With Labor Day weekend beginning in about 24 hours (but who's counting?) here are some great barbecue tips, tricks and secrets. So open a cold beer, fire up the grill and enjoy the last long weekend of summer.
-Grill your homemade pizza on the BBQ instead of baking it in the oven. This gives it a great smoky flavor along with a crispy crust and offers a departure from typical cookout fare.
-In addition to your meat, throw corn on the cob on the grill. You can also add sliced zucchini, eggplant and peppers that you have marinated in olive oil and, of course, spices. A complete delicious meal can be ready without ever having to turn on your stove or oven.
-Don't overhandle meat that is cooking. Once it is on the grill you should really only flip it once or twice. Any more often and you don't get that great BBQ crust. Also, don't make the mistake of pressing your hamburgers down with a spatula. This forces the juice out of them and causes meat to dry out.
-A great marinade or rub can really make the meal. We recommend coating chicken in Smoked Salt and grilling for a great crunchy crust. And of course there is always Smoked BBQ Spice, which is exactly what it sounds like.
-Most importantly, have fun and be safe!
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