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Summertime is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy a delicious barbeque. However, grilling can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. Here are some pro tips for how to use a grill <\/strong>or barbeque at home and how you can use it wisely. With such techniques, you can try your hand at multi-cousins and prepare meals like a pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Adequate Space <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before using any full heat device, ensure you are aware of the surroundings. For example, fences or your house should not surround the space where you will place your BBQ. Also, ensure the kids and pets are kept away from the BBQ or grilling in the garage. At the same time, avoid compact spaces and provide enough air circulation to let the smoke escape easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always Keep The Lid Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you always open the lid before you light the grill. Otherwise, the excess build-up of gas can cause huge chaos while you proceed to light the grill again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check For Gas Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making a solution of half liquid dish detergent and half water and wiping it on the hoses of your gas grill will ensure that no gas is leaking from it. Next, start the gas (with the grill lid open.) If the soap produces huge bubbles, the hoses may have small holes or the couplings may not be secure enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Overloading Your Grill <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ensure you avoid overloading your grill and do not rush to cook everything at once. Instead, cook your food slowly, it will give an authentic taste and enhance the smoky look of your food. Moreover, if we talk about the nature of food, fatty meats cause flare-ups while cooking them, which can easily char the other food on the grill. Plus, overloading on the grill will lead to uneven cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Adequate Distance <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ensure you keep your grill at least 10 feet away from the house. This distance includes the portions attached to the house – garages, carports, and porches. Also, avoid using grills (charcoal or gas grills) underneath overhangs, as the flare-ups can damage the wooden structure above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep A Fire Extinguisher Within Reach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that you equip your kitchen with a good quality fire extinguisher. However, we do not wish that you ever use it, but when you are working with the fire element, it is necessary to secure yourself first. Also, ensure you have the basic knowledge to use the fire extinguisher. But if the fire is getting out of your hands, call an expert rather than fighting alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab Hands On The Equipment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When starting the grilling process, ensure you have all the necessary equipment. And if you are buying a griller or barbeque for the first time, we suggest you get your hands on charcoal grills. Different grills are available; choose the size you or your backyard is comfortable with. You can also invest in portable grills that are easy to carry through the travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Grill Maintained. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most important task when learning to grill is to keep your grill clean and well maintained. It’s essential to check whether you have a broken barbecue grill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that you slightly clean the grill<\/a> before using it and give deep cleaning once or twice a year. And use a good quality brush with wire bristle to clean the debris and food left over from the grill bottom or top rods. Efficiently scrape the brush back and forth to clean the grills evenly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you are using a charcoal grill, clean the ashes of the previous grilling session. And to give a deep cleaning, heat the grill for 10-15 minutes, it will loosen the leftover food particles. Next, turn off the gas and use a wire bristle with soap and water to clean the grill gates efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat Is Essential <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you cook anything, make sure you preheat your grill. So, whether you own a charcoal grill or gas grill, give it a good preheat for at least 15-20 minutes. Use a chimney starter for the charcoal grill or light the coals using flammable material. Whereas light the burner of the gas grill and preheat for around 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Appropriate Clothes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another major point to consider while grilling. Most of the fabrics are made up of synthetic materials, which are beautiful, no doubt, but they catch fire easily. Ensure that you are wearing clothes that are suitable for grilling or barbeque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you wear clothes suitable for the grilling or barbeque session. Avoid wearing clothes that have long sleeves. It can catch fire. Wear an appropriate apron to avoid the makers of spills or keep yourself safe from the grill’s heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And unfortunately, if the gas catches fire, drop everything and extinguish the flames quickly. But for that purpose, it is essential for you to know – how to turn off the coal grill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Use A Grill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are a beginner or using charcoal barbeque for the first time, a few techniques may help. And for a better understanding, we have classified these techniques into direct or indirect grilling or barbeque techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Barbeque\/Grilling Techniques <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When grilling with a direct technique, you will cook the pieces of meat separately. Here you will require 15-20 minutes while cover the lid. But to provide even heat for all the pieces, it’s necessary to cook while keeping the lid open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n