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Summer sun, favourite friends and the best barbecues – make it magnifique with St Pierre UK
Barbecues with St Pierre UK: burgers, buns and brioche
The fridge is full, the sun is (hopefully) shining, and you’ve got all the friends and family round… there’s nothing better than a BBQ day! While we can’t always trust the weather, there’s one thing you can rely on to make your BBQ even better – plenty of St Pierre Brioche Buns.
Soft, fluffy and a little bit sweet, our classic Brioche Burger Buns and Hot Dog Rolls bring a little French flair to the great British BBQ. Keep scrolling for all our BBQ recipes, tips and tricks to make your summer magnifique.
Barbecue brioche to elevate your grilling game
We’ve all had a basic burger or standard sausage at a BBQ, so this summer, why not mix it up and try something with a little je ne sais quoi? A Cumin and Aubergine Lamb Burger is a great Mediterranean alternative to your usual beef – or you could swap the sausage for chargrilled pieces of marinaded chicken to make a Chicken Kebab Hot Dog instead. It’s not all about the meat either: seared tuna, chunky slices of aubergine and spiced cauliflower steaks all make great alternative burgers.
If you do want to stick to the classics, using a buttery brioche BBQ burger bun is the one of the best barbecue tips to take your burgers and hot dogs to the next level (we might be biased, but the bun really does make or break a burger!)
One more tip for a barbecue the St Pierre UK way…
… don’t forget dessert. Everyone loves to finish with something sweet, and our croissants, brioche swirls and brioche loaf are perfect served slightly toasted with a scoop of ice cream. It’s the piece de resistance to any BBQ!
Prep like a pro: getting ready for your BBQ Day
Once you’ve decided on your magnifique menu, it’s time to start planning and organising so you can make your occasion special. One of the best barbecue tips for beginners is to prep as much as you can so there’s less to do on the day – so here’s our checklist of the most helpful things to do in advance:
- Check your BBQ: it could have been a year since your BBQ last had an outing, so get it out of hibernation, make sure it’s all working and that you’ve got all the utensils you need.
- Stock up on St Pierre UK: our 4-pack Brioche Burger Buns come in plain and sesame seed varieties for both styles of burger – and don’t forget the 4-pack Brioche Hot Dog Rolls too.
- Remember the rest: yes, the BBQ food is the star of the show – but don’t forget about drinks, sauces and that summer essential, ice!
- Get marinading: whether it’s chicken, halloumi, veg or any other meat, cover it in your marinade and leave it overnight to let the flavours get to work.
- Sort out the sides: all those salads, coleslaw and veggies can be prepped in advance so that on the day, all you need to do is serve.
Watch out for the weather
It feels like every great British BBQ comes with a few dark clouds, so make sure you’re prepared with a few rainy-day BBQ ideas so rain doesn’t stop play. Pick up a few umbrellas or ponchos, put a tent over your grill just in case it starts to pour, and be ready to move the fun inside in case it gets torrential (you’ll still have a fantastique time!
Stay safe
Nothing ruins a party like someone getting sick or injured, so it’s important to remember a few barbecue food safety tips too. Always remember to wash your hands and utensils after they’ve touched raw meat – and make sure it’s cooked through before serving (a food thermometer is really helpful for this.) And we know it sounds obvious, but be careful when cooking over flames – keep the kids away from the barbecue if you can.
BBQ tips to help you grill to perfection
So, you’ve laid the table, set-up a self-serve brioche station and your friends and family have all arrived – now, it’s time to fire up the grill. When you’re cooking over flame, it’s easy to char the outside of your meat while the middle somehow seems to stay raw – so here’s a few barbecue grilling tips for delicious (and safe) food!
- Fire up early: start heating your coals well in advance so it reaches the ideal cooking temperature gradually – your guests will get hangry if they’re kept waiting too long!
- Choose the right charcoal: lump charcoal is a fast option with an approximate burn time of an hour, making it a great all-rounder to cook all sorts of different meats quickly and evenly. Or, you can choose a briquette for a longer burn time of up to 3 hours – great if you want to grill a larger cut or joint.
- Only flip your burgers once: it’s tempting to keep turning, but to get the best results, you should only flip your burgers once. You’ll know it’s ready to flip when you can lift the edge of the burger without it sticking. And another barbecue burger tip? St Pierre buns are best served warm, so put them on the grill for a couple of minutes to toast.
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