{"id":5135,"date":"2025-01-16T00:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T06:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/bbq\/?p=5135"},"modified":"2025-02-23T11:05:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T17:05:02","slug":"how-do-you-fix-10-common-bbq-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/bbq\/how-do-you-fix-10-common-bbq-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Fix 10 Common BBQ Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fix 10 Common BBQ Mistakes<\/span><\/p>\n

1. You don\u2019t light the barbecue early enough<\/span><\/p>\n

It takes about 15-30 minutes to light a barbecue and wait for it to be at the correct temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait for your guests to show up to get started, as they\u2019ll be hanging around, filling up on nibbles before the main event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Light it early, start cooking whenever the desired temperature is reached, and keep the barbecued food warm in a low oven, covered loosely with foil, if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You put the food on once you have fired up the grill<\/span><\/p>\n

Putting the meat on before the grill has reached the proper temperature will lead to scorched outsides and raw insides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from steaks or quick-cooking chops, everything else (like sausages and chicken drumsticks) is removed when the inside temperature has been achieved.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. You don\u2019t cook things for long enough<\/span><\/p>\n

The meat might look done, but it could still be raw on the inside, so make sure it stays on the grill long enough, otherwise you risk food poisoning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. You are not precooking when you should<\/span><\/p>\n

Some things, like sausages, benefit from cooking beforehand to keep them juicy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Poach them in stock until cooked through, then pop them on the grill until golden.<\/span><\/p>\n

The other option is to start things on the barbecue, then transfer them to a baking tray and put them in the oven to finish cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. You are cooking things for too long<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not char things to oblivion \u2013 no one likes a dry burger. Use the tips above to avoid doing this.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. You are not using the grill to its full potential<\/span><\/p>\n

Barbecues are not just for meat. Wrap potatoes in foil and put them directly over the fire while everything else cooks. You can also bake fruit in a similar way, or grill it directly on the bars.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. You are using a disposable bbq<\/span><\/p>\n

Unless you truly don\u2019t have room to store a barbecue, do not waste your time with disposable barbecues.<\/span><\/p>\n

They may seem like a cheap convenience, but they do not have much room, they do not have even heat, they do not last very long, and end up being more hassle than help.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will be better off buying a small, reasonably priced kettle barbecue instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. You are not prepping beforehand<\/span><\/p>\n

You cannot manage a barbecue while you are chopping things or looking for the tongs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get all your sides and salads sorted and in their serving dishes, then cover and chill, if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Assemble all your equipment beforehand. Make sure not to touch cooked food with utensils and dishes that were used for raw meat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have separate equipment, trays, and plates to use for putting the cooked food on.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. You are not seasoning properly<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019 is vegetables or meat, it needs to be seasoned, either with salt and pepper or a spiced rub.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. And finally, you are not spending any time with your guests<\/span><\/p>\n

The point of a barbecue is as much about the social occasion as it is about the food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not overstretch yourself by trying to make too much.<\/span><\/p>\n

One to two meat dishes, a veggie option, a couple of sides, some bread, and some drinks are all you really need.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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