The great Australian tradition of tossing a shrimp (or prawn) on the barbie is as popular as ever, but, as we all know, there's always room for improvement.

We recently came across a few clever tricks shared by Melbourne mum Chantel Mila that promise to ‘change your next barbecue experience’.

So, grab your apron, tongs and beverage of choice because these handy tips will have you firing up the grill like a pro in no time!

Chantel, also known as Mama Mila online, is a true-blue Aussie mum known for sharing useful cleaning, styling, and DIY tips and tricks with her legion of followers – over 1.7 million, to be precise.

Now, she’s sharing with them her three game-changing BBQ tips. These simple techniques include how to check the level of your gas bottle (never run out at the worst moment again!), the best veggie to clean your grill while adding subtle flavour, and a foolproof way to cook mouth-watering, juicy burgers.

The mum has wowed the internet with three simple tricks. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels

‘Today at lunch, as Robbie (Mila’s husband) was grilling, he taught me these three simple tips - and my mind was (blown),’ she said in a video she uploaded online.

The first tip is tackling how much gas you have left in the cylinder. How often does it seem like the BBQ runs out of gas just when you have guests over, and the snags are sizzling? With this tip, that’s unlikely to happen again!

According to Mila, all you need to do is pour a ‘small amount of hot water’ on the side of the gas bottle.

She explained: ‘It'll be warm where it's empty and cool where it's full. No more guessing!' Just like that, you'll have the knowledge and the power to keep the BBQ grill going for as long as you like.

According to Mama Mila, pouring a ‘small amount of water’ down the side of the cylinder can help check its level. Credit: Los Muertos Crew/Pexels

Next, it's time to clean that grill.

Maintaining a clean surface is not only vital for health and hygiene reasons, but it can also prevent flare-ups and improve the taste of your BBQ delights.

Mama Mila's tip takes things up a notch by not only cleaning your BBQ but also offering a subtle flavour kick. The secret weapon? An onion!

‘Use an onion to clean your warm grill. The acidity helps cut through grease and char and adds flavour,’ she said. An effective cleaning method and a tasty advantage? We call that a win-win!

Now, for the pièce de résistance: the perfect, juicy burger.

It's often a hit-or-miss battle to achieve that blissful balance between a well-cooked, moist patty and a dry, overcooked disappointment.

Mama Mila suggested a ‘helpful’ solution to crack that code once and for all. The trick is to place frozen butter or ice cubes into the middle of your patties while they're cooking on the grill.

Mama Mila added frozen butter to the middle of her burger patties. Credit: mama_mila_au/Instagram

She was enthusiastic about this tip, saying: ‘This one's a favourite. Place frozen butter or ice cubes into the middle of your patties for the juiciest burgers every time!’

These brilliant BBQ tips excited her enthusiastic fans, with many thanking Mila for sharing.

One fan wrote: ‘I'm doing the onion and ice cube next weekend! Thanks!’

Another chimed in, saying: ‘The gas bottle level check is a serious game-changer!’

Key Takeaways

• An Aussie mum, Chantel Mila, has shared three simple BBQ tricks that she claims will ‘change your next barbecue’.
• Mila showed off an easy way to check the gas tank level by pouring a small amount of hot water on the side of the gas bottle.
• Mila’s second tip involves using an onion to clean the grill, as its acidity helps cut through grease and burn, and adds flavour to the meat.
• The third tip involves adding an ice cube or butter into the middle of burger patties while cooking on the grill to make juicier burgers.

What’s your secret to the ‘perfectly grilled’ burger? Do you have other BBQ tips and tricks you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments below!

 

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The great Australian tradition of tossing a shrimp (or prawn) on the barbie is as popular as ever, but, as we all know, there's always room for improvement.

We recently came across a few clever tricks shared by Melbourne mum Chantel Mila that promise to ‘change your next barbecue experience’.

So, grab your apron, tongs and beverage of choice because these handy tips will have you firing up the grill like a pro in no time!

Chantel, also known as Mama Mila online, is a true-blue Aussie mum known for sharing useful cleaning, styling, and DIY tips and tricks with her legion of followers – over 1.7 million, to be precise.

Now, she’s sharing with them her three game-changing BBQ tips. These simple techniques include how to check the level of your gas bottle (never run out at the worst moment again!), the best veggie to clean your grill while adding subtle flavour, and a foolproof way to cook mouth-watering, juicy burgers.

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The mum has wowed the internet with three simple tricks. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels

‘Today at lunch, as Robbie (Mila’s husband) was grilling, he taught me these three simple tips - and my mind was (blown),’ she said in a video she uploaded online.

The first tip is tackling how much gas you have left in the cylinder. How often does it seem like the BBQ runs out of gas just when you have guests over, and the snags are sizzling? With this tip, that’s unlikely to happen again!

According to Mila, all you need to do is pour a ‘small amount of hot water’ on the side of the gas bottle.

She explained: ‘It'll be warm where it's empty and cool where it's full. No more guessing!' Just like that, you'll have the knowledge and the power to keep the BBQ grill going for as long as you like.

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According to Mama Mila, pouring a ‘small amount of water’ down the side of the cylinder can help check its level. Credit: Los Muertos Crew/Pexels

Next, it's time to clean that grill.

Maintaining a clean surface is not only vital for health and hygiene reasons, but it can also prevent flare-ups and improve the taste of your BBQ delights.

Mama Mila's tip takes things up a notch by not only cleaning your BBQ but also offering a subtle flavour kick. The secret weapon? An onion!

‘Use an onion to clean your warm grill. The acidity helps cut through grease and char and adds flavour,’ she said. An effective cleaning method and a tasty advantage? We call that a win-win!

Now, for the pièce de résistance: the perfect, juicy burger.

It's often a hit-or-miss battle to achieve that blissful balance between a well-cooked, moist patty and a dry, overcooked disappointment.

Mama Mila suggested a ‘helpful’ solution to crack that code once and for all. The trick is to place frozen butter or ice cubes into the middle of your patties while they're cooking on the grill.

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Mama Mila added frozen butter to the middle of her burger patties. Credit: mama_mila_au/Instagram

She was enthusiastic about this tip, saying: ‘This one's a favourite. Place frozen butter or ice cubes into the middle of your patties for the juiciest burgers every time!’

These brilliant BBQ tips excited her enthusiastic fans, with many thanking Mila for sharing.

One fan wrote: ‘I'm doing the onion and ice cube next weekend! Thanks!’

Another chimed in, saying: ‘The gas bottle level check is a serious game-changer!’

Key Takeaways

• An Aussie mum, Chantel Mila, has shared three simple BBQ tricks that she claims will ‘change your next barbecue’.
• Mila showed off an easy way to check the gas tank level by pouring a small amount of hot water on the side of the gas bottle.
• Mila’s second tip involves using an onion to clean the grill, as its acidity helps cut through grease and burn, and adds flavour to the meat.
• The third tip involves adding an ice cube or butter into the middle of burger patties while cooking on the grill to make juicier burgers.

What’s your secret to the ‘perfectly grilled’ burger? Do you have other BBQ tips and tricks you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments below!

Used to put a cube of brandy butter in the patty