Barbecuing

Guide Note

Barbecuing is a type of cooking that is done on a grill. Most people barbecue meat like beef, pork, chicken or fish, but there are many things that can be cooked on a grill.

There are two main types of barbecue grills, the charcoal grill and the gas grill. Both work equally good it's just a matter of preference. A charcoal grill you will need to buy charcoal and fluid or wood. Different types of wood give the meat a different flavor. A gas grill will need bottled natural or propane gas to work. The benefit of a gas grill is there is no mess like there is with a charcoal grill and it is easier to control temperature.

Fast Facts

1. Numerous regional variations
2. Process of slow cooking
3. Inspires outdoor gatherings
4. Direct cooking: Cooking directly over the flame
5. Indirect cooking: Food is cooked away from flame
6. Rotisserie cooking: Food spins allowing it to self baste
7. Be sure BBQ tools are stainless steel with thermoplastic or wood handles
8. Clean your grill after each use

1. Use the best quality meat that you can
2. Only Barbecue fresh meat, if the meat has been frozen it will be dry when barbecued
3. Slow cooking
4. Never allow fire to char your meat
5. Use a meat thermometer
6. Learn to cook it the same way every time
7. Use long handled tools