The Secret of Barbecue Sauce

Because the barbecue sauce is the most important deal in barbecuing, some people who have perfected the art of making the barbecue sauce claim that their recipe is best. Some give the recipe away, while others claim it as secret barbecue sauce recipe and sell it before you are given the permission to know it.

A lot of barbecue sauce recipes, as you know, are available. Some of them you find in cookbooks, television or in the Web; some are suggested by family and friends. What you should know is that even if it is very convenient for you to just buy a readymade barbecue sauce, there is still nothing that can beat a homemade barbecue sauce. You do not need to know about the secret barbecue sauce recipe of other people; you can make one yourself. It is always best that you opt to create a homemade sauce because with such, you can make sure that no chemicals will ever be added in your sauce and that you can be proud to tell your guests or family that you made the sauce yourself.

It is okay to get a few help from people or the internet when you start trying to come up with the perfect barbecue sauce. You may fail once or twice, but that should not stop you from coming up with your own secret recipe. It is best that you follow your instincts. Try a few recipes and ask your friends what they think about them. You will never know that your secret barbecue sauce recipe will be listed as one of the best sauces in town!

This thick and flavorful BBQ sauce recipe came about as the result of some experimenting, and it has become a much-requested favorite of friends and family (in fact, they demanded that I would write down the recipe). The whiskey gives the sauce a subtle, smoky flavor, and simmering it cooks away the alcohol so you can serve it without a problem if you are having children over for you barbecue party.

The recipe makes quite a bit of BBQ sauce - enough for 2-3 racks of baby back ribs - and can easily be doubled (or halved). It is great on chicken, ribs and chops, but I like it the most on barbecue ribs (but that's not a big surprise, I just love barbecue ribs the most).

Ingredients:

1/2 stick (1/4 C) unsalted butter or margarine

2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce

1 C ketchup

1/4 C white vinegar

1/2 C whiskey

1 C packed brown sugar

2 T molasses

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. celery salt

1 tsp. chili powder

Melt the butter or the margarine in a medium saucepan. When it's melted, add the remaining ingredients and whisk them together. Bring everything to a simmer but don't let it boil. Let it simmer for half an hour. Stir the mixture frequently.

When you are grilling the meat, you should brush the BBQ sauce over the meat for the last 5 to 10 minutes of grilling.

A couple of variations:

For an Asian twist, substitute 2 T bottled teriyaki sauce for the molasses. Or for an extra kick, add 1 tsp. or more of Tobasco or other hot pepper sauce to taste.

There are a lot of different barbecue sauces out there, but this is one of my personal favorites. Just try to see if you like it, you might be surprised.

Having hosted different barbecue parties myself, I know that it isn't as hard as it seems. With the right information you can go a long way. If you like to find more barbecue recipes, or barbecue tips you should take a look at my website: barbeque recipe blog.

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Crock Full of Beef

The crock pot is the busy person's best friend and right hand man (woman,) always working with you, never against you, and couldn't care less about what the weather's doing outside.

The beauty of the crock pot is that it can be stocked in the morning and left to its own devices all day. No babysitting required. And by the time you drag your sore body home at the end of a hectic day, your crock pot will greet you with a ready-to-serve home-cooked meal!

If you're curious to test the servitude of your crock pot, here's a quick (prep time wise) and easy recipe for barbecue beef.

Crock Full of Beef

4lb roast of beef

2 tbsp cooking oil

1 large onion, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup water

5 cloves of garlic, peeled

1tsp salt

1tsp ground black pepper

2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

Add cooking oil to frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Remove from heat.

To stock your pot, add 1/2 of the sliced onion to the bottom of the pot. Place the browned roast on top of the onion. Add the water, garlic cloves, salt and pepper and the remaining onion.

Cover and set timer according to the length of your work day for a minimum 4-6 hours or maximum 8-10 hours. The longer you work, the better your roast will be!

Fast forward 6-10 hours ...

Welcome home! Supper's almost ready!

Remove the roast from your trusty crock pot and discard the juices. Shred the meat using a fork and return it to the crock pot.

Add the barbecue sauce and cook on high for another 30-60 minutes, or the amount of time it takes to change into something comfortable and check a day's worth of emails.

