Perfecting your summer BBQ
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
The steaks are high, so preparation is key - work on those marinades the night before. The combo of oil and an acidic ingredient (such as vinegar or citrus) will tenderise the meat over time and add flavour.
Light your BBQ before guests arrive
And maybe even get some grilling under way – it'll mean you'll be able to ketchup with guests and they'll love arriving to the smell of BBQ!
Bring in the wow factor
Impress your guests by bringing out the steaks. Cooking steaks on a BBQ can seem daunting, but pay attention (listen and keep it sizzling, so you know it's cooking and not burning), and you'll be fine. Never stay still - make sure that you keep it moving round the grill.
Timing is everything
Don't feel the pressure of playing host. Make sure that your meat (especially steaks and burgers) have time to relax and 'bloom'.
Map out the grill
Start uncooked meat on the left and as it cooks on one side, flip it to the right. As you flip to the right you can add new meat to the left.
Keep it clean
Make sure that you have two different pairs of utensils for raw and cooked meat (red for raw, yellow for cooked).
Get the temperature right
Remember that the middle of the grill is the hottest, with the temperature getting gradually cooler as you go towards the edges.
Safety first
Make sure you're keeping children away from the BBQ station and using the right equipment (aprons, BBQ gloves, platters and utensils). Singed eyebrows are not cool...
Go against the grain
Experiment with food and go for something different with grilled pineapple, halloumi, vegetables or fish – everyone will be impressed and happy with a wide selection of food.
The steaks are high, so preparation is key - work on those marinades the night before. The combo of oil and an acidic ingredient (such as vinegar or citrus) will tenderise the meat over time and add flavour.
Light your BBQ before guests arrive
And maybe even get some grilling under way – it'll mean you'll be able to ketchup with guests and they'll love arriving to the smell of BBQ!
Bring in the wow factor
Impress your guests by bringing out the steaks. Cooking steaks on a BBQ can seem daunting, but pay attention (listen and keep it sizzling, so you know it's cooking and not burning), and you'll be fine. Never stay still - make sure that you keep it moving round the grill.
Timing is everything
Don't feel the pressure of playing host. Make sure that your meat (especially steaks and burgers) have time to relax and 'bloom'.
Map out the grill
Start uncooked meat on the left and as it cooks on one side, flip it to the right. As you flip to the right you can add new meat to the left.
Keep it clean
Make sure that you have two different pairs of utensils for raw and cooked meat (red for raw, yellow for cooked).
Get the temperature right
Remember that the middle of the grill is the hottest, with the temperature getting gradually cooler as you go towards the edges.
Safety first
Make sure you're keeping children away from the BBQ station and using the right equipment (aprons, BBQ gloves, platters and utensils). Singed eyebrows are not cool...
Go against the grain
Experiment with food and go for something different with grilled pineapple, halloumi, vegetables or fish – everyone will be impressed and happy with a wide selection of food.