Whether a grill master or novice, you may find yourself standing by the flame this Thanksgiving with a variety of burning questions. If you plan to join the 14 percent of North American barbecue owners who will cook all or part of their Thanksgiving meal on the grill,* follow the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association’s tips from the pros for the best techniques and safest practices for the most crowd-pleasing holiday meal yet. 

Calling it the first-ever Thanksgiving Barbecue & A, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association offers these 12 expert answers to your most common holiday grilling questions: