How To Trim Some Fat Off!

from our friends at eatbetteramerica.com…..  some great tips on how to cut some of the fat out of traditional BBQ!

 

With a few fun additions and some subtle changes to how you cook, your backyard can become an open-air entertainment and fitness center.

On the Grill Unbeef the Burgers. Reduce the meat in burgers and spare yourself some of the fat without noticing the difference. Simply replace about an eighth of the meat with veggies. Finely chop and sauté onions, peppers, shredded carrots, or zucchini, and blend into the patties. To go completely vegetarian, throw a portobello mushroom on the grill. The mushroom’s texture is similar to steak and tastes good with all the regular burger condiments.

Check the Oil. To reduce fat in foods grilled with marinades, swap oil for mild fruit or vegetable juices, canned broth, or plain yogurt. However, leave in 1 tablespoon of oil to help prevent the food from sticking to the grill.

Get Game. Instead of the traditional ground beef, turkey, or chicken burgers, get some game—game meats, that is. They may contain less fat than commercially produced meats. A couple good examples to look for: venison chops, buffalo burgers, and elk steaks.

Trim Chicken. While cooking, leave the skin on the chicken breast to retain moisture, and then remove it before serving. This will reduce the number of calories and fat.

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