| Safety First!! | | | | hands, work surfaces, cutting boards, and utensils |
| Refrigerate all meats and fish as soon as purchased. | | | | with warm soapy water after use. |
| Place them in sealed containers or bags. Place them | | | | Once your meat is cooked, do not let it sit out at |
| on the lowest shelf possible in case of spillage. Cook | | | | room temperature for long. Refrigerate leftovers |
| your meat as soon as possible and after 2-3 days, | | | | immediately. |
| freeze it. | | | | NOW WE'RE READY TO GRILL!!! |
| It can be ideal to cook once at room temperature, | | | | Tips For Grilling |
| the heat from the grill tends to penetrate the center | | | | You can place two fire resistant bricks on either side |
| without burning the exterior. However, be cautious. | | | | of the grill to hold skewered meat. Turn frequently |
| Highly perishable meats, fish and seafood, or other | | | | wearing the appropriate gloves. |
| thin meats, should be refrigerated till cooked. Never | | | | Be careful when you open a grill, the smoke and |
| let meat sit for too long outside the refrigerator, | | | | steam will come out quickly and can cause injuries. |
| 20-30 minutes is sufficient to bring the meat to room | | | | Use the appropriate grill gloves for working with your |
| temp. | | | | grill and related items to prevent burns. |
| Always thaw meat in the refrigerator in its sealed | | | | Always remember to turn your grill off after use. |
| package, whether it is dry ice shipped or vacuum | | | | Charcoal fires extinguish well by closing the lid and |
| sealed portions. You will have juicier and safer results. | | | | vents. Do not remove the coals until completely cool. |
| It is not recommended you thaw meat at room | | | | Gas grill tips |
| temperature, if you need to thaw it quickly do so | | | | When using for the first time in the spring or |
| under cold water. Meat can be refrozen if it was | | | | summer, check the equipment; hoses and gas lines. |
| thawed in the refrigerator and is cold to the touch or | | | | After you use it, turn both the burners and gas |
| has ice crystals. It is best to seal it before refreezing | | | | supply off! |
| and use before 2-3 months. | | | | When turning back on your grill, if you smell gas first, |
| Never use meat marinades, marinades that meat has | | | | wait to light it. Light it with the top up and burners on |
| sat in, for other foods unless you boil them for 3-4 | | | | high. Wait 2-3 minutes if it does not light before |
| minutes first. | | | | trying again. This allows the gas to dissipate. |
| Rinse your fish and poultry well before cooking. | | | | NEVER use old, rusty propane tanks. |
| Never use the same meat cutting board, surfaces, | | | | Many grilling burns are due to combination of drinking |
| platter, or plate for other foods. Always wash your | | | | alcohol and grilling. Be safe! |