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Help! Is It Best To Season Before Grilling Or During?

seasoning food before grillingQuestion: “When grilling meat and fish, is it best to season before grilling or during? I once heard that seasoning when the dish is half cooked is a good practice.” Sent by Amanda TN

Christina Cherrier
by Christina Cherrier
Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jul 17, 2016

Editor: You should definitely season the food before. Steaks and roasts are best when seasoned the night before and seafood about an hour before grilling. The seasoning helps for moist and much tastier food so it needs time to permeate the food deeply.

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