National barbecue experts reveal the perfect grilling technique

Grilling methods vary from person to person, but there are a few tried-and-true techniques that are shared among experts. In the spirit of Independence Day, we talked to two well-seasoned grilling experts on the most common mistakes people make when they barbecue - and how to fix them.

Four-time barbecue World Champion and American celebrity-chef Myron Mixon has been barbecuing since he was nine years old, and Steven Raichlen has written over 30 books on modern barbecue. Here are their simple tricks to perfecting your grilling technique.