The Best British BBQ Foods This Summer

Today we have another blog post from our guest blogger David Ryan, and as summer is (sort of) approaching, he's written all about enjoying a BBQ with all British products.

The sun is out and it is time to dust off the barbeque to enjoy the great British summer. However, is it possible to have a tasty barbeque using only British-produced food? The answer is yes – and by choosing some of these best British barbeque foods you can ensure your barbeque is one people will remember for a long time.

British beef burgers

Beef burgers are an essential barbeque food during the British summer months and no barbeque is complete without the traditional burger in a bun. Luckily for those who want to buy British, the horsemeat scandal means it is easier to source and buy completely British burgers.

Whether it is the traditional beef burger or a more exotic burger using flavourings such as onion, chilli or even red wine, beef burgers can be found at British farm companies up and down the country. You can even make your own with the help of a hamburger machine now that would impress the guests this summer.

 

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If you are feeling adventurous there are other burger options such as British boar burgers or even buffalo burgers for a different taste. For an even more satisfying burger experience it is extremely easy to make your own burgers using British beef mince and any good online recipe website.

British sausages

Britain is renowned for its superb range of sausages and no barbeque is complete without fresh, juicy, British-produced sausages sizzling away on the grille. The traditional pork sausage, sometimes matched up with apple flavouring, is probably the most common in the UK and is easily sourced from any number of local manufacturers and big supermarket chains.

The sheer range of sausage options available to the British barbeque fan is staggering; pork and leak, pork and red onion, venison, beef, Cumberland – the list is endless. However, the one thing they have in common is that they are barbeque favourites across the country once the sun comes out.

British lamb kebabs

Versatile and tasty, lamb kebabs are a simple addition to any barbeque and even add a splash of colour to the grille.

British lamb is some of the best in the world and tastes wonderful when it is nicely grilled on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. It can also lend plenty of variety to a barbeque because the lamb can be marinated in a selection of herbs and spices before being skewered and grilled.

Skewered with onions and vegetables such as pepper they are quick to cook and easy to eat making them one of the best barbeque foods around.

British chicken

Chicken can be one of the trickiest things to get right on the barbeque because for best results it is important to cook it slowly on a cooler part of the grille. This allows the outside to go crispy while the inside stays soft and succulent. Chicken can be marinated in tasty spices to give it the traditional barbeque flavour and it will pick up a smoky flavour from the barbeque process.

Some of the major supermarkets have agreed to source only British chicken in their stores and the benefits are obvious. Being able to track where the chicken comes from gives the buyer peace of mind about the conditions the chickens were reared in and the quality of the meat itself.

British chickens have some of the strictest standards in the world and as a result choosing British chicken is the perfect option for a summer barbeque.

British salmon

It may not be official Arbroath Smokie but salmon is a superb accompaniment to any barbeque and is easily sourced from British sellers. A small amount of preparation is recommended for salmon including marinating it in lemon zest, garlic or anything else you wish to flavour the fish with. Once prepared it only takes a short time to cook salmon on a barbeque until it flakes with a fork.

The important thing to remember when barbequing salmon is to either use foil or grille it on a medium heat. Follow this advice and British-sourced salmon can be a fantastic addition to any summer barbeque.

It is also important not to forget the most essential part of any BBQ, the condiments! Over in the British Corner Shop there is a whole host of condiments that would go great with all of the above mentioned foods. So break out those burgers, slice up those sausages and have a great British BBQ this summer.