[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Whether it\u2019s a casual get together with your mates or a full-on feast with the whole family, we all love a good old Kiwi barbie. Having hosted a few ourselves here at Cactus, we like to think that we\u2019re definitely pros now, so here are some handy little hints to help you be the BBQ master this holiday season!<\/p>\n

Get the best, bro<\/strong>
\nEven if you cook it to perfection, the cheapest bit of meat still won\u2019t taste that great – all good if it\u2019s just you and a couple of mates, but if you really want to impress, don\u2019t skimp on the good quality cuts. Yeah they might cost a bit more, but if you want the title of BBQ King (or Queen) then you gotta put in the effort (and the moolah).<\/p>\n

Cook it right<\/strong>
\nBarbecuing is an art, and whoever tells you otherwise isn\u2019t very good at it. Make sure if you\u2019re doing steak (which you definitely should!) that you use a thick piece so that you can have more chance of getting a beaut of a char on the outside but still keeping it juicy as inside. Another tip is to oil the meat and not the grill, and only season the meat with salt and pepper at the last minute otherwise it\u2019ll go dry.<\/p>\n

Guests bring a plate<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019re aiming to be a great host but also the best barbecuer, and if you have to faff around with all the sides too, the meat\u2019s going to suffer. The best way to avoid this is to tell all your guests to bring a plate of whatever they want to eat. Could be a potato salad, could be garlic bread, but at least you know that someone there is going to eat it (unlike your half-assed limp salad from last year\u2026)<\/p>\n

Prep the extras<\/strong>
\nYou don\u2019t want to mess around with sides, but you do need the basics handy like cutlery, plates, and good old tommy sauce. You can easily pick these up the day before and have it all set up before you hit the grill. If you want to be super fancy, you can pour some different sauces into small bowls and have spoons for self-serving. Never hurts to stock up on ice and beers while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get sick<\/strong>
\nGiving your guests food-poisoning will basically ensure that you never get crowned Barbecuer of the Year so you need to be careful. Any chicken you\u2019re cooking needs to be cooked right through and keep any raw meat separate from anything cooked. Also have some insect repellent handy, chuck a hat on your head, and wait till after you\u2019re done with the barbie to get sloshed.<\/p>\n

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