Summer Charcoal Grilling Tips Coming Soon

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited to share what I learn this summer with you. I have tried to follow grilling directions from others on the internet, but as with so many other instructions, people just copy each other. I find out quickly that they haven't tried anything they're telling others to do. Rest assured that my instructions are genuine, tried, and true. In my 59 years on this earth, this is my first experience with charcoal grilling. So, I'll be doing all the trial and error before sending you to the grill.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm planning to spend lots of time outdoors this spring, summer, and fall. There's plenty of time in the colder months to stay inside. Who knows? I may even grill during the winter months - outside of course. I asked for the charcoal grill for Mother's Day so that would be part of the plan to spend more time outdoors.

I chose the Royal Gourmet charcoal grill and smoker shown below. It is a less expensive model, but good enough for beginners and/or for anyone with a smaller budget. I fit into both of those categories. The folks at Royal Gourmet say to not let the grill get any hotter than 400 degrees, because it will damage the inside paint. So, my directions will be for meals that can be cooked at 400 degrees or lower.

Stay tuned for best grilling tools and attire, charcoal types, seasonings, reaching and maintaining temperature and more!

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