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Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

The Simple Reason Your Grill Isn’t Producing Restaurant-Quality Sear Marks – And the Chef-Approved $9 Quick Fix to Elevate Your Hosting

A freestanding steel grill against a hedge line in a backyard. A wooden table with an apron on it beside it. .

One of the biggest draws of summer grilling is the flavor and texture that only open-flame cooking can deliver – think caramelized crusts and perfect sear lines.

So it is understandably disappointing when protein comes off your best grill looking no different from something cooked in a pan. According to experts, the reason is often lingering residue on your grates, which prevents proper contact and even heat distribution.

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