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How to BBQ Sausages

by BBQ Boss | Thursday 7 July 2016 | How To's

Whether you are using charcoal grill or gas grill you must know how to BBQ sausages while preparing barbecue dishes for you and your family and friends. In fact fresh BBQ sausages are not processed when you are ready to cook them. They must be prepared in advance so that you can cook them thoroughly before eating them. Your barbecue sausages should burst from inside with clear juices and crispy from their outside when cooked perfectly on any of the grills.

You can BBQ sausages in two different methods one is partly boiling the sausages before grilling them and the other is direct grilling the sausages. Both of these methods are briefly described here under to let you know how to BBG sausages.

Method 1: Direct grilling of sausages

This method can be used to cook sausages as soon as you make or buy them. These sausages can be stored in refrigerator for 2-3 days but if you want to retain them for long then they should be stored in the freezer.

In this method you should sear the sausages by placing directly on the grill to give them flavour and brown their skin at moderate temperature. You can brown or deep brown them by turning them frequently by tongs but their skin should not burn or blacken.

You can put and cover them on a spot on the grill where they can receive indirect heat before ensuring that they are perfectly cooked by using meat thermometer.

Method 2: Partly boiling the sausages before grilling

In this method before grilling the sausage links they are boiled for 10-15 minutes. This process, parboiling sausages, simplifies the grilling of the barbecue sausages by reducing their grilling time. You can keep them ready for grilling by parboiling them in advance.

For parboiling your sausage links you will have to put a heavy pan on your gas or charcoal stove and add water into the pan to cover the sausage links completely. In order to give a unique combination of taste, you can also use beef or chicken stock, wine, or beer instead of water. You can use garlic, onion or any other seasoning of your choice if you are using water for this purpose.

Then lower the heat once the water starts boiling and maintain its temperature to boiling point until the greying of the sausages.

The parboiled sausage should either be wrapped to store them in the refrigerator before grilling them up to 2 days or grilled slowly to brown at a suitable spot on the grill. Frozen par-boiled sausages can be grilled even after 2-3 months.

In order to make all of their sides brown you will have to turn the links frequently on the grill using tongs. But tongs should be used carefully as they can puncture the sausages and juices inside them will spill away. In order to ensure proper cooking of the sausages, you can use a meat thermometer. Their internal temperature should be 65 degrees Celsius (150 degrees F) if they are cooked with pork but if they are cooked with poultry then their temperature should not be less than 70 degrees Celsius (160 degrees F).

Thus barbecue sausages can be grilled at any type of stove, gas or charcoal.

An now you know two simple wholesome methods for how to BBQ Sausages

How to BBQ Steak

by BBQ Boss | Thursday 7 July 2016 | How To's

As the weather gets warmer outside, everyone wants to party or just to have a small get together in the garden. Nothing can get better than hosting a small barbecue party with your close friends and family. A perfectly done grilled steak is a sure fire winner. But, do you know how to BBQ steak? If not then do not worry there are some methods by which you can serve some delicious grilled steaks to your guests. Here is one of the simplest but we have other ways to pep up your steak in our recipes section

Time Taken:

Normally the preparation time will take 40 to 45 minutes. And the cooking time may vary from 10 to 20 minutes. So, overall it takes some 60 minutes or an hour to serve the hot grilled steaks.

Before You Start:

The first and foremost thing which is very much important is to clean and oil the grills. Clean the grates where you are going to BBQ steak. It will help you to turn them properly and prevent from sticking the grates. You have to heat your grills and scrub them properly with a grill brush. Then take some vegetable oil and brush them lightly on the grates. This will create a non-sticky surface for cooking. Then heat it up at a temperature of 320 degrees Celcius (450 degrees Fahrenheit). High heat ensures that the crust of the steak is crispy and sear.

Seasoning:

Now when it comes to seasoning, you have to keep in mind that you need do this at least 40 minutes before you start grilling. Apply salt at least 40 minutes before you start grilling. The reason is the salt draws the water out from the steak. Sprinkle some pepper on it and rub on both the sides of the steak. Also, apply a bit of olive oil which you have to brush out evenly. If you want to make it a bit spicy then add some chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Then rub all these properly so that they are evenly spread out on the meat.

