peenie 1,896 Posted June 1, 2014 I would like to know how to cook on a grill. Here is a picture of the grill I will be using: pic 1 pic 2 I think I will have hot dogs, hamburgers and boneless chicken breasts (oh, feel free to suggest seasoning rubs for the chicken breasts). What do I do exactly? I read that first I should scrub the grill with a brush or a balled up piece of foil to clean the grill and then let the grill heat up. I don't even know how to start the fire. Do I have to put coal in it or wood chips? How do I turn it on? It appears that one would simply turn the knobs, but I once witnessed someone turning something on underneath the grill. How will I know when to put the meat on? What if there are levels on the grill, which level is for which type of meat? Is corn good for a grill? I'd like to cook corn I guess. I know that some guys are really great grillers and I thought one of you might not mind sharing your experiences. TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 593 Posted June 1, 2014 That's a gas grill so you should be ok with starting it. Corn is good on the grill, just heat it up. Looks like a community grill, always best to brush them off. I think mega is a grill master, I'll leave the suggestions to him! but Kroger does sell some decent 30 minute marinades for chicken 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,083 Posted June 1, 2014 Sorry peenie, I hired you to clean my grill, not cook on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,896 Posted June 1, 2014 sigh.... nv, i guess you don't know how to cook on a grill either? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,896 Posted June 1, 2014 i watched this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82C-FCq2dI so i don't add any charcoal or wood chips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,896 Posted June 1, 2014 and this one: do i simply turn on the knobs and that's it? my friend has a green egg and i saw that she uses wood chips. the flavor of her food was awesome! if you know about wood chip/charcoal cooking please share your wisdom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,105 Posted June 1, 2014 That's a gas grill - it burns propane, not wood or charcoal. You open the valve on the propane tank beneath it, wait a few seconds and turn the primary knob to ignite the grill. Always leave the lid open when lighting so that propane has doesn't build up inside. You should buy a meat thermometer for whatever you cook, but hamburgers, hot dogs and boneless chicken cook fast and should be ready in 15 minutes. You can grease the grill with oil but I prefer a spray that Pam makes - always put it on cold. What you want to grill is very easy and should come quick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted June 2, 2014 How the fock have you made it this long in life without knowing how to grill? I know that it's the mans job, but didn't you pick up any tips along the way? Also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Kjc_j2XoQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted June 2, 2014 You step to the side and let a man do it. HTH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted June 2, 2014 You step to the side and let a man do it. HTH. Pretty much this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted June 2, 2014 You step to the side and let a man do it. HTH. Dub step Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted June 2, 2014 You step to the side and let a man do it. HTH. You are assuming that she has a man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,896 Posted June 2, 2014 How the fock have you made it this long in life without knowing how to grill? I know that it's the mans job, but didn't you pick up any tips along the way? Also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Kjc_j2XoQ the picture of the watermelon on the grill....i showed my daughter. you guys are so mean, but you know what? i'm actually gonna try it. i'm from newark, nj. it's very urban, very poor, very crowded. the only experience i had with grilling was at a park and they grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. here in georgia they grill steaks, ribs, fish and chicken-everything. here in georgia, i remember going to a friend's home and he was grilling. i went over with my plate and he put an entire t-bone steak on it! i almost passed out! a whole steak?! for each one of us?! another friend had like a crab boil. it was my first one and once again, i was floored when they served mussels and snow crab legs and shrimp. i love the south! ....and not being poor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted June 2, 2014 the picture of the watermelon on the grill....i showed my daughter. you guys are so mean, but you know what? i'm actually gonna try it. i'm from newark, nj. it's very urban, very poor, very crowded. the only experience i had with grilling was at a park and they grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. here in georgia they grill steaks and ribs and fish and chicken-everything. i remember going to a friend's home and he was grilling. i went over with my plate and he put an entire t-bone steak on it! i almost passed out! a whole steak?! for each one of us?! another friend had like a crab boil. it was my first one and once again, i was floored when they served mussels and snow crab legs and shrimp. i love the south! ....and not being poor. lol I was watching chopped yesterday (The grilling episode) and there it was. Some old white cowboy grilling watermellon. Looked pretty tasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,896 Posted June 2, 2014 more grilling instructions please! am i supposed to bring my own utensils to the grill? i'm going to a beach motel and they have those grills. the last time i went there, everyone was grilling and i promised that i would learn by the