Once the last email is answered, you will have yourself one happy crock full of tasty beef!

Serve it over rice or pasta, or make a gourmet sloppy joe and serve it up on a fresh bun.

For an easy all-purpose barbecue sauce, which tastes great with beef, pork or chicken, here's one of my favorites from "Barbecue Secrets Revealed".

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored either in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.

Amazing All Purpose Barbecue Sauce

1 cup Catsup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 dashes Bottled hot pepper sauce

1 cup Water

1/4 cup Vinegar

1 tbsp Brown sugar

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Celery seed

1 tbsp Minced onions

Combine ingredients in slow-cooking pot. Cover and cook over low heat 2 to 3 hours.

Makes 2 to 2 1/4 cups sauce.

Happy crockin'!

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Healthy Lunch Recipes

Take-out lunches should be forgotten because there are so many healthy lunch solutions that can easily be taken to the office, to school and anywhere else you may need to go. Listed below are some tasty recipes which include delicious fresh produce such as fresh vegetables and lean protein which will fuel you for the rest of the day so that your body will not feel deprived.

o BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Leftover cooked chicken can be tossed in barbeque sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken

1/4 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

2 teaspoons light ranch dressing

1 small whole-wheat sandwich bun

1 leaf romaine lettuce

Method:

In a medium bowl combine the chicken, carrots and barbecue sauce. Spread ranch dressing on the bun and top with the chicken mixture and lettuce.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

323 calories

8g fat (1g sat, 2g mono)

62mg cholesterol

38g carbohydrate

26g protein

4g fiber

729mg sodium

456mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (100% daily value), Selenium (56% daily value).

o Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons lime juice

4 teaspoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 pound cooked and peeled small shrimp

1 cup thinly sliced red, yellow, and/or orange bell pepper

1 cup seeded and thinly sliced cucumber

1/4 cup mixed chopped herbs

Method:

Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, oil, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, cucumber, bell pepper and fresh herbs and toss to coat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

170 calories

5g fat (1g sat, 2g mono)

221mg cholesterol

6g carbohydrate

25g protein

1g fiber

652mg sodium

315mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (60% daily value), Vitamin A (25% daily value), Iron (21% daily value).

o Tomato & Fennel Salad

Heirloom tomatoes are best used in this recipe. They are at their peak during the summer months and worth purchasing in your local grocery store or farmers' market. However, any type of tomato will work well in this recipe.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 pound tomatoes cut into wedges

2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1/3cup toasted pine nuts

Method:

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, fennel, parsley and pine nuts and toss to coat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

141 calories

12g fat (1g sat, 5g mono)

0mg cholesterol

9g carbohydrate

3g protein

3g fiber

321mg sodium

513mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value), Vitamin A (25% daily value), Potassium (15% daily value).

o Lebanese Potato Salad

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 pounds of potatoes

1/4 lemon juice

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

4 spring onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Method:

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and bring to the boil in slightly salted water until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow them to cool for 20 minutes and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.

In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.

Just before serving add the spring onions and mint and toss gently.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

143 calories

5g fat (1g sat, 4g mono)

0mg cholesterol

22g carbohydrates

3g protein

2g fiber

153mg sodium

516mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Potassium (15% daily value).

o Artichoke & Ripe Olive Tuna Salad

Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

1 12-ounce can tuna, drained and flaked

1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts

1/2 cup chopped olives

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Method:

Mix together the tuna, artichokes, olives, mayonnaise, lemon juice and oregano.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

210 calories

8g fat (1g sat, 1g mono)

25mg cholesterol

12g carbohydrate

20g protein

3g fiber

791mg sodium

166mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Selenium (78% daily value), Vitamin C (19% daily value).

o Hot & Sour Slaw

This slaw is a perfect accompaniment to grilled pork tenderloin and a glass of Riesling.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 cups shredded greed cabbage

1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

1/3 cup sliced spring onions

1 8-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained and thinly sliced

Method:

In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, oil, ginger, white pepper and crushed red pepper. Add the green cabbage, bell pepper, spring onions and bamboo shoots. Toss to coat all of the ingredients.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

62 calories

4g fat (1g sat, 1g mono)

0mg cholesterol

6g carbohydrate

2g protein

2g fiber

112mg sodium

189mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (85% daily value), Vitamin A (18% daily value).

o Tijuana Torta

This is a Mexican-style torta, just like a burrito, except the "wrapper" is a hollowed-out roll rather than a tortilla. It is the most delicious lunch when it is served with grilled corn on the cob or Spanish rice.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 15-ounce can black beans, well rinsed

3 tablespoons prepared salsa

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 ripe avocado, pitted

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 16-to-20 inch long baguette

1 1/3 cups shredded green cabbage

Method:

In a small bowl, mash together the beans, salsa, jalapeño and cumin. In a separate bowl mash the avocado, onion and lime juice.

