5 Ways to Make Your BBQ a Memorable Family Event

Barbecues have been a feature of North American life since Americans in the South began openly roasting pigs.

Grilling has become a regular lunchtime pastime for many people, and for the most dedicated grillers, summer is defined by large barbeque gatherings.

Grillers, on the other hand, don’t have to pick between dull monotony and wild get-togethers: every barbeque can and should be a fun family outing.

Here are five ideas to make your regular evening BBQ more memorable:

1) Limit Enough Meat

Who said you have to limit yourself to meat? Over an open flame, you can do a lot with bread and fruits.

To make this a fun activity for your kids, cut the bread and fruit into shapes with cookie cutters. You may choose from a variety of themes, like as animals and letters, or request that each form be unique!

Then let your kids choose the toppings they want to add on their pizza. Toss the bread with cheese, onion, and other spices, and the fruit with cinnamon and honey.

2) Wrapped Food

Surprise yourself with foil-wrapped food. Fill foil packets with various combinations of chicken, fish, and veggies, as well as sauces and seasonings.

These take less than 20 minutes to prepare and produce delicious results with little mess. Children will enjoy the element of surprise and will be able to effortlessly exchange packets.

Before the BBQ, you may even ask your family for combo recommendations or pull ingredient names from a hat to come up with fresh cuisine ideas.

3) Grilled-o-Grill

A little variation is a good thing. Why not try grilled pizza or salmon steaks if you’re tired of the same old beef burgers and pig wieners?

Similarly, experiment with different condiments and seasonings. Are you sick of ketchup? Instead, try salsa. Look for hundreds of simple barbecue rub recipes on the internet.

These provide a little pizazz to your cuisine while avoiding the mess and leak that barbeque sauces may cause.

4) Take Your Time

Barbecues do not require haste. Barbecue fans will tell you that today’s fast broiling is an affront to the phrase, which should refer to a long cooking technique over low heat.

Many slow cooker recipes can be found online, and the wait is a fantastic way to spend quality time with family and friends.

Making an outdoor canvas to paint on or playing backyard bowling with home materials are both entertaining backyard pastimes.

5) Playing With Food

Mom says you shouldn’t play with your food, but there are always exceptions! Barbecue games are both entertaining and delicious.

Each player receives a set amount of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, or any other side dish in the game Glutton.

Various cooking tools are placed in a box, and the players must choose a few at random. They start eating their plate with the pieces they removed while on the trip.

The award goes to the person who finishes his or her food first!

Finally, don’t be concerned!

Too many people get caught up in the minutiae of throwing the ideal barbeque party and neglect to appreciate the company and wonderful cuisine.

So relax, soak in the sun, and get ready for a summer of wonderful barbecues!