How to make the best BBQ

BBQ for some people is an integral part of outdoor recreation. And while some consider the cooking process in this way too expensive and time-consuming, others are happy to roast meat on coals. BBQ has a lot of features, and a variety of products are used as ingredients.

What is BBQ?

The word «barbecue» has several meanings:

• the process of cooking on indirect fire;
• leisure, during which the cooking process and further consumption of food takes place;
• the equipment on which cooking is carried out;
• sauce that is added to dishes.

The word has gained the greatest popularity in the United States. In Russia, this method of cooking is more often called «shish-kebab».

What is BBQ made on?

Different fuels are used in the barbecue process. Less popular are burning gas and an electric heater, since in these cases a home stove and an electric grill are used. Because of this, food has no smoky taste.

In order for BBQ to be the most delicious, it is required to use smouldering coals. They impregnate food with smoke, which gives it a rich aroma.

But for cooking it is desirable to use coals from a certain wood:

• hardwoods: maple, oak, apple, alder and cherry;
• plum, apricot, pear;
• walnut.

Purchased coals, which are created from dry wood, are also suitable. It is not recommended to use conifers. The resin extracted from the wood of pine, spruce and other related species gets into the coals. In the process of burning, it gives a specific flavour that does not go well with food. Gorenje.

Charcoal grills are used for BBQ.

1. The oblong bottom, where the hot coals are stacked. It is made of great depth so that enough fuel for cooking can fit inside.
2. The grid is installed above the bottom, barbecue products are laid out on it.
3. Most charcoal grills are equipped with a lid that covers the food and ensures that it is better soaked with smoke and its own juice.

There are more complex designs containing additional compartments and regulators.

BBQ Products

The main product for barbecue is meat. Beef, pork and chicken are perfectly roasted on coals, and their taste is perfectly combined with fragrant smoke.

Also, some types of vegetables are prepared in this way:

• potatoes;
• corn;
• tomatoes;
• onion;
• pepper.

During cooking, vegetables are fried and get a smoky taste. You can also put mushrooms, zucchini and other vegetable fruits on the grid. For greater convenience, the pieces are placed on a skewer, but you will need to turn it evenly if the structure is not covered with a lid.

BBQ Recipes

There are many recipes for barbecue that allow you to cook different dishes.

Barbecue pork ribs

For 4 kg of pork ribs, you need to take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and grated onion, a clove of garlic, add salt and sugar to taste. The meat needs to be mixed with the ingredients and left for 15 minutes . Then put the pork ribs on the grill and leave for 35 minutes at 135 degrees.

Spicy beef plate BBQ

For 1.5 kg of beef plate, take 2 tsp. chili and mustard, a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, add salt and sugar to taste. Mix the meat with the ingredients and grill for 3 hours at 80 degrees.

You can cook a barbecue without special recipes. If you put raw meat and vegetables on a grid without additional ingredients, they will still fry and turn out delicious.

In Grand Cafe you can find a BBQ menu: semi-finished pork, chicken, salmon for self-cooking.