How to Barbecue
Chris McCarthy
Barbecuing is a prevalent and time honored ritual. Three out of four American homes own a BBQ grill and use it, on average, four to five times per month. What better way is there to have fun with family and friends than to have a BBQ?
Prior to cooking on the barbecue grill you should remove the meat from the refrigerator for about an hour to let it warm up. This will make the meat cook faster and it will be juicier.
Food country is a critical issue so always be sure that you cook the meat completely. Slice the meat in the thickest part and sure that the juices are clear to be sure that the meat is thoroughly cooked. At all times be sure to store utensils used to handle the uncooked meat apart from those you use to handle the barbecued meat. Cross contamination of bacteria can be as hazardous as intake uncooked meat. You want your barbecue to be both enjoyable and innocuous for the whole crowd so always be careful.
Do not forget to give your barbecue grill a thorough cleaning after apiece use. If you have a gas grill, you can fire up the grill on for ten to fifteen minutes to allow it self clean. Charcoal grills require cleaning with soap and water using a hard wire brush. Here are a couple really good barbecue sauce recipes you can try at your next barbecue:
Kansas City Rib Sauce
Ingredients:
?1 cup ketchup
?1/4 cup water
?1/4 cup vinegar
?1/4 cup brown sugar
?3 tablespoons olive oil
?2 tablespoons paprika
?1 containerful chili powder
?2 cloves garlic, minced
?1 teaspoon cayenne
Directions:
Heat oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and saut? until brown. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
Mustard BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
?1 cup prepared yellow mustard
?1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
?1/3 cup brown sugar
?2 tablespoons butter
?1 containerful Worcestershire sauce
?1 containerful lemon juice
?1 teaspoon cayenne
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes. If your making this sauce for a whole hog multiple the ingredients by about 8.
Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
?1/3 c. cooking oil
?1 med. onion, chopped
?1 c. Karo syrup
?1/2 c. water
?1 1/2 c. ketchup
?1/3 c. white vinegar
?1 c. Kraft onion bits BBQ sauce
?2 tbsp. prepared mustard
?2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
?2 tsp. salt
?1/2 tsp. pepper
?1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
?A couple of dashes of your favorite hot sauce
Directions:
Heat oil in quart pot. Add onions. Cook until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a slow boil on medium heat, stirring once in a while. Turn to warm setting. Simmer for 30 minutes. Yields: 3 to 4 cups.
Texas Style BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
?1 cup water
?1 cup ketchup
?1/2 cup cider vinegar
?1/4 cup butter
?1/4 cup minced onion
?3 stocks celery, chopped
?3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
?2 tablespoons spicy mustard
?2 tablespoons honey
?2 cloves garlic, minced
?1 beef bullion cube
?1 containerful paprika
?2 teaspoons chili powder
?salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Add garlic, onion, and celery. Saute until lightly browned. Add water and bullion cube. Stir until bullion is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients, stir and simmer for about 15 minutes.
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