1. Keep It Clean. Last year’s food does not a good seasoning for this year’s food.
2.Grease Your Grates. Make sure you oil it before cooking. This helps to keep food from sticking, and makes it easier to clean up later.
3. Keep It Hot. Preheat your grill, otherwise food will stick. When your gas or charcoal grill is ready to cook on, you will be able to hold your hand five inches above the grate for two seconds if the fire is “hot” and three to four seconds if the fire is “medium-hot.”
4. Grill Safely. Don’t grill in an enclosed area; use baking soda to control a grease fire, not water; have a fire extinguisher, bucket of sand 