Easy Grilling Guide

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Beef burgerChristopher Baker

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.

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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How To: Freeze Corn

Nothing quite captures the flavor of summer like sweet corn eaten right off the cob. Follow these simple steps for selecting and freezing the perfect kernels, and enjoy this fresh vegetable out of season. 

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