Grill Cooking:
Cooking on an Outdoor Grill or Barbecue

If you are not a grilling guru yet, and want to learn some new tricks to make that old charcoal or gas grill over-perform then read on. Different grills are good for different things and cooking styles vary depending on the type of food and the type of recipe. To learn more about specific types of outdoor grill see our section on types of grills.

• Advantages of Grill Cooking - Cooking on an outdoor grill offers many advantages. There are some downsides too though. Make an informed decision based on all the pros and cons.
• Different Styles of Barbecue Cooking - There are more than one way to cook on a grill. Everyone knows how to throw a burger or hot dog on the outdoor grill, but barbecue cooking can go far beyond that.
• Tips for Cooking on a Grill - Here are a few tips for barbecue cooking, from charcoal and getting it started to how marinating and basting meat can improve the flavor and juiciness of your food, its all here.
• What's the difference between grill and barbecue cooking anyway? - Good question! They seem to be used interchangeably sometimes. Are they? Find out here!
• Infrared grill - This is a hot new craze and is available on many new fancy grills. Learn about what it is and how it can compliment your outdoor cooking.
• Charcoal vs. Gas vs. Natural Gas vs. Firewood vs. Infrared Outdoor Cooking - So many choices! Here are some of the pros and cons of the different types of outdoor grills and the fuel that makes them hot.
• How to do it:
  • Direct heat grilling: High heat searing for steak and other fast-cooking foods.
  • Indirect heat grilling: Low and slow grilling for larger cuts and roasts that take longer to cook. Never dry out your meat again!
  • Tips for Cooking BBQ Ribs: Ribs are an art form that are hotly debated. Get some tips here.
  • How to Grill the Perfect Steak: It may seem simple but there are some easy tricks to make sure you serve the best grilled steaks.
  • How to Grill a Turkey: Grill cooking a turkey can be tricky if you don't know what you are doing. Here are the tips to perfect the art!
  • How to Grill Fish
  • Using Smoking Wood and a Smoking Box: Smoking wood adds an extra dimension to your grill cooking.
  • Cedar Plank Cooking
  • How to Grill Vegetables: Tin foil, vegetable basket cooking, etc.
  • Grill skillet or pot cooking: Not all cooking on a grill has to be on the grill grate!
  • Grill Rotisserie Cooking

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