Rotisserie Cooking on the Grill - Healthy and Delicious

Mankind has been enjoying the tender, juicy results ofdistance above the heat source. This assures there
turning meat over a smoldering blaze ever since manare no deadly carcinogens, a real hazard with many
discovered fire. Twenty first century man is stillother types of cooking.
cooking on a spit over a fire but the fire is likely to beRounding out the meal with vegetables is another
an enclosed gas, electric, or briquette fired grill with anhealthful choice. Some vegetables can be skewered
electrically powered spit rotating at precisely thedirectly on the spit while others are best cooked in a
correct height above the heat source. Today, thespecial vegetable basket. All develop the healthy and
mouth watering scent of a savory roast or chicken ondelicious flavor typical of rotisserie on the grill as they
the rotisserie carries on the breeze across backyardsslowly turn over the fire.
and patios all over the world.With roasting on a spit replacing simple grilling as a
While not an issue for our caveman forefathers,preferred preparation method, most new grills either
rotisserie cooking has become a favorite method forcome with a rotisserie attachment or have one
today's health conscious chef not only for the deliciousavailable as an add-on. Older grills can almost always
flavor it imparts, but for its very real health benefits asaccommodate an attachment with a spit. In any case,
well. Since no extra fat is needed for searing oradjusting the distance of the spit above the grill for
browning the outside of the meat and excess fat dripsmore or less browning is a simple task.
into a tray below as the meat turns on the spit, this isThe cook's job couldn't be easier than when rotisserie
one of the lowest fat methods of preparation knowncooking over a grill; skewering the meat on the spit,
for cooking meat.adjusting the grill heat to low and setting a timer is all
Rotisserie cooking over the grill is a healthy andthat is needed. Most chefs also insert a meat
delicious method of preparing almost any meat. It is athermometer to assure the desired degree of
preferred preparation method for such inherently fattydoneness before removing the meat for slicing and
meats as lamb, beef or pork ribs or hams. Tougherserving.
cuts of meat such as shoulder, rump or chuck roastsSeasoned broth injections, marinades or seasoned
are also favorites for the slow cooking on a spit overrubs can add a tasty difference to meats as do
a grill. Juices are held inside the meat while the outsidespecial BBQ sauces or treated chips for briquette
becomes browned and flavorful.burning grills. There are endless variations of
Unlike grilling over a backyard BBQ or an open flame,seasonings and cooking methods for the creative chef
rotisserie cooked meat browns, but never burns. Theand all guarantee a healthy and delicious meal.
meat browns slowly and evenly while turning at a safe