Stokes Sauces: Sunshine suppers from the BBQ

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5 tips for the perfect BBQ

http://www.stokessauces.co.uk/page/sauces/ketchup-and-sauces

1. Marinade
2. Marinate
3. Grill
4. Baste
5. Rest

Recipes usually suggest we leave the meat in its marinade for a couple of hours "...ideally overnight...".

Jamie Oliver suggests that this applies doubly to barbecues, to make sure the flavours aren’t overridden by the addition of the flame and smoke.

It’s best to save some your marinade to brush your meat or fish with it every 10 minutes as it cooks. That way it will add moisture, trap the smoke flavour and caramelise gently as it goes.

Sunshine flavours

BBQ Duck

You have to keep an eye on this one because cooking the perfect duck breast even in the controlled environment of your kitchen can be tricky. On the reckless heat of a BBQ, it could all too quickly go horribly wrong. This recipe glazes duck breasts in such a way that even if the skin over-caramelises (burns) it will still taste amazing.

You'll need:

2 duck breasts, one each or divided as part of a feast
2 tbsp of runny honey
2 tbsp of Stokes Hoisin Sauce
2 tbsp of Stokes Original BBQ Sauce
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tsp of Chinese 5 spice
1 tsp of cider vinegar

Here's how:

Mix the marinade / basting ingredients in a sealable food bag, combining the honey, hoisin, BBQ sauce, spice, olive oil and vinegar well.

Just creating this marriage of sweet and spicy flavours with lush molasses and the sharp edge of vinegar will make your mouth water.

Score the duck breast diagonally one way and back the other way to create a cross-hatch on the skin side. Put the meat in the bag, seal, massage to fully coast the meat and leave it for at least two hours, preferably overnight (see!!!).

Put the breasts on the BBQ, skin side down for 4 or 5 minutes. Turn and brush with the marinade for 4 or 5 minutes. Turn back onto the skin side, baste again and cook for a final 4 or 5 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes and tuck in.

Cooking times will vary according to the size of your ...err ... 'joints' and the heat of the grill - keep an eye on it.

The Juciest BBQ Burger - ever

This succulent burger is topped with BBQ'd haloumi and served with Cheddar mayonnaise.

You'll need:

1 roast red pepper, jar bought, drained and chopped
400 g of minced beef
2 tbsp of Stokes Chipotle Ketchup
2 tbsp of Stokes Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce
1 egg
50 g of breadcrumbs
4 tbsp of Stokes Real Mayonnaise
3 tbsp of finely grated Cheddar cheese
The juice of half a lime
6 slices of haloumi

Here's how:

Mix the pepper, beef, breadcrumbs and chipotle ketchup in a large bowl, combining all the ingredients well. If it is too moist add more breadcrumbs.

Form the mixture into 6 equally sized patties. Brush the haloumi slices with the BBQ sauce and rest.

For the Cheddar Mayonnaise: Mix the mayonnaise and the Cheddar together thoroughly with the lime juice and a twist or two of black pepper.

Brush the grill with oil and cook the burgers for 5 or 6 minutes. Turn them and add the haloumi to the grill.

Cook the burgers for another 5 or 6 minutes, turning the haloumi at 3 minutes. Build your burger in a bun with the mayo below the meat and the BBQ'd haloumi on top. A slice of one of the remaining peppers will add to the utter deliciousness.

BBQ Chicken & Chorizo Kebabs

We thank busy mum Louise, food and lifestyle blogger at A Strong Coffee for this oh so tasty and oh so simple recipe.

You'll need:

3 or 4 tbsp of Stokes Hot & Spicy BBQ Sauce
Diced chicken breasts
Chorizo ring

Here's how:

Coat the chicken with the BBQ sauce and set it aside for a couple of hours.

Slice the chorizo into thin discs.

Thread pre-soaked bamboo skewers (Louise has used metal skewers), alternating chicken, chorizo, chicken etc.

Cook on the BBQ grill, turning frequently and brushing with additional BBQ sauce until the meat is properly cooked through.

Thank you Louise.

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