Grilling Guides from Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

Step-by-step instructions to help anyone grill like a professional.

The grilling tips included here are the result of frequent customer requests. If there is anything you like to grill, and you have questions or tips you would like to share, please email us at hotg@kalamazoogourmet.com.

We hope these guides help you get the most enjoyment out of your grill, and we'd love to hear about your results.

Tips for Quick-Grilling Ten Great Foods from Chef Rick Bayless

Ten tips that build your grilling skills for quick meals any night of the week.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Steak

The most frequent request we get is for instructions to grill the perfect steak. It's just our opinion, of course, but please give it a try.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Pork Chop

Another popular request. We think these instructions lead to the perfect grilled pork chop — a moist and flavorful chop that is hard to beat.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Salmon Filet

Salmon filets are ideal for the grill, and one of the easiest fishes to grill well. Follow these tips to grill the perfect salmon fillet.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Seared Tuna

This tuna will be raw in the middle, so if you like sushi and have access to sushi-grade fish, these tips for grilling the perfect tuna are definitely worth a try.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Cedar-Planked Filet Mignon

Filet mignon is almost as mild in flavor as it is tender. We find the subtle taste of cedar imparted using these grilling directions to be a great match. Try this perfect cedar-planked filet mignon.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Asparagus or Green Beans

One of our favorites sides for almost any grilled entree is grilled asparagus. Following these directions should lead to great results and adds little or no time to your dinner preparation.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Pizza

With the strategic use of a few wood chunks, wood-fired pizza oven flavor and texture is easy to achieve on the grill.

Guide to Grilling the Perfect Cornish Game Hen

Most people roast Cornish game hens using indirect cooking techniques or their rotisserie. We find this direct grilling technique to be a little more foolproof... and often more tender and flavorful.