Ungrilled

The adjective 'ungrilled' describes something that has not been cooked on a grill, a cooking method involving direct heat from below, typically over a bed of charcoal, gas flames, or electric heating elements. This term highlights the absence of the characteristic smoky flavor and often slightly charred exterior that grilling imparts. It implies an alternative cooking method such as baking, frying, boiling, or steaming was used instead. The texture and taste profile will differ significantly from food that has been grilled.

Ungrilled meaning with examples

• I ordered the salmon at the restaurant, expecting the typical smoky char. However, the fish arrived ungrilled, seemingly poached in butter and herbs. While flavorful, it lacked the satisfying sear and subtle smokiness I was craving. I was disappointed as the menu didn't specify the cooking method, leading me to assume it would be grilled.
• The barbecue was canceled due to the sudden downpour. Instead of the anticipated grilled chicken and burgers, we had an ungrilled picnic of sandwiches and salads. The change was a letdown, as the kids were particularly looking forward to the grilled flavor, especially with the burgers that were to be prepared.
• She considered making hamburgers, but decided against it after the fire department issued a grilling ban. She opted for ungrilled burgers, pan-frying them indoors instead. The result was still acceptable for a quick dinner, though they lacked the satisfying taste of true flame-grilled burgers, a flavor that is often considered the best.
• Before freezing the vegetables, they were blanched and preserved, meaning they needed to remain ungrilled. The blanching and freezing process would lock in their nutrients and flavor, but they had to be preserved properly to prevent them from becoming grilled, which would change their overall characteristics.