[caption id="attachment_986" align="alignright" width="336"] Photo By: AcadiaToo[/caption] For many of us, depending on where in the world you live of course, summer is unfortunately coming to an end which means that the cooler weather will soon be upon us. The nights are drawing in, the days are getting shorter, and there will soon be a distinct chill in the air. Yes, winter is fast approaching and will soon be knocking at our doors. Not only does that mean colder weather and more layers of clothes, it also means that unfortunately the barbeque kit will need to be retired for the next six or seven months until the warmer seasons reach us the following year. Barbecuing and the summer go hand in hand with one another which is why people all over the world spend the majority of their summer evenings relaxing in their gardens with friends and family, grilling up some tasty BBQ meats, seafood, and vegetables. If done right, BBQ food will taste absolutely sensational as it should be moist and packed full of that distinct smoky BBQ flavour that people go crazy for. Here we’ll be taking a brief look at the history of BBQ, the best types of food to grill, and a quick look at a couple of delicious BBQ recipes.

A brief history of barbeque cooking

Barbeque cooking is about so much more than simply throwing frozen burgers or sausages on the grill and cooking them to black and charred mess. Barbeque dates back centuries although people aren’t actually 100% how or where it originated. The common thesis however is that barbeque has both Spanish, and Caribbean roots. The story goes that way back when Spanish explorers made their way to the new world I.E the Caribbean, they noticed the locals actually preserving cuts of meat in the hot sunshine. The problem was that as the meat heated up, they could become riddled with bugs. To keep the bugs away, the locals would build fires with plenty of smoke, and then place the meat on special racks above the fire. The smoke kept insects and pests away, and also helped to preserve the meats. The natives named this special process “barbacoa”. The Spanish sampled this meat, absolutely loved it, and began adapting it themselves. As they headed back to Europe, the cooking method followed them. As Europeans, and Africans began making their way abroad to the US, BBQ cooking made its way over with them.

The best foods to BBQ

Obviously the best foods to BBQ mainly consist of meats including brisket, pork, chicken, burgers, sausages, ribs, steaks etc. The meat should have a decent fat content to keep it moist. Certain vegetables including peppers and onions also taste great on the BBQ, as do fish and seafood dishes including: BBQ grilled salmon – This BBQ grilled salmon recipe tastes absolutely great as salmon is one of the best fishes to cook on the BBQ. The salmon itself is grilled on the BBQ and cooks in less than 15 minutes. It is served with a fruity and citrusy BBQ sauce twist and it tastes divine. BBQ herb and Garlic fish fillet – If you enjoy seafood then this BBQ herb and garlic fish fillet will absolutely blow you away. You can use any white mild flavoured fish, although cod or haddock both work incredibly well. The fish is grilled on the BBQ, lightly brushed with oil, then coated in a garlic and herb dressing before being finished off on the BBQ. It is quick and easy and tastes amazing with boiled new potatoes and green veggies.