| How to Do an Arm Workout Posted: 15 Jun 2019 01:00 AM PDT If you're interested in strengthening your arms, there are plenty of great exercises to try. For a solid equipment-free workout, try doing 2 sets of 12 to 15 push-ups, plank-ups, tricep dips, and chin-ups. If you have free weights handy, add 2 sets each of biceps curls, chest presses, and shoulder presses to your routine. When developing any exercise plan, always use proper form and allow your muscles to rest between workouts. Results take time but, if you stick to your routine, you'll be well on your way to achieving your fitness goals! EditDoing Equipment-Free Exercises - Do push-ups to strengthen your triceps, shoulders, and chest. Lie face-down with your palms below your shoulders, elbows flared to the sides, and your toes flexed toward your shins. Breathe out as you push against the floor, extend your elbows, and raise your body. Inhale, slowly lower yourself back down until your chin and torso are just above the floor. Depending on your exercise goals, do a total of 2 sets of 12 to 15 reps for toning with light weights, or 3 to 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps with heavier weights for building muscle.[1]
- As you do push-ups, keep your head in a neutral position, engage (flex) your core muscles, and align your head, neck, and hips.
- For an easier variation, try keeping your knees and shins on the floor as you lift your upper body.[2]
- You can also hold your hands wider than shoulder-distance apart to target your chest muscles. The farther you spread your hands, the more you'll work your pecs.
- Stretch and strengthen your shoulders with arm circles. While standing, hold your arms straight out to each side. Move them forward in small circular motions. Make each circle gradually larger until you've extended your arms to their natural range of motion.[3]
- After making 12 to 15 forward arm circles, switch direction and do 12 to 15 backward arm circles. Be sure not to extend your shoulders past their natural range of motion.
- You can also hold your arms straight in front of you and move them up and down. Keep your elbows straight as you bend your arms up and down at your shoulder joints.
- Target the backs of your upper arms with triceps dips. For this exercise, you'll need a sturdy chair with armrests. Sit with your feet flat on the floor and grasp the armrest with your elbows bent at 90-degree angles. Breathe out as you slowly straighten your arms and lift yourself out of the chair.[4]
- Hold your body off of the chair for 1 second, then inhale as you slowly lower yourself just above the seat of the chair. Repeat the steps and do 2 sets of 12 to 15 dips.
- You can also do dips on a stair or bench.
- Work your arms, abs, and chest with 2 sets of plank-ups. Start in a push-up position, then bend your right elbow to a right angle (90 degrees) so your right forearm is flat against the floor. Do the same with your left arm, and hold this plank position for 2 to 3 seconds. Then place your palms against the floor 1 at a time and lift yourself back into a push-up position.[5]
- Repeat the steps to complete 2 sets of 12 to 15 plank-ups.
- Plank-ups are a great full-body workout. In addition to targeting your arms, they work your chest and core muscles as long as you keep your body rigid during the exercise.
- Try doing handstands to work your shoulders and boost your balance. Stand with your back to a wall, then bend forward from your waist. With your hands shoulder-width apart, press against the floor, lift 1 leg off of the ground, and hold your foot against the wall. Carefully hop up with the other foot, and slowly walk your feet up until you've straightened your body.[6]
- Brace your body against the wall to keep your balance. Hold the pose for 10 to 30 seconds, or as long as you can keep your balance, then slowly bring down your legs 1 at a time.
- While in a handstand, you can also try bending your elbows to slowly lower yourself, then straighten your elbows to lift yourself as if you were doing a push-up.[7]
EditAdding Weights and Machines to Your Routine - Perform biceps curls with weights or a resistance band. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the weights by your waist. Exhale as you bend your elbows and raise the weights or bar toward your chest and shoulders. Then breathe out as you slowly lower the dumbbells or barbell back toward your waist.[8]
- Keep your back straight, shoulders back, and head and neck aligned as you do biceps curls.
