Grilled Meat

[JBSMAIL]

Does anyone know what is in the grill baste that is used in restaurants. I am not talking about marinated meat that could have soy sauce. Just seasoned and grilled. Sometimes I order a plain grilled chicken or steak and get very sick. I'd like to be able to ask the waitstaff what to ask the kitchen specifically, since they don't always understand what "gluten free" means.

[curlyfries]

I read on this forum once that some restauants spray Baker's Joy on their steaks to keep them from sticking and that contains gluten.

Lisa

[Lisa]

Does anyone know what is in the grill baste that is used in restaurants. I am not talking about marinated meat that could have soy sauce. Just seasoned and grilled. Sometimes I order a plain grilled chicken or steak and get very sick. I'd like to be able to ask the waitstaff what to ask the kitchen specifically, since they don't always understand what "gluten free" means.

Don't know about most restaurants, but Carabba's has a gluten free menu and you have to oder WITHOUT the grill baste.

A good rule of thumb is "when in doubt, don't". When restaurants just don't get it, that's when you order a salad without dressing/croutons and drag out your own dressing out of your purse/pocket.

[ksymonds84]

Another possibility is the seasoning that a restaurant may use. I've seen restaurant kitchens where the chefs make their own seasonings (very well gluten free ones at that) but they are using their fingers to sprinkle on the seasonings after just assembling a hamburger with bun. Its best to say no seasonings and carry your own. You can eat out but always ask questions and as Lisa says "when in doubt do without". I've snuck in my own sandwhiches etc. to many restaurants just incase (i carry a VERY large purse ) I don't feel comfortable. The servers rarely notice since I get a salad with dressing on the side and no croutons, plus I usually order a very nice glass of wine so they are usually fine with me.