Brochette Bar: Pile Up on Flavour

The Protein Station

Be sure to marinate and prepare meat beforehand. Offer guests a selection of proteins, from beef and fish to chicken, seafood, tofu, and even cheese that can be grilled, like halloumi. Cook to perfection:

• Chicken: 10–12 minutes or until juices run clear (may vary depending on thickness of cubes and heat of BBQ).
• Pork: 10 minutes, or until meat is just a bit pink.
• Beef: 7–8 minutes for rare and a few minutes more if you prefer your beef well done.
• Fish and seafood: 5-6 minutes.

The Vitamin Station

Almost any vegetable can be skewered onto a brochette. Just check the harvest calendar and then buy from local farms. Be sure to watch the cooking times so that your veggie of choice stays crisp and crunchy.

• Add some colour: peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, eggplant
• Add some flavour: hot peppers, dates, olives
• Add a tropical touch: mango, apple, pineapple

The Tasty Station

Prepare a station for condiments, sauces, spices, and more. You can also cut up lemon and lime wedges for your guests so they can squeeze a little onto their brochettes.

The Sweet Station

Don’t forget dessert brochettes! Try sprinkling cinnamon on pineapple, peaches, melon, and even pears. Plus, add some sweet extras like marshmallows, candy, and chocolate.

Perfect Pairings

 

Recipe

Spicy Beef Brochettes

 

Recipe

Grilled Fruit Brochettes

 

Recipe

Cheese Skewers