Creative Grilling Techniques(Daily Dish)
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Creative Grilling Techniques(Daily Dish)
| Thu, 05-26-2005 - 7:16am |
Three Creative Grilling Techniques
Want to impress your friends and relatives with your amazing grilling skills? Here are three advanced barbecuing techniques that are guaranteed to please:
Steaming. Place delicate fish or vegetables inside a sealed square of aluminum foil. Make sure to leave some space for air to allow for proper steaming. Instead of putting the packet directly over the hot coals, place it on the cooler side of the grill for slow cooking. This method of cooking will seal in juices and natural flavors, so heavy seasoning is not necessary.
Rotisserie. While this method requires more complicated equipment and longer cooking times, it can be a real crowd-pleaser. Rotisserie cooking allows you to evenly cook an entire bird or large piece of meat while retaining most of the natural juices. Place a well-seasoned whole chicken or leg of lamb on a rotating spit directly over the flames. The key to good rotisserie is to keep what you're cooking well-balanced on the spit. An unbalanced rotisserie means uneven cooking.
Want to impress your friends and relatives with your amazing grilling skills? Here are three advanced barbecuing techniques that are guaranteed to please:
Steaming. Place delicate fish or vegetables inside a sealed square of aluminum foil. Make sure to leave some space for air to allow for proper steaming. Instead of putting the packet directly over the hot coals, place it on the cooler side of the grill for slow cooking. This method of cooking will seal in juices and natural flavors, so heavy seasoning is not necessary.
Rotisserie. While this method requires more complicated equipment and longer cooking times, it can be a real crowd-pleaser. Rotisserie cooking allows you to evenly cook an entire bird or large piece of meat while retaining most of the natural juices. Place a well-seasoned whole chicken or leg of lamb on a rotating spit directly over the flames. The key to good rotisserie is to keep what you're cooking well-balanced on the spit. An unbalanced rotisserie means uneven cooking.
Smoking. You don't need a fancy contraption to impart a smoky flavor to your food. "Flavored" wood chips or an assortment of fresh herbs work just as well. Wood chips come in a variety of flavors, including mesquite and hickory. Soak them in water for about an hour before using to prevent burning, and place them over the coals just before you begin to cook your foods. Likewise, you can soak a bunch of fresh herbs — like sage, thyme, and rosemary — and sprinkle them on the coals before cooking.


