When it comes to grilled food, the first thing that comes to our mind is the deliciously pronounced word, Barbecue. This word came from barbacoa, which is from an early Indian language called Taino. It is their method of making fire and dry meat in them. Later, in the Spanish regime, they borrowed the word and in the process, later on, it applied on cooking or grilling meat in fire rather than drying them. Since then, many countries and industries adopted the newly discovered style of cooking meat and made numerous barbecue recipes using different kinds of meat and in unique styles.
When you talk about barbecue, it is always the favorite when it comes to gatherings and celebrations, which is except for the desserts. It is also quite famous in outings and picnics with friends and families. Some people use sauce for a more definite taste and some season the meat while cooking. One of the commonly known styles of barbecue making is marinating. It is when you soak the meat into a mixture or seasonings so that the meat will absorb the flavor. It is set aside for like a couple of hours so that meat will be tendered by the different spices added.
Ever since barbecue recipes were made, many people adopted its adequate taste. Now, many restaurants are offering barbecue options in their menus. Many people love its taste, so it is not quite surprising that it is one of the most ordered meals in most fast food chains. In some countries, commonly the Philippines, barbecue stalls are found on streets where there are many other options of barbecue rather than just meat and fat. Filipino people love street foods and exotic foods, and some barbecues in the Philippines are just too exotic compared to other countries, where they sell grilled intestines, heads and feet of chicken and also pork liver.
Barbecue recipes also play a good part in the industry of shows and showbiz. Nowadays, many cooking shows teach viewers how to season and grill barbecue. There are also cooking contests that do not omit barbecue from their contest criteria. Shows where people find out what food that tingle their taste buds.
Barbecue then became a part of the list of food that people want to savor and enjoy during meals and special occasions. Aside from its low-cost because of the few ingredients, it is a good addition to the food served to the visitors due to its unique and lovable taste.