Like many things in life, a little marination is better than none at all. According to a recent article in Maxim magazine, the best all-around barbecue sauce is by Firehouse. Another type of grill that has become popular recently is the water smoker. The water smoker is either electric or coal-burned. Burning wood chips and boiling water combine to slow cook the meat while the circulating steam constantly bastes the food to keep it juicy.
Some people use a wire brush to clean away any food remnants.
It's best to first heat the grill, cook off any remnants and then brush off. This helps sterilize the surface before placing the food on the grill. Try using some wood or wood chips on top of the coals in order to give the food extra flavor. Nice cooking woods include Oak, Maple and Mesquite. Stay away from soft woods like Pine.