BBQ Tip 2 – Marinades and Rubs

Inject some flavour into your BBQ. Whether you’re grilling vegetables, lean-meat, seafood, or whole roasts a bit of preparation goes a long way.

Marinade
Use a marinade on vegetables and seafood to stop them from drying out on the grill, and on tougher cuts of meat to add flavour and moisture. Always marinate in the fridge; the longer the better. Tangled Garden has some great oils and vinegars that are perfect for making marinades.

Brine
Brining is an excellent option for leaner cuts of meat like chicken, pork and even some seafood like shrimp. Boil 2 cups of water to 1 cup of salt, dissolve and let mixture cool. Add whatever spices you’d like, then add meat. This preparation tenderizes and permeates meat.

Rub
A rub is a fantastic way to add some flavour to your BBQ. Rubs are best for grilling meats over high-temperatures and can be made from any combination of spices and ingredients, wet or dry. Forming a paste or dry spice blend, coat your choice of meat and let sit 30 minutes or longer.

Why not add an unconventional spice like Just Us‘ Mexican Morning ground coffee beans to your rub and give red meat a delicate smokiness.

Photo Credit: Kira Curtis, Mateus Bistro