By the end of the working week after hard work, each of us dreams of rest. I want to forget about everything, break out of the grip of urban life and enjoy spending time in nature with friends. It is nice to enjoy the silence of the surrounding forests after the noise and hum, listen to the birds singing and breathe in the fresh air full of heady aromas. As you know, during such a walk, an appetite may break out, so not a single outing can do without a picnic. In the fresh air, any dish seems tasty and mouth-watering, but the most win-win option is grilled meat. Shish kebabs in nature always turn out different from those at home or in a restaurant. The meat cooked in the oven is certainly delicious. It is made according to all the rules of culinary art. But it lacks the most important thing - romance.
Barbecue in nature is not just food, but a real ritual. Everyone participates in the cooking process: some make a fire, others put meat on skewers, still others prepare dishes and set the table. Time passes completely unnoticed. But how pleasant it is to eat a piece of fresh meat fried on smoldering coals after a friendly conversation and a glass of
good wine . Its taste cannot be expressed in words. It delicately combines the delicate aroma of spices and the smell of bonfire. And pacifying sounds and light crackling of firewood create a unique atmosphere of comfort and tranquility.
If you are going to go to rest outside the city and plan to cook kebabs there in nature, then you need to take into account several tips from specialists:
- Meat for kebabs must be marinated in advance. Otherwise, it will be tough and tasteless.
- In no case should you take a frozen product.
- When buying pork, beef or lamb in the market, remember that for barbecue you need the part of meat that is best suited to heat treatment: loin. It should be fresh, soft, high-quality and moderately oily.
- If you like poultry, then take wings or fillets.
- For frying on a fire made of fish, tuna or salmon is better.
Shish kebabs in nature return us to the past when a person first knew the magic of fire. In such a situation, a complete sense of unity with nature is created when you feel not as a guest, but as a full owner of the world around you. Emotions overwhelm the soul, and you feel yourself at the height of bliss. This does not happen in a cafe or restaurant where food is the usual absorption of food. Therefore, the meat on the fire can be considered a cure for boredom and bad mood.
In order to properly prepare the barbecue, you must:
- Choose a good, high-quality meat and marinate it properly.
- Make a fire and prepare coals.
- Fry the meat properly.
The composition of any marinade usually includes:
- acid (vinegar, wine or sour fruit juice);
- salt;
- spice.
Sometimes vegetable oil is added to the marinade as an additional component. In this mixture, you need to withstand the meat, cut into small pieces, and then you can proceed directly to cooking the kebab itself. A couple of hours is enough for a bird, and pork or beef must be kept twice as long. Some even leave the meat in the marinade all night, although this is absolutely not necessary.
Now the cooking process begins:
- The prepared pieces are carefully strung on previously heated and oiled skewers. We always put the meat along the fibers so that it does not accidentally fall into the fire.
- Pieces are placed at a short distance from each other. In between, we place vegetables (onions, tomatoes, eggplant or bell peppers).
- We have skewers over the fire. The cooking process must never be carried out over an open fire. The flame must be suppressed and grilled meat over smoldering coals.
- For even toasting, skewers must be constantly turned.
- So that the meat does not dry out, it must be periodically watered with melted fat or the remaining marinade.
- Product readiness is easy to check. When pricking with a knife, juice should appear at the incision site. If it is pink, then you still have to wait. And if the juice is absolutely transparent, then the kebab is ready. You can just eat it with tomato sauce or make a salad of fresh vegetables. Drink better with dry red wine or juice.
Preparing everything is simple and fast enough. In general, outdoor food is very healthy and uplifting. A delicious meat or fish dish will certainly bring pleasure. But you need to take care of everything you need in advance so that surprises do not overshadow your walk.
Indeed, the best way to have fun with your friends is to have a
picnic in nature. What to cook and where to spend it, you can decide together in advance. We need to think through everything to the smallest detail: choose a good place, stock up on dishes, cutlery and, of course, food. In nature, vegetables, fruits, cold drinks and meat are sure to come in handy. What a picnic without juicy and aromatic barbecue? We must take care of special devices ahead of time.
It is best to take a barbecue with you, and also not to forget about skewers and firewood. But if they do not appear, then you can completely do with improvised means. A barbecue will be replaced by several bricks, firewood is easy to find in the forest, and instead of skewers, you can use ordinary branches. There is always a way out.
Meat dishes can be varied with various salads and sandwiches. It is better to cook them at home so as not to waste precious time. And for those who don’t eat meat, you can offer to bake potatoes in the coals, grill fruits or vegetables. In any case, communication with nature compensates for all the shortcomings.