DO make sure your gas grill lid is open
when lighting the gas.
DO keep your grill clean.
A clean grill not only cooks better, but it is safer in every way.
DO microwave meat for 3 to 5 minutes if you want to cut down on grilling time.
Be sure to trim fat from meat before grilling.
DO use a good grilling mitt while working over the grill.
It should be flexible and allow you to pick up pots, pans, and skewers off the grill with ease.
DO place larger, thicker pieces of food towards the center of the grill where it is hotter,
and shift cooked pieces of food to the edges of the grill to keep it warm.
DO prepare as much of your meal ahead of time before you begin,
so while you have food on the grill you can give it your full attention.
DON’TS
DON’T start up the grill for the first time of the season without inspecting its gas hoses for cracks or holes.
DON’T overcook or burn foods.
Cooking at very high temperatures breaks down the amino acid creatine in meats. When this occurs, carcinogenic chemicals that are linked to cancer are formed. Use marinades that contain olive or citrus juices, which reduces the formation of these chemicals by as much as 99%. if you have charred sections of meat cut them off.
DON’T grill in the path of strong winds,
which may stir up the embers and make them fly.
DON’T use a charcoal grill on a wood deck
without having a deck protector under it.
DON’T grill near anything that could potentially be flammable,
such as piles of leaves or dry grass, gasoline containers, machinery containing gasoline, paint or aerosol cans, awnings, or trees.
DON’T wear loose clothing,
scarves, or apron strings that can easily get caught in the grill.
