4 top grilling tips for hosting the perfect BBQ

Nothing brings friends together quite like an old-fashioned barbecue. To help you host your best get-together yet, here are 4 top grilling tips.

Choosing whether to encrust your meats with spices or not is purely subjective.

• You're the chef, after all, so only you know what's going to work for your barbecue. But if you don't know how to exploit spices effectively, avoid them at all costs.
• Typically, a small amount of meat rub (or salt and pepper) is all you need.
• Place what you don't use in a dish or leave it in the container. In other words, let your friends decide how much sodium they want on their food.

The answer is no. Most barbecues offer a ton of sides. In fact, there's no such thing as having too many.

• Corn, wrapped potatoes, green beans, collard greens, poutine — let your grilling imagination run wild. You never know how hungry you and friends might get.

Some people prefer gas, some prefer coal. The truth of the matter is that both will get the job done.

• Many people prefer coals over gas because coals have a much higher heat ceiling.
• For those who look for a more controlled cooking environment, gas is probably more suitable.
• Yet others choose coal over gas for one simple reason: they say the distinctive smell of the charcoal smoke imparts the meat with a unique and "authentic" flavour that they enjoy.

Meat tastes best when it's infused with natural flavours and onions work best to achieve this.

• Just cut a raw onion in half and place the slices in the top far corners of your grill—skin and all. Smoke will form from the heat produced, giving everything you cook a sweet undertone that'll knock you off your feet.
• Try other veggies, such as green and yellow peppers or anything pungent enough to penetrate animal skin.
• The aroma produced, alongside the succulent smell of cooking meat, is sure to attract a lot of attention.

The succulent smell of spices and meat rub; the impeccable balance of hearty food; the smoke-filled yards sending puffy signals of good times and fun; plus all of your very best friends gathered in the backyard. Now that's a recipe for a successful barbecue!

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