Recipe Mutiny: Everything You Need to Know About Grilling Meat

Monday, May 13, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Grilling Meat

From steaks and sausages and slabs of ribs, to burgers, hot dogs, pork chops, and chicken, there is no meat that doesn’t taste fantastic cooked on the grill. But don’t just toss on a porterhouse and hope for the best. Get our help at various points along the way and learn how to make perfect grilled meat.

From the first kiss of marinade (or dusting of dry rub) to the actual cooking process, to the final stages of pairing your grilled protein with the perfect sides and wine, these guides will help you nail every detail.

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Grilling Cheat Sheet

Here’s a brief pocket guide with notes on grilling nearly every type of meat (plus some other things for good measure), for when you just need a little reminder. See our Brief Guide to Grilling Almost Anything.

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How to Marinate Different Types of Meat for the Grill — coming 5/15

Marinades can be multi-purpose, but there are certain ingredients that pair best with specific proteins, both in flavor and in what they do to the structure of the meat itself. So check out our primer on How to Marinate Meat for Grilling.

What Is the Difference Between Rubs and Marinades? — coming 5/15

The answer may seem obvious, but there are interesting differences in what each can do for your meat (and veggies!)—and you should know when to use which one, or maybe both. Learn all about The Difference Between Rubs and Marinades.

The Best Marinades You Can Buy

Making your own marinades is fairly easy, but when you’re crunched for time, these store-bought options are all delicious. See our picks for Best Marinades On the Market.

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The Best Dry Rubs You Can Buy

Similarly, when you want a dry rub, you’ve got a lot of great options available to purchase too, whether you’re seasoning steak or salmon. See our list of The Best Grilling Rubs You Can Buy.

How to Smoke Meat — coming 5/16

Smoking meat is a whole different animal…er, activity, than grilling. If you’ve never tried it, it can seem intimidating, but here’s a basic overview so you can DIY with confidence. Learn How to Smoke Meat for Beginners.

The Best Way to Smoke Brisket According to a Pitmaster — coming 5/17

Drilling down, let an expert teach you the finer points of perfect smoked brisket. It’s not only an art and a science, but a time commitment—and so totally worth it. See our Guide to Smoking Brisket Like a Pro.

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Chowhound’s Most Popular Grilling Recipes — coming 5/18

We’ve published a lot of grilling recipes over the years, and it’s hard for us to pick favorites, but not so for our community members. So take a look at The Most Popular Grilling Recipes on Chowhound.

The Top 20 Most-Shared BBQ & Grilling Recipes in Our Community — coming 5/19

What can we say? We love leaning on the wisdom of the crowd. So we collected the Chowhound community’s most-shared grilling and barbecue recipes of all time for further inspiration. See The Top 20 Grilling and BBQ Recipes Shared by Chowhound Members.

Best Sides to Pair with Every Type of Grilled Meat & Protein — coming 5/17

Steaks, veggie burgers, slabs of ribs—they’re all delicious when they’ve been kissed by flames, but they’re even better with a little somethin’ somethin’ on the side. If you’re trying to figure out what to put on your BBQ menu, look to our Best Sides to Pair with Every Type of Grilled Dish.

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