Tips For Cooking Food On A Grill Whether you are using a charcoal grill or a gas grill, here are a few simple tips that can help with the food. Sure you probably already know some of these but sometimes it helps to be reminded. You know the saying, 'the old is new again' Adding a few wood chips and chunks to your coals can add awesome flavor to your food. But you should soak mesquite, alder, hickory and pecan chips for one hour before scattering over the hot coals. Soak wood skewers in water for an hour before use. They are best used for foods that can be cooked quickly, like vegetables and fruits. Use flat metal skewers when cooking meat kabobs. Round skewers will let the food turn and will not provide even cooking. You should follow the recipe's cooking times carefully, and make sure you cover the grill if the recipe calls for it. When using sauces containing sugar and fat, apply them only during the last 10 minutes of cooking, unless the recipe instructions are...