Tuesday 17 March 2015

Easy Simple BBQ Recipes, Secrets, And Tips For Dads That Love To Cook Out

By Jason Glover


Are you a dad that really likes to grill out and have fun? Why not take some time to learn a little more about the art of outdoor cooking so you can impress your friends and family? Here are a few simple BBQ recipes along with some tips and cooking secrets, that will make you a better cook in no time.

Fat burgers are better - you would think that buying the leanest ground beef would be the first step in making a fabulous hamburger, but you would be wrong. Dads that cook need fat to permeate the meat and make it tender. Never use less than 20 percent fat and it is fine to use regular hamburger for barbecuing. Also, don't squash your burgers on the grill when cooking. It removes vital juices.

A burger is not just a burger - there are plenty of easy BBQ recipes for hamburgers and one of the best is simple to make. Don't overwork the meat when you form the patties. Next, add pepper, salt, and onion or garlic powder. Go easy on the salt or you will dry out the meat. Cook at low heat and let burgers set after cooking. This allows the juices to recirculation.

Improve your fire - when using lighter fluid, make sure it has time to burn off before putting meat on the grill. If not, it could affect the taste of your food. To enhance flavor, consider adding a piece or two of mesquite, oak, or hickory wood. Try several wood types and experiment a bit. In addition, dads barbecuing with tinfoil should make sure the grill is good and hot before cooking.

Your ribs are only as good as your rubs - use a rib rub recipe that everyone likes. If you can't find one, use this KC recipe. You only need garlic and onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and salt (one tablespoon each). Blend in a forth cup of paprika and one half cup of brown sugar. Rub it all over the ribs and then store the rest in a sealed container (should keep for 6 months).

When you are out of ideas for the grill - try veggies. All kinds of vegetables can easily be grilled. Try squash, zucchini, and mushrooms. Prepare portabello mushrooms like steak and your guests are sure to enjoy this tasty treat. Experiment and come up with your own grilled vegetable recipes.

Patience rules - take all the time you need. That is one of the best kept dads BBQ secrets today. Give food plenty of time to cook and use low heat. This takes longer but produces superior results, especially with meat. Check temperatures too. 170 degrees is good for well-done. 165 works well for medium and 145 is a good temperature for medium-rare.

Throw caution to the wind - you might make a few mistakes but mistakes are great learning tools. Keep trying marinades until you find the perfect one, and don't give up until you get it right. Remember, remove meat from the grill when you believe it is finished. This eliminates burnt and inedible meat. If it needs more time, just replace it on the grill.




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