Chefs share 7 of the best and 6 of the worst foods to cook on a grill

Cheyenne LentzJul 24, 2020, 01:23 IST

Some foods come out better on the grill than others.iStock

Insider asked four chefs to share the best and worst foods to grill.
Chefs said corn and peaches taste great when grilled.
One chef said strip steak is a great kind of meat to work with if you're just learning to grill
Foods like tomatoes and flaky fish can fall apart when grilled.

Some foods are great for grilling, and others are more trouble than they're worth.

To help you figure out what to make next, Insider asked four chefs to share which foods are ideal for grilling and which you should probably avoid.

Here are some of the best and worst foods to cook on a grill, according to chefs.

Corn is one of the easiest things to grill.

You may want to soak corn before you grill it. Shutterstock

New York strip steak can develop a nice char. Shutterstock

You can also season them. Shutterstock

You can pair grilled fish with anchovy butter. Shutterstock

Tofu can be marinated with soy sauce, garlic, and more. Shutterstock

Eggplant can develop a nice char. Shutterstock

Grilled peaches pair well with ice cream. Shutterstock

Filet mignon won't always cook evenly on a grill. Shutterstock

Sometimes vegetables can burn while the meat cooks. Shutterstock

You may be better off cooking pork chops in an oven. pada smith/Shutterstock

Cod isn't ideal for grilling. Shutterstock

You may want to roast tomatoes instead. Shutterstock

Watermelon won't be as juicy if you grill it. Shutterstock