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Number of people who said flare-ups were a frequent grilling problem, according to a nationally representative telephone survey of 1,008 adults conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Some flaring is normal when grilling, especially when cooking fatty foods.
To avoid flare-ups, wipe off excess marinade (especially ones made with sweeteners like brown sugar and honey); don't overload the grill; and keep some cooking space empty so that when flare-ups do occur, you can move food to another area of the grill.
Use our advice to avoid the five most common grilling mistakes, get your grill ready for outdoor-cooking season, and check out these easy, delicious grilling recipes.
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