Tips for a Successful Barbecue

If you enjoy entertaining, if sharing a meal with a few friends is your idea of a great time, if you delight in the warm sunshine, then you will love preparing this barbecue.
The Golden Rule

When using your barbecue, use it fully. In addition to grilling meats, it can be used to cook vegetables, fruits, hors-d'oeuvres and even desserts

Suggested Menu
Recommendations and Warnings
  • Open the barbecue lid before starting the gas to avoid gas build-up in the barbecue.
  • Never use the barbecue inside or in a confined space without adequate ventilation.
  • Always keep a pail of water on hand in case of fire.
  • Propane tanks must always be kept upright, including during storage and transportation.
  • When storing the barbecue at the end of the season, leave the propane tank outdoors because of the risk of explosion.
  • Never start a charcoal barbecue with fuel or paraffin.
Basic Preparation Techniques
  • Clean the barbecue grill after each use with a metallic brush to remove any food particles that may have stuck on during cooking. Cleaning avoids the risk of contamination.
  • Keep the meat in the refrigerator until time to cook it. Do not leave it on the grill in the sun while waiting for the barbecue to heat up.
  • Preheat grills for about ten minutes and oil them lightly to avoid food sticking to them.
  • Place the grill as far as possible from the heat source to avoid flaming. Before cooking the food on a charcoal barbecue, wait until the briquettes are white hot.
  • Degrease your meats and drain well to avoid splattering. Bacon around tender cuts of meat is often superfluous
The Four (4) Keys to Successful Barbecuing
  • Good preparation of the equipment and appropriate utensils
  • Good marinade.
  • Good cooking.
  • Good accompaniments.