Summer is coming to a close. It’s sad, but it doesn’t mean grilling has to stop!

On the contrary.

Keep those burgers, steaks, hot dogs, kabobs and whatever else you can dream up coming!

But there are a few end of summer grilling tips to prepare for the coming fall grilling season.

1. Clean the grill. You might not grill as often as you did in the summer. So start off the season with a good cleaning. The grill might sit for a longer period of time so let it sit clean.
2. Cover the grill. We’ll get some chilly nights (and days) ahead so cover up that grill so it stays safe – and leaf-free!
3. Make sure all knobs are on the OFF position. Seems simple, but in our haste sometimes we forget one or more of the burners when we’re finished. THAT would be a disaster if left for a while so double and triple check.
4. Shift to fall recipes! Searing a roast on the grill before letting it slow cook is oh so amazing! Check out more recipe ideas here.
5. Don’t forget to continue to invite lots of friends and family over to grill. Body heat will keep you warm when the temperatures start to go down! 🙂

Happy continued grilling!

Looking to spice it up at your next tailgate gathering?

Use some tailgating recipes with some ZING to change it up before the big game. Try these on for size…

PICO BURGER. A little pico de gallo and avocado on a brioche bun makes it better than just a burger!

BARBECUE SAUCE. Try this recipe for ribs, burgers, brisket — anything!

BBQ BEEF BURNT ENDS. Just heat and eat these deliciously tender bite-sized smoked brisket pieces.

Peruse more fantastic recipes for tailgating here. Then check out these tailgating favorites like steaks, hot dogs, beef tenderloin tips and more!

Go team!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Wanna take the “labor” out of your Labor Day grilling?

Try these grilling and pairing tips to make your Labor Day grilling runs smoothly!

1. Check out these “Top 10 Steak Grilling Tips” from a real-live chef. Advice like “season early” seems simple enough, but if it’s skipped it could lead to some sad steaks.
2. Sometimes seeing is believing. Watch these videos for step-by-step instructions for your specific meal. Whether you’re grilling a ribeye, a Chateaubriand or going all out with some Wagyu Kobe beef, you’re covered with these grilling videos.
3. Brush up on your how to thaw steak. Should you leave your frozen meat out in the hot sun to get it ready for the grill? Find out here!
4. Need some recipe inspiration for your Labor Day grilling extravaganza? You’re sure to find something you’ll want to try in this list of amazing recipes.
5. Find the perfect wine to go with your grilled perfection with this wine pairing chart. I like charts ’cause they do all the hard work for me!
6. Wanna know how long to grill a steak on each side for that perfect taste? Well, speaking of grilling charts, we’ve got one for that!
7. And not only do we have a chart for that, we’ve got a grilling app for the perfect steak, too!
8. Now you’re all set to hit it out of the park (or at least onto the grill) this Labor Day!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.