The weather is finally warm, the grass is green again and the grill is cleaned and ready! All hail Barbecue Season! It's time for local produce and made in-house meats and deli sides to take center stage, again! Here are a few of our favorite tips to help you kick off our favorite time of year!
Peach Perfect Grilling
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Fruit can be delicate, so cut them into large chunks or slices to avoid losing pieces between the grates (and they'll be less likely to fall apart).
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To avoid fruit sticking to the grill, clean and oil the grate and wait until the grill is at its full medium-high heat temp before tossing the fruit on.
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If you're grilling citrus, sprinkle it with some granulated sugar prior to grilling, for a yummy caramelized crust.
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Like meat, the denser the fruit, the longer it'll take to grill.

The Steaks are High

Marinate on This.
Marinades are used to flavor proteins and in some cases, help make them more tender. They're typically made with some kind of oil, an acid (such as balsamic vinegar or even beer or yogurt), flavoring (like herbs and garlic, Worcestershire or sriracha sauce), and salt.
The longer proteins marinate, the more flavor they'll absorb. Heads up! Be careful when using sugar-based sauces on the grill as these will burn easily.
Here are a few to get your creative juices flowing!
ASIAN
Rice-Wine, Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Mirin (Sweet wine), Ginger, Coconut Milk, Lime Juice, Lemongrass, Sugar, Cilantro, Garlic
MEDITERRANEAN
Red & White Vinegar, Red & White Wine, Beer, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Tarragon, Oregano, Mint, Chives, Dill, Thyme, Rosemary, Mustard, Sugar, Honey
AMERICAN
Bourbon, Tabasco Sauce, Buttermilk, Worcestershire, Honey or Maple Syrup


WHAT'S ON YOUR GRILL?

Patrick's Favorite Grillable:
"New York Strip. You get the best of both worlds; more tender than Ribeye and more flavorful than a Filet Mignon.”

Justin's Favorite Grillable:
"Wagyu ribeye. It's juicy and buttery.”

Chris' Favorite Grillable:
"Radicchio, it's great with a little char from the grill and loses a little bit of its bitterness.”