Opening this magazine from its wrapper is such a satisfying thing to do. With half of my coffee already gone I finish the remainder by sipping it, while I turn the pages of the most recent issue of BonAppetit “The Grilling Issue”. They have provided quality information any serious griller should read over. There are tips on how to grill, getting your grill ready, making sauces, marinades and rubs, plus articles on different cuts of meats. Bon Appetit offers us recipes any good cook can follow and then add their special twists to make them their own.
You don’t have to own a grill insert like this in order to deliver full flavor to your dinner plate. Although it could be something we might wish to have one day. Just the other evening, Amybyrd, one of our members, had won a bag of Jack Daniel’s Wood Chips. Wood chips can enhance your grilling experience by adding even more flavor, so you might want to try this cooking style for a more complex depth of taste.
This issue talks about getting your grill ready before you begin to cook. It’s a dedicated article called “The Fire” (on page 70). They cover very valid points and if you are new to grilling, you’ll want to read this. Heat has everything to do with how your meats or food will turn out. As you learn to master the art of grilling, you will have opened up a whole new vista of cooking. You might become so adept that your friends or relatives will ask you to be the star cook at their next barbecue. It does pay to practice.
The other evening a brand new member popped into our community and asked how to cook a steak. Well this issue tells precisely how to do just that. There are many different cuts of meats discussed and they provide recipes for each. Cooking techniques are not secret, but the styles are unique for every situation, because no two cuts of meat are exactly the same. Each needs to be handled in certain ways to produce that perfect result. It isn’t difficult it just takes practice.
“How To Conquer The Rib Eye” (page 71) Tells us how is easy it is to cook, and is a sure way to impress your guests. Just follow the directions and you will soon be enjoying the delicious taste this cut of beef can give.
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