Whether you
call it barbecue, barbeque, or bbq this is one outdoor
activity that is growing ever popular.
According
to the barbecue industry association 3 out of 4 U.S. households own a
barbeque grill and cook over the coals 2.9 billion times a year.
We
have cooked up some great tips, precautions and recipes to make the
experience all the more enjoyable.
This
summer, relax, put your feet up with a cool drink and light up the grill.
A
Few Great Grilling Secrets
Always use a water based marinade to keep the meat from drying out
As most commercial barbecue sauces are made with large amounts of
sugar, they burn easily at low temperatures. Slather on the barbecue
sauce after the grill is turned off and leave only long enough to cook the
moisture from the mixture.
Allowing the smoke to escape by keeping the lid raised during cooking
gives the meat a better flavor.
Just as cooking meat in the oven, you should always use a meat
thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. See chart.