Aussie bbq

They don't call Australia the lucky country for no reason lovely hot weather cold beer and a prawns on the BBQ beautiful nothing beats it ,BBQ are as Australian like meat pies ,Afl football ,lambingtons , pavlova and of course Ever since man invented fire we have been burning meat and in Australia when the cricket on or a good party or really anytime we light the barbies . Now there are thousands of barbies to choose, from to the basic to a complete outdoor kitchen and with Webbers and coal beads and heaps of BBQ accessories we are so lucky to have such a great choice now .

We can roast on a BBQ fry ,grill even some BBQ have a side burner to cook on you name it you can do it .Some people don't even cook inside anymore they just use the BBQ outside why not because a aussie summer can be very hot so why get hotter cooking inside when you cook in the great outdoors .

The BBQ is an integral part of the Australian Culture. That charcoally smoke wafting along the warm summer breeze just instantly reminds me of good food, cool beer, groovy tunes, good company and many a laugh

Heres how a good aussie bbq goes like

As you are in Australia many homes will already have a BBQ as part of the furniture. You may also by a BBQ at your local store for approx. $150. Second hand grills naturally go for cheaper. Alternatively, you can create your own by simply using a brick/Block hearth and a hotplate on top. Note Position grill away from door to house and neighbour's timber fence. Light coals and allow 2 hours before cooking as the coals will need this long to heat up. 2. Cook's Hat As people tend to help out with the cooking a chef's hat should be passed on to the new cook taking over. In some circumstances a small ritual will take place to celebrate the passing of the spatula. - ‘ Oi, Robbo, Your up mate' 3. Food It is custom in Australia for guests to bring some food and drink to a BBQ. It is deemed impolite for guests to arrive with their hands hanging. So, it is not necessary to buy food/drink for everybody. However, u may purchase suitable BBQ meats such as snags (sausages), steaks, chicken, Fish, hamburgers and vegetarian meats. Other requirements include ,onions, mushrooms, potatoes, sweetcorn, salads, heaps of bread and the relevant sauces.

I will quickly give you a few cooking tips to make sure everyone is healthy tomorrow.

• If your are cooking chicken on the bone , boil for approx. 10 minutes before placing on BBQ

• Potatoes, Sweetcorn and Fish to be cooked while wrapped in aluminium/tin foil.

• Cook the Fish last

• Remember to purchase sufficient plastic plates and cutlery. You are dealing with pissed people.

4. Beverages

Do not purchase just your favourite beer, you must cater for the greater good.

• Purchase Light beer and soft drinks as some patrons may wish to drive home
• All beverages should then be placed in a bath of ice. If you have no bath a couple of refuse bins will suffice. Whatever you do , mate, you gotta keep the beer cool.

5. Music

REQUIRED - One music system. This is important, your individual taste may not be the favourite of the masses. You may have patrons present from many tastes and ages. So all you Celine Dion and Black Sabbath fans may be best to leave your CD's in your room. We are here to please !! The Stoned Crow's personnel choice to get your BarBie going..........The Best of Van Morrison. Everybody loves Van the Man.

6. Guests

This is the easy part .

" How do you fancy a Barbie in my place on Sunday"

"No worries, mate"

As for the clean up. We'll do it tomorrow

See its simple Well I hope enjoy your bbqs to come .

The worst thing about going to cook on your BBQ is that you forgot to clean it down after you used it the last time! The secret is not to let the rain, wind, bugs and roaches clean it for you but to do a quick clean after you have used it.

First step after you have finished cooking is to leave the burners on for about 5-10 minutes. This burns off most of the remaining cooking residue and will stop any possible flare ups next time.

After 5-10 minutes turn the BBQ off and allow it cool for about a half an hour. Don't wait till it gets too cold.

Once cool, remove all the solid bits on the plates with a good quality brass bristle brush or scourer. Then with an old clean rag (or an old sock!) wipe off any remaining grease and residue.

Once the plates look all nice and clean wipe a bit of clean vegetable oil over the plates, this will help protect the plates from rusting until you use it next time.

For really stubborn stains you may need to soak the plates in water and some mild detergent. Once soaked rinse thoroughly dry and wipe some oil over the plates. Don't put the plates in the dishwasher or use caustic or abrasive cleaners.

And don't waste your beer cleaning the BBQ - who does that??

• Ensure your BBQ hot plate or grill is hot before you put any meat on. Meat should sizzle & seal as soon as it is placed on the BBQ.
• Don't turn steaks more than once during cooking. Place steak on hot BBQ; when beads of juice form on the uncooked side you will know it is ready to turn. Turn the steak and cook to your liking.
• Don't cut a steak to see if it is cooked as you will lose the juices. Lightly press the surface of the steak with tongs - rare steak is soft to the touch; medium steak is firm to the touch; and well-done steak is very firm to the touch.
• Rest your meat for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to settle.
• Wooden skewers should be soaked in water overnight to minimize burning on the BBQ & metal skewers should be rubbed with oil prior to use to help prevent food from sticking to them.