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The Elements of Grilling

To create your own grilling recipes, match an ingredient with the ideal method, seasoning and accompaniment. For instructions on grilling methods, see p. 130.

	The Method	Season With	Serve With
Flank Steak	direct grilling	garlic, ginger and soy sauce	grilled onions or scallions, steamed brown rice
Beef Ribs	indirect grilling	nothing	hoisin barbecue sauce and a slaw of bok choy, rice vinegar and black mustard seeds
Beef Brisket	indirect grilling	salt, pepper and Chinese five-spicepowdera Texas spice rub of paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper	slices of white bread and hot, not-too-sweet barbecue sauce
Veal Chops	direct grilling	a marinade of rosemary, garlic, lemon and olive oil	arugula with grilled bell pepper salad and grilled mushrooms
Pork Chops	direct grilling	oregano and garlic	buttered orzo and Greek salad
Pork Shoulder	indirect grilling	salt, pepper, paprika and sugar; baste with North Carolina vinegar sauce	North Carolina vinegar sauce, a hamburger bun and vinegared coleslaw
Sausages	direct grilling after simmering briefly in beer	nothing	mustard and sauerkraut
Fish Fillets	direct grilling in a fish basket or on a fish grate	a marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon and dill	grilled garlic bread or pita bread, grilled zucchini
Shrimp	direct grilling	Cajun spices and hot sauce	red beans and rice
Clams And Oysters	direct grilling just until shells open	nothing	wasabi whipped cream, green salad and crusty bread
Asparagus, Okra And other long, skinny vegetables	direct grilling on a vegetable grate	sesame oil, salt and pepper	Chinese mustard aioli