time i went back again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,535 Posted June 2, 2014 more grilling instructions please! am i supposed to bring my own utensils to the grill? i'm going to a beach motel and they have those grills. the last time i went there, everyone was grilling and i promised that i would learn by the time i went back again. Bring utensils, olive oil, and paper towels. Turn on the grill by turning the rightmost burner on and pushing the starter (usually a separate button) and holding it in until it lights. Then turn on each burner to the left until they catch (from the fire to the right). Some grills have the starter in the gas knobs but I doubt that public ones would be that way. Bring one of those long lighter thingies in case the starter doesn't work. Once the burners are going, scrub the grate with a wire brush. Poor olive oil on a paper towel and rub it over the grate. This will help to keep the chicken breasts and maybe burgers (if lean) from sticking. Turn the burners to low and cook stuff. 5 minutes a side for everything you mentioned should be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted June 2, 2014 more grilling instructions please! am i supposed to bring my own utensils to the grill? i'm going to a beach motel and they have those grills. the last time i went there, everyone was grilling and i promised that i would learn by the time i went back again. Also, back to what MDC said about buying a digital meat thermometer. Safe minimum cooking temps. http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted June 2, 2014 If its black, it's burnt YWIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,655 Posted June 2, 2014 mdc and jk gave you the basics of turning it on. most gas grills have a temp gauge on them. when it it gets to about 500* i start cleaning the grill with either oil or acid (lemon, halved). to keep it simple, find yourself a rub for the chicken and a rub for the burgers. for the chicken... coat with oil then coat with the rub. chicken should go on first (pending thickness) skin side down. then the burgers (no need for oil...just rub), then dogs. your chicken is going to be toughest for you. get a thermometer to ensure you don't undercook it. i prefer using a spray to oil. they have grill sprays that reduce the flare up..probably better for you. you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,535 Posted June 2, 2014 mdc and jk gave you the basics of turning it on. most gas grills have a temp gauge on them. when it it gets to about 500* i start cleaning the grill with either oil or acid (lemon, halved). to keep it simple, find yourself a rub for the chicken and a rub for the burgers. for the chicken... coat with oil then coat with the rub. chicken should go on first (pending thickness) skin side down. then the burgers (no need for oil...just rub), then dogs. your chicken is going to be toughest for you. get a thermometer to ensure you don't undercook it. i prefer using a spray to oil. they have grill sprays that reduce the flare up..probably better for you. you'll be fine. I disagree on the thermometer; she said she was getting chicken breasts, which are generally pretty flat. She should cook it until it looks done (I'd say 5 minutes each side), then cut open the thickest one. Pink? If no, remove them all. If so, cook 2 more minutes and repeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,655 Posted June 2, 2014 i have seen some very thick store bought chicken breast. we have no idea what she is going to bring home. she does not know how to turn on a grill. "5 min per side" is likely not going to work for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted June 2, 2014 i have seen some very thick store bought chicken breast. we have no idea what she is going to bring home. she does not know turn on a grill. "5 min per side" is likely not going to work for her. Agreed. I don't know that she's going to effectively mind the thermometer either while learning to handle the grill. Perhaps the best thing to do, peenie, is to make a small cut into the middle of one of the chicken breasts and see if the juices run clear. If clear then it's good, if pink then you need to cook them a couple minutes more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,655 Posted June 2, 2014 Agreed. I don't know that she's going to effectively mind the thermometer either while learning to handle the grill. Perhaps the best thing to do, peenie, is to make a small cut into the middle of one of the chicken breasts and see if the juices run clear. If clear then it's good, if pink then you need to cook them a couple minutes more. so... she could: - 5 min per side - slice and check pinkness/juices - use a thermo in the thickest part of the breast. you want your chicken around 165. i typically go a little less (155-160), pull aside and let the heat naturally carryover. (about 5 min) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,535 Posted June 2, 2014 Agreed. I don't know that she's going to effectively mind the thermometer either while learning to handle the grill. Perhaps the best thing to do, peenie, is to make a small cut into the middle of one of the chicken breasts and see if the juices run clear. If clear then it's good, if pink then you need to cook them a couple minutes more. You agreed with him then basically repeated what I said. Forget the thermometer. If I were peenie reading this I would say fock the chicken breasts, sounds too hard. Also I would desperately be trying to find a man to do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted June 2, 2014 You agreed with him then basically repeated what I said. Forget the thermometer. If I were peenie reading this I would say fock the chicken breasts, sounds too hard. Also I would desperately be trying to find a man to do this. I think we can all agree that she should be more