- To do hammer curl variations, hold dumbbells in each hand so your palms face inward toward each other. Hammer curls still work your biceps, but they're also a great way to strengthen the muscles in your forearms.[9]
- Target your biceps and back with chin-ups. Grasp a pull-up bar with your palms facing you. Breathe out, flex your biceps, and lift yourself off of the floor until your chin's in line with the bar. Then inhale as you straighten your elbows and slowly lower yourself back down. Repeat the steps to complete 2 sets of 12 to 15 reps.[10]
- Chin-ups with your palms facing your body target your biceps. You can also grasp the frame with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart and palms facing away from your body to work your shoulders, chest, and back.
- Keep your core muscles engaged to straighten your back and brace your spine. If you can't do 12 reps, do as many as you comfortably can and try to add 1 chin-up per week to your sets.
- If you don't have a pull-up bar or resistance machine, you can purchase a multi-grip pull-up bar that fits into door frame. With its various grips, you can easily switch up your hand positions and target multiple muscle groups.
- Strengthen your shoulders with standing or seated overhead presses. Sit or stand with your back straight and hold dumbbells or a barbell at chest level with your palms facing forward. Look forward with your head in a neutral position, breathe in, and lift your arms until your elbows are straight, but not locked.[11]
- Breathe out as you lower your arms, then repeat the steps and do 2 sets of 12 to 15 overhead presses, or do 3 to 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps with heavier weights if you want to build muscle.
- Overhead presses primarily target your shoulders. Try switching up your grip and doing overhead presses with your palms facing inward to strengthen different muscles in your forearms.
- Sculpt your pecs and biceps with chest presses. Lie face up on a flat bench with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Grip a barbell or dumbbells with your palms facing up and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower the barbell or dumbbells just above your chest, then straighten your elbows and raise the weights straight up, then slowly lower them back to your chest.[12]
- Remember to exhale as you lift the weights. Breathe in as you slowly lower the dumbbells or barbell, then repeat the steps. Do a total of 2 sets of 12 to 15 chest presses, or 3 to 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps with heavier weights if you want to build muscle.
- It's a good idea to have a helper spot you, especially if you're not used to doing chest presses. A spotter helps guide the barbell as you complete your reps.
- Do barbell triceps extensions to work the backs of your upper arms. Also known as a skull-crusher or nose-breaker, this exercise targets your triceps. Lie on your back on a flat bench and grasp a barbell or dumbbells as you would if you were doing chest presses. Straighten your elbows to raise the weights then, instead of bending your elbows out to sides as with a chest press, lower the weights toward your head. Bring the barbell or dumbbells just above your forehead, then raise them back up to complete a rep.[13]
- Hold your arms so your forearms face your biceps as you raise and lower the weights. Try to keep your upper arms vertical and still throughout the exercise. Make sure all of the motion occurs with your forearm, not your shoulder.
- If you have bone or joint problems or any other medical issues, be sure to ask your doctor before doing triceps extensions or any other weight training exercise.
- Build your biceps by doing curls on a resistance machine. The exact instructions vary by machine, so check your manual or consult your gym instructor. For a typical biceps curl resistance machine, sit with your elbows straight and resting on the machine's cushion. Hold the grips with your palms facing up, then pull them toward your chest and shoulders.[14]
- Do 2 sets of 12 to 15 curls, or do 3 to 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps with heavier weights to build muscle. Before you begin, be sure to adjust the seat and weight setting as directed.
- The advantage of resistance machines is that they're more controlled than free weights, which can reduce the risk of injury. To do this and other weight machine exercises, purchase a gym membership or invest in a home resistance machine.
- Work your chest and shoulders with weight machine chest presses. Adjust the machine's seat so the grips are in line with your shoulders. Keep your back straight, shoulders down, and as you straighten your elbows, push the grips forward. Slowly bring the handles back to the starting position as you bend your elbows. Do 2 sets of 12 to 15 reps.[15]
- Don't lock your elbows when you straighten them. Remember to adjust the weight before you begin. Specific instructions may vary, so check your manual or ask your gym instructor for tips.
