There is just something about the summertime, which makes it perfect for barbecuing. Maybe it is the warm temperatures which entice people to leave their homes in search of the barbecued delicacies that cannot be eaten during the winter months, or perhaps it is that summer is simply a great time to enjoy being with family and friends.
But whatever the reason to enjoy grilling during the summertime, the reality is that one is either great or awful at barbecuing. Of course, the worst griller in the world may produce a quality piece of meat occasionally. So there must be another ingredient which is missing that creates that succulent end product, whether a rack of ribs or a chicken or a steak.
That mystery ingredient, that must have special component to produce an awesome barbecue dish, is the barbecue rub, sauce or marinade. A barbecue rub is whatever you have that will enhance the taste of the meat you are grilling. Whether it is spicy or sweet, or hot or savory, the barbecue seasoning is totally a matter of your individual taste and when you concoct it from scratch it makes for a meal which is more extraordinary.
While there is certainly, a lot to be said about the person in charge of the barbecue when it comes to how tasty a meal is, the barbecue marinade actually has a lot to do with how the meat turns out. People who grill across the country in competitions all use their own unique blend of herbs, spices and other ingredients in the formation of their barbecue sauce, and if they can do it - so can you.
Good barbecue marinades should all have some particular ingredients in common. Get creative and combine the flavors you love best until you have the marinade you want.
The traditional barbecue sauce, rub or marinade in reality will result in ninety percent of the flavor of the beef or chicken. Barbecue sauce is that addition to the meat that gives it that special flavor, the missing ingredient which takes a good food and makes it soar into an awesome culinary experience. - 33383
But whatever the reason to enjoy grilling during the summertime, the reality is that one is either great or awful at barbecuing. Of course, the worst griller in the world may produce a quality piece of meat occasionally. So there must be another ingredient which is missing that creates that succulent end product, whether a rack of ribs or a chicken or a steak.
That mystery ingredient, that must have special component to produce an awesome barbecue dish, is the barbecue rub, sauce or marinade. A barbecue rub is whatever you have that will enhance the taste of the meat you are grilling. Whether it is spicy or sweet, or hot or savory, the barbecue seasoning is totally a matter of your individual taste and when you concoct it from scratch it makes for a meal which is more extraordinary.
While there is certainly, a lot to be said about the person in charge of the barbecue when it comes to how tasty a meal is, the barbecue marinade actually has a lot to do with how the meat turns out. People who grill across the country in competitions all use their own unique blend of herbs, spices and other ingredients in the formation of their barbecue sauce, and if they can do it - so can you.
Good barbecue marinades should all have some particular ingredients in common. Get creative and combine the flavors you love best until you have the marinade you want.
The traditional barbecue sauce, rub or marinade in reality will result in ninety percent of the flavor of the beef or chicken. Barbecue sauce is that addition to the meat that gives it that special flavor, the missing ingredient which takes a good food and makes it soar into an awesome culinary experience. - 33383
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