The BBQ is an integral part of the Australian Culture. That charcoally smoke wafting along the warm summer breeze just instantly reminds me of good food, cool beer, groovy tunes, good company and many a laugh.
Happy day's, Mate. Happy Day's !!!
Below you will find a few suggestions when having a BBQ. Hopefully, by following these u will be known as the Bloke/Sheila who had a great ‘BarBie’ yesterday.
Quote ‘ To carry out a top BarBie is indeed to become Australian’
-- Pissed bloke
Should you ignore my advice you face the horrible experience known as the bad BBQ (singed hairlines, insufficient food, early run out of beverages, food poisoning, grumpy guests remarking ‘This BarBie is the pits, I’m goin’ down the pub’.)
Step by Step Guide to the Great Aussie Barbie
Grill/ Charcoals
As you are in Australia many homes will already have a BBQ as part of the furniture.
You may also by a BBQ at your local store for approx. $150. Second hand grills naturally go for cheaper.
Alternatively, you can create your own by simply using a brick/Block hearth and a hotplate on top.
NotePosition grill away from door to house and neighbour’s timber fence.
Light coals and allow 2 hours before cooking as the coals will need this long to heat up.
Cook’s Hat
As people tend to help out with the cooking a chef’s hat should be passed on to the new cook taking over. In some circumstances a small ritual will take place to celebrate the passing of the spatula.
‘ Oi, Robbo, Your up mate’
Food
It is custom in Australia for guests to bring some food and drink to a BBQ. It is deemed impolite for guests to arrive with their hands hanging. So, it is not necessary to buy food/drink for everybody.
However, u may purchase suitable BBQ meats such as snags (sausages), steaks, chicken,
Fish, hamburgers and vegetarian meats.
Other requirements include ,onions, mushrooms, potatoes, sweetcorn, salads, heaps of bread and the relevant sauces.
I will quickly give you a few cooking tips to make sure everyone is healthy tomorrow.
- If your are cooking chicken on the bone , boil for approx. 10 minutes before placing on BBQ
- Potatoes, Sweetcorn and Fish to be cooked while wrapped in aluminium/tin foil.
- Cook the Fish last
Remember to purchase sufficient plastic plates and cutlery. You are dealing with pissed people.
Beverages
Do not purchase just your favourite beer, you must cater for the greater good.
Purchase Light beer and soft drinks as some patrons may wish to drive home
All beverages should then be placed in a bath of ice. If you have no bath a couple of refuse bins will suffice. Whatever you do , mate, you gotta keep the beer cool.
Music
REQUIRED - One music system. This is important, your individual taste may not be the favourite of the masses. You may have patrons present from many tastes and ages. So all you Celine Dion and Black Sabbath fans may be best to leave your CD’s in your room. We are here to please !!
The Stoned Crow’s personnel choice to get your BarBie going’’’.The Best of Van Morrison. Everybody loves Van the Man.
Guests
This is the easy part .
‘ How do you fancy a Barbie in my place on Sunday’
‘No worries, mate’
As for the clean up. We’ll do it tomorrow
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