EditCreating a Safe Exercise Plan - Consult your doctor before starting a strength training routine. If you're just starting out, ask your doctor for advice about safely becoming more physically active. It's especially important to consult your doctor if you have a history of bone, joint, heart, or other medical issues.[16]
- You should also check in with your doctor if you're a preteen or teen, as your bones, muscles, and joints are still growing.[17]
- If you're working with a certified personal trainer, they can let you know what exercises are safe for you to do after you get clearance from your doctor.
- Warm up and cool down by walking or jogging for 10 minutes. Before lifting weights or doing any other type of workout, warm up to get blood flowing to your muscles. Walking, jogging, or doing jumping jacks are all great warm-ups. After working out, walk or jog for another 10 minutes to cool down.[18]
- Increasing blood flow to your muscles before working out helps reduce your risk of injury. Cooling down after a workout eases your body back into a resting state and can help prevent muscle cramps. Make sure to include some stretches in your cool down as well.
- Choose weights that you can comfortably lift 12 to 15 times for toning. Your weights should challenge you, but you should still be able to complete 12 to 15 reps while maintaining proper form. If you're just starting out, try using weights when you do biceps curls, shoulder presses, and other arm workouts.[19]
- Over time, increase your weights steadily and gradually. If you're in good health are used to being active, you may be able to increase your weights by as much every 2 to 3 weeks.
- To build muscle and strength, use heavier weights that you can only lift 8 to 12 times at once and do 3 to 4 sets. If you want bigger muscles, then choose even heavier weights and do 3 to 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps.
- You can also look into more advanced strength training techniques, such as pyramid sets or drop sets. Doing 20 slow reps over 60 seconds is also an effective way to work your muscles.
- If you are doing body weight exercises, then 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps is sufficient. You won't benefit by doing more reps than this. You will need to add weight to increase your strength training results.
- Always prioritize proper technique, and only add weight if you can complete smooth, steady, and controlled motions.
- Make smooth, controlled motions when you perform reps. Proper form is a crucial part of avoiding injury. Never bounce, use jerky movements, or push your body past its natural range of motion. Exhale as you exert your muscles, perform a rep steadily, and inhale as you slowly return to your starting position.[20]
- Avoid exercising the same muscle group 2 days in a row. Allow your muscles to rest for at least 24 hours before targeting them in another workout. For instance, if you do an arm workout on Monday, focus on legs on Tuesday.[21]
- If you're at an intermediate or advanced level, target your arms again on Wednesday. Just make sure that you have not worked your arms the day before chest, shoulder, and back days since your arms contribute to these exercises. Work your arms after doing chest, shoulder, and back strength training rather than before.
- If you're a beginner, just focus on incorporating 2 days of strength training per week, then add a third day gradually. As for the other days of the week, try to do at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as jogging or biking.
- Always breathe while exercising. Exhale as you exert your muscles, and inhale as you relax them.
- Remember to stay hydrated while you exercise. If you're sweating a lot or the weather's hot, try to drink about of water or sports drink every 20 minutes.
- If your goal is to build muscle, be sure to fuel your body with a healthy, balanced diet and plenty of lean protein. Good sources of protein include white meat poultry and fish.
- Remember that it takes time to see results, so try to be patient. Don't put too much stress on your body in an effort to get overnight results.
- Consult your doctor before starting a new exercise plan, especially if you have a history of any medical conditions
- Never try to lift weights or exercise if you're in pain. Instead, rest your muscles if they're sore. Talk to your doctor if pain is severe, lasts longer than 5 to 7 days, was accompanied by a popping sound, or prevents you from bearing weight on a joint.
