14 hacks to nail your first barbecue of the year!
April 13, 2022 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments
Now that the skies are clearing and the sun is finally coming out, it can only mean one thing… barbecue weather! But are you ready to make sure your grilled gatherings are a success?
Brits love a good barbecue, which is we’re here to help you do it the right way with some of our best barbecuing tips and hacks. So dig out your apron and prepare to be named the boss of the barbecue with our 14 bite-sized bits of grilling advice!
No more dry burgers
Put an ice cube in the centre of your burger patty. This will ensure your burgers are cooked through without being dry.
No more sticky fish
If you like to add a bit of fish to your barbecue, grill it on top of sliced lemons or greaseproof paper to prevent it from sticking.
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Light it up
Never deal with the embarrassment of not being able to light the BBQ again. Grab a cardboard egg carton, fill it with coals and light it up!
Spice it up
Add herbs and spices to your burning coals to add a little extra flavour to your food whilst it’s cooking.
Save space
Use a muffin tray and fill it with different sauces and toppings to have everything available to your guests and make more room on the table.
Save your meats
Keep your meat secure by using double skewers. You’ll never have to deal with the nuisance of them falling off the barbecue again!
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Get your 5 a day
Wrap veggies in foil parcels and grill them to cater for your vegetarian guests. And if you’re all meat eaters, this’ll still help you all get your 5 a day in!
Get your pizza on
If you’re getting bored of burgers and bangers, mix things up and stick a pizza on instead! Check out this recipe for some great tips.
Don’t forget dessert
Barbecues can be about sweets as well as meats. Try making a grilled desert! For example, a grilled banana filled with marshmallows and chocolate makes a perfect summer barbecue finisher.
Don’t lose your bottle
To ensure the bottle opener is always there when you need it, attach it to your drinks bucket. This will save you from the ‘who had it last’ arguments.
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No more washing up
Use disposable plates and trays to save on your washing up. You can even get some really fancy ones if you want to impress.
No more scrubbing
Attach half an onion to a fork and rub it into the grill while it’s still hot. This cuts right into the grease and grime, making cleaning a whole lot easier!
Never run out of glasses
When the drinks are flowing, there’s nothing worse than running out of glasses and serving drinks in mugs! Instead, keep hold of jam and food jars, wash them out and create your own stylish glasses.
Finally, never share your food
Keep pests at bay by placing garlic cloves inside a cut lemon. The smell will repel flies and mosquitoes and leave you to enjoy your buns in peace!
Now these tips might help you up your grilling game… but you should also know what to avoid! Check out our blog post on 10 common barbecue mistakes to prevent disaster with your spring and summer grilling.
