Welcome to Mahalo Barbecue!
Barbecuing is a cooking method where food is cooked over hot coals or a gas flame, usually on a grill; the food does not directly touch the heat source. Meats such as beef, pork, chicken or fish can be barbecued, as can vegetables and fruit. Mahalo's barbecue playlists offer numerous delicious grilling recipes for meats and vegetables.In this introductory video, Mahalo cooking expert Kristina Vanni teaches how to make barbecued pork ribs on a gas grill.
Mahalo's Barbecue Playlists
Mahalo's barbecuing videos feature recipes demonstrated by cooking experts Kristina Vanni, Miranda Valentine and Jennifer Martello. If you have any recipe requests or barbecuing questions, email us at requests@mahalo.com.
Ribs, Steaks and Brisket
Grilled Texas-Style Beef Ribs
Grilled Herb Salmon
How to Grill AsparagusBarbecue Types
There are two main types of barbecue grills: charcoal and gas.
A charcoal grill requires charcoal and fluid or wood. Different types of wood give the meat a different flavor. Woods are frequently used to accentuate flavors. Mesquite and Hickory woods are selected and used for the specific level of smokiness they add.
A gas grill will need bottled natural or propane gas to work. The benefit of a gas grill is that there is no mess like there is with a charcoal grill; it is also easier to control the temperature.Check Out a Sample Video
In this video, Kristina shows us how to grill ribeye steaks and make a delicious chipotle butter to serve with them.
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Meet Our Experts
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Kristina Vanni
Since she was 12 years old and won an award at the Pillsbury Bake-Off, Kristina has been passionate about food and cooking. In more recent years, she has been featured on TV specials for CBS and Better Homes and Gardens, brining with her her extensive knowledge of all things pork, steak and poultry related. Additionally, she has worked with Guy Fieri and the Food Network and was named “Hot Chef 2009” by the National Restaurant Association.
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Miranda Valentine
Miranda Valentine blogs about food and lifestyle at Everything Sounds Better in French. Miranda graduated from the University of Southern Maine and earned her master's degree from the University of Southern California. She works as a contributing writer for Bunker Hill Magazine and Joonbug.com's LA edition.
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Jennifer Martello
Jennifer Garrett Martello, aka "Chef Jenn," is a personal chef based in Redondo Beach, California. She also previously worked as Mahalo's in-house head chef. In addition to skills in the kitchen, she also creates cooking tutorial videos for Mahalo's YouTube video channel on everything from how to make yummy Halloween treats to how to cook salmon.
Barbecuing Tips
- Only barbecue fresh meat; if the meat has been frozen, it will be dry when barbecued
- Never allow fire to char your meat; remove visible fat to prevent charringc
- Use a meat thermometer
- Learn to cook the food the same way every time
- For safety, use long-handled tools
- Be sure BBQ tools are stainless steel with thermoplastic or wood handles
- Clean your grill after each use
