Barbecuing has become an American tradition. Statistics show that 90% of families attend at least one barbecue celebration every year. As well, around 40% of families regularly organise parties centered around barbecuing. With statistics like that, one must wonder why barbecuing is such a popular event and tradition.
For starters many people would argue that grilling on a barbecue makes the meal taste better. Every one I know starts to salivate at the first whiff of a steak grilling on a barbecue.
Barbecuing is suitable for any type of meat. There are many tasty side dishes that are also easily created on a barbecue grill. Fish, pork, beef are traditionally the most popular types of meat for grilling. When visiting your local grocery store, look for meats that are specifically cut and packaged for barbecuing. If you do not find pre packaged meats, then chances are spices, marinates, and other kits for grilling are somewhere near by.
Some of the more traditional side dishes might be coleslaw, potato salad, beans and coleslaw. Most people expect these side dishes as a minimum at barbecues. These sides work well with the variety of meats available and are easy to prepare and store until it is time to eat.
A condiment bar should have pickles, relish and onions.
Different types of grills will present different types of flavors. The grilled 'smoked' flavor is probably one of the most well known flavors and favorite of barbecuing. Smokers even allow you to control slight changes in the flavor of the meat by using different types of woods. If you like faster cooking times but still want that grill fried taste you can use a propane gas grill.
With a grilling barbecue you can get a few different types of cooking surfaces as well. The most common versions are a brazier, which is basically a thin wire grill that sits above the charcoals, a flat grill and a rib grilled. A ribbed grill is made up of thin rows of cast iron or other metal layed parallel to each other which allow the flames to come up through and sear the meat thus locking in the flavor. Some grills even offer these types of surfaces as non stick, which allow you to cook a whole array of foods that you would not be able to cook on a grill otherwise. By planning correctly you should be able to cook an entire meal, even the side dishes, on the barbecue.
There are all sorts of options available for cooking on the barbecue. Examples include a wok surface for doing stir fry and rice dishes or a rotisserie set for a yummy rotisserie chicken.
Barbecuing might also be popular because it's a great excuse to have a get together or a party.
With a barbecue you have the room to gather around and chat with friends during the actual cooking of the meal. It's a great social atmosphere.
Everyone loves a themed party and barbecues can fit this style of party perfectly. A few festive decorations won't cost much and can be purchased from your local store or party shop. Table cloths and other decorations like Tiki torches can be re-used later. Have a clambake with tropical music, throw some sand around to give it that real beach feel.
Finally, barbecuing is popular because it can be considered a hobby as well. As in everything in life it takes time and practice to develop your barbecuing skills. It can be fun to play and experiment with different techniques and recipes. Once you have developed a liking for barbecuing, then you can focus on creating your own variations on traditional recipes and ideas.
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