Grilling:

Steaks can cook really fast. So, you have to be attentive while you are grilling them. Use a pair of tongs to turn or flip the steaks. Do not use a fork as it can pierce holes into the meat from where all the juices can get released. You will see that the crust is getting crispy and developing a golden-brown crust. But make sure to flip often so that the meat is cooked evenly. Once it is done, you have to use a thermometer to see whether it is well done or not. If the thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit then it means well done.

After Grilling:

So, these are some of the things you need to remember to get the best barbecue steak. Once it reaches the ideal temperature, you have to take the steak out from the grill. And let it rest for some time. Now you can serve them as whole or also cut them into pieces (according to the size you want) and serve them hot and delicious. This will surely turn out to be you and your guest’s favourite barbecue dish for the summer and you are safe in the knowledge that you now know how to BBQ Steak.

How to BBQ Fish

by BBQ Boss | Wednesday 6 July 2016 | How To's

Fish is one of the most amazing and healthy foods that you can enjoy. So take the time to learn How to BBQ Fish . It can be done in different ways such as being fried, boiled, stewed and grilled as well. It is believed that BBQ fish is the best as it cooks well and maintains its natural nutrients. There are main types of fish that one can eat; both fresh water and those of from the sea. As they say there are plenty more fish in the sea ( as long as you chose sustainable fish!).

Preparations for BBQ fish

Before start, make sure the grill is properly heated. You want the fish to cook, not sit there and wait and dry out.

Fish are perfect to be marinated using herbs and spices to increase the flavour of the fish. Fresh herbs such as lemon, garlic, rosemary, thyme, coriander go great and help the flavour.

Different types of fish are best grilled depending on the kind of fish it is. Fish that have a slightly rougher texture such as tilapia, sole and flounder, are best barbecued in a packet of foil or in a grill basket. For those with a smoother skin or firm flesh like tuna, salmon, swordfish and halibut is best grilled directly. The heat cooks the fish quickly and gives it that lovely char and smokiness.

Cooking fish on a gas BBQ

Gas BBQ are quick and efficient to use to barbecue fish. They are faster to light since one simply turns on the power and the grill gets heated up. If the gas BBQ has a hood or cover, it is advisable to cover the grill area so that the barbecue heats up quickly and cooks the fish well.

When you are ready to barbecue fish, turn down the heat a little so that you do not burn the fish and place the already marinated fish at the centre of the grill.

As you control the heat, remember to turn the fish on both sides so that one side does not turn black. The appearance of fish should be a light brown and it should be as crispy as possible.

Cooking fish on a charcoal BBQ

You will need to look for dry charcoal that will light up quickly when you want to barbecue fish. Moreover, you will need to apply oil to both sides of the fish so that it does not stick on the grill plate. After lighting the charcoal, close all the vents so that heat does not escape and place the fish at the centre of the grill.

If applied directly to the grill continuously turn the fish until it has the brown colour that gives it the crispy effect.

Our recipes section will contain many more recipes that can help you to know How to BBQ fish and prepare a tantalizing meal of bbq fish that will spice up.

How to BBQ Ribs

by BBQ Boss | Wednesday 6 July 2016 | How To's

On a summer afternoon, nothing can beat a BBQ party with close ones. It gets better with some scrumptious bbq ribs with crispy texture. Isn’t that mouthwatering? Well, to cook such mouthwatering and delicious pork ribs, you need to know the process of how to BBQ ribs. With some simple and easy to follow steps and instructions you can get the best grilled ribs that you and your guests can enjoy thoroughly. Now, you can cook it on gas grill as well as on charcoal grill.

For cooking this you will need:

A rack of ribs
A meat thermometer
Aluminium foil (to wrap)
BBQ sauce
Seasoning ingredients (mentioned below)

Cooking On Charcoal Grill

To get an authentic barbecue flavour in your grilled ribs, using charcoal grill is the best option. It provides that smoky flavour to the rib which is perfect for authentic taste. But cooking here on charcoal grill can be a slight difficult. You have to learn how to keep it low so that the meat gets tender and perfect. Start with cleaning the charcoal grill properly. You will need the temperature of 120 degree Celsius or 250 degree Fahrenheit when it comes to charcoal grilling.

