Grilling Tips and Recipes for Your Memorial Day BBQ

ST. LOUIS, Miss - After a crazy winter and wet spring, everyone is ready for sweet summertime! No need to worry, the unofficial start of summer is only days away! With that being said, we think it is about time to get barbecue on the brain! Check out our Grilling Tips and Recipes for Your Memorial Day BBQ. Don't forget you can find these and many other recipes on our Pinterest page!

Safe Grilling Practices:

• Get Your Grill HOT: Be sure to preheat your grill 15 to 25 minutes prior to cooking. Doing this will ensure that your grill reaches the appropriate temperature and kills any bacteria. The grill should be around 400-450°F for high, 350-400°F for medium-high, 300-350°F for medium and 250-300°F for low heat. 
• Good Grooming is Necessary: Be sure to brush off debris when the grill is hot. Once the grill is preheated, use a long-handled grill brush to clean off the charred debris from prior usage. Don't forget to scrap the grill off immediately after use!
• Don't Forget the Oil: Lean foods may stick even to the cleanest of grills. Reduce sticking by rubbing a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel on the grill with your tongs. **Do NOT use cooking spray on a hot grill!**
• Let Your Meat Chill Out: Once your meat has finished cooking, let it rest on a clean plate and cover with foil for about 10 minutes. Doing so will help the juices in the meat redistribute evenly, YUM!

Alright, now that you have the safety part down, it is time to give one of these grilling recipes a try!

Pesto Grilled Shrimp

This really couldn't get much easier. Simply whip up your pesto sauce, marinate the shrimp, and throw those shrimp on the barbie! 

 Grilled Potato Wedges

The secret to perfecting these potato wedges is to avoid putting too many on the grill at once. This reduces the chance of burning any of the potatoes. These wedges will put any ole french fry to shame!

Grilled Fruit Pizza

Did someone say dessert? Grill up this treat to satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth. Make it your own by adding your favorite fruits and drizzle topping!

Keep these Grilling Tips and Recipes for Your Memorial Day BBQ in mind this and any other weekend over the summer! Enjoy!

Don Brown Chevrolet would also like to recognize all of the men and women who have served our country. Thank you all for everything that you do. We are located at 2244 S. Kingshighway in St. Louis, MO, at the entrance of "The Hill". At Don Brown, we are committed to providing our customers with the full dealership experience. For more information visit our website www.donbrownchevrolet.com or contact us at (314) 282-7887.

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