Most people accept burnt wooden skewers as part of the grilling experience. They are doing their job while also burning in flames and turning into a piece of charcoal. But what if we told you that it doesn’t have to be that way? You can actually prevent wooden skewers from burning on the grill with just one simple trick.
How to Prevent Wooden Skewers from Burning on Grill
If you don’t want to end up with charcoal wooden skewers, simply soak them in water before using them. Yes, it’s that simple.
Wooden skewers will absorb the water that will later keep them from catching fire. They might get really hot, but they won’t be burnt. And you only need to leave them soaking for half an hour before grilling.
You should be soaking all your wooden skewers no matter how premium they look or feel. They are all made out of wood, and the wood will burn when exposed to fire. It’s that simple.
Of course, there are other ways you can avoid having burnt skewers piercing the delicious meat. You can always buy some metal skewers and be at ease. Just be careful when taking them off the grill.
