3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable
MISSION,
Kan., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family
Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The
right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you
serve your favorite foods in the tastiest ways all summer.
Consider these helpful tips from the flavor experts at
Watkins.
Seasoning with Staying Power
The first step for
impressive flavor is proper preparation. For dry seasoning, blot
meat or sliced vegetables (such as zucchini) with paper towels to
dry. Then rub 1-2 teaspoons of
vegetable oil over each piece to help your seasoning or dry rub
stick.
For marinades, after mixing – but before adding the meat –
reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade liquid to baste meat while on the
grill. If you're dicing meat (except for shrimp), do so before
adding it to the marinade so each piece can soak in as much flavor
as possible.
Finally, no grilling menu would be complete without burgers.
Adding a seasoning tailor-made for this all-American classic, like
Watkins Organic Hamburger Seasoning, brings an unforgettable boost
of flavor. You'll want about 1 tablespoon of seasoning for each
pound of ground meat – just be sure to mix in thoroughly before you
make your patties to distribute the flavor evenly.
Flavor for All Your Favorites
While most people think
of meats for grilling season, there are so many ways to spice up
all your favorite foods and beverages. For fajitas, you can use
chili lime seasoning for the meat and put it on the rim of your
lemonade or margaritas, too.
You can also switch it up and roast potatoes instead of fries to
go with a well-seasoned burger. Try peppercorn Parmesan seasoning
for a complementary flavor. If you're looking for a finishing touch
for steak, mushrooms make a perfect enhancement and you can use the
same steak seasoning to prepare them.
A Showstopping Side
Grilled corn makes a fresh, juicy
side for summer meals. For tender kernels and a milder char flavor,
leave the husks on, soak the corn in water for 20-30 minutes and
grill over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes. For more char and
caramelized flavor, remove the husks and grill over medium-high
heat for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently.
After grilling, remove the husks (if needed) and lightly coat
the corn in butter before seasoning. Corn can work with a range of
flavor profiles – get creative with Watkins Organic Mesquite, Chili
Lime or Peppercorn Parmesan seasoning blends to make your most
memorable corn yet.
Whatever you add to your menu, enjoy finding new summer staples.
For more flavors and grilling inspiration, visit
watkins1868.com.
Southwest Pork Chops
2 tablespoons
Watkins 1868 Organic Grilling Chili Lime Seasoning
2 teaspoons
Watkins Organic Black Pepper
2 teaspoons
cooking oil of choice
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Fine Himalayan
Pink Salt
8 pork loin chops
(about 2 1/2 pounds)
hot sauce (optional)
Combine chili lime seasoning, black pepper, cooking oil and pink
salt. Spread mixture evenly over pork chops. Cover and refrigerate
at least 30 minutes.
Heat grill to medium heat. Grill pork chops 4-5 inches from heat
source, turning frequently, until no longer pink when cut near
bone. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Peppery Beef Kebabs
1 pound
sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons
Watkins 1868 Organic Grilling Steak Seasoning or Watkins 1868
Organic Grilling Salt Free Steak Seasoning
1 teaspoon Watkins
Organic Ground Black Pepper
bell peppers, cut into
chunks (optional)
onions, cut into chunks
(optional)
mushrooms, cut into
chunks (optional)
cooked couscous or
rice
Sprinkle sirloin with steak seasoning and black pepper. Thread
beef onto skewers along with bell peppers, onions and mushrooms, as
desired.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill, turning occasionally,
until meat is cooked to desired doneness, 5-7 minutes. Serve atop
cooked couscous or rice.
Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com
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