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Meat Grill

17/11/2023

The meat grill is a classic of outdoor cooking, perfect for gathering friends and family around a fire. In Italy, a grill can include different types of meat and is often accompanied by grilled vegetables, bread, and various sauces. Here is a basic recipe for a mixed grill.

Ingredients

  • Pork ribs
  • Sausages
  • Florentine steak
  • Meat skewers (perhaps with pieces of bell pepper or onion)
  • Chicken wing
  • Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplants)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Lemon (to serve)

Preparation

  1. Prepare the barbecue for cooking: if using charcoal, wait until a nice calm ember forms. If you are using a gas grill, light it and heat to medium-high temperature.

  2. Lightly season the vegetables with oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add herbs like rosemary to further flavor them.

  3. Start by grilling the meats that require more time, such as pork ribs and steak, which need a longer cooking time. Remember not to salt the meat before cooking to prevent it from drying out, but rather do so halfway through cooking or after turning it.

  4. Then add the sausages and skewers, which require intermediate times.

  5. Finally, grill the chicken wings and vegetables, which generally take less time to be ready.

  6. During cooking, turn the meat occasionally to cook it evenly on all sides and to prevent it from burning.

  7. Once cooked, let the meat rest for a few minutes before cutting. This will help the juices distribute evenly, making it juicier and more flavorful.

  8. Serve the grilled meat with lemon wedges for those who wish to add a touch of acidity, and with grilled vegetables on the side.

The meat grill is versatile and can be adapted based on personal tastes and meat availability. You can add or replace other meats if you prefer, and season with sauces like chimichurri, an Italian pesto, or a simple barbecue sauce. Remember that the secret is in the quality of the ingredients and attention to cooking!

Curiosity

In Italy, each region has its specialties when it comes to grilled meat. In Tuscany, for example, the Florentine steak is a real symbol, a veal or beef steak cut very high and cooked rare on the embers.

Meat Grill