Monday, May 6, 2013

How To Ensure A Memorable Gathering With Barbeque Catering

By Alison Wilcox


Whenever you have an occasion and people are gathered you probably know that drinks and food will flow freely by the end of the day. Apart from having particular menus for such occasions there may also be need to add something more unique like barbeque catering depending on the number of guests in attendance. A barbeque also denoted BBQ, includes a method and apparatus that can be used to char grill food in hot smoke generated by wood fire, or charcoal. This is also defined as grilling where BBQ is applied.

The BBQ as a type of cooking is most suitable when people are hosted outdoors in the afternoons. The type of food here is generally that which can quickly cook over high heat typical of a charcoal burner. Using the barbeque grill as the main equipment the food is placed over embers or similar heat source in order to grill.

Mostly the types of foods that can be barbequed are the meats that will be placed over the grill and salted while they cook. Depending on the type of meat the process can take in excess of one hour to be served. In order to get the best results from this cooking process it can be advisable to use professionals who handle barbeque catering. These experts know the types of foods that they can quickly prepare as barbeque and have this served to guest appropriately.

For the best results it is considered that the food should be grilled over wood or charcoal. However, other types of grills will also use electricity and propane gas to provide the heat needed to grill. Whatever the source of fire it must be noted that getting the best grill means that you should be able to closely watch as the food cooks. Over exposure is likely to result in the meat burning and getting destroyed.

There are various kinds of cooking involved in the BBQ process. Most typical is the fact that the heating over fire at 260 degrees is characteristic in most cases. This heating is normally brief and controlled to ensure that the meat does not char. Other types of cooking within the barbeque process include braising, smoking and baking that are achieved at regulated temperatures.

Flavoring is achieved whenever food like meat is smoked as a way of cooking. Chicken breasts for instance will be flavored by cold smoking. The same cooking process can also be used on steak, beef, and pork chops a process that is accomplished at 30 degrees Celsius. However, hot smoking requires a slightly higher temperature at 80 degrees Celsius. The smoke roasting approach requires more intense heat at 250 degrees Celsius and the food must be checked continuously to ensure that it does not char.

Braising is another cooking method used to prepare a barbeque. This involves the use of a pot over the grill where the meats can be put. In this way the meat can easily be sauced even as it cooks. This pot can also have vegetables together with the meat being braised.

The barbeque catering process involves all these types of cooking. Therefore, you will be able to create very exciting menus using this cooking type. Normally, this is appropriate as an outdoor activity.




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