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Cooking outdoors -- the ins, outs and how-tos of the ever-popular barbecue Need to rescue your reputa­ tion as an outdoor cook? If, in the past, your barbecued bur­ gers were as popular as burnt liver, don't fret. Or, maybe you never tried alfresco entertain­ ing. Seagram's V.O. now comes to the rescue with the "V.O. Outdoor Entertainment Guide," a how-to booklet that covers all the bases--from light­ ing the fire to basting the spare ribs. Barbecuing basics Where do you begin? At the beginning-- and the first step is a clean grill. If yours spent the winter in the garage or the basement, you can minimize a messy job with a spray can of over night oven cleaner. Apply as the label directs, and the foam should do most of the work of removing last year's grime. Top outdoor chefs know that the secret of successful barbecu­ ing lies in the knowledge of how to build the fire and how to con­ trol it. Here's a simple way. To start, fill the grill comfort­ ably with charcoal, forming a mound in the center. Ignite the coals using an electric fire star­ ter. Or, douse the briquets using a commercial liquid starter fluid, let it soak in for about a minute, then light the briquets with an extra-long wood match, apply­ ing the flame to the edge of the briquets Remember to keep a spray bottle filled with water nearby to handle any flare-ups, if they should occur. Never lean over the grill while lighting the coals, and never add lighter fluid after ig­ niting briquets as flames may travel up the fluid being poured and cause the can to explode. It generally takes about 45 minutes for the coals to catch and give off a constant heat. ' Once the coals burn with a red glow, distribute them evenly throughout the bottom of the grill, using a long stick or some­ thing similar. From this point on, try not to disturb the coals as constant poking causes loss of heat. To control the cooking temp­ erature, simply adjust the dis­ tance between the food and fire by raising or lowering the grid. Tools of the trade Whether you cook in an elaborate barbecue pit or on a single grid hibachi, have these additional implements within grasp. The following checklist can help you organize: • Meat tongs; • Wooden, long-handled spoon; • Perforated spatula; • Basting brushes; • Serving forks and spoons; • Sharp steak knife; • Heavy-duty aluminum foil; • Barbecue mitt. To prepare perfect char­ grilled meats, use this barbecu­ ing timetable as a guide: Steak (1 inch thick) • Rare: 4 to 5 minutes • Medium: 7 to 8 minutes • Well: 10 to 11 minutes Steak (2 inches thick) CARRYING Father's Day VALUE UP TO COO WHEN VOU *XABUYANEW HOMEUTE CHAM SAW Choose one of the selected models of lightweight, power­ ful chain saws and get an extra loop of chain or carrying case absolutely FREE! 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After 5 minutes, remove bags from water. Add cinnamon and stir. Chill tea in tempered glass I pitcher to prevent cracking. When completely chilled, combine iced tea with Sea­ gram's V.O. Serve in frosted glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon wedges. Makes 12 servings. For more tips on backyard en­ tertaining, write the. Seagram's V.O. Good Living Center, De­ partment CO, Box 4377, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163, for a free "V.O. Out­ door Entertainment Guide." SPECIAL GIVE Ml US HEALTH A LAST* GIFT WITH All M & M OFTCOmnCATE M & M Body Shoppe 2908 W. Rte. 120 Call 3854M1 LOOKING FOR SOMETHINO UNUSUAL FOR FATHER'S DAY?? 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