Simple ways to save time on the BBQ

1. Before you start, always check that you have enough gas for your barbecue. Having to dash out for a refill will be a big time waster!
2. Poach your sausages ahead of time so they are already cooked – then just brown them on the barbie.
3. Blanche vegetables in boiling water for about 30 seconds or slice them thinly before cooking.
4. Close the lid to cook food that is thicker than about 2cm.
5. Choose thinner steaks or chicken tenderloins so they will cook faster.
6. Take meat out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking it, otherwise it will be too cold.
7. Always make sure your BBQ grill and plates are preheated before you start.
8. How to cook the perfect BBQ steak
9. If you’re running short on time, instead of cooking large pieces of meat, cut them up and make kebabs instead.
10. Make sure you clean your barbecue when you have finished, so you don’t have to clean it before you start next time! How to keep your BBQ in tip-top condition

‍Try these great recipes for barbecue season!  

Brilliant burgers with onion jam

Haloumi and sweetcorn fritters

Chilli tomato chutney

BBQ pork ribs

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