Grilling Life Hacks
15 Grilling Hacks to Bust Out in Your Backyard

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Grilling can be so intimidating — but the truth is, proper seasoning, temperature, and time is 90 percent of the battle. If you want to be the true pit master of your family or friend group, take note of these 15 tips for cooking everything from hot dogs to steak to get you all the way there.
Marinate the steak AFTER it's been grilled.

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Season burger patties with mustard on one side.

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Brush brie wheels with olive oil before grilling.

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Thread sausage/chorizo between shrimp for quick flavor.

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Grill grilled cheese.

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Try a beer brine on chicken.

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Use a pizza stone for crisp grilled pizza.

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Wrap asparagus in pancetta.

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Brie-Stuffed Burgers

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Indirect heat is your friend for hot dogs and sausages.

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Grill the avocados before making the guacamole.

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Melt cheese inside the cavity of portobello mushrooms.

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Season Shrimp Off the Grill

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Yogurt Also Tenderizes Chicken

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Keep the grill cheese-free with queso.

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