Cut the baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each one in half and pull out most of the soft bread from the center. Divide the mixture and the cabbage equally amongst the sandwiches.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Per serving:

354 calories

9g fat (1g sat, 5g mono)

0mg cholesterol

60g carbohydrate

17g protein

17g fiber

682mg sodium

639mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Folate & Vitamin C (29% daily value), Potassium (18% daily value), Iron (15% daily value).

Healthy lunch recipes really are that simple. Why go to your local café or restaurant for a lunch that may not be so good for your waistline, not to mention your health, when these delicious lunches can be prepared in no time at all. Another added bonus to preparing these healthy lunch snacks is that you know exactly what ingredients have been used to prepare them. What can be better than that?

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Picnics and Backyard Barbeque - Plan a Healthy Deck Party

Picnic and BBQ season is still going strong. There's nothing more fun than having a few friends or neighbors over for a barbecue. Don't think you can plan a healthy deck party that everyone will enjoy? Well think again. Use these simple steps for your next summer gathering and everyone will have a smile on their faces and want to come back next weekend!

Ten Simple Steps to a Healthy Deck Party

1. Use your grill. Grilling is a low fat cooking method since no fat is added, and the fat in the food item drips off.

2. Think outside the beef box. Sure, a grilled steak is great, but poultry and fish are wonderful on the grill too. Choose "meaty" fish such as salmon filets, shark, tuna steaks or swordfish. It's worth investing in a grill plate so that items such as fish don't disappear into the grill rack and into the fire.

3. Remove most of the skin from the chicken pieces. While a little bit of skin will add flavor and keep the chicken moist, the skin is high in saturated fat, which is not healthy for your heart.

4. Add lots of flavor. There are a number of grilling sauces and rubs available on the market today. Be sure to choose one that is fat free or low in fat. Keep an eye out for excess sodium on the label too. Some sodium is okay, but if the sauce or rub does contain sodium, be aware that you won't have to add additional salt.

5. Use the grill for the whole meal. Even if you don't have a side burner, you can grill the vegetables too. Grill them first, and then set them aside while you grill the chicken, fish or meat. Simply brush the veggies with some olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and grill. They only take a few minutes, so check often, and then remove to a platter. They can be eaten as is, or chopped into a salad or rice pilaf. Vegetables like zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion slices, and bell pepper halves work well.

6. Try some healthier options to the traditional side dishes. Instead of an old-fashioned mayonnaise-laden macaroni salad, try a pasta and vegetable salad that is tossed with a vinaigrette dressing; instead of baked beans, try a three bean salad; instead of chips, try pretzels or a cereal mix; instead of potato salad, try a mixed green salad tossed with greens, sliced strawberries, slivered almonds, and a vinaigrette; instead of cole slaw, try a mixed rice and spinach salad.

7. Include some fresh fruit. You do not have to be fancy or make a time-consuming fruit salad. Just serve a platter of sliced melon, a bowl of grapes, a bowl of berries or nectarines. Let everyone help his or her self.

8. Along with the fruit, include a dip with low fat whole grain crackers while everyone is waiting for dinner. Try the low fat artichoke dip recipe below.

9. Instead of a bucket of soft drinks for the children, purchase small water bottles or mix up your own lemonade. Lemonade can contain less sugar than soda, and a child may drink less of it when it is served in a smaller cup, and you will have less waste. For the grown-ups, summertime is a great time to try some lighter white wines. Try a Pinot Grigio, a Riesling, or a Sauvignon Blanc.

10. Don't tell anyone that is it "low fat" or "healthy". Just sit back, take the compliments, and watch them enjoy the meal.

