Summer has arrived and it is time for gatherings around the barbeque. Your backyard is filled with smoky aromas and everyone enjoying the tender, juicy meat glistening with sauce. Did you know that barbeques are more than just hot dogs and burgers thrown on a grill? It is a culinary art form with a rich history and an array of regional styles. From slow-cooked pulled pork to charred veggies, barbeque offers smoke and spice that tantalizes your taste buds and brings people together.
Must-try BBQ recipes in summer
Pulled Pork
A succulent pork shoulder, seasoned with a flavorful rub and slow-cooked until it falls apart at touch is the classic barbeque experience. For customization, you can prefer a smoky Memphis dry rub or a classic California vinegar sauce – the possibilities are endless.
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Grilled vegetables
Vegetarians and vegans can indulge in the barbeque fun. Vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, corn on the cob and mushrooms take beautifully to the grill. Marinate and keep them aside for some time, allowing the flavors to infuse. Grilling will create a smoky char that elevates the taste. You can use a Kadai Firebowl to grill veggies.
It is a versatile Indian Cooking vessel that is used to impart unique smoky flavour with its deep rounded base that concentrates heat and smoke. Enjoy grilled veggies alone or toss them into salads or incorporate them into vegetarian burgers for a complete and satisfying barbeque experience.
Beef Brisket
A massive cut of meat needs patience and meticulous temperature control. Seasoned with a robust rub and smoked slow & low for hours is an ultimate barbeque test. However, the brisket attains a perfect balance between an incredible tender interior with a smoky bark.
St. Louis-style ribs
Ribs are barbeque staple but the St. Louis-style offers a unique twist, The ribs are trimmed of excess fat, creating leaner cut ideal for displaying smoky flavors. A dry rub with a little sweetness is applied before slow-cooking over indirect heat. The rack of ribs attain caramelized exterior, a smoky aroma and the meat practically falls of the bone.
Grilled seafood
Seafood lovers can rejoice grilled salmon, tuna steaks, and large shrimps. Use simple herbs like dill and lemon zest to marinate the seafood. Grilling seafood needs a touch of more refinement compared to meats, but the results are worth the effort.
Barbeque world is vast offering endless possibilities to curious beginner or seasoned pitmaster to explore. So, fire up your grill, grab your favourite ingredients and experience the magic of smoke and spices.