enthusiastic in the oral department so she wouldn't have to worry about this sorta thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted June 2, 2014 fock the chicken breasts You calling Peenies breasts chicken like? I'd fock em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montana 89 Posted June 2, 2014 Make sure the lid remains closed. Turn on the gas to its highest setting. Wait 10 minutes. As fast as you can light a match, crack open lid & toss match inside. Close the lid quickly. You'll be grilling in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted June 2, 2014 my contribution is to make sure the grill gets hot before cleaning it. Then oil, then put down meat. I would guess the chicken would be the thickest and take the longest to cook. I always use a digital thermometer for pretty much everything it do and recommend it. Burgers 3-4 minutes per side, let them defrost in the fridge if you bought a frozen box of patties, else it will take longer and the result won't be as good. You usually know roughly when to flip when there is a good amount of beaded droplets on the top... Kinda similar to when you flip pancakes because of the bubbles on the top. Burgers should be 145-155 for medium/rare-medium... Cook longer if you want hockey pucks for people. Chicken 160. Hotdogs are pretty much impossible to mess up. Have fun and enjoy the day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted June 2, 2014 I get the grill super hot, brush, then reduce to med/med-hi heat. (400ish) chicken breasts: 8 min/side burgers, 3-4 minutes depending on thickness hot dogs are already cooked, so you're just heating them up and getting a good char on them corn, put it on first and leave it on the whole time, turning occasionally. Soak it in cold water for awhile first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,105 Posted June 2, 2014 Corn: Soak in water for about an hour so it doesn't ignite on the grill. Pull the husks back without removing them, clean the fluff off the corn. Brush corn with butter or olive oil and add sea salt or other seasonings. Pull husks back on top of the corn and tie into place with strand of the husk, to keep it closed. Grill corn on low heat for up to an hour, turning frequently with the lid open so the husks don't catch fire. Gives the corn a real tender smoky flavor, enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted June 2, 2014 You know what is fockin great with corn? Follow MDC's directions re: the husks and all that. Rub the corn with olive oil and a generous amount of McCormick's Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning. Comes out focking great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,083 Posted June 2, 2014 Corn: Soak in water for about an hour so it doesn't ignite on the grill. Pull the husks back without removing them, clean the fluff off the corn. Brush corn with butter or olive oil and add sea salt or other seasonings. Pull husks back on top of the corn and tie into place with strand of the husk, to keep it closed. Grill corn on low heat for up to an hour, turning frequently with the lid open so the husks don't catch fire. Gives the corn a real tender smoky flavor, enjoy. An hour for is too long. It will turn out mushy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted June 2, 2014 An hour for is too long. It will turn out mushy. Yeah I typically do 20 minutes but medium-ish heat (I'm a charcoal guy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 520 Posted June 2, 2014 If I was her, I'd skip chicken the first time using a grill. Do something easy like burgers and hot dogs until she gets used to temps, cook times, things like that. I know chicken isn't hard to do, but the chance of undercooking or overcooking are going to be high for her first time. Hell do brats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,105 Posted June 2, 2014 You know what is fockin great with corn? Follow MDC's directions re: the husks and all that. Rub the corn with olive oil and a generous amount of McCormick's Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning. Comes out focking great I've used cajan seasoning too, lots of options. Every time I've done this in super low heat it takes 35-60 minutes and the corn turns out perfectly. Individual cooking times and results may vary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted June 2, 2014 Corn: Soak in water for about an hour so it doesn't ignite on the grill. Pull the husks back without removing them, clean the fluff off the corn. Brush corn with butter or olive oil and add sea salt or other seasonings. Pull husks back on top of the corn and tie into place with strand of the husk, to keep it closed. Grill corn on low heat for up to an hour, turning frequently with the lid open so the husks don't catch fire. Gives the corn a real tender smoky flavor, enjoy. Sprinkle some salt and paprika on a halved lemon or lime, rub on corn after grilling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted June 2, 2014 I've used cajan seasoning too, lots of options. Every time I've done this in super low heat it takes 35-60 minutes and the corn turns out perfectly. Individual cooking times and results may vary. I've tried a variety of things and for some reason that one specific McCormick's rub really hits the spot. I usually don't even use those rubs too as typically I prefer to just blend up my own spices and herbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,535 Posted June 2, 2014 You know what is fockin great with corn? Follow MDC's directions re: the husks and all that. Rub the corn with olive oil and a generous amount of McCormick's Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning. Comes out focking greatThey make a spicy version? The regular Montreal is the favorite spice mix in my house and it isn't close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
