| Grilling and Barbecuing, two of the most popular | | | | grill the whole time.Barbecuing is typically done over |
| cooking methods in the U.S., especially in warmer | | | | charcoal or wood, although gas can be used. I've |
| weather. There are some who know the difference | | | | seen kalhua pig being cooked slowly on a gas grill, but |
| between grilling and barbecuing, and some who don't. | | | | usually, barbecuers will use either charcoal or wood. |
| Do you?To put it simply, Grilling is fast cooking over | | | | The meats usually used in barbecuing are tougher |
| high heat, while barbecuing involves a slower cooking | | | | cuts of meat, such as the beef brisket, or pork ribs. |
| method, over a lower heat.Grilling is generally done | | | | These meats benefit from the long, slow cooking |
| over a gas flame, or hot coals. Tender cuts of meat | | | | process, becoming so tender that they will just fall |
| are best for this cooking method. The quick cooking | | | | off the bone. Since the cooking process is slower, |
| and the high heat seal in the juices, creating a juicy | | | | and the heat not as high as grilling, barbecue sauce |
| piece of meat, but leave the meat on too long, and it | | | | can be brushed onto the meat throughought the |
| will dry out, as with any dry cooking method. | | | | cooking process, forming a delicious glaze on the |
| Barbecue sauces can be used, but since the heat is | | | | outside of the meat. Apple juice is sometimes |
| so high, it should be added right at the end of the | | | | sprayed onto the meat to keep it moist and flavorful. |
| cooking time, especially for sweeter barbecue | | | | Damp wood chips added to the fire add a delicious |
| sauces, so that the sugar in the sauce doesn't burn. | | | | smoky flavor to the meat.Some meats, like chicken, |
| Vegetables and fruits can also be grilled, as they | | | | will benefit from either cooking method. It's great |
| don't need a long cooking time. Peaches and | | | | either grilled quickly with a glaze or barbecue sauce |
| pineapple are particularly good for grilling, the natural | | | | applied towards the end of the cooking time, or |
| sugars in the fruit carmelize over the high heat. When | | | | slowly barbecued, absorbing the flavors of the |
| you grill food, you need to pay attention to it, so it | | | | smoke. |
| doesn't get overcooked. You need to stay by the | | | | |