The Taming of the Grill

Grilling...a skill many have and one that I would like to acquire. That's what I had set out to do tonight. Although it really wasn't my idea to grill; I was talked into it by my husband as he left me alone at home to go and get supplies from the store.

So here I am outside, alone armed with bratwurts and a grill. The first thing I do is fire up the grill. Easier said than done. I turn the knobs only to hear the whooshing sound of propane and no sparks of fire. I turn off the grill and try again. I guess I should have waited a few minutes before trying to relight because of the instant flames that leaped from the sleeping beast. I jump back in horror, eyebrows slightly singed but hey at least now I can cook right?

I give a small thanks to God that we live just down the street from the fire department as I begin to put the brats on to burn...I mean cook! I can just picture it now the neighborhood consumed by a five alarm fire all because a flaming brat got away from me. But I digress.

How long does it take to cook a brat? I had it pretty well charred by the time I decided to remove it from the grill, but when I cut through the leathery skin it revealed to be slightly undercooked. Well I know when it's time to call it quits and order pizza. I have decided to try grilling again in the near future, but I think I will make a few changes: 1. Grilling requires a beer in hand, at least that's how I've seen all the pros do it, and 2. Try grilling steak, at least if it's charred on the outside and raw/pink on the inside they at least still call that edible.