Lots of people think grilling a steak simply means placing steaks on a grill, flipping them once and voila!

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Steak grilling requires preparation, forethought and attention. But if you want a steak to write home about you’ve got to follow some grilling steak tips.

Check out these Top 10 Grilling Tips from our resident Chef (and grilling expert) whose focus is steak.

Among these crucial tips is selecting the right cut of meat. Did you know some cuts lend themselves better to grilling than others?

I didn’t. But now that I’ve checked out the chart with pros and cons for each cut I get it. It makes a difference!

For instance, ribeyes are great for grilling. Some cuts do not fare as well on the grill.

What are some other grilling tips?

• Season early!
• Use charcoal!
• Take them off the grill early and let them sit.
• Don’t touch it!

Want to see why these are critical to great grilling and get other chef tips? Check out the article and follow this advice.

Grill the chef’s way and you’ll see the difference!

So maybe your awesome Uncle Fred taught you how to grill a steak when you were a youngster. But did anyone ever tell you how to clean a grill?

Truly, the first rule of grilling great steaks is to start with a clean grill.

Here’s a checklist for spring cleaning your grill:

1. Make sure burners are off.
2. Use a grate scrape to scrape off last season’s remnants.
3. If your grates are removable, you can wash them in the dishwasher. Just remember to reseason them once you put them back on the grill.
4. Check your burners for debris and brush off as necessary.
5. Check the fuel line for cracks or loose connections.
6. If propane, check fuel levels.
7. Clean the exterior of the grill with soap and warm water.

Grilling steaks is an artform, but you’ve got to start with a clean canvas! Happy spring grilling, everybody!