Easy Grilling Guide
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One of the glories of warmer weather: the barbecuing that inevitably goes along with it. Here, find quick and healthy recipes and helpful grilling advice.
- 6 Steps to a Delicious Beef BurgerEasy, expert instructions to grilling the perfect patty.
- Grilling Tips and TechniquesA step-by-step grilling guide that takes you from flame to flavor.
- How Long Should You Grill Your Food?Take the challenge out of grilling with this guide to cooking times and proper heat.
- 7 Tasty Toppers for Burgers and Hot DogsThink beyond plain old ketchup and mustard with these amazing accompaniments.
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Charcoal Grill Maintenance Checklist
A few simple steps will keep your barbecue grill in top condition. For gas grill maintenance tips, click here.
- Remove any ashes. If any remain from last season, dispose of them in a noncombustible container.
- Clean the grate. Before you have your first cookout, light a fire and heat the grate for about 30 minutes. Then scrape it with a long-handled stiff-wire grill brush to remove any leftover bits of food. If you don't have a grill brush, use a ball of crumpled foil held in long-handled tongs.
- Wash the grill. Wash the outside of the lid and firebox with warm, soapy water; use a steel-wool soap pad for stubborn interior stains. Rinse and dry.



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