GRILL SCHOOL with Robyn Lindars
Knowledge Is Power — Even When Grilling
Whether you cook with gas, charcoal or smoke, understanding the fundamentals can make grilling safer, easier and a lot more enjoyable.
Pro Grill is pleased to introduce you to Robyn Lindars, creator of GrillGirl.com. In this 12-part Grill School series, Robyn covers the basics of outdoor cooking — from grill safety, tools and heat control to steak, chicken, fish, vegetables and even dessert.
Robyn Lindars, the “Grill Girl”
Robyn is the creator of GrillGirl.com and the GRILLGIRL® brand, where she has been sharing outdoor-cooking education, recipes and grilling inspiration since 2008.
Meet Robyn at GrillGirl.comRobyn's goal has long been to make grilling approachable. Her Women's Grilling Clinics grew from that mission, and Grill School brings the same basic idea online: give people the fundamentals they need to feel comfortable cooking outdoors.
Her experience goes well beyond tutorial videos. Robyn says she has appeared on The Today Show, The Cooking Channel and The Travel Channel, is a cookbook author and certified Steak Cookoffs judge, and competes with The Shed BBQ Competition Team. Her site has also grown into a large library of grilling recipes and outdoor-cooking information.
Pro Grill is sharing Robyn's Grill School here because maintaining a great grill is only half the equation. Once your equipment is clean and working properly, you should know how to enjoy it.
Grill School: 12 Lessons from Robyn
Start at Lesson 1 if you're new to grilling, or jump directly to the skill or recipe you want to learn.
Grilling Safety
Start with the fundamentals: safe grill placement, preparation and habits before you light the fire.
Essential Grilling Tools
A practical introduction to the basic tools that make outdoor cooking easier, safer and more consistent.
How to Start a Gas Grill
Learn the basic startup process for a gas grill and build confidence before you begin cooking.
How to Start a Charcoal Grill
See a straightforward approach to getting charcoal lit and ready for cooking.
Direct & Indirect Heat
Learn one of the most useful grilling techniques: creating separate heat zones for better control.
Lump Charcoal vs. Briquettes
Understand the basic differences between two common charcoal fuels and when each can make sense.
The Perfect Steak: Reverse Sear
Put heat-zone control to work with Robyn's lesson on cooking steak using the reverse-sear method.
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Learn a forgiving, flavorful approach to grilled chicken thighs and when to apply barbecue sauce.
How to Grill Fish Three Ways
Explore three approachable methods for grilling fish: foil packets, cedar planks and a bed of lemons.
How to Grill Romaine
See how a few minutes over the fire can turn romaine into a warm, lightly charred grilled side.
Steamer / Hobo Packets
Learn how foil packets can be used for simple grilled sides and meals with very little cleanup.
Cast-Iron Cobbler on the Grill
Finish Grill School with dessert and see how the grill can work as much more than a place to cook meat.
Keep Learning with GrillGirl
Grill School is only the starting point. Robyn continues to publish recipes, outdoor-cooking techniques and grill-specific resources at GrillGirl.com.
Learning to Grill Is Better When the Grill Works Properly
If your grill will not ignite, has weak or uneven heat, needs a deep cleaning or has worn components, Pro Grill can help get the equipment back into condition so you can get back to cooking.
Ready to Put Grill School to Work?
Watch the lessons, fire up the grill and start practicing. If the grill itself needs professional cleaning, repair, maintenance or replacement, Pro Grill is here to help.
