Alton's Grilling Essentials
C'mon, Baby, Light My Grill 01:49
Videos In This Playlist
C'mon, Baby, Light My Grill 01:49
Alton shares his foolproof technique for lighting a charcoal grill.
Grilling: Keep a Clean Machine 02:23
Alton shares his top secret to great grilling: keeping a clean machine.
Alton Brown Teaches How to Grill Without a Grill 02:52
Alton Brown teaches us how to grill without a grill. He recommends a cast-iron grill pan with low sides. The parallel raised ribs hold the food off the bottom of the pan, focusing all the thermal energy into what the raised ribs are touching, making grill marks. He recommends heating the pan for five minutes on medium high before adding the food. To create grill hatch marks, cook food until brown, rotate it 90 degrees, cook until the sears match in intensity, then flip the food over and repeat. To add a genuine grill smoke flavor, Alton brushes the food with Liquid Smoke and adds some salt about an hour before cooking. He lets the food dry completely and repeats the process up to three times. He also recommends Danish smoked salts or paprika to add a smoky flavor to the food. Another way to add a grilled flavor to food is to broil it. Alton recommends moving a rack into the very top position and placing the food directly on the rack once the oven is heated. You will need a pan on the rack below to catch the drippings. When broiling food for a grilled flavor, lightly brush it with oil and don’t close the oven door completely. Block the door from closing all the way with a small wad of aluminum foil.
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Cooking Fruit on the Grill 03:16
Alton demonstrates methods for getting the most out of fruit on the grill.
Grill Clams, Oysters & Mussels 02:50
Alton shares methods for grilling bivalves (clams, oysters and mussels).
Gas Grill Regulator Woes 02:14
Flame and temp too low? Alton's tips solve these gas grill regulator woes.
Grilling With Indirect Heat 01:56
Alton Brown shows how to cook with indirect heat even on a charcoal grill.
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Are You Ribbing Me? 02:07
Not all ribs are created equal: Alton Brown explains the various cuts.
Get the RecipeUse Your Grill as a Smoker 03:00
Alton shows how to add smoky goodness to food on charcoal and gas grills.
Fish on the Grill 01:53
Alton Brown shows how to cook fish on the grill and keep it from sticking.
Easy Tips for Grilling Veggies 02:58
Alton shows how to keep veggies from falling through the grill's grates.
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Triple-Duty Marinade 02:44
Alton Brown makes a marinade that can be used as a sauce or a dressing.
Grass-Fed Beef 01:24
Alton Brown talks about the flavor and texture profile of grass-fed beef.
Lemon Cucumber Gin Punch 02:14
Alton Brown shows how to make a tasty, summery lemon cucumber gin punch.
Get the RecipeAlton's Melon-Cutting Methods
Alton shows how to cut up melons, some of the hardest-to-handle fruits.
Alton Brown's Cocktail Time: Shrubs 02:21
In this Good Eats video, Alton Brown makes a versatile fruit-based shrub. The base of the shrub is a mixture of black berries, sugar and water. Blended ingredients are strained, then a red wine vinegar and herbs are added. Shrubs can be used as a marinate, vinaigrette or add soda water to make an acidic, yet bubbly alcohol free beverage.
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Alton's Green Tea Primer 02:49
Alton tells how to source, purchase, store, brew and enjoy green tea.