The Grilling Mistake That Makes Your Meat Taste Like Ash - Chowhound

Every grill produces soot and ash in different amounts. That's why scrubbing inky black stains is something every grill owner can relate to, whether you use a propane, gas, or charcoal grill. When a flare-up (a burst of flame from the grill) happens, there's also a lot of soot being released. This plume of soot and ash can shoot directly at your food, coating it with a thin layer of carbon and fuel residue. This…