Let's Grill
Chicken Breasts
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Prep your grill. Preheat your grill to 375 or 400 degrees
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Place your chicken breasts on your preheated grill, and close the lid.
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It's important to keep the lid of your grill closed while your chicken is cooking so that no heat escapes.
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Cook your chicken breast on the grill for 6-8 minutes on one side.
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After 6-8 minutes flip your chicken breast and cook for 6-8 minutes more.
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When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, your chicken is done.
Hamburgers
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Oil the grates: Lightly oil the grill grates with a paper towel to prevent sticking.
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Keep your grill on medium heat between 425 and 450 degrees
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Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness, flipping only once
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use a meat thermometer to check for the desired internal temperature (around 160°F for well-done) before removing from the grill
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Consider adding cheese during the last minute of cooking; let the burgers rest before serving on toasted buns.
Corn on the Cob
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Wrap in foil.
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Ingredients Needed
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4 ears of corn
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1/2 cup melted butter
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Salt and pepper
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Optional: garlic powder, fresh herbs, or cheese for added flavor
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Prepare the Corn:
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Remove the husks and silk from the corn.
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If desired, mix melted butter with seasonings like garlic powder or herbs.
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Wrap in Foil
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Lay each ear of corn on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Wrap the foil tightly around the corn to create a sealed packet.
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Grilling Instructions
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Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to a medium heat of 350 to 400.
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Place the foil packets on the grill.
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Grill for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through for even cooking.
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Steam and Serve
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After grilling, let the corn sit in the foil for 5 minutes to steam..
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Carefully unwrap and serve with additional butter or toppings as desired.
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Grill for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through for even cooking.
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Tips for Best Results
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Double Wrap: Use two layers of foil to prevent leaks and flare-ups.
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Flavor Variations: Experiment with different seasonings like chili powder, lime juice, or cheese for unique flavors.
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Check for Doneness: Cooking times may vary; check the corn after 18 minutes to avoid overcooking.
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Angie's' Method
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Soak 35-45 min in sugar water
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Grill at 400
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Rotate 1/4 turn every 5 min
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Done in 1 hr.
Kabobs
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Preheat the grill to a constant temperature before placing your skewers on it. Somewhere around 375 is great. You will get tough, burned, or scorched pieces above 400F.
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Brush your kebab pieces with olive oil before placing them on the grill.
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When you place your kabobs on the grill, keep the lid open to sear the food, usually for a few minutes. After that, lower the lid and close the lid to keep the heat inside and continue cooking.
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For the cross-hatch grill marks, wait until the grate leaves a set of lines before rotating the skewers 90 degrees.
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Chicken: Place the skewers onto the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Shrimp: Place the skewers onto the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Once the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 F for chicken or 145 F for beef, remove the kabobs from the grill onto a tray or pan. Cover with foil if you are still grilling other items.
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Veggies
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Most veggies take 8 to 12 minutes to grill over medium-high heat (375 F to 400 F). Flip them halfway through to get even charring. Because different vegetables have different densities, you can use these exact times as a guide:
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Quickest (4-7 minutes): Asparagus, sliced summer squash/zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
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Medium (8-12 minutes): Bell peppers, onions, portobello mushrooms, and eggplant.
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Longest (15-20 minutes): Corn (in or out of the husk) and potatoes.
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For the best results, cut everything uniformly, coat in oil, and use a grill basket or skewers to prevent items from falling through the grates. If you are working with denser items, you can pre-cook them slightly using a Foil-Wrapped method or blanch them before grilling.
Baked Potato
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Ingredients Needed
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Potatoes: Russet or sweet potatoes are ideal.
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Olive oil: About 1 teaspoon per potato.
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Kosher salt: About 1/2 teaspoon per potato.
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Preparation Steps
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Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to 350-400°F for indirect heat.
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Prepare the Potatoes:
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Clean and dry the potatoes.
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Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
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Coat the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Wrap the Potatoes: Wrap each potato in heavy-duty aluminum foil to retain moisture during cooking.
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Wrap the Potatoes: Wrap each potato in heavy-duty aluminum foil to retain moisture during cooking.
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Cooking Instructions
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Cook on indirect heat 60 minutes
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Unwrap and place on direct heat 4-5 minutes
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When you place your kabobs on the grill, keep the lid open to sear the food, usually for a few minutes. After that, lower the lid and close the lid to keep the heat inside and continue cooking.
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Place the skewers onto the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. For the cross-hatch grill marks, wait until the grate leaves a set of lines before rotating the skewers 90 degrees.
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Once the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165F for chicken or 145F for beef, remove the kabobs from the grill onto a tray or pan. Cover with foil if you are still grilling other items.
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Tips for Best Results
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Indirect Heat: Cooking the potatoes indirectly prevents burning and allows for even cooking.
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Crispy Skin: The final step of placing the potatoes on direct heat crisps the skin, enhancing texture.
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Toppings: After grilling, you can add toppings like butter, cheese, sour cream, or chives for extra flavor.
By following these steps, you can enjoy deliciously grilled baked potatoes with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.