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Barbeque 101: Everything You Need to Know About Great Grilling

  • motorcitybarrelswe
  • Oct 26, 2022
  • 3 min read

Craving some juicy BBQ smoked meat? The one with stunning char grill marks and taste beyond words could describe? I’m sure you do!


Hey, don’t just sit there and order in. It’s time to get grilling yourself.


Barbeque is one of the finest skills you can learn in your life. You could host parties for your friends and family and treat them to delicious grilled delights. You experiment with new recipes while creating a wholesome experience at home.


It isn’t complicated but rewarding!


So, are you excited to learn about BBQ? Let’s begin with the basics.


Charcoal or Gas? Best BBQ For You

Before you begin, you must decipher which barbeque serves your purpose well. Take a look at the pros and cons of both grills to make a decision.


Charcoal Barbeque

  • Inexpensive grills

  • Easily available

  • The model can be upscaled

  • Manual ignition; Need 20 minutes for preheating

  • Complicated cleaning

  • Smoky Flavor from the grill

  • Maintain constant temperature

Gas Barbeque

  • Expensive than charcoal; Inexpensive models are also available in the market.

  • More complicated to function

  • Easy to clean

  • Convenient

  • The use of wood chips is also possible


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Use and Maintenance


  1. If your choice of grill is charcoal, empty the ashes from your last grilling session for a brand-new experience.

  2. Both grills need to be pre-heated before you start cooking. Gas grills are relatively easy to turn on for those who are new to grill and barbequing. The charcoal grill is ignited using a chimney starter.


Remember, do not use lighter fluid to ignite your charcoal. It might seem easy, but your cooked food will taste like chemicals.


Let your gas grill heat up for at least 10 minutes, and the charcoal grill should heat up for at least 20 minutes.


  1. Once the grill is preheated, use a brass wire brush to scrape off all the gunk and old good from the grate. Scraping is a must before every cooking season and you should not skip it.

  2. During grilling season, a quick brush before and after the griller will suffice for cleaning. After grilling your last meal for the season, leave some grease on the grate to avoid rusting and damage in the winter.

  3. Oil the grate and wipe the bars with an oiled paper towel and long tongs after cleaning the grate. Oil with high smoking temperatures, like canola oil, is needed for this process.

  4. Now, the grill is hot, and the grate is cleaned, start cooking. Your food won’t stick much, and you can get perfect char grill lines.

What Can You Grill?

Your grill is set, lit, and ready to cook some yummy delicious BBQ Smoked Meat. However, there is so much more you can do with your impressive cooking grill. Check out the list of food and recipes to try out.

  • A gooey, cheesy grilled cheese sandwich

  • Charred vegetables you use in your favorite salads and soups.

  • Flavorful kebabs for evening parties

  • Some juicy corn on the cob

  • Grilled sweet onions and smoked bacon for appetizers

  • Succulent Beef tenderloins for Main Course

  • Pork Chops and caramelized onions for rich flavors

  • Roasted Chicken is ideal comfort food

  • Teriyaki Beef Kebabs you can make with a homemade teriyaki sauce

  • Salmon is also a sumptuous grilled fish option

  • Nothing can go wrong with classic baby back ribs

Tips and Tricks

  • Prevent meat juices to drip, while flipping and turning. Flip meat and vegetables using tongs and a spatula instead of a fork.

  • Limit flipping your food. Try and flip only once while grilling is in progress.

  • Don’t press down on burgers or chicken with a spatula while grilling. It might squeeze out the juice of the meat.

  • Use Bourbon Barrel BBQ Chips or other flavored woods for a terrific smoky flavor.

  • Infuse grilled foods with herbs for a delicate flavor. Toss the herbs along with the charcoal while grilling. If you’re using a gas grill, soak herbs in water and place them on the grate before putting your food on top of them.

  • Marinate meat and vegetables for grilling for an exquisite taste.

Now, you are equipped with all the basic knowledge of barbeque and grilling.


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