My grilling hack makes perfectly juicy burgers every single time – I also make the BBQ non-stick without cooking spray
A FOODIE has shared her clever grilling hacks ahead of the Fourth of July — including a chillingly easy way to get perfectly juicy burgers.
She called her tricks “genius” and says that her followers “need to know” the tips and tricks for cooking outside for Fourth of July celebrations.
Nicole K. Modic (@kalejunkie) shared the video with more than 549,000 of her fans on TikTok.
In a TikTok she made last year and recently reposted, Nicole explained how she makes the most of her grill in five steps.
She said: “Number one: instead of using a wire bristle brush to clean your grill, use an onion.
“Not only is it so much safer, [but] in seconds you’ll have a clean grill thanks to the onion’s natural juices combined with the steam from the grill.”
To demonstrate, the content creator cut the onion in half before rubbing it on the grill.
She then turned the onion to the camera, showing that it picked up dirt and grease from the metal surface.
Her second tip is for making hamburgers juicy.
“If you’re tired of dry hamburgers, add an ice cube or a broth ice cube to each patty and keep it there while you grill,” she said.
“Eventually the ice cube will melt away and you’re left with a perfectly juicy burger every single time.”
Nicole placed an ice cube atop each raw burger patty before flipping them and allowing the flames to add char and flavor.
Next, she explained how to use a potato to make a grill non-stick.
“Just rub the potato along the hot grill grates and in about a minute, the grill will be non-stick thanks to the starches in the potato.
“I find this tip to be especially useful when grilling lean meats like chicken breast.
As with the onion, Nicole cut the potato in half before rubbing it on the grill.
She added: “When it comes to fish, add lemon or orange slices to the grill and place the fish on top. This adds so much flavor and the fish won’t stick.
“Number four,” she continued, “the best way to prevent wooden and bamboo skewers from burning is to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using them.
“Number five: Last but not least, skewering your meats, your hot dogs, and your veggies makes them so much easier to flip.”
Social media users flocked to the comment section to express their appreciation for Nicole’s expertise.
One wrote: “Great tips for people who have no clue how to grill!!”.
Other commenters were keen to try the hacks themselves.
One said: “I’m definitely trying the skewers in the hot dog! Why did I never think of that,” while another noted: “I gotta try the lemon and fish advice.”