When the mouth-watering aroma comes, you can understand why barbecue makes people want to stop. Whether you are an experienced barbecue expert or just beginning to try, mastering some skills and secrets can make you bake the perfect barbecue. Are you ready to start a taste journey full of smoke, incense and food?
Selection of ingredients: foundation in foundation
The soul of barbecue lies in the freshness and quality of ingredients. Choose meat pieces with delicate meat quality and even texture, so that the roasted meat is tender, smooth and juicy. Steak, pork chops, chicken legs and mutton are all ideal choices. Don't forget to marinate, it will add extra flavor to your barbecue.
Seasoning and curing: the finishing touch
A good marinade is half the battle of barbecue. You can match various spices, seasonings and sauces according to your own preferences and meat types. Common condiments include salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, thyme and olive oil. The curing time should be at least several hours, preferably overnight, so that the seasoning can fully penetrate into the meat.
Preparation tools: fire props
A good grill is essential for barbecue. Charcoal grill, gas grill and electric grill can all be competent. Choose the grill that best suits your needs and budget. Other necessary tools include oil brush, barbecue fork, barbecue brush and thermometer.
Fire fighting: master the temperature
The temperature control of barbecue is very important. For charcoal grill, you need to adjust the height of charcoal fire according to the thickness of meat and the required cooked degree. Gas grills and electric grills can control firepower by adjusting flame or temperature settings.
Direct or indirect baking: choose different ways.
The direct baking method is suitable for thin meat slices with short baking time. Put the meat directly above the heat source and bake it quickly until the surface is burnt and the inside is tender and juicy. Indirect roasting is suitable for thick meat slices that need to be roasted for a long time. Putting the meat on the edge of the grill and putting a baking tray between the heat source and the meat can prevent the meat from being burnt and make the meat heated evenly.
Turning skills: keep steady.
It's important to turn over when barbecuing, so as to prevent the meat from burning or overcooking. When one side of the meat is burnt, it needs to be turned over. Professional advice is to turn the noodles every few minutes to ensure that the meat is evenly heated.
Judging familiarity: the inner art
Judging the maturity of meat requires some experience and skills. You can measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, or you can tell by pressing the surface of the meat. If the meat is elastic, it means the meat is cooked. For different kinds of meat, the best degree of ripeness is different, so it is very important to know the ideal degree of ripeness of meat.
Sauce companion: icing on the cake
Barbecue sauce can add extra flavor and moisture to barbecue. There are all kinds of barbecue sauce to choose from in the market, or you can make it yourself and adjust it according to your own taste. Brush the sauce at the last stage of the barbecue, and let the sauce and gravy mix together to form a rich taste.
Rest time: wait patiently
Don't cut the meat after barbecue. Let the meat stand for a while and let the gravy redistribute, so as to ensure that the meat is more tender and juicy. The rest time depends on the thickness of the meat, usually 5 to 15 minutes.
Enjoy food: a feast of taste buds
Now, it's time to enjoy your own barbecue feast. Enjoy a fresh, juicy and fragrant barbecue with crispy salad, roasted vegetables or French fries. Every bite is love for taste buds, which makes you memorable.