Stick An Ice Cube In Your Burger Patty — Yup
Why would anyone stick an ice cube inside a raw hunk of meat, you ask? Because you don't want over-done, disgusting burgers ... duh! This trick comes to you from Graham Elliot: "Make your patties, then put your little ice cube in there and then when you grill it, it keeps it moist and keeps it from getting dried out."
Clean Your Grill With A Raw Onion
Onion
... It's a natural disinfectant! Stick a fork in a half of one and run it back and forth over your hot grill. If you're working with a wood-fired barbecue, throw it in there when you're done for some bonus smoky, yummy, onion-y flavor all up in whatever you're grilling.
Slice A Watermelon Without Making A Whole Thing Of It
Wait, it turns out it's, like, really not a big deal to cut a watermelon into nice, same-sized pieces? You just cut it ... and then you cut it again ... and then you cut it a third time??
Make A Cute Watermelon Centerpiece While You're At It
Again, t's not nearly as difficult as you'd think. As The Sweetest Occasion demonstrates, it's just a matter of slicing, scooping, and placing some delightful flowers. Another plus: you have a pile of watermelon shards to enjoy post-meat fest.
Save a Trip, Use A Muffin Tin
Not only will this save you the hassle of having to lug out a zillion bottles, but it'll also ensure your BBQ is 'grammable as hell. Come on, the cutest BBQ-adjacent thing you've ever seen!
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