If your grill has lava rocks, they need about 15 minutes to heat. Cooking Techniques for Best Results Allow any marinated food to come to room temperature before grilling it. Otherwise, the food will stick to the grill rack. Before cooking, brush the grill with oil or spray with cooking spray. This will prevent the food from sticking and will produce even grill marks.
Equipment is important.
Purchase long oven mitts that come up to your elbow to protect yourself against the intense heat of the fire. Purchase only long-handled barbecue equipment. You will need a basting brush, spatula, and tongs. A wire grill brush is a must for clean up. Also important are extra-long matches and, just in case, a fire extinguisher.