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Barbecuing with Basques Hardwood Charcoal

 

Hardwood Charcoal Grill How to start a charcoal fire
There are many ways to light up a charcoal barbecue. Contrary to briquettes, Basques Hardwood Charcoal is very easy to start.

You can use a crumbled piece of paper, cardboard or any fire starter composed of paraffin wax and sawdust. Put the fire-starter in the middle of your barbecue. You than add all the pieces of charcoal in a pyramid shape all over your fire-starter which you than light up.
You usually know you are ready when the lump charcoal begins to turn red, a white ash appears around most of the lumps and you can leave your hand 6 inches above the fire for at least 5 seconds.

 

How to barbecue on our charcoal
There are principally two ways of grilling on your barbecue; the direct and indirect way. Its is rather simple. Direct is straight over the heat source. Indirect is having the heat source on the opposite side of the grill.

When is the fire ready
If you need to know the cooking temperature of your barbecue, the best and most practical tool to use is the palm of your hand. Its simple but be careful! All you do is put your hand 6 inches above the burning charcoal. Once its there, start counting the seconds and stop when it feels uncomfortable to leave it there (and please, do remove your hand from the fire). The amount of time will reflect about the temperature.

Hardwood Charcoal Grill
bullet2 seconds - very hot, usually 375 to 400 and more
bullet3 to 4 seconds - medium hot to hot, about 300 to 375
bullet5 seconds - hot, between 200 to 300

This is of course not precise compared to our electric grill, but the whole deal is to taste the exquisite taste of grilling and enjoying the outdoors.

The tools that we need
As you may all know, anyone who wishes to practice any trade has to acquire the proper tools. Its is the same for grilling on Basques Hardwood Charcoal. You may find that there are a lot but you may start with the first few. The others will be useful as your menu diversify.

Grilling Fork
Grilling Spatula
Grilling Tong
Fork
Turner / Spatula
Tong

These are basic tools for handling your food on the grill. You may buy them as a set. Make sure they are long (around 18 inches). Make sure they have wooden handles or any type which will protect your hands.

Since their size makes them a little awkward compared to any other regular kitchen tool, make sure they also come leather straps. This is practical because once you are finished with them and you can hang them.

Grilling Brush
Grilling Skewers
Grilling Knife
Brush
Skewers
Knife

 

Brushes are used for basting marinades or sauces.  Skewers are usually used for shish kabobs.

Grillware

Hinged cooking accessories
You will find an assortment of hinged grills available on the market. These are so practical especially if you have particular foods to barbecue such as fish, vegetables and steaks.

 

Grilling Vegetable Broiler
Grilling Steak Broiler
Grilling Fish Basket
Vegetable broiler
Steak broiler
Fish Basket

They come in different sizes and shapes. They are practical for delicate foods such as fish and vegetables.

Grills / Racks
You will find grills of different size and shape. You use them on top of your regular grill to prevent smaller food to go through. They make it easier to clean since they are smaller

Other tools

Electric Fire Starter
Charcoal Starter
Smoker Box
Grill Brush
Electric fire starter
Charcoal starter
Smoker box
Brushes

 

 

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