Barbecuing is a way of life in Australia. But things have changed over the years and it’s no longer acceptable to just throw some snags on the barbie. More of a competitive sport these days, getting invited to a BBQ you will likely expect to see spatch-cocked chicken or sticky glazed ribs.
The modern BBQ aficionado plans his menu with care and hosts with finesse. To make his burgers, he goes for the finest beef he can get his hands on. He chooses his condiments carefully, if not makes his own. He serves craft beer, can cite the difference between a stout and an amber ale and has the matching
beer glasses to accompany each. Sausages are great, but no red casings allowed! Only fat and juicy, gourmet sausages from the butcher will do.
When it comes to tools to making your barbecuing entertaining easy, fun and with a touch of 'Old School Manliness', you can go passed the classic range and Aussie favourite Maverick, a brand that originally was a line by Davis & Waddell which has evolved into its own. Designed in Australia for Australian barbecues and entertaining, these products are not only functional but they add a touch of style too. Their range of BBQ tools, glassware and kitchenware are perfect for any bloke and would make themselves at home around any outdoor table (or man cave!) From the
Aussie flag hamburger flippers, to their
sausage rollers, each piece compliments the next to make every barbecue that much more fun.
Follow these tips below to host the kind of BBQ that no one wants to miss.
The Maverick Connoisseur Beer Glasses Set is perfect for Craft beer aficionados!
Craft Beer is the New Wine
Wine: it’s so last season. Craft beer is what the kids drink now. Meaning: the early 20s, bearded, dungaree wearing, hipster crowd. You can source fantastic boutique beers in all the bottle shops now. It’s good to choose a varied selection for your guests and to be able to serve them up in the right glasses to best bring out the characteristics of the hops and yeast.
The Maverick 6 piece beer connoisseur glass set makes this easy for you. Serve lagers and amber beers in the narrow glasses to preserve the carbonation and temperature (they hold less so naturally finished quicker), while the ales, stouts and heavier malty beers can be served more towards room temperature in the wider rimmed glasses, which allow the drinker to analyse the flavour profiles and helps preserve a larger head on the beer.
Burgers to write home about
Use high quality mince from a butcher (not the supermarket!). The fat content should be relatively high, 20% at least. Only some salt and pepper and lashings of Worcestershire sauce are needed to create the most delicious, juicy burgers. The other key to an incredible burger experience is the bun: must be freshly baked, soft rolls- preferably brioche.
The Double Burger Press by Maverick creates the perfect thickness and identically shaped burgers each time. No disappointing lumps, shrinkage or flabby burgers here! Maverick had burger lovers at heart by making the burger press large enough to make patties that are impressive, while making it the perfect diameter to fit on most hamburger buns. All you need is to get some quality mince beef, add some secret spices and soon the followers of the
Fatty Burger Appreciation Society (yes, this group exists!) will be flocking to your place!
So simple to use, you can make consistent, well pressed burger patties with ease!
Condiments fit for kings
You need a mustard, a relish and a sauce. So simple, right? But don’t dare think of serving up Masterfoods. To take your BBQ to the next level, you need these three homemade sauces in your repertoire. And please, do serve them in cool jars, like this
Smokehouse Condiment Jar Set from Maverick. With their tight clasp sealing jars, vintage wooden crate storage box and retro styling, this set is the perfect compliment to the burger press and will make itself at home on any outdoor or picnic table. Perfect for serving your chutneys, relishes, home made sauces, mustards and more.
So from serving beer to flipping burgers, Maverick is the perfect brand for all your barbecuing and entertaining needs!
About the Author:
Becky Gilhespie is a food writer and former Masterchef semi-finalist. Her blog,
www.eatwhatweeat.com provides inspiration for meals that both kids and adults love. They are elegant yet simple, easy to follow recipes that are fast to get on the table and use every day ingredients.
Becky is originally from the US but lived in London for 15 years and now resides in Sydney with her husband and two little boys. Her food is inspired a lot by her travels (and desire to travel more).
The Maverick 6 piece beer connoisseur glass set makes this easy for you. Serve lagers and amber beers in the narrow glasses to preserve the carbonation and temperature (they hold less so naturally finished quicker), while the ales, stouts and heavier malty beers can be served more towards room temperature in the wider rimmed glasses, which allow the drinker to analyse the flavour profiles and helps preserve a larger head on the beer.
So simple to use, you can make consistent, well pressed burger patties with ease!
So from serving beer to flipping burgers, Maverick is the perfect brand for all your barbecuing and entertaining needs!
About the Author:
Becky Gilhespie is a food writer and former Masterchef semi-finalist. Her blog, www.eatwhatweeat.com provides inspiration for meals that both kids and adults love. They are elegant yet simple, easy to follow recipes that are fast to get on the table and use every day ingredients.
Becky is originally from the US but lived in London for 15 years and now resides in Sydney with her husband and two little boys. Her food is inspired a lot by her travels (and desire to travel more).
