Lesson 12: Meats

Objective 4

• List general rules of grilling.

When discussing meats, it would be a shame to not discuss a very popular method of cooking meats--grilling. Grilling is also more widely used than ever before for preparing vegetables. There is no way to match the flavor you get from grilling foods. Just remember that grilling is a dry heat method of cooking, so if you are going to grill a less tender cut of meat, you should marinate or tenderize it first. The good news is that ground beef is considered a tender meat, so make hamburgers and grill away!

Weather conditions can affect grilling. Check the use and care manual of your grill for specifics. Still, some general rules apply. Your grill should be out of the wind, as wind slows heating and cooking times. Cold weather also slows cooking and might require more charcoal or more heating time on a gas grill.