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Five Tips To Help Get Your Grill Ready For Summer Cooking

Author Chris Allen

June 22nd, 2023 5:46 AM

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According to WCNC Charlotte, getting your grill into the best shape comes down to how you prepare it.

Summer has officially begun, which means it’s time to pull out your grill. No matter what grill you own, prepping and cleaning before cooking is necessary to make tasty foods all summer long.

Here are the five steps to getting your grill prepared, according to AARP.

1. Clean the grates

A clean grate for cooking is a must. Putting in the work to remove all the grime and grease leftover on your grates will make the food you grill taste much better.

2. Prepare the grates

After you’ve cleaned the grates, rub oil on them to counteract rust build-up.

3. Check your tools

If your tools are broken or chipped, replace them. If they have a little rust, use oil to remove it.

4. Invest

If you’re grilling without a meat thermometer make sure you get one!

5. Cover it

Once your grill is ready to go be sure to cover it and protect it from the elements.

America's Favorite Foods On The Grill

Memorial Day weekend and summer are almost here. Let the grilling begin! Of course, for some us, the grilling never stops. That’s one of the nice things about our weather in the Carolinas. We can cook our food outdoors practically year-round. The question is, what are your go-to grilling foods?

According to a survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Tabasco Brand, these are America’s favorite foods on the grill:

Burgers (45%)
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Chicken (43%)
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Hot Dogs (43%)
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Steak (40%)
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Ribs (32%)
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Fish (29%)
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Vegetables (28%)
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Shellfish (24%)
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Fruit (24%)
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Meat substitutes (Plant-based burgers, tofu, etc.) (22%)
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