Reusable Grilling Sheets

Have you tried reusable grilling sheets yet? Similar to baking sheets these are specifically designed for use on the barbecue. For gluten free eaters, and cooks, this is the answer to preventing cross contact anywhere you go. They're the reusable solution to tin foil, they don't tear, they're recognizable and can be cut to any size you like.

The most exciting part about grilling sheets is that your food still browns and gets grill marks just like you want. I took the above photo when I was cooking vegetables for this grilled pasta recipe and you can see how well the food browns. I use my sheet for many of these 29 Gluten Free Grilling Recipes.

Benefits of the Reusable Grilling Sheets

These are benefits that all cooks can appreciate but also help gluten free cooks think outside the box. Pancakes?!

• Sturdy, flexible and non-stick.
• The package insert on mine says heat resistant up to 500°F but it has been exposed to higher heat.
• Easy clean up in warm, soapy water.
• Can be cut to any size.
• Ideal for small foods that typically fall through the grill.
• Prevents flare ups.
• Perfect for cooking pizza, pancakes and more on a grill.
• Can be used in ovens and sandwich makers or on pancake griddles.

Additional Benefits for Gluten Free Kids

This won't work for everyone but if you have good friends or grandparents who want to accommodate all dietary needs these grilling sheets can be sent to birthday parties, sleepovers and bigger events.

Explaining that it provides a clean, safe surface and that your child will recognize that can go a long way with trust. The cook still needs to understand that tools can cause cross contact too but it's a great frist step toward eating away from home with ease.

More Reusable Cooking Sheets

Once you love these you'll find different types. There are oven protector sheets to keep the bottom of your oven clean and the popular baking sheets, the replacement for parchment paper when baking cookies.

Storage

Store grilling sheets by rolling them up. I have a Cookina Reusable Grilling Sheet at home and at our family cabin. They came with a metal ring to keep them rolled up and they fit right in the drawer with other barbecue tools.

Top Tip

Give these sheets to family and friends who wouldn't think to buy them. Although tin foil works lots of people use tin foil for garlic bread, vegetable packets and more. Provide the training up front and people will learn that the grilling sheet is not to be messed with.