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Similarly, forgetting to oil the grill before cooking can be another recipe for disaster. Food, especially lean meats and vegetables, tend to stick to the grill grates when they are not properly oiled. This not only makes flipping more difficult but can also ruin the look and texture of your food. To avoid this, lightly oil your grill grates with a high-smoke-point oil such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil before preheating.
Pro tip: Use a paper towel soaked in vegetable oil and held with tongs to rub over the grates, or spray a high-smoke-point oil directly on them. This will create a non-stick surface to ensure your food can cook evenly without sticking.
