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I always over cook it and it is super overdone, Im open for any tips.

I dont have a meat thermometer and I read somewhere that putting salt on it will help keep the moisture in. Any advice would be great!
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like chicken breasts?

pound that shit out thin
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Presoaking it in brine will help hold the moisture. I never heard of salting it helping with that, i'd think it would dry it out.

Don't cook it so long, if you are calling it "super overdone" you can probably cook it at half the time you have been and it should come out right. Don't be afraid to have a toss aside piece to cut into and help monitor the cook of it that way.

Get a meat thermometer, they are cheap.
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BuckVanHammer posted...

like chicken breasts?

pound that shit out thin

Ya just a boneless skinless chicken breast

Just with a good old meat pounder (the metal hammer looking thing with points at the end?
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BuckVanHammer posted...

like chicken breasts?

pound that shit out thin

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MabusIncarnate posted...

Presoaking it in brine will help hold the moisture. I never heard of salting it helping with that, i'd think it would dry it out.

Don't cook it so long, if you are calling it "super overdone" you can probably cook it at half the time you have been and it should come out right. Don't be afraid to have a toss aside piece to cut into and help monitor the cook of it that way.

Get a meat thermometer, they are cheap.

Ya Im gonna use brine next time but the charcoal are warming up so I dont have time to soak it. I need a meat thermometer I hate cutting into my chicken to see if its done then it just ends up drying out on me
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dawgpound69 posted...

Ya Im gonna use brine next time but the charcoal are warming up so I dont have time to soak it. I need a meat thermometer I hate cutting into my chicken to see if its done then it just ends up drying out on me

Move the charcoal to one side of the grill, and place a metal can or tray or something full of water on the other side.
Place the chicken on the grill above the water.

dawgpound69 posted...

BuckVanHammer posted...

like chicken breasts?

pound that shit out thin

Ya just a boneless skinless chicken breast

Just with a good old meat pounder (the metal hammer looking thing with points at the end?

ok. dont use that. wrap it in cling wrap and use a pot/pan to thin it out a bit and even them out.

marinade them shits. i like dijon mustard, honey, garlic based marinades.

grill them slow and low or high and fast. if going high heat and fast remember that itll continue to cook after you pull it off.

just takes a bit of practice and you'll figure it out.
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You should be seasoning before it goes on the grill regardless
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Ya I know that meat will cook a little after you pull it off the grill. I dont have much Im just trying to make a chicken sandwich. I have one chicken breast one bun and some potato salad so Im doing my best here lol
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You need to bake it or boil it otherwise youll have crusty outsides and raw insides.

21WIVES_CHILL posted...

You need to bake it or boil it otherwise youll have crusty outsides and raw insides.

If it's just sandwich meat, chop it up while it's raw and panfry it.

Well I fucked it up again! Just as long as I dont get salmonilla again Ill be good to go!
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Why tf you grilling chicken breasts. waste of charcoal.

don't keep flipping it, do one side all the way or close to it and then do the other side
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Welp I fucked that up, any help on pork chops? Its ten here so I cant do much I have to put them on the grill here shortly
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dawgpound69 posted...

Welp I fucked that up, any help on pork chops? Its ten here so I cant do much I have to put them on the grill here shortly

Are you intentionally trying to get some sort of parasite?

No I worked a 16 hour shift and Im trying to eat something. I didnt eat yesterday at all and i dont feel right
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Literally just grill it for color then close the lid for 40 min

21WIVES_CHILL posted...

You need to bake it or boil it otherwise youll have crusty outsides and raw insides.

Not anywhere close to the truth
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Just panfry the porkchop.
In olive oil if you want to be ambiguously healthy, butter if you don't give any fucks.

Im a single dude with no cooking skills I dont have olive oil, I have ketchup and mustard
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dawgpound69 posted...

Im a single dude with no cooking skills I dont have olive oil, I have ketchup and mustard

You need oil

Yes let me drive to the local store at 10:30 (while Ive been drinking) just to get oil. Like I understand you guys are good cooks. Im just trying to get by with what I have.
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Just turn the oven on at 400 and put it in there for like 35 minutes..
Or as someone else said, since it's just for a sandwich, cut it in pieces and cook it in a pan
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stone posted...

Just turn the oven on at 400 and put it in there for like 35 minutes..
Or as someone else said, since it's just for a sandwich, cut it in pieces and cook it in a pan

Thank you! Do I need to thaw it out first?
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Cornmuffins posted...

You should be seasoning before it goes on the grill regardless

Marinated actually but yes seasoning can suffice
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You're going to throw frozen meat in the oven? This topic can't be legit
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... You know what, you've been at this for over an hour, you're obviously trolling now.
In the super low chance you're not, just order some pizza and call it a night.
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Salt draws moisture out

Are you grilling breasts? Theighs are much better for grilling

If you really want breasts I would just sear the on the grill and finish in an oven
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Cornmuffins posted...

You're going to throw frozen meat in the oven? This topic can't be legit

Welp thanks for the help ce, Ill just wing it!
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dawgpound69 posted...

Yes let me drive to the local store at 10:30 (while Ive been drinking) just to get oil. Like I understand you guys are good cooks. Im just trying to get by with what I have.

I mean, I think people are trying to give you tips for what to do in the future and not just today.
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dawgpound69 posted...

Cornmuffins posted...

You're going to throw frozen meat in the oven? This topic can't be legit

Welp thanks for the help ce, Ill just wing it!

Cornmuffins ain't the only one giving advice. Why you acting like a punk