Grill chicken on low until cooked through, then turn up the heat for a crispy finish.
Kyle, University of MN Gophers fan, from North Minneapolis, MN
Onion soup mix makes the best seasoning for grilled hamburgers.
Nacolshia, New Orleans Saints Fan, from Farmerville, LA
Don't put the glaze on too early. Wait until the last couple minutes to spread it over the meat.
Tommy, University of AR Razorback Fan, from Searcy, AR
Marinate Your Meat Overnight.
Janetta, Dallas Cowboys Fan, from Winnsboro, TX
Angelica, Houston Texans Fan, from Houston, TX
Use dry rub AND spicy, sweet sauce on grilled ribs.
Cheryl, University of AR Razorback Fan, from Brandon, MS
For tender ribs, wrap in aluminum foil.
Marla, Houston Texans Fan, from Houston, TX
Always add the spice before placing anything on the grill, and only turn the meat once.
Melvin, Ole Miss Fan from Taylor, MS
Cook meat slow and on a lower temperature.
Sue, Vikings Fan from Apple Valley, MN
Put some lemon juice on everything you want to throw on the grill.
Carlos, Cowboys Fan from Spring, TX
When grilling burgers place an ice cube in the center of the patty to keep the meat juicy.
Juan, Texas A&M Fan from Humble, TX
Pre-cook meats so you only need to warm them up on the grill.
Patricia, Vikings Fan, from Corcoran, MN
Pre-boil brats in beer before putting on the grill.
Thomas, Packers Fan, from North Little Rock, AR
Cook meat slow and on a lower temperature. The meat will be tender and juicy.
Sue, Vikings Fan, from Apple Valley, MN
Marinate meat 24 hours before grilling.
Angelica, Houston Texans fan, from Richmond, TX
Make sure your meat is thawed before placing it on the grill. Why? If any type of meat frozen and placed on the grill it will make it tough.
Christina, UT Texas Longhorns Fan, from Mont Belvieu, TX
Put some lemon juice on everything you want to throw on the grill.
Carlos, Dallas Cowboys Fan, from Spring, TX
Use corn on the cob still wrapped in its husk, then open it up and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
David, Houston Texans Fan, from The Woodlands, TX
When grilling burgers, place an ice cube in the center of the patty to keep the meat juicy.
Juan, Texas Aggies Fan, from Humble, TX
Marinate boneless chicken breasts overnight in Italian dressing.
Connie, Minnesota Vikings Fan, from Corcoran, MN
Marinate steaks the night before grilling.
Gloria, Texans Fan, from Houston, TX
I like to grill the vegetables before I make salsas. It gives so much more flavor.
Ed, Texans Fan, from Spring, TX
Grill your jalapenos, onions and tomatoes with your meat.
Wayne, Houston Texans Fan, Cypress, TX
Bring meat to room temperature, rinse, pat dry, apply spices by massaging into meat.
Bryant, New Orleans Saints Fan, from Mobile, AL
When grilling kebabs, put the meat and vegetables on separate skewers to insure all food items have a chance to become thoroughly cooked, since vegetables usually cook faster than meat.
Karen, Minnesota Vikings Fan, from Golden Valley, MN
If you’re grilling kebabs, soak the skewers.
J, Texans Fan, from Seabrook, TX
Elizabeth, Dallas Cowboys Fan, Buda, TX
Use apple juice to spray when grilling to keep meat moist.
Jerry, Cowboys Fan, Minden, LA
Use up extra buns by adding butter and garlic salt then grill the buns to toast them. This goes with any meal!
Pam, MN Vikings Fan, Golden Valley, MN
Flip burgers only once – it keeps them juicy.
Gary, Vikings Fan, Waconia, MN
Get the grill as hot as possible to sear your steaks and then lower the heat for the remainder of the cooking time.
Mark, LSU Tigers Fan, Covington, LA
Be sure to marinate your favorite meats to give them an extra delicious favor.
Cynthia, Razorbacks Fan, Sherwood, AR
Marinate chicken in Italian Salad Dressing in preparation for grilling.
Shirley, Arkansas Razorbacks Fan, Nashville, AR
Use a natural gas grill and indirect heat.
Samuel, Ole Miss Fan, Brandon, MS
Use olive oil spray when grilling chicken, beef, or pork. It keeps meats moist and tender.
James, Dallas Cowboys Fan, Cypress, TX
Go with handheld foods that don’t require silverware or plates.
Brenda, Ole Miss Fan, Brandon, MS
Grill low and slow for brats and dogs.
Lisa, Vikings Fan, Norwood Young America, MN
Always pat down and dry your meat before adding any seasonings to it. It will help the seasonings stick and will help the meat get a nicer char.
