You'll enjoy indoor grilling all year no matter what the weather with a George Foreman grill. Before inviting friends for a home cooked meal, you might want to learn a few grilling tips to make your meal presentation look and taste its best. You'll be certain to look professional and impress your friends and yourself with a few tips. Does this Spark an idea?
Marking
Marking a piece of meat creates the look of crossed grill marks in a diamond pattern. The flavor of the meat doesn't change; however, the marking makes the meat more attractive on the plate. Adding a green garnish alongside the meat will look even more professional. Preheat your grill and place the meat diagonally across the grill and shut the lid. Set the grill timer for half the recommended grilling time. At the sound of the timer, open the lid and turn the meat to lie on the grill in the opposite direction of the grill marks. Reset the timer and allow the meat to finish grilling.
Searing
Searing the meat locks the juices inside during cooking. Set the grill to the highest temperature and allow the meat to grill for 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Remove the meat and reset the temperature and continue grilling the meat according to the directions. Searing creates a caramelized outer coating that adds texture and flavor. Avoid using a salt rub because the salt, even though it is tasty, will dry the meat on the outside and the inside. A method to add salt without drying the meat is brining. Brining is done by soaking the meat in salt water for several hours before grilling. This method keeps the meat moist and adds flavor. Soaking in a marinade also adds flavor.
Remove the Fat
"Choice" and "Select" are better choices for beef than "Prime" because there is less fat content. Trim off the visible solid fat from beef before cooking for healthier eating. Poultry skin contains fat also and should be removed before grilling.
Grilling Hot Dogs and Sausages
Slice several diagonal cuts along two sides of the meat to prevent splitting. The finished meat will look better if it's cut and doesn't break apart while cooking. Place the meat on a diagonal, this method keeps the meat in place and also adds grill marks for an attractive finished look. Remove all the meat once it is finished cooking, this will keep the meat from drying out and becoming chewy.
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