Aubergine
Aubergine
No thermometer — salt it first, then go by softness.
On the grill
Slice it and salt it 20–30 minutes ahead if you have time — it draws out bitterness and stops the flesh soaking up excess oil once it hits the grill.
It is done when a knife or skewer meets almost no resistance in the centre, which usually takes longer than it looks like it should over direct heat.