Grilling Tips & Tricks

How to test the temperature of your grill without a temperature gauge?

There is a very simple test to see what temperature your meat will be cooking at. Follow this simple example:

1) Hold your hand about 4-5 inches above the grill grates.
2) Try not to move your hand for as long as is comfortable. Below is a chart of the estimated temperature of your grill.

2-3 Seconds: HOT - 500 degrees
3-4 Seconds: MEDIUM-HOT - 450 degrees
4-5 Seconds: MEDIUM - 350 degrees
5-7 Seconds: MEDIUM-LOW - 300 degrees
7-10 Seconds: LOW - 250 degrees

How to keep your meat from sticking to your grill?
I always have olive oil on hand for pretty much anything. One great use for it is to use it as an anti-stick coating for your grill. After my grill is hot, I take a paper towel, and fold it in a small square. I'll then grasp them with my tongs and pour a little bit of olive oil on the end. From there, I brush my grill with a lite coat of olive oil. Now the only thing you need to worry about is your meat slipping off the grill! :)