What is direct-heat grilling? What kinds of foods are good for this type of grilling?
With direct-heat grilling, the food cooks directly above the heat source. Because foods are exposed directly over the heat, cooking time is typically short. Direct-heat is the best way to cook thin items and cuts of meat such as burgers, hotdogs, fillets of fish, chops, steaks, and small vegetables. To set up your charcoal grill for direct-heat cooking after the coals are hot, use long-handled tongs to spread them in a solid layer over the firegrate. To set up your propane grill for direct-heat cooking, turn all burners to high, close the lid, and let the grill heat 10 minutes before using. Then, turn the burners to the desired heat level.
