Barbecue Bridal Shower Menu Idea

Put the Guys to Work at the Grill

If you’re planning a couples party think of doing a barbecue. It will keep the guys happy grilling and sizzling while the girls talk. Get some guy-type aprons to keep their shirts clean and give the aprons as a reward for all their culinary help.

Marinate the meat the night before or the morning of the party. Prepare shis-ke-babs of chicken, lamb, pork or beef, threading them on skewers, interspersed with vegetable chunks like onions, mushrooms and peppers. If using wooden skewers soak them overnight in water to avoid an unexpected flambé. Wicker baskets filled with wedges of French bread, and bowls of crispy salads, plus a variety of dipping sauces, completes the meal.

For more casual options, think of hamburgers and hot dogs. Used ground turkey for a fancier hamburger, seasoned with chopped onions, cranberries and pine nuts. Set out the condiments and accompaniments and let everyone put their own together. When using ground meat, just make sure it’s well done to avoid an e-coli disaster.

Of course, it goes without saying that your culinary preparations are done under immaculate conditions and there is plenty of waterless hand wash on the deck for fastidious guests and cooks, plus access to bathrooms well stocked with soaps and hand towels.

Hot Barbeque Recipes

Anyone can create delicious homemade hot barbeque recipes once they know the basic ingredients. The main ingredient is of course some type of tomato base.

You can use, tomato sauce, a combination of tomato paste and tomatoes, a combination of tomato paste and either tomato juice of V-8 juice, and ketchup. Then everyone uses ingredients such as garlic, mustard, and onions. The other items that enhance the flavor of your barbeque sauce are items such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, olive oil, liquid smoke, and Tabasco sauce.

Spices that are preferred include garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt and pepper. These are just a few of the ingredients you will see when you read a barbeque sauce recipe.

To make hot barbeque recipes you can begin with an ordinary store bought brand of barbeque sauce like Heinz or Hunts. Pour the entire bottle of sauce into a medium saucepan. Add items such as jalapeno peppers, Tabasco sauce, and cayenne pepper or chili powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Now, you can use this sauce to baste your favorite meat before baking, grilling, or broiling.

Another hot barbeque recipe that you are sure to enjoy needs the following ingredients, 1 large chopped onion, 3 chopped and de-seeded jalapeno peppers, ½ cup of ketchup, ½ cup of water, ¼ cup of vinegar, ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of Tabasco sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or honey, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke, ½ teaspoon of cayenne powder, salt and pepper to taste.

In a medium saucepan mix together all ingredients until well blended and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Use on all of your favorite meats before barbequing to give them that hot spicy flavor you crave.

Hans is author of Steaks, Seafood and Barbeque guide and the Grill and Barbeque section of Patio Furniture Ideas

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