TIPS FOR THE PERFECT AUSSIE BBQ
An Australia Day BBQ is a tradition for many Aussies.
If you’re cooking at home or heading out to a picnic this Australia day here are some helpful tips:
- A non-stick BBQ liner is great – just place it directly over the hot plate as the BBQ heats up. It will keep your food clean and stop the meat from sticking.
- Give the BBQ plenty of time to preheat for best results.
- Oil the meat, not the barbecue or the non-stick sheet it you’re using one.
Cooking snags? Here are our tips:
- Cut the links between each sausage before cooking, but don’t pierce them.
- Use tongs to turn sausages, as they cook, not a BBQ fork.
- Cook them over a moderate heat - too high and they’ll split, ooze fat and burn.
- Turn them often so they cook evenly.
- Test them by prodding with tongs - they should be firm to touch, or check by slicing one open in the centre before serving.
Lamb chop and cutlet tips:
- If you’ve marinated the chops, shake the marinade from the meat, so the meat is not too wet when it hits the heat.
- Turn the chops once only using tongs. Cook on one side until moisture begins to bead on top, then turn.
- Rest them for a few minutes before serving (this keeps their flavour and juiciness in)
