BBQ Spit Roast is Ideal for Special Events

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By Nora Seabolt


Even in the country, the delicious aroma of a barbecue travels across the area and announces that the season has officially started. The longer days encourage people to stay outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Traditional picnic foods like coleslaw, potato salad and chicken make it easy to gather family and friends to the table for a meal. A spit roast provides a very delectable meal when it is prepared over the grill and cooked slowly. Regardless of the occasion, the family will be glad that the BBQ is again ready to make delicious meals.

One of the first steps is to clean the spit and prongs. Dry each part after rinsing it well. Leave any tied strings secure on the roast as it helps the meat stay intact during the cooking process. For extra flavor, place fresh onion slices and one or two garlic cloves in the center of the roast along the side of the spit. Use your favorite prepared marinade or use an interesting recipe to make one from scratch. Salt and pepper the meat to taste after it has cooked.

Once you know who will be at the barbecue, decide which foods to serve. Hot dogs and hamburgers are great for kids and teens, but some adults want just a bit more. The types of food to prepare on the barbecue are unlimited. Late afternoon brings the sunset and a gentle breeze to make visitors feel at home while they wait for the spit roast to finish cooking. A BYOC or Bring Your Own Chair event helps with seating as guests bring camp chairs or stools. The BBQ is the equivalent of the company water cooler, where guests gather to talk and listen.

Prepare the fixings for gourmet hamburgers and place them on the table for guests to build the burger their way. Prepare other items while dinner is cooking. Making things like special sauces and fried bacon strips for the barbecue is better when done ahead of time. Heat things like the hamburger buns, rolls, or prepared bacon strips a few minutes before the meat is ready to serve and then place them in a central location. You can also have slices of cheese ready to put on top of the hot patty. It will melt while sitting in the bun.

Lighten up the evening with decorative patio lights and beautiful solar lights set around the yard. You can get stairway solar lights for outdoor use. Different styles of lighting add highlights or soft glow to featured items in the yard. Low voltage outdoor lighting is another way to brighten the area with style. The solar and low voltage outdoor lights are friendly to the environment and inexpensive to operate while providing safety and colorful dcor to the yard.

Rather than facing a pile of dirty dishes, use disposable cups, plates, and tableware. Put a plastic leaf bag in a large trash barrel for guests to dispose of their trash. Hang weights to avoid having the tablecloth, plates and food ending up blown off the table by the breeze. One method of getting help with cleanup is to invite guests to pack up food they want to take home. Your summer BBQ will be a highlight of the season.




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