Nobody knows for sure where the word barbecue actually came from, or who first invented it, but people have been cooking over fire since the cavemen roamed the world. It is believed though that the early settlers learned the technique from Mexican vaqueros as they put a special blend of spices on pork and cooked it over a slow heat.
Learning the basics of charcoal grilling is one of those tasks you must accomplish before using a charcoal grill, unless you want potentially burned food, hands or home. If grilling can be considered an art form, then charcoal grilling is one of the most sacred styles of this art.
These basic BBQ safety tips are a must-have when summer approaches and millions of people dust off their barbecues, ready to enjoy the weather and delicious grilled food.