izzling steaks. The smell of the grill. Friends and family gathered in backyards and parks. Grilling season has arrived! Kansas City takes the art of grilling very seriously. So make sure you are prepped and ready before you fire up that grill. To help you out, Price Chopper Butcher Tracy answers some grilling FAQs. Which is better - gas or charcoal?
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GRILLINGQ&A
What are the best meats for grilling? Chicken breasts, fish, and pork chops all work great on the grill. But, this is Kansas City! It’s beef around here, and you can’t go wrong with a Price Chopper KC Pride steak. We hand-cut them fresh daily and give them our 200% guarantee, so if you aren’t satisfied you’ll get your money back PLUS a replacement. Price Chopper is also the exclusive grocer in Kansas City for Certified Angus Beef®, the very best Choice Angus beef available and backed by a set of 10 stringent quality specifications.
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What tips do you have on marinating meat? Tender beef cuts only need to be covered in marinade for 15 minutes to two hours before grilling. Tougher cuts need a strong marinade that includes an acidic ingredient (lemon juice, vinegar or wine) and can be marinated 6-24 hours. Always marinate in the fridge…not room temperature. And, use at least a quarter cup of marinade per pound of meat. How do I know when the meat is thoroughly cooked? Use a food thermometer and keep these safe minimum internal temperatures in mind: 165°F for poultry, 160°F for ground meats, 145°F for medium rare beef or pork steaks/chops (160°F for medium and 170°F for well done.) Sometimes the meat I grill turns out dry… any tips? Grilled meats need to rest before serving. Put your grilled meat on a platter tented with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes so the juices can redistribute. Also, don’t cut the meat to check the doneness while it’s cooking… you’ll lose some of the juice.
This is a question of preference. Some people prefer the smokier taste you get from cooking with charcoal. Gas grills have the convenience factor because they start right away, while charcoal may require some patience.
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