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Barbecue Podcast Marrion James
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If you're cooking something like burgers or hot dogs, it's best to cook them over direct heat since they cook faster. The section of your grill with direct heat will be the hottest.[4]
A gas grill will have settings, such as Low, Medium, and High, that you can easily adjust to get the right heat level.
Your charcoal grill will just be set up normally with lit coals underneath.
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How to Barbecue
To preheat your grill, you'll either light your charcoal grill with a chimney starter or turn on the gas to the gas grill. Let your grill heat up for 20 minutes to ensure it's ready to start cooking.[6]
A gas grill only takes about 10 minutes to warm up while a charcoal grill will take 20.
To preheat a gas grill, just turn the dial to your desired heat setting.
To preheat a charcoal grill, light the coals using a flame and flammable material (such as newspaper or lighter fluid).