In summer, holding an outdoor barbecue party is the best way for most people to get together and relax. Nothing is more enjoyable than sitting around the grill with your friends and family and enjoying a delicious barbecue. We all know that the most wonderful part of barbecue is that you can explore many different delicious foods. And barbecue on a charcoal grill not only allows you to cook any food you like (meat, vegetables, fruits and even some grains can be cooked on it), but also makes the taste of your cooked food reach the best effect.
In order to have a better barbecue experience, you should keep a few things in mind when using bbq charcoal rack. First of all, remember to use the chimney starter to ignite the coal, which is not only the most correct way, but more importantly, it can make the coal fully heated. Secondly, don't pour bbq charcoal shelf until coals are completely turned into ash. Once your coals are ignited, you need to let them burn fully until they become ashes, so as not to make the temperature in your bbq charcoal shelf unbalanced. Thirdly, don't heat both sides of your bbq charcoal shelf to the same temperature, which is more conducive to your barbecue. Finally, warm up bbq charcoal shelf before barbecue, so that you can roast your food faster. Remember the above four things and you can start cooking delicious food on your bbq charcoal shelf. In the following article, I will introduce you to several delicious foods that you can cook on it quickly and simply, hoping to help you.
1. Grilled pineapple slices
If you want to make a perfect barbecue side dish or barbecue dessert with a fresh fruit, you must try grilled pineapple slices. I will introduce you to two different cooking methods, and you can choose the one that suits you best. You need to prepare 1 whole pineapple, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil or water. The first method is as follows. First, cut your pineapple into thick slices. Then put each piece of pineapple on your bbq charcoal grill and bake for about 10 minutes on each side. When you see beautiful roast marks on pineapple slices, you can take them off the grill and eat them. But if you want a more delicious choice, try the second method. After cutting the pineapple, first marinate the pineapple slices with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of olive oil or water for several hours. Then put the pineapple slices on your grill and bake for about 10 minutes on each side. This method will make your grilled pineapple slices sweet and salty, and make them more delicious to eat.
2. Grilled steaks
I think steaks must be one of the foods that many people must roast when barbecuing, and the tender and juicy grilled steaks can make your barbecue party special. You need to prepare your favorite steaks, olive oil, spices and butter. Below, I will introduce you a simple and quick way to grill steaks on bbq charcoal shelf. First, preheat your grill and let it heat up to medium-high temperature. Secondly, brush some olive oil on both sides of the steak, which helps to prevent the steak from sticking to the grill. Thirdly, sprinkle salt, pepper and fresh rosemary on the steaks to flavor them. Fourthly, put the steak on the grill and roast it for about 4 minutes on each side (you can also roast the steaks for a little longer if you like them well done). Finally, after the steaks are roasted, put them on a plate, and grease each piece with a little butter, so that it will taste better.
3. Grilled chicken legs
Grilled chicken legs should be the most common food in barbecues, because they are really delicious. You need to prepare a few chicken legs, oil, marinade or bbq sauce. If you like to eat chicken legs marinated in advance, marinate them for 20 minutes before roasting. If you prefer grilled chicken legs dipped in bbq sauce, there is no need to marinate the chicken in advance. The method of roasting chicken legs on bbq charcoal rack is as follows. First, preheat the grill. Secondly, oil the chicken legs to prevent them from sticking to the grill. Thirdly, put the chicken legs on the preheated grill, grill them for 30 to 35 minutes (depending on the degree of barbecue you like), and turn them over every 5 minutes. If you want your chicken legs to smell smoky, you can add a handful of pecan slices to the charcoal fire. Finally, brush a layer of bbq sauce on the grilled chicken legs and enjoy.
4. Grilled salmon
Cooking salmon on the grill is a quick, easy and delicious way to add a rich smoky flavor to ordinary salmon. You need to prepare salmon fillet, olive oil, pepper, garlic and lemon. Here are the steps of how to simply cook salmon on bbq charcoal shelf. First, preheat the grill. Secondly, brush olive oil on each fish fillet to prevent it from sticking to the grill. Thirdly, sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic on each salmon. And squeeze lemon on each fish fillet. Fourthly, put the salmon fillet skin up (meat side down) on the grill, and grill it directly at high temperature for 1-2 minutes. Then turn it over and grill it for 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Finally, until the salmon is opaque, it can be eaten.
5. Grilled shrimp skewers
Shrimp is a classic food in barbecue, and grilled shrimp skewers can be more special than ordinary direct grilled shrimp. You need to prepare fresh shrimp, some bamboo sticks, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Here's how to make grilled shrimp skewers on your charcoal grill. First of all, before roasting, you can leave the shrimp with or without shells according to your preference. But shelling will let the marinade penetrate into the shrimp meat, which will make the grilled shrimp more delicious. Secondly, brush some olive oil on the shrimp and add some salt, pepper and lemon juice. Thirdly, thread the shrimp on the bamboo stick and roast it on the grill. After preheating the grill, roast the shrimp directly over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. You need to turn the shrimp over constantly during the whole process. Finally, you can eat the shrimp when it turns white and opaque. Grilled shrimp skewers are perfect with shrimp cocktails or with your favorite dip.
As you can see, many delicious foods can be cooked on the charcoal grill, far more than the ones mentioned in this article. I hope you can use it to explore more barbecue delicacies!