Tie Fresh Herbs to a Basting Brush

Mayonnaise in marinades, sauce on a stick and burger patties basted with butter: We polled some of our favorite grilling experts to get their most extraordinary ideas for everyday cooking.

Chef Robert Del Grande swears by his grandmother’s trick: “I saw her do this when I was a kid. She would tie fresh herbs to a brush and baste chicken on the grill with it. Some things just stick in your mind.”

20 Grilling Tips

• Tip 1: Baste burgers with butter
• Tip 2: Dip meat in cold water
• Tip 3: Use mayo in marinades
• Tip 4: Crisp vegetables in ice water
• Tip 5: Tenderize in onion juice
• Tip 6: Add yogurt to marinades
• Tip 7: Prevent bones from burning
• Tip 8: Sweeten rubs just a little
• Tip 9: Leave some fat on steaks
• Tip 10: Grill your sauce on a stick
• Tip 11: Cook ribs low and slow
• Tip 12: Know your ribs
• Tip 13: Create faux wood flavor
• Tip 14: Grill with real wood
• Tip 15: Tie fresh herbs to a basting brush
• Tip 16: Use a citrus squeeze
• Tip 17: Try different leaves
• Tip 18: Wrap delicate fish fillets
• Tip 19: Build one fire for two dishes
• Tip 20: Plan for leftovers

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Published June 2009