1. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 1 Healthy Living A-Z Get Ready, Get Set, Grill! NameTitleCounty

2. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 2 Today You Will Learn... Basic directions for grilling an assortment of fresh produce Basic directions for grilling an assortment of fresh produce Proper cooking equipment Proper cooking equipment Tips for successful grilling Tips for successful grilling Grilling safety Grilling safety

3. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 3 Benefits of grilling Does not heat up kitchen Does not heat up kitchen Healthy way to prepare foods Healthy way to prepare foods Naturally low fat cooking method Naturally low fat cooking method Provides a great savory flavor Provides a great savory flavor

4. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 4 Grilling

5. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 5 Getting started

6. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 6 Methods Open grilling Open grilling Closed grilling Closed grilling

7. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 7 Tools for grilling Basting brushes Basting brushes Aluminum foil Aluminum foil Marinade pans Marinade pans Skewers Skewers Tongs Tongs Spatulas Spatulas Mitts Mitts

8. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 8 Grilling fresh fruit

9. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 9 Grilling fresh vegetables

10. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 10 Grilling safety DON’T USE: Gasoline Kerosene Fuel Oil

11. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 11 Grilling safety

12. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 12 Grilling safety

13. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 13 Grilling and food safety

14. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 14 Precooking meat and poultry Holding partially cooked food is not safe Holding partially cooked food is not safe Precook immediately before grilling Precook immediately before grilling Determine doneness with a thermometer Determine doneness with a thermometer

15. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 15 Grilling & cancer Some studies show possible relationship Some studies show possible relationship To reduce risk: To reduce risk: Eat grilled foods in moderation Eat grilled foods in moderation Avoid charring Avoid charring Prevent fat from dripping on coals Prevent fat from dripping on coals

16. 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 16 Today you learned... Basic directions for grilling an assortment of fresh produce Basic directions for grilling an assortment of fresh produce Proper cooking equipment Proper cooking equipment Tips for successful grilling Tips for successful grilling Grilling safety Grilling safety

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