Fun in the Sun! 6 Sizzling Summer Grilling Ideas

There are few things which are as American as backyard cooking and approximately 75% of all adults in America own a grill.

Whether you love pork, steak or chicken. Summer is the best time to enjoy various grilled foods with friends and family.

Get outside the house and fire up the grill. Keep reading as we outline 6 amazing summer grilling ideas.

1. Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Salad

This is one of tastiest treats you can make during summer. The preparation will take about thirty minutes. Prepare a cucumber salad to serve with the grilled chicken. This will make for a delicious yet nutritious meal.

You can also serve the grilled chicken with a few cold drinks. The main advantage of this dish is that it takes a short time to prepare including the grilling and marinating of the chicken. Prepare the cucumber salad while the chicken is on the grill.

If you do not know how to prepare this delicacy, follow these steps;

• First season the chicken with one or two teaspoons of pepper. Set the grill to medium heat. Out the chicken inside the grill and turn occasionally for about twenty minutes.
• Prepare the salad as the chicken is cooking. You can add either vinegar or yogurt to the salad.
• Add a quarter teaspoon of pepper.
• Add the cucumber, and fold the salad
• After the chicken is ready, serve it with the salad.

You can also save more money by buying the chicken drumsticks in more quantities.

2. Glazed Pork Chops

This makes for an outdoor delicacy that is simply to die for. You can prepare a glaze by whisking soy sauce, ketchup, and honey together in a bowl. The glaze will give your pork chops an invigorating flavor and a sweet taste. You can prepare this dish for approximately thirty minutes.

Preheat your grill to about medium temperatures. Pour oil on the grate and swirl it to ensure that it is well distributed. Put the pork chops inside the grate and brush glaze over them.

You will know the pork chops are ready when they are no longer pink at the center. Grill the pork chops for about 7-8 minutes on both sides. Once they are ready, serve them with a cold drink or beer.

3. Grilled Salmon with Broccolini and Basil Butter

In just twenty minutes you can prepare this dish. This makes it one of the best summer grilling ideas to carry out. Grilled salmon is easy to prepare and only needs to be seasoned with pepper and salt.

Prepare the basil butter and mix it together with garlic. Stir the mixture to make great compound butter. You can use the compound butter as topping for chicken or even beef.

Heat the grill to medium temperature. Toss in the salmon and broccolini. Grill for about 5-6 minutes while turning the salmon to ensure each side is properly cooked. Finally, serve the salmon and top it off with the basil butter. The result will make a mouthwatering dish that is easy to prepare and only requires three ingredients.

The broccolini and basil butter should be fresh to ensure the best taste. If you have never had this dish then you are missing out on a lot.

4. Grilled Beef Steak and Vegetables

This is one of my favorite summer grilling ideas. Preparing the perfect steak might be harder than you thought. The best way to get it right is to let it sit for a while after grilling. This will ensure that all the juices steep in.

Preparing a grilled beef steak is quite easy. Simple heat the grill to high temperatures. Oil the grate and insert the steak.

You can also season the steak with pepper, or salt. Throw in the vegetables which may include onions, tomatoes, broccoli, and asparagus. When grilling the steak don’t use a fork as it may pierce it and release the juices.

Grill for about thirty minutes and serve with the vegetables. This is a healthy dish that is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. The grilled vegetables also give the steak an exotic taste and will leave your taste buds craving for more.

If you are thinking about grilling a steak then follow the best cuts of the beef guide.

5. The Best Grilled Burger

Grilling a burger is America’s favorite summer grilling dish but making the best burger might be a challenging task. The mistake many people make is over handling the meat and pressing the meat while its one the grill.

To prepare the best burger. First, buy ground meat and place it in the fridge until it is time to grill. You should also oil the grate prior to the grilling process. The ground beef should also be approximately 80% lean and 20% fat.

Mix the ground beef in a bowl with the seasoning ingredients you want. Don’t overmix the ground meat. Fold the ground meat with your hands and make a dimple on the middle of the patty. You can also form the patties with a tray instead of your hands to avoid overhandling them.

Heat the grill and burgers for about 6-9 minutes. Add cheese on the burgers and the buns for about one minute. Let the burgers rest before serving with a blend of your favorite vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, and onions.

6. Grilled Vegetable Kebab

If you are a vegetarian, then don’t miss out on the fun! You can prepare a vegetable kebab in less than thirty minutes. You can use mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. First, lightly oil the grate and heat the grill to medium temperature.

Cut the vegetables you have selected into equally-shaped sizes. Thread them through the skewers and put them on the grill. Brush the skewers with a mixture of basil, pepper, salt, and olive oil.

Grill the vegetables until they are tender for about 15 minutes. After they are ready you can serve them with another dish or even enjoy them on their own.

Healthy Summer Grilling Ideas

Ensure you have a fruit or vegetable while preparing any of the above dishes. This will make sure that you get the nutrition and vitamins that you need to live a healthy lifestyle. Take precautions with the grill and don’t allow children to get too close. Enjoy your summer with the six summer grilling ideas outlined above.

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