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| How to Become an Airline Pilot Posted: 14 Jun 2019 05:00 PM PDT Being an airline pilot can be a glamorous, exciting, and highly rewarding job. However, it takes many years and a lot of dedication to land a job at a major airline. For some positions, it can take up to 10 years of flying experience to even qualify. Unless you enlist in the military, gaining the requisite training and flight experience is quite costly. To become an airline pilot, you will need to earn a series of licenses: a private pilot license, a commercial license, and an airline transport license. In total, these three licenses require thousands of hours of flight experience. Then, you can apply to work as a pilot for an airline. EditBecoming a Private Pilot - Graduate from high school with courses in math and science. Although there are no high school course requirements for becoming an airline pilot, generally courses in math and science will be most helpful for your future career. Enroll in advanced placement classes if they are offered by your school.[1]
- Consider taking part in extracurricular activities related to flying. In the UK, for instance, you could join the Air Training Corps (ATC), a volunteer-military youth organization for people under the age of 18.
- Earn a 4-year college degree to fly for a large commercial airline. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required to become a pilot for a major airline. It's preferable to get a bachelor of science with an emphasis in aviation, but your degree doesn't necessarily have to be aviation related.[2]
- Some regional airlines only require a 2-year degree.
- Certain colleges and universities, such as the University of North Dakota, offer flight training in concurrence with academic classes.[3]
- Obtain a first-class medical certificate. Make an appointment with a certified aviation medical examiner. A doctor will review your medical history and conduct a physical examination to ensure that you're both physically and mentally capable of operating an airplane.[4]
- Contrary to popular belief, you can still become a professional pilot if you wear glasses or contacts, as long as your vision is correctable to 20/20.[5]
- In the United States, you must visit the office of a certified Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). A list of AMEs in your community can be found here: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/
- Enroll in an accredited flight school or training program to gain flight experience. Training generally comes in two forms: integrated and modular. Integrated training programs are more expensive, but allow you to complete your training more quickly—generally 14-18 months. Modular programs allow you to pay as you go and are better if you want to train part-time, potentially taking breaks between modules.[6]
- If you're in the United States, completing classes at an FAA-approved flight school can reduce the amount of flight experience required for a pilot's license.
- Consider military flight training for a subsidized option. Enrolling in flight school and acquiring the required number of flight hours can be an incredibly expensive process. If you enlist in the military, however, your flight training will be subsidized. The flip side, of course, is that you must agree to a multi-year commitment to the armed forces (10 years, in the United States).[7]
- The Air Force, Navy, Army, and Coast Guard offer flight training if you are a U.S. citizen.
- Job prospects are generally good for those leaving the military to become an airline pilot.
- Get a student pilot's license to fly a plane on your own. Apply for a student pilot's license through the official aviation board in your country. These licenses are free to apply for, but you may need your instructor sign-off to prove your skills.[8]
- You can start taking flying lessons before you've applied for a student pilot certificate, but you'll need one to operate a plane by yourself. A private pilot's license, your next step, requires a certain amount of solo flying hours.
- You can often apply for a student pilot certificate at the same time as your medical certificate.
- Take a written exam to start earning your private pilot's license. The written exam can be taken at any time before the practical exam—some instructors and flight schools require it to be completed successfully before you start flying. The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.[9]
- Pass a practical flight exam and obtain your private pilot's license. To take your practical exam, you must have completed 40 total hours of flight time. Those 40 hours must include a minimum of 10 hours flying solo, of which 5 must be a solo cross-country flight, and 20 hours with an instructor. The flight exam is administered by an FAA examiner and usually lasts 1-2 hours. You must provide your own plane for the exam.[10]
- Once you've completed this process, you're officially a licensed pilot. You will be comfortable with the fundamentals of flying a single-engine plane.
- You cannot receive payment for your services when you hold this license.
EditEarning an Airline Transport Pilot's License - Add an instrument rating to fly in inclement weather. An instrument rating requires 50 hours of cross-country flight time while serving as the pilot in command. You also need 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight experience to qualify. To prove your flight hours, your instructor will review your pilot logbook and set up an appointment with a dedicated pilot examiner. Then, you'll be asked to plan a cross-country flight using instrument flight rules (which you may or may not actually fly), as well as an oral exam and flight test.[11]
- This rating allows you to pilot a plane during periods of low visibility, guided solely by the airplane's instruments.
