It’s backyard bar-b-que season and what better way to entertain than to grill Green!

Aside from cooking organic vegetables and free range meats this summer, here are some ways to prepare your grillables that’ll satisfy both mother earth and your mother-in-law.

1.) Use natural gas to power your BBQ.  While it is a petroleum-based product, it burns the cleanest and can last the longest.

2.) Avoid a flavor foul with lighter fluid on wood and charcoal burning grills by replacing it with a chimney starter.  Charcoal does burn dirty but look for eco brands like Kamado and Greenlink that don’t contribute to deforestation or contain harmful additives.

And 3.) Choose a grilling surface that will distribute heat evenly and last a long time.  Stainless steel is still the best choice but like the more common chrome plated aluminum surfaces, they can easily oxidize and become toxic if not properly cared for.

Photo by mixikitten.