3 GRILLING SAFETY TIPS
BE A GRILL MASTER, NOT A DISASTER
Whether you have the best baby back ribs recipe in town or prefer your veggies with some char from the grill, everyone can agree that nothing quite compares to the distinct flavor of grilled food in the summer. But because this mode of cooking is so popular in the summer, accidents are more likely to happen. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that the most common time for grilling injuries is in the summer, with nearly 20,000 injuries requiring a visit to the emergency room each year.
wait 5 minutes for the gas to
dissipate, and try again. If the grill still won’t light, seek professional maintenance assistance. Clean your grill after every use. No one enjoys a chore after
Let’s do our part to lower that statistic!
eating a delicious meal, but doing so could prevent disasters. Grease from delicious burgers and hot dogs can build up, and this can be fuel to any potential errant flames on your grill. A grill brush should do the trick after every use, but don’t forget to clean out the grease trap regularly. For more safety tips, visit NFPA.org . And if you are injured in a barbecue accident that was the result of negligence, please contact our team at Brauns Law today.
Secure the proper spot. Grills may be sophisticated these days, but never use one indoors. Instead, grill outside, preferably on concrete and away from your house or deck railings. If concrete isn’t available, a deck will work, too, so long as the area is flat. Just be mindful to not light the grill near the railing. Light gas grills properly. Even the most seasoned grillmasters light their grills inappropriately! Start by opening the lid of your grill, then turn on the propane tank. Next, turn the knobs on your grill’s burner and start the ignition. If your grill doesn’t light, do not grab a match or a torch! Turn off the propane tank,
When you’re done grilling, shut off the gas before turning off the burners. This will cut the source of fuel, which could prevent leaks.
SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN SKEWERS
AQUARIUM BALLOON BICYCLE
CHILDREN FATHER FLAG
GRILL MOONSTONE PRIDE
ROSE WATERMELON WEDDING
INGREDIENTS For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!
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