Ellis Fresh Farm Meats Grilling Tips.

Perfect Grilling Tips

P  reheat the grill - wait until it is hot to begin
E  nsure best results - start with brand quality meat
R  etain flavorful juices - use tongs or a spatula
F   lip steaks only once
E  ach side should be grilled for half the total cooking time
C  heck doneness with a meat thermometer
T  ime to enjoy your meal

The Heat Is On

• For a distinctly grilled flavor, use charcoal. The grill should be hot before cooking begins. For medium heat, the charcoals should completely ash over.
• Test the temperature by holding your hand just above the cooking surface. If you can hold your hand there four seconds, it is ready.
• If using a gas grill, set it on medium 10 minutes before cooking.

• Place the beef on a preheated grill (preheat for at least 15 minutes) or over moderately hot wood or coals about 3-5 inches away from heat source. If cooking frozen steaks, place the rack 5 - 6 inches from heat source.
• Grill until juices come through the uncooked top side (time depends on the thickness of the meat, the temperature of the heat source and the
  desired degree of doneness).
• Turn the beef using tongs or a spatula to avoid piercing the meat, and
  season the cooked side, if desired. Baste beef with marinade or sauce throughout cooking time, if desired.
• Continue cooking until beef reaches desired Degree of Doneness.
• Take the beef off the grill just a bit before it's “perfect”.
• Allow the beef to rest 10 minutes on a platter. As it does, the warm juices inside the steak continue cooking it to the desired doneness

Charcoal Grilling Guidelines