Grilling for beginners: the best tips

If you are a beginner in the field of grilling, it is often not so easy at first until the first successes are achieved. Because when grilling, there are a few things you should pay attention to so that nothing goes wrong.

Grilling for beginners: the right grill is important

There are countless grills on the market, which can be operated with gas, coal or electric. We will show you how to find the right grill for you and which utensils you need to grill.

• First, form your own opinion by going to a specialty shop and looking at some models.
• You should also have a budget because the price range for barbecues is very large.
• Let us advise you, just remember that sellers also like to sell you more expensive products - despite good, cheaper alternatives. So look around carefully.
• Also try out barbecues, either at a specialty store event or with friends at a barbecue. This is the best way to determine what you can best deal with.
• In addition to a grill, you should also get a pair of tongs, as well as charcoal lighters and, if necessary, an ignition fireplace.

The right kindling of the grill

Since grilling is mostly an open fire, the risk of accidents is quite high. We'll show you how to light and use the grill safely.

• Make sure that the grill stands securely. If necessary, place something under the grill base to compensate for unevenness or weight the feet to prevent the grill from falling over.
• In general, do not bend over the grill when lighting! The risk of sudden flashes of flame is too great.
• To light a charcoal grill, you should first have the right coal. Normal charcoal, which is highly flammable and does not fly sparks, is best suited. You should not use old coal that is already lumpy, as the coal will otherwise change the taste of the food.
• You should also not light a charcoal grill with pine cones or small pieces of wood, as these can contain resins that can cause harmful toxins to the food.
• The safest method is a grill fireplace. There the coal comes in at the top and pieces of ecological grill lighter are added at the bottom, which you then light from below. The warm air rises and the coal burns more evenly.
• In the event of an accident such as a fire due to a spark or skin burns, call the fire brigade or the emergency services at 112 for help.

This way, you can optimally prepare the grilled food

First of all, grilling can be anything else you cook. From meat to fish to vegetables, everything is possible.

• To get started, it is a good idea to grill sausages, as they lie stably on the grill and are easy to turn.
• For sausages, do not turn them too often, otherwise they will quickly brown on the outside, but are still raw on the inside.
• Otherwise you just have to try it out and make your own experience with it, because every piece of meat or vegetable behaves differently on the grill.
• You can also find good tips on cooking times in grill forums.