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GRILLING GUIDE
HEAT, TIMING & TECHNIQUE FOR BETTER VEGETABLES.
VEGETABLES AT A GLANCE
Use medium-high heat and grill until tender and lightly charred.
CORN
400-450°F 10-15 MIN
BELL PEPPERS
400-450°F 8-12 MIN
ZUCCHINI
400-450°F 6-8 MIN
EGGPLANT
400-450°F 8-10 MIN
MUSHROOMS
375-425°F 8-10 MIN
RED ONIONS
375-425°F 10-12 MIN
DIRECT OR INDIRECT?
DIRECT HEAT - MAIN GRATE
Best for sliced vegetables and fast, flavorful char.
INDIRECT HEAT - WARMING RACK
Finish dense vegetables gently without burning.
how to know they’re done
FORK-TENDER
Easily pierced with little resistance.
CARAMELIZED EDGES
Lightly browned with char spots..
BRIGHT COLOR
Vibrant – not dull or pale.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR.
OIL LIGHTLY
Coat vegetables, not the grates.
SEASON FIRST
Salt draws out moisture and builds flavor.
TURN ONCE
Let vegetables sear before flipping.
DON'T CROWD
Give vegetables room for even cooking.
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