Families and friends love getting together on Memorial Day for good food and drinks. Speaking of food, people are making plans to cook their favorite meats.
Now we’re not just talking about any meats. No way! You want to put things together for the holiday weekend. Therefore, you will want to choose your foods wisely. Barbecue selections make a lot of people hungry. Hopefully, these unique meats will be grilled to an excellent flavor.
It does take time. So, what three meats are in your wheelhouse? We think these choices are worth considering. You’ll want to hit the grocery store a day or two before the holiday. Maybe you have a favorite butcher who can help you out. Think about these three choices before you start grilling.
Cooking A Good Brisket Will Feed Many
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Grab some brisket and get ready to put it with a selection of meats. Grilling brisket out in your yard adds a flavorful aroma for all to smell. This holiday is an excellent time to get that brisket cooking. If you are a fan of cooking meat at a slow and low pace, then brisket is your best friend.
But this type of barbeque meat does need to be cooked. If brisket is on your to-get list, then please remember to cook it real slow. It will turn juicy and tender. People who stop off at barbecue-centric restaurants might know that this type of meat is associated with Texas-style cooking. (As a Texan myself, I can guarantee you’ll taste great brisket at all of the Texas-centric barbecue joints.)
The best way to prepare brisket is to season it with a dry rub. After marinating it, then go slow-cook it on low heat. This will take some hours, so be patient when cooking.
Get Barbeque Chicken Ready for Memorial Day
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Who wants to take things slow and easy when cooking for Memorial Day? You’ll need a lot of patience as a griller. Yet you also want some free time with everyone waiting to eat.
What could be easier to cook than barbeque chicken? Not much at all. Put some barbeque sauce on your chicken and watch what happens. Make sure to add some sauce, where it’ll end up tasty. Barbeque chicken produces a deep flavor after it’s been fixed up.
You can either grill or smoke barbeque chicken. This puts the cook in the middle between people who love their meat either grilled or smoked. There’s always a rich, full taste when barbeque chicken is done. Using a dry rub or marinade when prepping a solid barbeque chicken matters. That taste sticks with your friends and pleases them.
Don’t Wait Until Thanksgiving For Turkey
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Let’s talk turkey a little bit. If you are getting meats ready for some eating, then listen up. Maybe you don’t want to fix up pork or beef for dinner. Yet looking at the different meats and weighing your options leads you to turkey.
You’re aiming for a juicy, tender feel and taste to it. Prepare it like you would a smoked or grilled turkey. In order to make it really come out strong, use condiments. Seasoning is very important around barbeque turkey. Spices take center stage, too, when looking at different cooking styles. Include spices and marinades when prepping your dish.
Add a liquid marinade that also has paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar tastes. Getting the turkey ready takes a long, long time. Hours of slow cooking are expected depending on what size turkey you purchased. Still, that slow-cooking pace and taste will be needed.
This is a great holiday to celebrate using any different meats. Take these suggestions and follow them, or find ones that suit your appetite. It’s all good for family and friends getting together and eating great food.
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