First, start with seasoning the ribs. Always remember that seasoning should be done at least 40 minutes before you start grilling. For seasoning, you can use salt, pepper, paprika, chilli powder and garlic powder (whatever you want). Along with that use BBQ sauce for extra flavour.

Now, one thing that you have to do is to remove the membrane which is the thin skin on the side of the bone. This can prove to be a tough barrier when it comes to grilling.

Remove the grate where you cook and fill the coal grate with charcoal. And then lit it up. Once the coal is lit up, you need to add woods to create the smoke for the smoky flavor.

Place the cooking grate now to barbecue ribs at a low temperature of 250 degree Fahrenheit. You can add some water to a disposable aluminium pan to keep the moisture and smoke intact in the meat.

Flip it on both the side till it is done. To know whether or not it is properly cooked, insert a meat thermometer into the middle of the meat. It must read 180 to 190 degree Fahrenheit.

Cooking On Gas Grill

Now the seasoning part and removing part will be same for the gas grill. But the process will be a bit different. Getting that smoky authentic flavour via gas grill is a bit tough but still it tastes amazing. No doubt, that it helps to cook faster than that of the gas grill.

First heat the grill up to 290 degrees Celsius (375 degree Fahrenheit). And then start grilling.

Now start cooking the meat. Flip from one side to another in every one or two minutes.

It will take around 20 minutes in total to get fully cooked. While cooking the temperature of the grill should be around 250 degree Fahrenheit (not more than 265 degree F).

Once this is done you are ready to enjoy the BBQ ribs with your friends and family and be safe in the knowledge that you now know how to bbq ribs.

How to BBQ Chicken

by BBQ Boss | Monday 4 July 2016 | How To's

So are you looking for how to BBQ chicken and wondering how to make it properly? BBQ differs from grilling in the sense that it uses an indirect heat source to slow-heat the chicken pieces and hence bring out the flavors slowly and gradually through heating. That’s the true essence of a BBQ. And, the best part of this is you can make a BBQ using either gas stove or charcoal BBQs.

In either case, a grill is used for the process of heating to take place, with gas being the source of heat if you use the gas stove, and burnt charcoals being the source if you use the charcoal BBQs. Reasonably priced grills for both gas and charcoal are readily available, with all necessary instructions. Simply follow them and the right process of making the BBQ. That’s all you need to have a delicious chicken dish ready for you and your near ones to enjoy.

Let’s Find Out the Trick Now

If you have been wondering How to BBQ Chicken, it doesn’t matter if you use gas or charcoal. So, now comes the process of preparing the BBQ. To make the chicken, you’ll need preparing for the magic powder, the BBQ sauce, marinate the chicken cuts with the powder and brush the sauce, grill it well, and you are ready to serve. That’s exactly how easy it is to prepare chicken through barbecuing.

The Magic Powder – the rub

The ingredients (amounts depending on how much you want to prepare) for the dust would include kosher salt, sugar, paprika, chili powder, mustard powder, garlic (in granulated form), grounded cumin, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix all the ingredients very well, and spread them evenly on all sides of the chicken cuts.

The Sauce

For preparing the sauce, you’ll need ketchup, cider vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, yellow mustard, hot sauce and your prepared magic powder. Mix them all well and bring to boil, whisking through a few times, keeping the flame low, for 10-12 minutes.

And, Now the Final Step

You’re ready with the ingredients. Time to get the bbq chicken ready. Place the powdered chicken cuts on the grill (preheat the grill for the purpose). Keep them turning upside-down time to time so that all the parts are well cooked. Once they turn golden brown, use a brush and put the sauce on either side of the pieces. When the cuts turn crispy and red from all sides, your BBQ is ready to serve!

Just be careful when you use the heated grills. You can wear gloves for safety. For the rest, the process is not only easy to follow but allows you to enjoy your delicious BBQ. For an afternoon party, or a get together with family and friends, there would be nothing like trying on this absolutely scrumptious hot platter.