I just bought myself a new grill...

[The_Tick]

Also....

Don't throw the meat on the grill right from the fridge. Let it come to temp for about 15 minutes on the counter.

Meat needs to be free...

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE

This may be remedial for all grillers but I am constantly surprised by how few people remember this...

Do NOT throw the meat on the grill until the grill is up to temperature... If you throw the meat down and let the grill warm up under it you're going to get dry meat.

I usually get the grill up to temperature and then sear each side for a minute or two to "seal in the juices." If that's not something you've done, give it a try.

My other bit of advice... Get one of these http://www.chefsresource.com/grilwizgrilb.html

I freakin' love mine.

I actually sear mine in a frying pan before putting it on the grill. I find the extra searing surface does a better job for me.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by ewth8tr

I bought that same exact grill at lowes a few months ago and I love it. Did you get the side firebox to go with it? I decided not to at the time, but I keep meaning to go back and pick it up one of these days. It's a great grill, I love having the cast iron grates to cook on, it's much better than the cheap wire ones.

I didn't either, but I keep thinking about it! I think it was about $75. It does sound pretty good, though!

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE

This may be remedial for all grillers but I am constantly surprised by how few people remember this...

Do NOT throw the meat on the grill until the grill is up to temperature... If you throw the meat down and let the grill warm up under it you're going to get dry meat.

I usually get the grill up to temperature and then sear each side for a minute or two to "seal in the juices." If that's not something you've done, give it a try.

My other bit of advice... Get one of these http://www.chefsresource.com/grilwizgrilb.html

I freakin' love mine.

Yikes!!! Keep that away from my grill! I just seasoned my cast iron grates. No steel wool for me.

[Robin]

Originally Posted by The_Tick

Meat needs to be free...

LOL!

It certainly does.

[il Padrino Ute]

I am envious. I now need to go out and buy one for myself.

Glad to see that you do it right. Hank Hill is wrong; propane is not the way to go.

[YardTime]

Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE

The very next thing you MUST buy... One of those long handled digital meat thermomiters...

One thing to note on those thermometers....if you're going to use those you need to be sure to remove the meat when it is about 5 degrees or so BELOW the desired temp. as the meat will continue to cook after being removed from the heat.

[ewth8tr]

Originally Posted by hoyacoug

I didn't either, but I keep thinking about it! I think it was about $75. It does sound pretty good, though!

I just bought the firebox yesterday and while it is a huge pain in the ass to attach, it's definately worth it. I bought it for $59 at lowes.