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When you’re grilling food, sometimes fat and moisture from that food drip onto the coals or embers, and this can create a burst of flame called a flare-up. These flame flare-ups are every griller’s frenemy—a little bit adds great flavor, but too much can lead to sooty or burnt food. Advanced grillers should for sure check out our article on <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/grilling-geekery">grilling geekery</a>, in which we explain the science of flare-ups and tell you how best to control them. But for a simple trick to keep flame flare-ups from messing up your meal, check out Grant’s tip above. WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
A spray bottle
Beer, wine, or water
Food you want to grill