Want to get out there and make the very best use of your BBQ? Love the taste of grilled meat but think that you could stand to add an extra little flavor to it? That might very well be the case. Here, we’re going to look at some South American inspirations you could use in your future BBQ to bring out some new flavors or simply to spice up your existing faves.
Use the right wood
If you’re looking to get a little authentic with the South American flavor, then you ought to know that gas is very rarely used for traditional BBQs. Instead, you want to make sure that you’re using real wood alongside your charcoal. Of course, there are plenty of flavored wood chips that you can use to infuse your meat with even more flavor, as well. While it might make a lot of smoke, wood tends to not overpower the flavor of the meat.
Pre-cook certain foods
One of the signatures of grilling in certain South American countries is the seared, flavorful crust that develops on the food, mostly by ensuring consistent contact between certain parts of the food and the grill. You want to avoid tossing and turning your meat too much and you do that by pre-cooking foods that might otherwise need it, such as chicken.
Make good use of that chorizo
If you have never tried grilling chorizo in a meal in the past, then you might not know what you’re missing. There are plenty of ways to do it but one of the best recipes you can try out is a loaded choripan with garlic mayo and spicy serrano chimichurri. Overflowing with bursting flavor, this chorizo burger is very hard to turn down, indeed.
Add fries to the mix
If you want to make sure that your BBQ isn’t all meat, then aside from grilling up some veg, why not add some fries to the mix? However, you can make your fries even more exciting, still, by having a fresh chili dip (mixed with BBQ can be even better), or you can use your fries as nachos with sour cream, refried beans, salsa, and cheese to make them even more appetizing.
Turn up the flavor
Of course, when it comes to South American cuisines, it’s all about the layers of flavor that you can add, and there are a variety of ways you can do it. First of all, dry rubs can be a great way to add a little extra taste to your wings and chops, especially if you have time for nothing else, but you really want to make sure that you learn how to make a good marinade and give it enough time to really sink in. Traditional wisdom states you should leave marinades on the meat the night before grilling it.
It’s always worth looking at cuisines around the world to get a little inspiration for your own meals, and that counts for something as seemingly simple as BBQing, as well. Hopefully, the tips above help you grill up some delicious meals in the near future.
