Barbeque Secrets for Dads this 4th of July—Independence Day

1. The secret to not burning the meat is to avoid placing it directly over the flames. Get a BBQ cooker that raises the meat above the fire.
2. Cherry wood is good but smoking over Pecan wood can get you great results.
3. Don’t just apply sauce on the meat before placing it on the grill. Marinate the meat with spices and rubs overnight.
4. If you want a good crust, then use the oven instead of the grill
5. Foil your ribs with some apple juice and cook up to 200˚F internal temperature. This is a great way to tender ribs.
6. Trim as much fat off the beef brisket as possible but leave some surface fat for seasoning.
7. The best meat rubs are made by blending peppers (black pepper, red pepper, and green pepper). This combination is also sure to add a great splash of color to your BBQ spread.

1. Place the grill on a flat and level surface, away from inflammatory items, overhangs, and trees.
2. Avoid lighter fluid and match-light charcoal. The vapors are poisonous for the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
3. Do not cover flaming briquettes with a grill lid. This may result in a flare-up when the lid is removed.

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