Grilling Hacks
As Memorial Day approaches, we know everyone is excited to get outside and fire up the grill. Sam’s Club Manager Tracy Daniel has some fresh ideas when it comes to grilling that will definitely wow your guests not only this weekend, but all summer long!
– Starting with your appetizers… Grilled romaine hearts with Caesar vinaigrette. Season with olive oil, lemon, pepper and garlic, then grill for about 6 minutes until it begins to char. You can grill fresh chicken breasts with it and make it the perfect meal.
– For dessert, grilled peaches drizzled in honey & cinnamon with a little caramelization from the grill… they are fantastic! Soft, tender & sweet!
– One may not have thought of before… Grilled cocktails.
• You can actually make a grilled watermelon and cucumber Cosmo. Watermelon and cucumber are incredibly refreshing… just cube and grill, then blend with your favorite spirit to make a grilled cocktail.
• Everyone loves a great life hack… here are some fun grilling hacks!
– If you’ll be cooking up some steaks this weekend, we recommend these USDA choice ribeye steaks. They are so tender and the flavor is phenomenal. But if you don’t have a thermometer handy while grilling… don’t worry… you can actually tell how well your steak is cooked by using your thumb. If you touch the large base of your thumb while your hand is relaxed, that should feel the same as a raw steak. If you put your thumb and index finger together, it should feel like a rare steak; thumb to middle finger should feel medium rare; thumb to ring finger should be medium; and thumb to pinky should feel well-done.
– Everyone loves a grilled hot dog, but impress your guests by spiraling them before you cook them. Not only will you end up with the perfectly-cooked hot dog with a crisp exterior and well-done, juicy interior, but it helps hold the condiments in the bun better.
– Good tip when cooking fish is to place the fish on a bed of lemon slices when grilling. Not only will it not stick to your grill, you’re adding some flavor.
• What’s the best way to make sure your grill is ready for the season?
– As you prepare for your cookout don’t forget to check the level of your propane! There is nothing worse than running out of gas in the middle of cooking dinner! A simple trick is to pour hot water down the side of the propane tank. Where there’s propane, it will feel cold; where it’s empty, it will feel warm.
– Clean your grill every time you use it! The best time to clean your grill is when it’s still warm. No grill brush? No problem! Just use aluminum foil. Crumple the aluminum foil into a ball and grab with a pair of tongs. Then start scrubbing.
– Don’t forget to clean underneath the hood of your grill. To do this quickly cut an onion in half, and stick it with your tongs. Scrub away and you’ll be good to go for your next cookout.
For more fresh grilling ideas and recipes, visit www.samsclub.com.
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