- Earn a commercial pilot's license to be paid to fly. To qualify for an FAA Commercial Pilot License, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least 250 hours of flight experience. Like your private pilot license, you'll need to pass a written and flight exam. The commercial certificate requires 250 flight hours (including 100 hours as pilot in command, 50 hours cross-country, and 10 hours of dual instruction in a complex aircraft).[12]
- The written exam for a commercial license contains 100 multiple choice questions. You will be given 3 hours to complete the test, and the minimum score is 70%.[13]
- The practical exam must be administered by an FAA-approved examiner, a list of which can be searched here: http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp.
- Add a multi-engine rating to legally fly a twin engine aircraft. To work as an airline pilot, you must acquire a multi-engine rating to fly planes with two engines. You'll need an endorsement from your instructor and will also have to take a practical test that includes a detailed verbal test. [14]
- The oral exam can be administered by the instructor and includes questions about weight and balance, aircraft systems, and minimum controllable airspeed.[15]
- No written test is required.
- Earn your airline transport pilot's license. To apply for this license, you must 23 years or older and have at least 1,500 hours of flying experience (that includes both night and instrument flying). You'll also be required to pass written and flight examinations.[16]
- The written exam is multiple choice and addresses subjects like flight planning and monitoring, radio navigation, meteorology, and air law.
- The practical exam is administered by either an FAA Inspector or an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. It's divided into two sections: an oral exam and a test flight.
- This license allows you to operate as the captain (or the "pilot in command") of a commercial aircraft.
EditGaining Experience - Apply for jobs with regional airlines. To work for a major airline, you will typically need 3,000 hours total flight time including at least 1,500 hours multi-engine, and at least 1,000 hours as pilot in command of a turbine-powered aircraft. To gain that experience, you can start by working at a regional airline, which often requires only 1,500 hours of flight time.[17]
- Many pilots start out at smaller airlines where they can gain experience flying on scheduled flights in a variety of weather conditions. Then, they use that experience to get higher paying jobs at bigger airlines.
- Complete your certified flight instructor rating to work at a flight school. Some flight schools offer you flight hours in exchange for working as an instructor there. This is a very common route to earning the hours needed to fly for a major airline since it allows you to earn money and while building up your flight hours.[18]
- Similarly, find a job as an instructor at a simulator company. Even if they cannot pay you a salary, see if you can trade your instructor hours for hours using the simulator and gaining experience to use in future job interviews.[19]
- Volunteer as a pilot to gain experience while helping others. Safety pilots, for instance, keep an eye out while another pilot is wearing a view-limiting device that simulates low-visibility weather conditions. You can donate your time while also earning flight hours. Or, if you are in the U.S., you can work with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)—the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. It conducts search-and-rescue missions and educational flights for younger cadets using a feel of smaller aircraft.[20]
- Some CAP flights require a private pilot's license at minimum, while others have more stringent requirements.
- Find "low-time" pilot jobs in your community for additional hours. Options include scenic flights, glider towing, aerial photography, towing banners, and pipeline patrol. These jobs may be hard to find when the market is bad for pilots, since other, more experienced pilots may be looking for work.[21]
- These jobs can usually be found via word-of-mouth or contacting businesses in your area that you think might be hiring part-time pilots.
EditWorking at an Airline - Apply to airlines as soon as you meet the minimum requirements. Prepare a one-page professional pilot resume. The resume should be broken down into sections with your contact information, ratings and flight hours, experience and chronological job history and any awards or accomplishments.[22]
- Ask other pilots who have direct knowledge of your flying skills to write letters of recommendation.
- Prepare for the interview by researching the airline. Figure out what types of planes they operate, as well as their hub cities. Look them up online to see if there's been any recent news about the company. Also, make sure your logbook is complete and you have an accurate record of your flight time.[23]
- Check professional pilot websites where pilots share airline specific interview experiences.
- You may want to bring copies of records such as college transcripts, military records, and licenses to the interview.
- If the airline conducts a simulator check, rent a simulator at your local airport or flight school to brush up. Some companies offer airline-specific interview simulator preparation, although this specialty interview prep can be pricey.
