Chef Daryl’s Rules for a Perfect BBQ
Calgary has two seasons: Winter and BBQ. In this city, we live to grill. The smell of smoke on your clothes is a rite of passage, and the marriage of meat and grill becomes a mouthwatering experience. Here are some top tips from our Executive Chef, Daryl Kerr:
Do
- Use some pineapple juice to tenderize the meat 24hrs in advance. It works wonders!
- To better seal in the juices, make sure your grill is very hot when placing the meat on it.
- Resting is as important as grilling. The less you cook the meat, the more you should rest it.
- To avoid unnecessary prolonged cooking, take the meats out of the fridge in advance.
- Have fun and enjoy your friends as you grill. I believe this type of energy adds spectacular taste to your BBQ.
Try
- Experiment with your own rubs and sauces
- At least once during the summer, try to prepare every meal of the day on the BBQ. It’s so creative and fun.
- Interact with your guests, educate them on what you are doing, it will make you feel like a rock star.
Don't
- Don’t salt the red meat in advance unless you want to ruin it.
- Next time you use your grill, don’t scrap it down while it’s cold. It’s much easier to do it when it’s hot. Use half of a big onion to finish your cleaning process.
- Don’t cook too many things at once. It will be almost impossible to control the temperature of different meats, starches and vegetables.
- Don’t spray water on the grill as this could cause a flare up and an unpleasant taste to your meat.
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