How to do Barbecue

If you are just dipping your toes into the grilling scene, you may wonder how to do barbecue. The best grills, after all, tend to be on the complicated side with plenty of bells and whistles. This includes pellet grills, which you’ll need to learn how pellet grills work and where to get pellet smoker parts should yours break down. Here is everything you need to know to get started with your barbecue grill.

How to do Barbecue at Home

STEP 1 Purchase the Correct Heating Element

1. Each type of grill requires a unique heating element or fuel source.
2. There are charcoal grills that require charcoal briquettes or charcoal lumps.
3. Additionally, gas grills (aka propane grills) require a propane or gas tank to cook your ingredients.
4. Purchase and install the appropriate fuel or heat source according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. If this is a brand new grill, be sure to learn how to properly dispose of your old grill.

STEP 3 Clean and Season the Grill

• Before starting you are going to have to clean and season the grill grates and various components.
• For cleaning, use a good grill brush and wire cleaning apparatus. Go slowly and carefully, being sure to remove any caked-in food particles and debris.
• Some grills arrive preseasoned, but the seasoning process is fairly simple. Start by filling a spritz or spray bottle with cooking oil.
• Choose a cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil or canola oil.
• Spray the grill grates with the cooking oil and place the grill on a high heat setting for around an hour to season.

STEP 3 Prepare Your Ingredients

• Prepare your favorite ingredients according to personal preference and the tastes of your friends and family.
• Additionally, become familiar with the sear station, which is the hottest part of the grill featuring the confluence of three or more burners. Use this sear station, as the name suggests, to sear meat.
• Cook your ingredients until they reach your desired temperature and doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check on your ingredients.
• Be sure to add Kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, barbecue sauces, apple cider vinegar, and whatever additional seasonings you like.

STEP 4 Clean the Grill

• Once you finish cooking, immediately perform a spot clean on the grill. This will help you to keep mice out of the grill, in addition to related pests.
• Use a grill brush, a wire cleaner, and whatever other tools are recommended by your grill manufacturer.

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