Andrea, Dallas Cowboys Fan, Buda, TX
Use the correct temp for safe grilling.
Hona, LSU Tigers Fan, Shreveport, LA
Heat the grill high, let it get hot, then decrease to the appropriate temperature.
Jane, University of Arkansas Fan, Cabot, AR
Set a timer so you don’t forget to flip your meat.
Michelle, Vikings Fan, Monticello, MN
Grill skin side up to keep the flavor in.
Jessica, Texans Fan, Houston, TX
Use tin foil on the chicken parts that burn fast.
Karla, Vikings Fan, Chaska, MN
Wash and prepare everything beforehand and pack it safely where nothing will spoil.
Joyce, Jackson State University Fan, Newton, MS
Make the middle of the hamburger patties a little thinner than the outside edge before grilling.
Ralph, Oklahoma State University Fan, Altus, OK
Use a digital thermometer for cooking.
James, Oklahoma State University Fan, Thomas, OK.
When using dry rubs on any of your meats, leave out the salt until the last few minutes of grilling. Salt will dry and toughen most meats that you grill.
Debbie, LSU Fan, Princeton, LA
Use a griddle plate to cook your bacon for Bacon Cheeseburgers!
Joseph, Texas Tech Fan, Universal City, TX
Spray all your tongs or cooking utensils with "Pam" or any non-stick spray. It helps when turning over whatever it is you are grilling.
John, Dallas Cowboys Fan, Louise, TX
Clean fat off chicken before grilling to reduce flare ups.
Terry, Vikings Fan, Bloomington, MN
Always let a steak come to room temperature before grilling, and make sure the grill is HOT.
Amy, Texans Fan, from Houston, TX
Always marinade beef and chicken.
Dianne, Razorbacks Fan, from Russellville, AR
Rub mustard into tenderized steak.
Kevin, LSU Fan, from Bossier, LA
Use tortillas instead of buns for hot dogs or brats. Fewer carbs and brings out more flavor from the meat.
John, Vikings Fan, from Apple Valley, MN
As soon as your steak is taken off the grill, put a pat of butter on top of it.
Sharon, Razorbacks Fan, from Hope, AR
Cook Brats until they have grill marks then add them to an aluminum pan on the grill with beer and onions to finish them off.
Curtis, Vikings Fan, from East Bethel, MN
Season steaks with coarse salt and grill them on high heat until they medium rare.
Glenn, Texans Fan, from Sugar Land, TX
Put the dry rub on for the last ½ hour of BBQ ribs.
Thomas, Vikings Fan, from East Bethel, MN
Secret to the best grilled shrimp: avoid high heat!
Ryan, Florida Gators Fan, from Creek Buda, TX
When grilling pork chops, half way through grilling time, stand the chops on ends and lean into each other so the juices render down the pork chops. Flip to other end after 1 and a half minutes.
Denise, Vikings Fan, from Savage, MN
Always cook pork chops on low heat.
Tamera, Vikings Fan from Litchfield, MN
Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on meat before grilling.
Wendy, Vikings Fan from Minneapolis, MN
Keep heat at an even temp to not burn the outside of what you are grilling.
Wanda, Cowboys Fan from Texarkana, AR
When grilling burgers, press a thumb print into the middle of the patty. This will prevent the patty from drying out and expanding into a ball.
Matt, Green Bay Packers Fan from Minneapolis, MN
Add a little bottle of sunny delight to one bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce for a tangy flavor Texas style!
Luis, Chicago Bears Fan from Laredo, TX
Put the buns with cheese on the grill before putting the burger or hot dog together.
Henry, Vikings Fan from Minneapolis, MN
Take Plenty of time on the grill.
Margaret, Vikings Fan from Waseca, MN
Always pound your chicken to an even thickness before throwing it on the grill.
Jason, Green Bay Packers fan, from Sherwood, AR
Use Montreal steak seasoning on hamburgers and steaks.
Susan, Vikings fan, from Ramsey, MN
I always go 50/50 beer/barbecue sauce on my ribs.
Matthew, Longhorns fan, from La Porte, TX
Try marinating your pork chops in soy sauce for something new and different but still delicious!
Bryan, Vikings fan, from Savage, MN
Use long handled tools when grilling so you don't get burned!
Martha, Green Bay Packers fan, Burnsville, MN
Kill the gas a few minutes before it’s fully cooked and let it simmer.
Maksim, Vikings and Patriots fan, from Savage, MN
When doing shrimp use flat skewers then they will not spin around when you turn them over.
Craig, Vikings fan, from Brainerd, MN
Brat patties are easier to handle than regular brats.
Scott, Gophers fan, from Sleepy Eye, MN
Try grilling fruit!
Brenda, Vikings fan, from Lake Crystal, MN
For a tasty change, add approximately 4oz of apricot or peach preserves to a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Mop your meat right on the grill and WOW!!!
