The Difference Between Grilling and BBQing

Grilling:
Grilling means that meat is cooked hot and fast. Take your thawed steak and place it on a hot grill for 2-3 minutes, turn your steak from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. This will give your steak those professional grill marks that will wow your friends and family. Turn your steak over and cook to the desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes lightly covered in foil to retain juices.

BBQing:
BBQing is done low and slow, usually with charcoal or wood fire. That means cooking your meat at a lower temperature for a longer period of time. The low heat and smoke penetrate the meat leaving the coveted smoke ring you see when slicing. This smoke ring will contain a smokey flavor that gives any meat that classic barbecue finish.

Beef Cooking Temperatures:
Rare: 120-125°F - Light brown on the outside with bright pink center.

Medium Rare: 130-135°F - Brown exterior warm with red center.

Medium: 140-145°F - Small pink center.

Medium Well: 150-155°F - No pink, light color gray.

Well Done: 160-170°F - Light brown all the way through.

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