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Our Cookout Guide includes tips and best practices from local chefs and experts as well as suggestions for where to buy ingredients so readers can grill their favorite meats, vegetables and other eats. For those who do not have grills of their own, there are a variety of restaurants in the Southwest Austin area at which hungry readers can find barbecue, grilled items and other options.
1. Grilling preparation
The grill should be hot and well-oiled, said Robert Randolph, assistant general manager at Stuffed Cajun Meat Market.
“It gives you those good grill marks on your meat,” he said. “[Oil] prevents sticking and makes it a lot easier to cook and clean up.”
2. Choosing your fuel
Charcoal, wood and natural briquettes (available at stores such as H-E-B and Whole Foods Market) can be used for grill cooking—each one has different effects on flavor, Randolph said.
