11 Tips On Becoming A Total Grill Master

Summertime is coming, and it's time to get your grill on.

1. Preheat your grill for 15-20 minutes.

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It helps kill bacteria! Your grill temperature should be as follows: 400-450°F for high, 350-400°F for medium-high, 300-350°F for medium, and 250-300°F for low.

2. Don't dry out your burgers.

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Cook at a high heat for a short amount of time!

3. Marinate, marinate, marinate!

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Not only does this infuse more flavor, but also inhibits the formation of possible carcinogens that develop from grilling meat. Try half a bottle or can of beer on your steak for a quick, delicious marinade!

4. Healthy is good!

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Vegetables are amazing on the grill. Try grilling up a mushroom burger or some eggplant this summer.

5. Let it chill out.

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Let your meats take a 10-minute breather in some tin foil after grilling. It can help seal in the juices and distribute them evenly.

6. Pizza on the grill is perfect.

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You can pretty much grill anything if you're clever enough — try cooking your pizza on the grill for a super-crispy crust.

7. Dark chicken meat is fattier than white meat.

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To cut the fat and make it a little healthier, just remove the skin.

8. Grill on cedar planks.

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It adds a nice smoky flavor! Great for fish.

9. Get super sweet.

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Fruits like peaches and pineapples are a unique use of your grill. Just sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar and go to town.

10. Gas grill? Charcoal? Electric?

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It depends! Gas grills are versatile and great for taste, but they're huge; charcoal grills are smaller and give you amazing tastes, but they take a while to get started; and electric grills are quick and easy, but lack the awesome flavor of the other two. Choices!

11. There's just nothing better than grilling in the summertime!

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Enjoy it while you can!