Enjoy your backyard or deck, and keep your friends and family healthy this summer.

Light and Healthy Artichoke Dip

14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise

1/2 cup grated Romano or parmesan cheese

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened (Neufchatel)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon hot sauce, like Frank's (optional)

1. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well combined.

4. Place mixture into prepared 3 quart baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly golden.

Rosanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Consulting, Writing, Lectures
Licensed Provider for Real Living Nutrition Services®

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Let's Get All Fired Up For Memorial Day!

I am a southerner so barbecue is just a way of life for me! There are as many great BBQ sauces as there are cooks; everybody has their favorite sauce plus every region has a different way of preparing their sauces. I grew up with tomato based sauces and they are still my favorites.

I have selected a few BBQ sauce recipes for you to try from the Southern Living 'myrecipes' collection. I picked a recipe for quick, easy, and make-ahead - you make the call! They are all wonderful and will be the hit if your Memorial Day celebration.

Quick

Four-Alarm Barbecue Sauce

This sticky sauce is better for dipping than basting, since its sugars will cause food to stick to the grill. Try it with shrimp or use it as a table sauce to pour over your grilled food.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup bottled chili sauce

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon chipolte chile powder

1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper

1 12-oz can cola

jalapeno pepper, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add 3/4 cup water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 12 minutes).
Place half of chili sauce mixture in a blender and process until smooth. Pour mixture into bowl or container.
Repeat procedure with remaining chili sauce.


Southern Living, JUNE 2006

Easy

Thick and Robust Barbeque Sauce

This is a delicious sauce - thick, tomatoey, and sweet with just a hint of hot.

Ingredients

3/4 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup chili sauce

2 Tablespoons chopped onion

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Dash of ground red pepper

Directions

Stir together all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Divide sauce into separate containers for basting and serving at the table. Basting sauce brushed on raw food should not be used as a table sauce.
Discard any remaining basting sauce when meat is cooked.
Refrigerate remaining table sauce for future use.
Makes 1 1/4 cups sauce.

Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2003

Make-Ahead

Baby Loin Back Ribs

This make-ahead recipe does take time but it is so worth it! Once you have made the rub and sauces, you can store them in your fridge for use all summer long. The sauce is intended for ribs but will work equally well on any meat.

The work plan:

Prepare the Basting Sauce and let stand at least 8 hours.
Prepare the Rub, spread on ribs, cover and store in fridge at least 3 hours.
Prepare the sweet sauce.
Grill the ribs on a covered grill using medium heat (300 - 350 degrees) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours basting with the Basting Sauce every 30 minutes. Turn the ribs occasionally.
Brush ribs with the Sweet Sauce the last 30 minutes of grilling time.



Basting Sauce

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 cups red wine vinegar

2 cups water

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1 small bay leaf

Stir together all ingredients in a small jar, cover and let stand 8 hours. Remove bay leaf.

Rub

3 Tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground oregano

1 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl or small container.

Sweet Sauce

1 cup ketchup

1 cup red wine vinegar 1 8-oz can tomato sauce

1/2 cup spicy honey mustard

1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons hot sauce

1 Tablespoon seasoned salt

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Southern Living, May 2001

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I am the mother of five grown children who are now starting families of their own so to say that I have 'been there, done that' is an understatement! My trick is to plan weekly menus and grocery shop only once per week. I am a firm believer that once-a-week meal planning and grocery shopping saves a lot of time and money! We can all use more of those commodities.

I sincerely hope you have fun with your meal planning and preparation,

Elizabeth Randall and Family

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Tips and Tricks on How to Prepare Your Homemade Barbeque Sauce

Barbeque, barbecue, bar-B-cue, bar-BQ, bar-B-que or BBQ - no matter how you spell it, barbeque is just not barbeque without barbeque sauce. The thick flavoring, poured onto meat during or after grilling, is what makes your barbecued chicken, beef or pork tasty and mouthwatering. There are a lot of commercial barbeque sauces in the market, but most of them are basically made up of the same key ingredients: tomato paste or ketchup, vinegar, sweeteners and spices. Wouldn't it be more exciting yet money-saving if you simply made your own homemade barbeque sauce?