Sharon, Vikings fan, from Columbia Heights, MN
Slow heat for ribs.
Donna, Vikings fan, from Blaine, MN
Bake the baby back ribs in a covered pan in the oven at 350 degrees before grilling they will be more tender and the meat slides off the bones
Patricia, Vikings fan, Minnetonka, MN
Buy good meat.
Danny, Dallas Cowboys fan, Little Rock, AR
Always use tongs when turning meat. Never use a fork.
Nicole, Pittsburg Steelers fan, North Little Rock, AR
Butterfly thick chicken breasts to cut down grilling time and have a more evenly cooked chicken breast.
Justin, Texas Longhorns fan, Longview, TX
Pork chops marinated in Red Robin seasoning and olive oil over night.
Celess, Lemar University fan, Silsbee, TX
Don't walk away for more than a minute.
Rick, Longhorns fan, Driftwood, TX
Half limes and put on grill while cooking. Once caramelized squeeze over your favorite cut of meat while cooking.
Jennifer, Cowboys fan, San Marcos, TX
Marinade with lime juice.
Simone, Patriots fan, Hillsborough, NJ
Close the lid!! Don’t let that heat escape!
Joshua, Tennessee Volunteers fan, Tyler, TX
When grilling a turkey add a container with water below the turkey so that there is moisture to keep the turkey nice and juicy.
Maria, Dallas Cowboys fan, Driscoll, TX
Brine before you dine. A 24-hour brine on your meat will keep it moist and tender.
Jeffrey, Longhorns fan, New Braunfels, TX
Molasses marinated flank steak.
William, Texas State University fan, San Marcos, TX
Buy an instant read meat thermometer. That way there is no question for when it's done.
Corey, OSU Cowboys fan, Wake Village, TX
Don’t get burnt!! Wear gloves when handling hot items and around hot surfaces! Remember little ones and pets they don’t know it’s hot. Stay blessed!
Shelia, LSU Tigers fan, Summerville, SC
Place your meat on a bed of sliced citrus (lemon, lime, orange) to enhance taste and tenderness.
Melanie, Razorbacks fan, Bossier City, LA
Marinate pork loin with teriyaki pineapple at least 3 hours prior to grilling.
Stephen, Houston Texans fan, Spring, TX
Keep a lower heat and grill the meat longer for more even cooking.
Shawn, Texas Rangers fan, Tyler, TX
Use grilling mats to keep food from falling through the grates.
Lyle, Vikings fan, Willmar, MN
A restaurant supply house is a great source for disposable foil pans, which are indispensable for transporting and reheating foods carried from home.
Patricia, Texas Longhorns fan, Elgin, TX
Wrap salmon in foil with all the spices you prefer to grill. It keeps the moisture in and makes it really tender.
Karen, Texans fan, Bridge City, TX
Before grilling steaks soak them in coke in the refrigerator overnight.
Leslie, Texas A&M fan, Bastrop, TX
Favorite grilling tip is using a grill pan for cooking veggies on the grill top.
David, Austin Lumberjacks fan, Lufkin, TX
I have been a registered nurse for 45 years and I just want to remind everyone to use fresh plates, utensils, and cutting boards to prevent raw meat, poultry, and fish from contaminating cooked food and raw vegetables to prevent food poisoning. Wash your hands frequently as well.
Cynthia, Dallas Cowboys fan, Texarkana, TX
Grilled peaches go with everything!
Kari, Spurs fan, Universal City, TX
Grill all year long even in the rain and snow. There is nothing like grilling in the middle of the winter.
Lori, Vikings fan, Minneapolis, MN
Since we have grandchildren and they can't wait to eat. I make them hotdogs or sausage but I slice in half to cook faster and also sliced pineapple so they have their meat and dessert at same time.
Kirsten, LA Rams fan, Universal City, TX
Check your tank for adequate supply of gas before loading up or starting grill. It's the pits to run out while grilling!!
Hope, Broncos fan, Aransas Pass, TX
Vacuum seal your chicken or steak with the marinade in the bag the day before you cook it. This process draws the marinade deep into the muscle for great taste and very tender treat.
Ty, Cowboys fan, Arp, TX
Thyme and rosemary are great on all types of grilled meats. Use a whole sprig while marinating and/or cooking for easy clean up.
Ashley, Gophers fan, Minneapolis, MN
Put the fat side down when grilling a roast and don't turn it. It cooks the flavor in and the fat doesn't run into the food and sit.
Angela, Razorbacks fan, Benton, AR
When making hamburger patties, make a dimple in the center of each patty, so the whole patty will cook evenly. The thicker the burger, the deeper the dimple.
John, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs fan, Southaven, MS
