Fire Up the Fun: Your Summer Grilling Guide + a Chance to Win Your Dream Grill!

There’s nothing quite like summer grilling. The smell of sizzling burgers, the sound of a crackling fire, and the joy of sharing a meal outdoors with friends and family—it’s what summer memories are made of. Whether you’re lighting the grill for the very first time or you’re a seasoned BBQ boss, we’ve got everything you need to make this your best grilling season yet.

And here’s the sizzle: you could win a brand new dream grill (valued up to $1,000) in our Celebrate Summer Grill Giveaway! The sweepstakes runs from May 21 through July 15, and three lucky winners will take home the ultimate grilling upgrade.

First-Time Grilling Basics

Just getting started? Here’s how to get going with confidence:
🔥 Choose Your Grill – Charcoal for smoky flavor, gas for quick and easy cooking, or electric for convenience.
🔥 Preheat Like a Pro – Always give your grill time to heat up (10–15 minutes) before placing food on the grates.
🔥 Keep It Clean – A wire brush or grill scraper helps remove old residue. Clean grates mean better flavor and fewer flare-ups.
🔥 Don’t Flip Too Soon – Let meat develop a sear before turning. If it sticks, give it another minute.

Next-Level Grilling Tips

Want to wow your guests? Try these advanced flavor boosters:
🌿 Marinate for Depth – Add herbs, garlic, citrus, or vinegar to your favorite oil-based marinades. Let meat soak for at least an hour.
🌽 Grill More Than Meat – Try peaches, watermelon, avocado, and even romaine lettuce! Grilling brings out their natural sweetness.
🌡️ Use a Meat Thermometer – Nail the perfect doneness without guessing.
💨 Smoke It Out – Add wood chips to your grill for smoky complexity. Try hickory for red meat, applewood for chicken, or mesquite for bold flavor.

Try These Recipes from the Pros

Looking to impress your guests or mix up your meal routine? These flavorful grilling recipes from our partner brands bring the heat—and then some:

🍗 Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Relish – This vibrant dish from Grab a Boost of Blue® brings together smoky grilled chicken with a tangy-sweet blueberry relish. It’s a fresh, unexpected combo that screams summer.

🥩 Harissa-Spiced Grassfed Strip Steak with Char-Grilled Zucchini – From Go Grassfed®, this boldly seasoned steak paired with grilled zucchini takes steak night to a whole new level.

🥔 Fiesta Potatoes with Chicken – From Potatoes USA®, this fun, flavorful recipe is perfect for grill nights and packed with color, crunch, and zesty flair.

Enter to Win Your Dream Grill!

Ready to turn up the heat? Enter the Celebrate Summer Grill Giveaway here for your chance to win one of three dream grills valued at up to $1,000. You can enter once a day, every day from May 21 to July 15—so don’t miss your shot at a summer grilling upgrade!

Hot tip: Share the sweepstakes with your friends and family, and get everyone fired up for the summer of flavor.