{"id":101,"date":"2006-10-23T10:43:18","date_gmt":"2006-10-23T17:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.outdoorcookingmagic.com\/tips-for-first-time-grillers\/"},"modified":"2014-06-30T21:57:11","modified_gmt":"2014-07-01T04:57:11","slug":"tips-for-first-time-grillers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoorcookingmagic.com\/tips-for-first-time-grillers\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilling Tips For First Time Grillers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div style=\"float:right;margin:3px\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\"src=\"http:\/\/ap.lijit.com\/www\/delivery\/fpi.js?z=262584&u=outdoorcook&width=300&height=250\"><\/script><\/div>Is grilling one of your passions? \u00a0Is cooking steaks outdoors your kind of fun? \u00a0If so, then we may have something in common! \u00a0It's fun to try different recipes and rubs and marinades. \u00a0It's also nice to cook outdoors where you don't have to sleep the floor when you get done. \u00a0If you haven't tried grilling before, join us! \u00a0It's a lot fun and you'll end up with delicious food. \u00a0Remember, it always tastes better when it's cooked outdoors. \u00a0Here's some tips to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>To start, think about preparing your food. \u00a0Just like any meal, it's important to prepare your steaks. \u00a0Marinading them for a few hours will help give them tenderness and flavor--overnight will give you the best flavor and tenderness. \u00a0Leave the steaks in the fridge before you put them on the grill. \u00a0 Just before you put the steaks on the grill, rub some spices on them.<\/p>\n<p>Before you put the steaks on the grill, you'll also want to rub the grill with oil. That will help prevent the meat from sticking. \u00a0That's true whether you are grilling hamburgers, fish, or chicken.<\/p>\n<p>When cooking steaks, it's best to get the grill super hot. \u00a0You want to sear the steak on both sides to seal in the juices. \u00a0After you've done that, cook the steaks on lower heat until they are done to the temperature that you like. \u00a0 A medium steak is a popular choice. \u00a0If you have extra marinade, you can also pour it over the steaks as they cook. \u00a0Make sure that you don't use a fork to turn the steaks. \u00a0Poking the steak full of holes will let all the good juices seep out. \u00a0Instead, use tongs or a spatula to turn the steak.<\/p>\n<p>If you are cooking with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorcookingmagic.com\/charcoal-grills\/\">charcoal<\/a>,\u00a0get those coals going about 30 minutes before you plan to start the steaks. \u00a0That will get them hot enough to cook a great steak. \u00a0Using a gas grill is easier and you can regulate the temperature better, but cooking over charcoal has a very different flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Grilling is great fun. \u00a0Get your family and friends together and have a delicious meal outside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is grilling one of your passions?  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