18 Essential Barbecue Hacks

solidsnake4545 Published 05/23/2015 in ftw

Tips for grilling, to impress all your guests.

1. Pizza isn't traditional barbecue fare, but it can be cooked on a grill for a smokey flavor
2. You can throw sandwiches on the grill, too
3. Instead of lighting the entire grill, light only half of it. Then you'll have one side for cooking meat, and one side for keeping it warm while you finish up
4. Not sure if you're low on propane? You can check that using a warm glass of water
5. Clean your grill by giving it a coffee bath
6. Or you can clean your grill with an onion. The oils will help break up grease and give your food more flavor
7. Cook meats on the grill with your favorite herbs to give it a unique flavor
8. These grilled banana marshmallow treats are making my mouth water
9. Marshmallows and strawberries on skewers are a tasty dessert option, too
10. Cover your grill in olive oil and balsamic vinegar to flavor meat and keep residue from sticking
11. Satisfy your vegetarian guests by grilling mushrooms and zucchini in tinfoil pockets
12. Add handles to your grill for easy cleanup
13. Add spices for a dry rub to a large jar. Throw in your meat, give it a shake, and it's ready for the grill
14. You can make sweet barbecue sauce with Dr. Pepper soda
15. Keep condiments organized and mess-free with a muffin tin
16. If your grill is looking old and rusty, make it look new again with a coat of special barbecue paint
17. Chicken will cook evenly if you spread it out flat using a brick
18. Spiral cut your hot dogs so the flavor really seeps in

1. Pizza isn't traditional barbecue fare, but it can be cooked on a grill for a smokey flavor
2. You can throw sandwiches on the grill, too
3. Instead of lighting the entire grill, light only half of it. Then you'll have one side for cooking meat, and one side for keeping it warm while you finish up
4. Not sure if you're low on propane? You can check that using a warm glass of water
5. Clean your grill by giving it a coffee bath
6. Or you can clean your grill with an onion. The oils will help break up grease and give your food more flavor
7. Cook meats on the grill with your favorite herbs to give it a unique flavor
8. These grilled banana marshmallow treats are making my mouth water
9. Marshmallows and strawberries on skewers are a tasty dessert option, too
10. Cover your grill in olive oil and balsamic vinegar to flavor meat and keep residue from sticking
11. Satisfy your vegetarian guests by grilling mushrooms and zucchini in tinfoil pockets
12. Add handles to your grill for easy cleanup
13. Add spices for a dry rub to a large jar. Throw in your meat, give it a shake, and it's ready for the grill
14. You can make sweet barbecue sauce with Dr. Pepper soda
15. Keep condiments organized and mess-free with a muffin tin
16. If your grill is looking old and rusty, make it look new again with a coat of special barbecue paint
17. Chicken will cook evenly if you spread it out flat using a brick
18. Spiral cut your hot dogs so the flavor really seeps in