- Complete your initial training once hired. Onboarding for airline pilots typically includes a week of company training, 3-6 weeks of ground school and simulator training, and 25 hours of initial operating experience (including a check ride with an FAA aviation safety inspector).
- Once trained, you'll be required to complete regular training and simulator checks. These usually occur once or twice a year.
- Start working at the airline as a flight engineer. Depending on the type of aircraft, new airline pilots start as first officers or flight engineers. Although some airlines favor applicants who already have a flight engineer's license, they may provide flight engineer training for those who have only the commercial license.
- Advance to first officer after 1-5 years. In the airlines, advancement is usually predetermined by seniority provisions stated in union contracts. After a period of 1-5 years, you will likely be promoted to the role of first office.[24]
- A first officer (also known as the co-pilot) is the second-in-command to the captain.
- Become a captain after 5-15 years on the job. Gaining seniority will also help you acquire preferred flight assignments. Your time with the airline will determine when you fly, if you fly on weekends, or if you'll be in the air during Christmas or other holidays.[25]
- Any time you change airlines, by choice or because you've been laid off or your airline has gone out of business, you will be starting at the bottom again at your new airline in terms of your position, schedule, and pay—regardless of experience.[26]
EditAirline Pilot Resume - Flying as a career is a stressful job. A pilot's ultimate responsibility—the safety of their passengers and cargo—means making a lot of personal sacrifices. You'll be expected to undergo constant training and evaluation, drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and long hours.[27]
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| How to Cook Clams on the Grill Posted: 14 Jun 2019 09:00 AM PDT Grilled clams are a delicious treat, especially in the middle of summer. Even if you don't have much cooking experience, grilling clams isn't that hard. For the best tasting grilled clams, make sure you select fresh clams at your local seafood market. Then, clean them to remove as much sand and grit as possible. After tossing them on your grill for a few minutes, cover them with a butter sauce, a brandied cherry topper, or a flavoring of your own creation. EditIngredients EditLemon-Cayenne Butter Sauce - 1 large garlic clove (minced)
- A pinch of kosher salt
- of melted butter (unsalted)
- of lemon juice
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
EditBrandied Cherry Topper - ½ cup (160 g) of cherry preserves
- of brandy
- ¼ teaspoon (0.6 g) of ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (3 g) snipped fresh chives.
EditCleaning Your Clams - Buy fresh clams at the seafood market. Closely inspect each clam before you buy it. If you see a clam that's open, just tap on the shell. If the clam doesn't close, don't get it because it's not alive and won't taste fresh.[1]
- Don't choose any clam with a shell that's cracked or broken.
- Smell the clams to make sure they're fresh. Don't get any that smell fishy or like ammonia. This can be a sign of spoilage.
- Keep the clams cool while you transport them home.
- Put your clams in a large bowl of cold water. After adding your clams to the cold water, add a little salt. Be sure not to use warm or hot water, as this may kill your clams.[2]
- This soaking process will help filter sand and grit from your clams, which will help improve the taste and texture of your dish.
- Refrigerate your bowl of clams for 20 minutes. Leave the bowl uncovered in your fridge. This step will help remove sand and grit from your clams.[3]
- Covering the bowl may suffocate the clams.
- If you have limited room in your refrigerator and are making a lot of clams, you can use 2 bowls instead of 1.
- Transfer the clams to a fresh bowl of cold, salted water and let them soak. Once you've allowed your clams to soak in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes, take the bowl out of the refrigerator. Then, fill a fresh bowl with cold, salted water. Move the clams 1 at a time to this new bowl. Put the bowl in the fridge for 20 minutes.[4]
- You'll want to transfer the clams 1 at a time so that water from the first bowl, which will be full of sand and grit, doesn't get into the new bowl.
- Repeat the process twice until the clams are grit-free. After letting the clams soak, move them to a new bowl full of cold, salted water and put it in the fridge for another 20 minutes.[5]
- In most cases, 3 soaks should be enough to filter most of the sand and grit out of your clams. If you see a lot of sand or grit in the bowl's water after the third soak, though, you can repeat this process 1 more time.
