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To prevent steaks from curling during cooking, cut a slit in the any remaining fat at 1-1/2 to 2-inch intervals.

Test your coals to be sure they are hot enough for your steak. Do so by carefully holding your hand over the coals. You should be able to hold your hand there for three seconds.

Grill portobello mushrooms! Brush the mushrooms with a mushroom brush or wipe them with a dry paper towel. Next, brush them with olive oil. Grill the mushrooms cap side down, until tender. This should take about six to eight minutes.

Grill baked potatoes. These are very easy to do on the grill!

• Scrub and dry the potatoes, then rub them with butter.
• Prick with a fork in several spots around the potato.
• Wrap the potatoes in foil and place them on the cooking grate.
• Cover and cook, turning occasionally, 45 to 60 minutes.
• Time necessary for cooking will depend on the size of the potato.

If you enjoy the skins and wish the to come out crisp, unwrap the potatoes and place them directly on the grill the last ten minutes of baking. If you would like to cut back on the cooking time of the potatoes, microwave them until tender and then place them on the grill the last ten minutes of baking.

Grilling Vegetables

Fresh vegetables are naturals for grilling. In summer, grilling because a fast, easy way to cook dinner. The key to tasty grilled vegetables is the marinating and basting mixture. Most vegetables marinate well and you can adjust the mix according to the amount of vegetables you have on hand. Some of the easiest vegetables to grill are thick slices of eggplant, halved cooked artichokes, thin slices of raw sweet potatoes, quartered Vidalia or Maui sweet onions, halved cooked red potatoes and sections of corn on the cob.

Start preparing the vegetables by placing cut-up pieces in a freezer weight, plastic, self-sealing bag along with the marinade. Seal the bag and shake well to coat the vegetables evenly. Refrigerate the mixture (in the bag) at least one hour or even overnight if you wish. This guarantees that the vegetables will stay moist in the heat of the grill.

Give your grill five minutes to heat thoroughly; if using a gas grill, keep the flame at medium-high. A lacquer coated grill wok or grill pan works best for smaller vegetables such as mushrooms or onion slices that tend to slip through the grate. You may purchase a grill pan at any cooking store/department. It takes about five to ten minutes for vegetables to cook through. Even corn on the cob will cook fast over that intense heat. Remember to baste the vegetables to prevent them from drying out. Use the marinade from the bag and generously baste them every few minutes while cooking.

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