Grilling By The Book: Tips From The Experts

The Washington Post just came out with a great collection of recently-published cookbooks and some of the tips you'll find in them. Whether you're looking to get "schooled" in grilling or just pick up a few pointers, it's well worth the read. Tips covered run the gamut from coal and grill management to grilling specific foods such as fish. Examples:

Cover kettle grills during cooking and use the vents to regulate heat and control flare-ups. Open vents to raise the temperature; close vents to reduce it.

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Buying ribs is easy if you know what to look for. Single-slab packages allow you to see all sides of the ribs. Look for as much meat and as little fat as possible. Before grilling, carefully remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs. That will allow smoke and rubs to penetrate the meat better and will make for more tender ribs.