How Do You Set Up Propane Grills?
Setting up the inside of a propane grill for cooking can be as simple as igniting all burners and throwing meat directly above the flames, or as involved as grilling with indirect heat and wood chips encased in heavy-duty foil pouches to impart smoky flavors. As with charcoal grilling, propane grills can incorporate either direct or indirect grilling setups. Direct grilling works best for meats requiring fast, searing heat, such as steaks, burgers and sausages. Indirect grilling is best-suited for tougher whole-meat slabs, ribs and whole chickens, all of which require longer cooking times over lower temperatures for best results. Open the grill lid and coat the cooking grate with a thin layer of vegetable oil grilling spray. This lubricates the grate and leaves attractive grill marks on food as it cooks. Ignite all propane burners using either automatic ignition switch (if the grill is so equipped) or a long-stick match, turning all dials to lighting mode before introducing the flame.
