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Grilling is always great fun in the summer time. But are you a master griller? Read on to find out some new grilling tips, marinade and brine recipes, and some foods we bet you’ve never grilled before!
Basic Grill Tips
- Preheat a gas grill for 10-15 minutes prior to cooking.
- Clean grates with a wire brush before cooking, especially for more delicate meats.
- To prevent foods from sticking to the grate, dip a folded paper towel in canola oil and rub it over the grates until lightly coated with oil.
- Trim excess fats from meats–this will prevent flare-ups.
- Mix seasonings into ground meats before grilling.
- Soaking meats in a brine or marinade will increase flavor and juiciness.
What is Marinade & Brine?
Marinades and brines add flavor, moisture, and tenderness to meats and seafood before grilling. These flavorful substances are brushed on to the meats before they are grilled.
There are two good methods to marinating meat and seafood. For quick clean-ups, place the food in a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag resting in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the food, seal the bag and gently turn it until meat or seafood is well coated.
Alternatively, use a non-reactive container like a shallow glass baking dish or stainless steel or plastic bowl (never aluminum). Place meat in container, pour marinade over top, turn the pieces several times until well coated and then cover the dish. Always refrigerate meat or seafood while it marinates and turn it several times to incorporate flavors.
Marinade & Brine Recipes
Here are some fun marinades and brines to try with all kinds of meats!
Tropical Marinade For Poultry
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons preserves
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, preserves, ginger, dry mustard and salt until well blended. Pour mixture over chicken and refrigerate to marinate meat for 3-4 hours, turning occasionally. To cook, drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken. Marinades 4 chicken breasts.
Apple Cider Brine For Pork
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarse salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
- 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
- 1 cup ice cubes
- olive oil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix 1 cup water, salt, brown sugar, thyme, peppercorns and cloves; boil for 2-3 minutes until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat; stir in cider and ice. Place pork chops in an extra-large resealable plastic bag. Pour brine over chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 6-12 hours.
- To cook, lightly oil the grate and preheat grill to medium heat. Drain chops, rinse and pat dry; discard brine. Brush with oil and place over direct heat. Cover grill and cook for 12-16 minutes, turning once or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Fun Foods You’ve Probably Never Grilled
• Corn on the cob; soak corn in cold water for 10 minutes, remove the silk and grill with the husks on.
• Zucchini and summer squash; cut them lengthwise or on a diagonal and brush both sides with olive oil
• Tomatoes and peppers; leave them whole and place them over the hottest part of the grill.
• Asparagus; lightly coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Lay spears directly on the grill for about 5 minutes
• Pizza; use a premade crust and you choose the toppings. Place the pizza directly on the grill until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
• Quesadillas; place one tortilla on the grill, sprinkle with a bit of cheese and other toppings, then top it off with the second tortilla. Remove from grill once it is browned and melty.
• Fresh fruit; such as pineapple, bananas and peaches.
What’s the Best Way to Grill?
Learn more useful grilling tips from our handy BBQ and grilling guide. It features 20 can’t-miss tips that will elevate your cooking game. So take a look, call up your friends and family, invite them over, and put the meat to the heat!
Grilling Cutlery
Each grill-master has their favorite tools of the trade. Some common Rada Cutlery knives and utensils choices for grilling include:
- Carving Fork
- Carver/Boner Knife and/or Slicer
- Cook’s Knife and/or Super Parer
- Turnover and/or Spatula
- Steak Knives
You can shop and purchase Rada Knives at the online Rada Kitchen Store. Rada Cutlery products are 100% American-Made and are manufactured in Waverly, Iowa.
The Best Fundraising!
Rada Cutlery has been the partner of choice for countless nonprofit groups since 1948. By partnering with Rada Cutlery, your fundraiser has a number of advantages that will ensure success!
Here are five reasons why Rada Cutlery is the best choice for all kinds of fundraising:
1. Great Products People Want – Rada Cutlery offers cutlery, kitchen utensils, pans, cookbooks, and much more! All cutlery, utensils, and gift sets are backed by a Lifetime Guarantee, so supporters can buy and use with confidence.
2. Enormous Profits on Sales – Rada Cutlery fundraisers give your group an incredible 40% profit on items sold! That’s far more than most fundraisers. Your group’s efforts go further with Rada!
3. Incredible Customer Service – Fundraising groups are known to rave about the quality of Rada’s customer service. Our friendly, knowledgeable representatives are committed to helping each fundraiser be a success!
4. Three Lucrative Ways to Sell – A Rada fundraiser offers not one but three unique sales methods, each designed to maximize your group’s profits! Catalog sales is a tried-and-true method that allows your group to offer catalogs to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Event sales feature a personal touch, taking advantage of friendly crowds and physical interaction with our stellar products. Online sales utilize the power of the Internet to allow fundraisers to make easy sales to supporters close and far. Use one, two, or all three methods to earn money for your cause!
5. American-Made Cutlery – Every Rada product is made entirely in the USA. American workers craft each item with unmatched skill, making products your group and its supporters can be proud of. Stop by our website to learn more about how our employees’ skill and dedication make Rada products the best for your fundraiser!
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