Get Grilling Tips From The Pros

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Independence Day is among the biggest grilling holidays on our calendar, and there's every chance you have it covered if you plan on firing up the barbecue.

But if you're not so hot behind the spatula, help won't be far away.

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On the Fourth of July, LongHorn Steakhouse’s GRILL US Hotline will open to coach callers on how to grill up quality steaks worthy of being served at LongHorn, and for the first time ever, the certified experts on-hand will be the top Grill Masters in the country.

For help, guests can dial 1-855-LH-GRILL on Wednesday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT.

On the biggest grilling holiday of the year, these grilling experts will dish out the same award-winning advice that helped them become one of the top Grill Masters in the country. These finalists include:

• Alex Alvarado-Negrete from Hiram, Ga.
• Michelle Cerveny from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
• Assan Jallow from Louisville, Ky.
• Kimberly Markley from East Wichita, Kan.
• Edward Ortiz from Millville, N.J.
• Juan Sacramento from Sanford, Fla.
• Dylan Wike from Easley, S.C.

Every LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant has a team of expert Grill Masters specially trained in the art of grilling. They are in-house specialists on selecting the right steak cut, pairing with the perfect seasoning blend and grilling to each guest’s taste. Only the best become LongHorn’s Grill Masters.

Guests can also chat live with an expert on LongHorn Steakhouse’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all summer long when using #LHGrillMaster. For guests who prefer to leave the grilling to the Masters, they can locate the closest LongHorn or learn more at LongHornSteakhouse.com.

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