Grillin' for the Fourth or Not!

During the cooking techniques in Les Cussions discussed last month by our Chef Brown, he talked about the difference between Grilling and BBQ. I didn't know this difference and maybe some you don't either. So I'll explain.

Grilling is a direct heat cooking method in an open environment. BBQ is an in-direct cooking method in a closed environment. We grill hot dogs, burgers and steaks. But we BBQ ribs, chicken and brisket. Sometimes we do a combination of the two methods.

So you may be asking yourself, why would I now discuss this after the Fourth of July? Well, as I have found out, it's never too late to learn something new. Besides, there is a lot more of both to be done this summer and, if you're invited over for a BBQ and the host is doing steaks, you can now enlighten them on your expert knowledge.

Just make sure it's after he has grilled your steak. Nobody likes a know-it-all!

Viva la difference!