I am so excited to tell you about an amazing grilling set that we get to give to one lucky From Dates to Diapers reader, courtesy of The Beef Checkoff….
This fun prize pack includes a Crate and Barrel BBQ Serving Set with Tools, BBQ Safe Instant Read Thermometer, Basting Brush, The Healthy Beef Cookbook, Beef It’s What’s For Dinner Apron, Bamboo Picks, Mini Thermometer, Food Tent, Meat Markers, BBQ Mitt, Burger Press, and a $100 Gift Card for Beef!
This set is truly amazing and makes grilling even more fun… My boys are big fans of the tongs!
Here’s how to enter ::
- Visit the Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner website and browse through their tips and tricks for summer grilling. Leave me a comment below, before August 15th, with a new tip you discovered, or one of your tried and true favorites, for your chance to win!
- You may decide to tweet about this giveaway, up to once a day through the duration of this giveaway, for additional entries. Please use the hashtag #D2Dgvwy and leave a link to each tweet in a separate comment below.
- You may also become a fan of From Dates to Diapers and leave yet another comment here for another chance to win.
Happy grilling!
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I discovered that Remove beef from marinade and pat dry with a paper towel before cooking to prevent steaming and encourage browning. I never knew that..
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I’m no grilling expert, but one tip that I know works is to grill slower rather than faster. It’ll be worth the wait!
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My favorite tip is to check cooking temperature by cautiously holding the palm of your hand above the coals at cooking height.
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I definitely agree the the key is grilling slowly on low heat!
Use long-handled tongs for turning steaks; spatulas for burgers.
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The key is grilling slowly on low heat. That explains what I’ve been doing wrong.
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I learned that marinades with little or no sugar may help protect meat from charring and have also been shown to reduce HCA formation. Thanks!
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Determining Doneness
Use an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the side of burgers and steaks to check doneness.
Marinate your meat in Allegro and Coke for delicious tender meat.
“Cook burgers to at least 160°F. The color of cooked ground beef is not a reliable indicator of doneness.” I know my husband just looks at the color!
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Spray the grill with Pam or another non-stick cooking spray to keep it clean and help the food come off easily!
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I don’t grill too often (actually, never:-))but Dustin does quite a bit of it and so I liked reading the tips anyways so that I can let him know a tip or two that I learned. One of them is that you shouldn’t press on your burgers while they are cooking because they will loose their juices and become try.
Thank you for entering me and happy grilling!!
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I learned that the color of cooked ground beef is not a reliable indicator of doneness and that in meatloaf, if you add onions, celery and/or bell peppers, the meatloaf may remain pink even when 160°F internal temperature has been reached.
pat the meat dry when you take after marinading sounds like a good tip
We live on the BBQ, it’s the healthiest way to eat and most fun. I got some great tips!
Before cooking, remove meat from marinade and pat dry with a paper towel to promote even browning and prevent steaming.
Here’s a great tip:
Insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally into the side of burgers and steaks to check temperature.
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Summer Grilling Tip I learned- “don’t be tempted to press down on burgers – it only releases the juices and creates flare-ups”. Just tonight I press on burgers that were on the grill and my husband said, “don’t do that it doesn’t help!” pffft- guess I will let him do the grilling from now on!
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I didn’t know to pat the meat dry before grilling. Great tips!
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I learned how to incorporate summer produce (HELLO Tomatoes!) into my beef dishes. Fantastic!
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Browning: Dry beef by patting with paper towel before cooking. Liquid sizzles in the pan creating steam that can prevent browning. That was something I didn’t know.
I didn’t know to take the the meat out of the fridge before grilling. I was afraid of bacteria, but I guess it’s how to make it good!
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I learned that 160°F is the optimal temperature for a safe and tasty burger
We organize everything we need beforehand.
They had a recipe to make your own rub – Ive never actually tried one before but I think I’ll give this a shot, my husband will be impressed!
Divide large amounts of leftovers into small portions. The smaller size will not only be convenient for leftovers, but shallow containers will allow for quick chilling.
My favorite tip was on making a paste with dry seasonings mixed with oil to marinate skirt or flank steak before grilling.
Remove your meat from frige 15 minutes before grilling it – but NEVER marinate it at room temperature.
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I learned to grill slowly over a low heat. jelly15301@gmail.com
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Wow I love that they have a How much to buy guide on the site. I am always at a loss on how much really meat I need to buy. It is fully downloadable, I printed and taped it to my coupon organizer! Thanks great site!
FaCeBoOk FaN HeRe!!!!!
I like how it shows you the difference between grades.
I learned to turn properly. Use long-handled tongs for turning steaks; spatulas for burgers. A fork will pierce the beef causing loss of flavorful juices. And don’t be tempted to press down on burgers – it only releases the juices and creates flare-ups.
I learned your supposed to pat the meat dry before grilling
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I learned to stop squishing the burgers.
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One tip we use is to always use a thermometer to ensure the meat is cooked thoroughly.
Let them sit for just a few minutes after you take them off the grill.
Can’t wait to win this… thanks!
I never realized this: Pat beef dry after removing from marinade to promote even browning and prevent steaming.
Remove beef from marinade and pat dry with a paper towel before cooking to prevent steaming and encourage browning.
This is a tip I never knew but will utilize in the future!
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patting dry after taking out of the marinade.. I did not know that, but will give it a go
I loved the information about marinades vs. rubs very helpful.
i love tring new marinades thanks
remove meat 15 minutes from the fridge before grilling
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I found it interesting that there are specific meats that need to be marinaded for tenderization. I never knew that!
You can make great baked potatoes on the grill in a short amount of time. Just wash them and prick the skins, then microwave them on high about 5 min. Finish on the grill.
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wow I learned so much. after years of cooking on charcoal, I received a wonderful gas grill to die for. compliments of my wonderful mom. I never knew you needed to let meat rest before serving. I learn something new every day.
marinate in the fridge…what, what?? okay, I’ll try it! Hope we win, thanks.
I always parboil my chicken before I put it on the grill. It takes less time on the grill and tastes so much better.
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I learned that you should always soak your wooden skewers before using them, which I didn’t know!
A great tip I learned: Remove visible fat from meat and poultry before grilling to help prevent flare-ups and excess smoke formation.
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Definitely found the marinade/rub tips helpful. So many things I didn’t know!
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