The humble grill is an ancient cooking tool. People have been
cooking on the flame for millennia, and for many years now grilling has
been a favorite event that brings people together to relax, cook and
enjoy life alfresco. The high heat of grilling sears the surface of
Australian beef, creating tender meat with a flavorful crust.
The key to a successful grill is to have fun! Keep your ingredients
simple and fresh, and make sure you plan and prepare before you start
cooking. Try the recipes on the right to get you started.
There are two basic methods to grilling, and they involve direct and indirect heat.
Direct heat
Direct grilling means putting the food directly over the heat source
— straight on the grill of your charcoal or gas grill. This method is
ideal for steaks.
With direct heat, it's best to sear your meat quickly on both sides
to start. After this, resist the urge to flip too often as this will
dry your food. Instead, time your cooking and flip only once. The same
goes for pricking your food — don't do it! You want to keep those
juices in.
Indirect heat
With indirect grilling, the food is placed between the sources of
heat which rotate inside the grill, much like a convection oven. This
method is recommended for roasts.
There's no need to turn your food when using the indirect method as
the heat will move around your grill and cook the food evenly on all
sides.
