Grilling 101: Keeping It Juicy

• To avoid losing juices during flipping, always flip your meat or vegetables using tongs or a spatula, Never ever use a fork. Using a fork will let out those internal juices.

• Try to limit the flips. Ideally, you should flip each item once during the grilling process. Don't become enamored with the ability to use your tongs or spatula. Flipping repeatedly causes a lot of the natural juices to escape. Cook your food on one side then flip it over and let the other side do its thing.

• Whatever you do, Don't ever press down on burgers or chicken (or anything) with a spatula while they’re grilling! This squeezes out the juices and once they’re gone … they’re gone! If you’re bored and need something to do with your hands, hold on to a beer or play catch with your kid, just don't do it too close to the grill

• If you want your meat to be the juiciest most succulent meat you've ever cooked, you should let it sit for about ten minutes before you cut into it. There is some scientific reasoning behind all of this: when meat hits the heat, the liquid and juices rush toward the center, storing them there until you cut into it. If you want to let these juices internally marinate before cutting it open, let it sit first.

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