because They'll Change the Flavor

  If you're a true barbecue lover, you care about achieving a succulence and flavor that can't be attained by any other means of cooking. Avoid using chemical fire enhancers on your grill or you could be chowing down on some strange-tasting dinner.
  
• 

  (#24) Always Be Prepared with the Right Gear

  If you're taking your barbecuing seriously, you'll want to be prepared by having all the right tools. Lots of folks out there recommend using two different sets of tongs, one for the meat and one for moving coals around. You'll also want two spatulas, one for raw meat (depending on what you're making) and one for cooked meat.

  To keep everyone alive and out of the woods, you should always use a meat thermometer for cuts that are harder to gauge. Every grill needs a brush, so get one of those while you're at it too.
• 

  (#9) Spray Your Meat with Apple Juice

  Pit Master Johnny Trigg likes to keep a little spray bottle of apple juice by the barbecue and spray the meat while it's cooking. He says the kind of meat doesn't matter (pork, chicken, ribs, brisket, etc.), it'll add extra flavor to the meat and maintain that nice golden color that everyone loves.
• 

  (#20) Use a Paper Bag to Peel Fire Roasted Veggies

  If you’ve ever fire roasted a vegetable, you know that peeling one of them is like trying to take off wet denim. To avoid stripping flavor, mangling your vegetable, and possibly throwing the steaming veggies at your guests, try this trick for peeling fire roasted veggies. All you need is a paper bag!
• 

  (#3) Clean the Grill with an Onion

  Cut an onion in half and you have yourself a DIY, environmentally conscious grill cleaner (that actually works really well). Stab the half with a fork or sharp object so you can use the onion like you would a bristle brush. Get your grill really hot to loosen the built-up grime, then start scrubbing (the sliced side of the onion should be face down). The onion will remove all residue and won’t leave the grill with any harsh chemical flavors.

New Random Displays    Display All By Ranking