We have all heard grilling can....

jminion · 07-10-2007, 10:07 AM

be harmful but here are some ways to cut the effects and allows us to eat grilled foods we love.

Marinate before grilling. It can reduce HCA formation in meat and fish by up to 99 percent. Herbs are helpful, too. Rosemary, garlic and sage may block the formation of both HCAs and PAHs in and on the food. Add the seasonings to light marinades or as ingredients to other dishes you serve with your grilled foods. A citrus or olive oil marinade can also counteract HCA buildup.

Think small. Smaller cuts spend less time over the flame than big slabs of meat. Flip them frequently, too. Turning meat over every minute greatly reduces HCAs. Use tongs to turn foods. “Puncturing meats with a fork may cause juices to flow and drip on to the coals”.

Avoid overcooking foods. The longer you grill your meat, the more the carcinogens develop.

Partner grilled items with cancer fighters. Antioxidants and other phytonutrients in fruits (apples, grapes and berries), vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, onions) and even tea can stall or stop the chemicals' effects in the body.

There is no need to stop eating grilled food just modify our process.

Jim

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 07-10-2007, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the post Jim -- very helpful since I just got my first Weber kettle few weeks ago and was wondering about that very thing.

91vw03 · 07-10-2007, 01:24 PM

I remember this beign discussed a while back.

I said in that thread most of the harmful stuff that comes from grilling your food is a direct result of over cooking your food. So don't burn it and you should be fine. And eat your veggies!(mom Mod)

big brother smoke · 07-12-2007, 11:39 PM

Yep good educational piece!

biffleg · 07-13-2007, 07:39 AM

Thanks Jim! Definitely something to remember.

icemn62 · 07-14-2007, 09:36 AM

And once again another good reason for checking into the site. This is some good information, thanks for the post.

07-10-2007, 10:07 AM	#1
jminion is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-07-04 Location: Federal Way WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We have all heard grilling can.... be harmful but here are some ways to cut the effects and allows us to eat grilled foods we love. Marinate before grilling. It can reduce HCA formation in meat and fish by up to 99 percent. Herbs are helpful, too. Rosemary, garlic and sage may block the formation of both HCAs and PAHs in and on the food. Add the seasonings to light marinades or as ingredients to other dishes you serve with your grilled foods. A citrus or olive oil marinade can also counteract HCA buildup. Think small. Smaller cuts spend less time over the flame than big slabs of meat. Flip them frequently, too. Turning meat over every minute greatly reduces HCAs. Use tongs to turn foods. “Puncturing meats with a fork may cause juices to flow and drip on to the coals”. Avoid overcooking foods. The longer you grill your meat, the more the carcinogens develop. Partner grilled items with cancer fighters. Antioxidants and other phytonutrients in fruits (apples, grapes and berries), vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, onions) and even tea can stall or stop the chemicals' effects in the body. There is no need to stop eating grilled food just modify our process. Jim __________________ Jim www.twoloosescrewsbbq.com Ole Hickory EL/EDx WSM Primos Klose couple of Ranch kettles

07-10-2007, 10:11 AM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the post Jim -- very helpful since I just got my first Weber kettle few weeks ago and was wondering about that very thing. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

07-10-2007, 01:24 PM	#3
91vw03 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-30-07 Location: West Chester,Oh Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I remember this beign discussed a while back. I said in that thread most of the harmful stuff that comes from grilling your food is a direct result of over cooking your food. So don't burn it and you should be fine. And eat your veggies!(mom Mod) __________________ --Andy Char-griller pro deluxe w/SFB 22.5" weber kettle (rescue)

07-12-2007, 11:39 PM	#4
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yep good educational piece! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

07-13-2007, 07:39 AM	#5
biffleg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-16-05 Location: North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Jim! Definitely something to remember. __________________ Transplanted Texan now living in North Cakalacky GOSM w/ SFB mod UDS Smoker 22.5" Weber Kettle /usr/bbq

07-14-2007, 09:36 AM	#6
icemn62 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-10-04 Location: Los Angeles, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And once again another good reason for checking into the site. This is some good information, thanks for the post. __________________ Weber Kettle, WSM, CharBroil Gas Grill, George Foreman Grilll I AM LOVING THE SMOKE WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher,smarter, faster and better looking than most people.

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