I have always looked forward to a barbecue evening with my
friends and family despite the many years I have experienced it. I am sure that
you would agree that you have the most fun and time of your life. Therefore,
being something that we look forward to, we have to make the best preparation.
Nobody wants anything to go wrong on an evening like this.
Although barbecue events can be random, I think we still need
preparation. If you are not good at grilling meat, you should hire a chef
beforehand. You also require time to buy the best equipment for grilling meat
and organizing the gathering. There are several things that you need to plan
ahead of time.
However, there is no need to worry because below is a summary
of all the equipment you need. You can take it as a checklist. You check out in
the box of the equipment or ingredients you already have and get what you
don't.
Set Up the Yard
I believe that most of you hold barbecue evenings in their
yards. Basking in the warm weather is what makes everything idyllic.
Furniture
It includes tables, chairs, and stools. You require a place
for the guests and family to sit and set up the meal.
Decorations
Decor materials are not essential for a barbecue gathering
since the salads and the meat are captivating enough. Even so, there a couple
of decorations that you can use.
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Flower garlands
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Balloons and ribbons
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Artificial trees
The list is endless enough to explore your creative ideas.
Good thing, you can re-use most of the decorations for future events.
Additionally, I know that kids love decorating. They will be happier doing it
with you.
Outdoor Lighting
Lighting is a must for a delightful evening like this. You
can find the perfect garden lights at an affordable price.
Entertainment
Apart from games, you could tune in to some music or watch a
film before the meat is ready.
Cooking Ingredients
You should buy the ingredients based on the number of people
you expect. But generally, these are the ones you need:
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Sausages.
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Chicken thighs and wings.
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Meat and Fish.
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Burgers- could be lamb, beef, chicken, or veggie.
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Burger buns and hot dog rolls.
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Cheese slices.
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Sauces: BBQ, soy, mustard, ketchup, burger
relish.
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Vegetables: tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mushrooms,
pepper, corn.
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Potatoes- you can make baked tomatoes.
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Fruits.
Cooking Equipment
BBQ
It can either be a charcoal or gas BBQ. Gas BBQ is light,
clean, and easy to use, while charcoal BBQ is cheaper and makes tastier meat.
You also have to pick the size depending on your cooking capacity.
Chimney Starter
A chimney speeds up the cooking rate of the charcoal BBQ.
Charcoal/ Fuel
A gas BBQ needs fuel, while a charcoal BBQ needs charcoal for
cooking. You can add Kamado bbq to the charcoal to flavor the meat.
Basic Utensils
You require a 2-prongs fork, knives, tongs, and a spatula for
grilling the meat. You can find them in a bbq tool set while buying. Additionally, you need a beating brush for
applying sauce.
Mitt Gloves
Wear them while holding hot frames or grills to protect you
from getting burnt.
Grill Apron
There is a leather apron specifically for grilling. It is
made of leather and has a sued exterior protecting you from spills or burns.
Grilling basket
It is perfect for grilling delicate fish pieces or
vegetables. It can hold different ingredients simultaneously, plus you can flip
it.
Barbecue Skewers
They are for holding alternating pieces of meat and
vegetables such as pepper.
Meat Thermometer
It indicates the temperature of the meat how well you have
cooked it.
Grill Press
It presses the meat against the grill to add a charred crust
and level the food.
Grill Light
The light comes in handy at night.
Engaging Activities
I am sure that most children look forward to the games in the
afternoon. The games can either be board games, sports and quizzes. You can
jointly decide on the games to play.
Observe the following hacks
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Fully thaw your meat or cool food before grilling
as this prevents harmful cold spots.
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Use a cool box filled with ice packs to put meat
out of the fridge. Additionally, don't expose uncooked meat to the sun for over
30 min. It prevents bacterial growth.
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If a thermometer is not available, cut the meat and
cook it thoroughly.
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If a thermometer is available, cook your meat at
a minimum temperature of 70 degrees C.
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While using a charcoal BBQ, make sure that you
cook the meat only when the charcoal is glowing red. It secures that the heat
evenly distributes the meat for perfect cooking.
Conclusion
Organizing a barbecue event is easy as long as you know what
you need. I hope that you find everything you demand in its best quality.
