The rules for preparing a barbecue picnic
Picnics and barbecues: two appealing plans for the summer. How about combining them? Both are great for spending quality time with family or friends in the great outdoors. Of course, picnics need to be practical. When planning your menu, you'll need to consider three fundamental things: the food you take with you should be easy to eat – forget cutlery and plates, just use a paper towel – easy to transport and delicious cold.
It's hard to reheat your meal in the middle of nature! The good news is that by preparing your picnic on the Kokko, you're sure to respect these 3 golden rules. But what should you prepare for your barbecue picnic?
Barbecue pizzas to share
A picnic is a convivial occasion, so why not opt for dishes to share? Forget the traditional quiche and impress your friends by making barbecue pizzas. Whole or cut into slices, they are easy to transport – preferably in glass containers – easy to eat and still just as flavourful warm or cold, not to mention that they appeal to young and old alike! Thanks to the Kokko and the ceramic pizza stone, you'll get perfect cooking, just like in a wood-fired oven, in just a few minutes.
For inspiration, here are some of our barbecue pizza recipes. Remember to always garnish them with seasonal products!
Ideal to eat cold, try the pissaladière with anchovies and olives.
Opt for indirect cooking on the barbecue
What barbecue enthusiasts love is undoubtedly that special grilled and smoky flavor, so why not enjoy it during a picnic? However, once cooled, BBQ preparations can also lose their tenderness and become dry. To avoid this, simply opt for indirect cooking when preparing a barbecue picnic, as is the tradition with Argentinian Asado or American BBQ.
To guide you through the slow cooking process, follow the lhe advice of Jackya great fan of Kokko, who gave us all his tips! This less aggressive cooking method allows your meats to retain all their juices and remain tender, even when cold.
Barbecue skewers for an easy-to-eat picnic
Cooking food slowly on the barbecue for a picnic is great, but what exactly should you make? Skewers, of course! Besides the classic sandwich, it's the simplest and most hygienic way to eat at a picnic since you don't have to touch the food. Just as tasty hot as cold, summer vegetables on skewers will bring freshness to your meal, like our recipe for sun-kissed vegetable skewers.
As for fish, which is more delicate and fragile to transport, a good alternative if you want a taste of the sea is to opt for seafood.
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Also consider hard-boiled eggs, a picnic classic, which you can give character by smoking them in your Kokko. Find our instructions for cooking eggs on the barbecue.
Whether it's a picnic or a BBQ party, always be vigilant when lighting your Kokko and be sure to follow these safety rules for barbecuing.