- Always make sure not to pour any of the dirty water from a used bowl into a new bowl.
- Use a stiff-bristle brush to scrub the clams' shells. Continue scrubbing the clams until you've removed as much debris and grit from their shells as possible. Then, rinse them with cold water and place them in a large, clean bowl.[6]
- You don't need to scrub too long and hard. Scrubbing each clam for a few seconds should be sufficient.
EditGrilling Your Clams - Cook the clams within 2 days of buying them. It's best to cook your clams as soon as possible. If that's not an option, however, you can keep them for up to 2 days in a refrigerator. Throw out any clams that have been in your refrigerator for more than 2 days to avoid foodborne illnesses.[7]
- When refrigerating clams, keep them in an uncovered bowl or another container.
- Preheat your charcoal grill for around 5 minutes. If you're using a charcoal grill, open the grill's bottom vent. Then, light your charcoal briquettes in a large chimney starter. Once ash begins to cover the briquettes on top, dump the coals in the grill, and put on the grill grate. Then cover the grill with its lid, with the lid's vent open.[8]
- Let the grill sit for about 5 minutes, or until it's hot, before adding your clams.
- If you don't have a large chimney starter, you can also light your charcoal right in the grill. This method, however, may take a little longer.
- Set all your burners to high for 15 minutes if you're using a gas grill. Then cover your grill. Let it heat up for about 15 minutes before adding any of your clams.[9]
- Once your grill grate is hot, you can clean and oil it if you'd like.
- Put the clams directly on the grill grate and cover them. Use a pair of grill tongs to put the clams directly on top of the hot grill grate. Space them out evenly. Then, cover the grill.[10]
- Instead of putting the clams directly on the grill grate, you can also place them on a baking sheet and then put the baking sheet on the grill.
- Grill the clams for 2 minutes and then check on their progress. You'll know your clams are cooked when they open. Open the cover of the grill, and use your pair of grill tongs to remove any clams that have opened from the grill. Once you've done this, close the cover again.[11]
- After you take the clams off the grill, place them in a large bowl.[12]
- Continue to grill the clams in 30-second increments until they all open. Open the lid and check your clams every 30 seconds and remove any clams that have opened. Continue grilling until you've removed every clam from the grate.[13]
- When taking a clam off the grill, be careful not to spill any of the clam juice. You'll want to keep this for flavor.
- Throw out any clams that don't open after around 10 minutes on the grill.[14]
EditFlavoring and Serving Your Clams - Pour a lemon-cayenne butter sauce over your clams to add a rich flavor. To make a sauce for 2 dozen clams, first mince 1 large garlic clove. Then, use a mortar and pestle to mash the minced garlic and a large pinch of salt into a paste. Mix the garlic paste in a small bowl with of melted butter (unsalted), of lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.[15]
- You can either drizzle the sauce over the clams while they're still in their shells or dip them in a sauce.
- You can add more lemon juice and/or cayenne pepper according to your taste.
- Top your clams with brandied cherries for a sweeter option. Place ½ cup (160 g) of cherry preserves in a saucepan and cook them over low heat on your stove. When the preserves become warm, remove the saucepan from the stove. Then, stir in of brandy, ¼ teaspoon (0.6 g) of ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon (3 g) snipped fresh chives.[16]
- Drizzle the topping over your clams and serve them hot.
- Keep your clams out for no more than 2 hours after grilling them. Once you finish grilling and seasoning your clams, try to eat them as soon as possible. Bacteria grows quickly in clams, and eating one that has been left out for more than 2 hours can make you sick.[17]
- Leave clams out for no more than 1 hour if temperatures are above .
- You can leave the clams out longer than 2 hours if you keep them heated continuously with a hot lamp, hot plate, or crock-pot.
- You can store cooked clams for up to 2 days in your refrigerator or 3 months in your freezer.[18]
EditThings You'll Need - Clams
- At least 3 bowls
- A brush
- Grill
- Grill tongs
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