There is just something about the summertime, which makes it perfect for barbecuing. Maybe it is the warm temperatures which entice people to leave their homes in search of the barbecued delicacies that cannot be eaten during the winter months, or perhaps it is that summer is simply a great time to enjoy being with family and friends.
But whatever the reason to enjoy grilling during the summertime, the reality is that one is either great or awful at barbecuing. Of course, the worst griller in the world may produce a quality piece of meat occasionally. So there must be another ingredient which is missing that creates that succulent end product, whether a rack of ribs or a chicken or a steak.
That mystery ingredient, that must have special component to produce an awesome barbecue dish, is the barbecue rub, sauce or marinade. A barbecue rub is whatever you have that will enhance the taste of the meat you are grilling. Whether it is spicy or sweet, or hot or savory, the barbecue seasoning is totally a matter of your individual taste and when you concoct it from scratch it makes for a meal which is more extraordinary.
The person manning the barbecue, of course, will have a big influence on how well the grilled meat turns out. However, the marinade that is used to season the meat will also be a large factor. Competitions are held all over the country where people create unique barbecue sauces with their favorite ingredients, spices, and herbs, and there is no reason that you can't do the same thing.
There are certain ingredients which you should always add (if you are over twenty five, chances are that you know which spices you prefer over others) to a BBQ marinade and simply mix your favorite flavors together until you come up with something suitable.
A classic barbecue sauce, rub, or marinade can really make ninety-percent of the taste of meat or poultry. Barbecue sauce is that add on to provide that special something, that missing component, that puts a food dish over the top, transforming it from a mere standard dish to a delicacy. Something else must be the missing ingredient that makes a piece of meat, whether it is a rack of ribs, a chicken or steak, turn out great in the end. - 32406
But whatever the reason to enjoy grilling during the summertime, the reality is that one is either great or awful at barbecuing. Of course, the worst griller in the world may produce a quality piece of meat occasionally. So there must be another ingredient which is missing that creates that succulent end product, whether a rack of ribs or a chicken or a steak.
That mystery ingredient, that must have special component to produce an awesome barbecue dish, is the barbecue rub, sauce or marinade. A barbecue rub is whatever you have that will enhance the taste of the meat you are grilling. Whether it is spicy or sweet, or hot or savory, the barbecue seasoning is totally a matter of your individual taste and when you concoct it from scratch it makes for a meal which is more extraordinary.
The person manning the barbecue, of course, will have a big influence on how well the grilled meat turns out. However, the marinade that is used to season the meat will also be a large factor. Competitions are held all over the country where people create unique barbecue sauces with their favorite ingredients, spices, and herbs, and there is no reason that you can't do the same thing.
There are certain ingredients which you should always add (if you are over twenty five, chances are that you know which spices you prefer over others) to a BBQ marinade and simply mix your favorite flavors together until you come up with something suitable.
A classic barbecue sauce, rub, or marinade can really make ninety-percent of the taste of meat or poultry. Barbecue sauce is that add on to provide that special something, that missing component, that puts a food dish over the top, transforming it from a mere standard dish to a delicacy. Something else must be the missing ingredient that makes a piece of meat, whether it is a rack of ribs, a chicken or steak, turn out great in the end. - 32406
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