A homemade Bar-B-cue sauce is a great way to add a homey touch to your barbeque bonding time in afternoon family get-togethers or maybe group gatherings for special events. For a basic homemade BBQ sauce, the key ingredients you will need are ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice and black pepper. In a bowl, simply mix all the ingredients-and voila! You've got a barbeque sauce that can readily coat your barbequed food, but you can prepare it a night before and let it stand in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors can blend together better. Because it is a base recipe, you can choose to experiment and add your own brand of flavor to it.

An example of a variation of the base recipe could be to blend together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion powder and liquid smoke (usually found in the barbeque sauces section of groceries). Refrigerate the mixture for 4 hours then heat on low fire for 15 minutes and you'll enjoy a smoky old-style barbeque sauce to go with your barbecued meat. Want to add a sweet flavor to your barbeque sauce? Try adding honey or raisins to the base recipe. For a tangy taste, pour in an ounce or two of whiskey to the mixture while cooking. If you wish to add more color and flavor, you can mix in a teaspoon of parsley to the blend.

Barbeque sauce is great for dipping chicken nuggets, French fries and even pizza. Additionally coating your favorite chicken tenders with barbeque sauce is a great way to top a salad or fill a wrap with healthy vegetables. While many people think barbeque sauce is just for grilling, it can also be baked on your favorite meats in the oven; it's especially delicious on pork ribs and chicken wings. Add your favorite hot sauce to the mix and you have a sweet and spicy wing dip that will knock your socks off!

Homemade BBQ sauces are not only economical; they can also be fun to make and can be prepared in a thousand different ways to make the unique flavor and taste you are looking for. Be a home chef yourself and cook up the perfect sauce that will top off your barbequed food.

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Barbecue Party Tips for a Truly Amazing Event

Barbecue party tips can help a host put together an extraordinary event for family and friends. Eating outdoors is a favorite pastime enjoyed by everyone and planning the event can help make it more memorable and stress-free for the host. Big or small, a barbecue party requires an adequate amount of planning and preparation to ensure that everything is laid out properly.

It is advisable to plan the event around a theme in order to create a focal point for the barbecue party. This way, all aspects of the party such as the food, games and decorations can be fashioned around a central theme. Favorite themes for barbecue parties include a Hawaiian motif, nostalgic seventies get-together, or, if you are near the sea, opt for a beach bbq party!

Planning the menu is perhaps the most important part of any get-together especially for a barbecue party as most guests will be looking forward to an array of lip-smacking roasted meats dripping in bbq sauce.

Barbecue on the Beach Anyone?

Ah, what can be better than a great barbecue on the beach? The beach is definitely one of the best locations to have a barbecue. After all, the nature of grilling and barbecuing as a cooking technique is that it's fun, exciting and very rewarding. Similarly, the beach pretty much exudes the same atmosphere. There are a lot of fun and exciting activities to do at the beach. It's a place where people can be themselves in their 'bare essentials' and the relaxation factor is definitely rewarding. Putting these two wonderful concepts together, a barbecue on the beach is pretty much a recipe for a great time!

But before you pack your stuff, gear up your grill and hit the sand for one hell of a barbecue on the beach party, bear in mind that there are various safety procedures and other rules governing beach areas so it would be best to consult authorities and secure the proper permissions before you even think about organizing a beach barbecue party.

Assuming you've done that and you've already picked a nice spot, next would be preparing for your barbecue on the beach. There are various grill types that you may use for barbecuing on the beach - you have the wood or charcoal grill, gas grill or you may also use a campfire tripod. Be sure to station your grill in a stable spot, away from any flammable material and safe from people possibly bumping into it.

Bring your marinated meat, poultry or seafood in a cooler and take them out only when you're ready to start barbecuing to avoid spoilage. Further, the last seasoning you would want on your barbecue on the beach is sand right? So keep them covered!

And of course, don't forget to pack those barbecue sauces and hot sauces to spice up your barbecue dishes. If you're looking for something insanely different to give your barbecue that extra punch, visit http://www.InsaneChicken.com for their wide array of barbecue sauces, marinades and dry rubs. Treat yourself and your friends' taste buds to their line of extremely hot products; they would definitely go well with a good beer. Now that's what I call one unforgettable barbecue on the beach party!

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