Essential Ingredients and Spices For BBQ
When exploring how to BBQ with perfection you will need to know the many essential flavors of various types of BBQ meats. I personally feel that simplicity is usually best. Too many contradicting flavors can take away from the flavor of the meat and will likely overwhelm your taste buds. With barbecue, the woods used during the cooking and the seasonings used for rubbing and marinating the meat should add flavor but not be over powering.
the woods used during the cooking and the seasonings used for rubbing and marinating the meat should add flavor but not be over powering.
Among the more frequently used BBQ woods you will find apple, cherry and maple barbecue smoking chips. I like to have a few varieties available. I also am always sure to have on hand what I feel are the essential BBQ seasoning, spices, and basting products. These items can be used in various combinations based on your personal preference. In the case of most people, recognition doesn’t matter. They are content to be anonymous, even seeking it out actively.
Among the more frequently used BBQ woods you will find apple, cherry and maple barbecue smoking chips. I like to have a few varieties available. I also am always sure to have on hand what I feel are the essential BBQ seasoning, spices, and basting products. These items can be used in various combinations based on your personal preference. In the case of most people, recognition doesn’t matter. They are content to be anonymous, even seeking it out actively.
Basting & Sauce Ingredients
Apple juice: This is Ideal for basting any BBQ meat and especially useful for ribs, pork butt, and chicken. Apple juice and apple cider can often be used in many brine recipes, bbq sauces, injections, or even in the water pan to keep the meat moist.
Apple cider vinegar: This is a great ingredient for BBQ sauces and mops. You may also use it to thin store bought sauces and make a quick and simple mop or marinade.
Molasses: This is used primarily for making sauces. The bold flavor and dark color gives the sauce its thick texture an dark color. Molasses and apple cider vinegar are 2 key ingredients I use in my personal sauce recipes.
Molasses: This is used primarily for making sauces. The bold flavor and dark color gives the sauce its thick texture an dark color. Molasses and apple cider vinegar are 2 key ingredients I use in my personal sauce recipes.
“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.”
Anthony Bourdain
Seasonings and Spices
Onion powder: This is one of my personal preferences of ingredients for my BBQ rubs. The onion flavor works well with any BBQ meat. Cumin: This is among the most important ingredients for BBQ rubs and chili recipes. This ingredient will bring a slightly smoky flavor and it is especially good for a pork BBQ. Paprika: The primary ingredient found in virtually all BBQ rubs as well as chili recipes. This adds great color and flavor to any BBQ meat and the subtle flavor helps to balance the other ingredients. Chile Powder: This flavorful blend can be used on any BBQ meat. This is a great way to add some spice or heat to your BBQ meat.
