Rules for preparing a barbecue picnic
Picnics and barbecues: two tempting summer programs. Why not combine them? As convivial as each other, they're a great way to spend time with family and friends in the great outdoors. Of course, picnics are also practical. When planning your menu, there are three basic things to bear in mind: the food you take with you must be simple to eat - forget the cutlery and plates and make do with a paper napkin - easy to transport and delicious cold.
After all, it's hard to heat up a meal in the middle of nowhere! The good news is that when you prepare your picnic at Kokko, you're sure to respect these 3 golden rules. So what's the best way to prepare a barbecue picnic?
Barbecue pizzas to share
Picnics are a convivial occasion, so why not opt for dishes that can be shared? Forget the traditional quiche and impress your friends with barbecue pizzas. Whole or cut into slices, they're easy to transport - preferably in glass containers - easy to eat and always just as tasty warm or cold, not to mention appealing to young and old alike! Thanks to Kokko and peramic pizza stoneceramic pizza stone, you'll achieve perfect, wood-fired baking in just a few minutes.
To inspire your creations, here are some of our barbecue pizza recipes. Don't forget to always use seasonal ingredients!
Ideal for eating cold, opt for the with anchovies and olives.
Opt for indirect barbecue cooking
There's no doubt that barbecue enthusiasts love that distinctive grilled, smoky taste, so why deprive yourself of it at your picnic? However, once cooled, BBQ preparations can also lose their softness and become dry. To avoid this, simplyopt for indirect cooking when preparing a barbecue picnic, as in the tradition of the Argentinian Asado or American-style American-style BBQ.
To guide you in slow cooking, follow these tips Jacky's advice, a great fan of Kokkoenthusiast Jacky gave us all his tips! This less aggressive cooking method allows your meats to retain all their juices and remain tender, even when cold.
Barbecue skewers for an easy picnic
Barbecuing food slowly for a picnic is one thing, but what exactly are you barbecuing? Skewers, of course! Apart from the classic sandwich, this is the simplest and most hygienic way to eat at a picnic, since you don't have to touch the food. As tasty hot as they are cold, summer vegetables on skewers will bring freshness to your meal, like our recipe for sunny vegetable kebabs.
As for fish, which is more delicate and fragile to transport, the best alternative if you're in the mood for a bowl of iodine is to opt for seafood.
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Don't forget hard-boiled eggs, a picnic classic, which you can add character to by smoking in Kokko. Read our instructions for cooking cooking eggs on the barbecue.
Whether it's a picnic or a BBQ party, always be vigilant when lighting up your Kokko, and make sure you follow these rules rules for a safe barbecue.
