Newboulds' top tips for the perfect BBQ
For the unmistakeable, sizzling taste of summer, look no further than a BBQ - beef burgers, sausages, juicy steaks and anything else that gets your mouth watering as soon as it hits the grill. With Newboulds’ top BBQ tips, you can be sure your barbecue will be one to remember.
The perfect BBQ – top tips for a successful barbecue
Light your barbecue well in advance of using it – at least 30 minutes
For gas BBQs make sure its nice and hot before use
Make sure you use enough charcoal
Wait until its glowing red with a powdery grey surface before starting to cook. The flames in the BBQ should have died down
Turn meat regularly with meat tongs to ensure even cooking but don’t prod or pierce
Ensure your cooking times are right – they depend on the cut/size of meat and how you like it to be cooked
Make sure you use the correct tools including BBQ forks and tongs
Defrost frozen meat safely overnight in the fridge
Keep meat refrigerated for as long as possible before cooking
Ensure you have separate barbecue utensils, boards and plates for raw and cooked meats and keep them separate
Always wash your hands thoroughly - before preparing food, after touching raw meat and before eating!
Ensure all sausages and burgers are thoroughly cooked before serving and eating - juices should run clear
Why not use a digital temperature probe to ensure your meat is cooked?
Marinade your meat! Marinating adds extra flavour and keeps the meat moist during cooking on the BBQ. Click here to try our delicious marinade recipes
Use top quality meat – steak that is matured such as Grand Reserve is much more succulent and tender
The perfect BBQ food:
Sausages
Burgers
Beef steaks e.g rump or ribeye
Chicken, lamb or pork kebabs
Lamb steaks
Marinated pork loin steaks
Chicken or beef sizzlers
Pork spare ribs
Chicken fillets
Chicken legs, thighs and wings
Plus salad, coleslaw, new potatoes, bread buns and of course an ice cold lager!
