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There’s something about cooking on a BBQ that just makes food taste better. Maybe it’s the smoky flavor that you can’t get from other cooking methods, or maybe it’s the fun and social atmosphere of cooking outdoors. Whatever the reason, BBQs are a popular way to cook food for summertime events like barbeques and picnics.

But why does everything taste better when cooked on a BBQ?

Cooking your meat on the BBQ changes the way food tastes and gives your meat (or vegetables) a totally different flavour than many other cooking methods. But why does this happen?

Cooking on a BBQ changes more than just the taste, it engages your senses…

Sound

The sound of sizzling meat on the bbq is one that is pleasing to the ear.

Sight

Chargrilled food doesn’t just make food taste great, it also makes it look more appetising.

Smell

We all love the smell of our food cooking, but cooking on a bbq takes this smell to new heights. We all know that feeling when our neighbours are barbequing and you just can’t resist lighting up your own too.

Touch

Cooking meat on a bbq changes the texture of food, it makes chicken skin crispier and gives you a beautiful caramalised texture on your steak.

Taste

Food that has been barbequed has a unique and delicious flavour, it’s totally different from any other way of cooking.

When you barbeque food, the type of fuel you use can significantly change the flavour of the meat. The charcoal and heat produce smoke that flavours your meat, so if you want to get really into your barbequing you could experiment with different fuels for your BBQ.

The heat of your BBQ will also change the taste and texture, too hot and your meat will burn, not hot enough and it will take a long time to cook your meat. Ideally, the charcoal should be coated in white ash before you start cooking. The cut of your meat also plays a part. Prime cuts are best suited to fast, direct cooking. But cheaper cuts are better served from slow, indirect cooking.

Healthier food

You might think that food that tastes so good couldn’t possibly be a healthy way to cook, but it really is. When you bbq you;

Cook out the fat – The high temperature of the bbq and the fact that the food is elevated means that the fat melts and drips out. But the bbq flavour means that food retains its tender texture and a beautiful flavour.

You use less oils and flavouring – Barbequing naturally flavours meat, meaning that you don’t need all the fancy flavours and oils that are required in everyday cooking. That’s not to say you shouldn’t indulge in our variety of flavoured bbq meats on offer!!

So now that you know all about the benefits of cooking on a BBQ, why not give it a try yourself? You might just be surprised at how much better your food tastes.