BOOTHS’ TOP tips for grilling

GRILL TIP ONE: BE AN EARLY BIRD

It might sound like common sense (because it is!) but start the barbecue before your guests arrive, so you’re not waiting around to cook. Coals should be white hot before you start cooking. Allow the flames to die down and rake the coals to ensure the barbecue is the correct temperature.

GRILL TIP TWO: SCENT IS KING

Add some rosemary sprigs to your barbecue coals, it will smell fantastic and impart a subtle flavour into your dishes.

GRILL TIP THREE: THAW THAT MEAT

Allow meat to come to room temperature before cooking. This helps to ensure meats are fully cooked through and not just barbequed on the outside.

GRILL TIP FOUR: BE PREPARED

Create a workstation next to your barbecue. Keep one side for raw meat and fish and the other side for cooked items. Use a separate table for salads, condiments, plates and cutlery.

GRILL TIP FIVE: QUALITY CHECK

Use good quality prepared products for flavourful cooking and to save time.

Use your prep time to make your own side dishes – add colourful alfresco elements to your sides, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs and orange segments all bring a summery burst of flavour.

Why not try our jewelled potato salad? See above for the recipe.

GRILL TIP SIX: BE PREPARED

Don’t forget dessert! Look for easy puddings which go on the barbecue.

Once you have cooked the main event, the coals will be a perfect temperature for desserts. Keep it simple, grill fresh fruits such as bananas, pineapple or peaches in foil parcels, make up some s’mores or simply toast marshmallows.

See above for our recipe for BBQ Peach Crumble.

GRILL TIP SEVEN: HOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

Our beer aisle is well worth a visit to pair artisan ales with your barbecue. Look for fresh and light hoppy brews with zesty flavours to cut though the meat feast!