Barbecue Ideas
Pre-Listening
Have you ever cooked over an open fire? What kinds of foods can be prepared that way?
Listen and Read
Listen to the recording, answer the questions, and then read along with the audio recording.
During the summer months, I often have a barbecue with my friends. I first put charcoal on the grill, pour some lighter fluid over the charcoal, and then light the grill with a match. It usually takes a few minutes for the grill to get going, and I don’t put the meat on until the coals are really hot.
When the coals are ready, I put on the meat. Sometimes, I grill hamburgers, steak, or chicken. If I’m grilling steak, I lightly season the meat with salt and pepper, grill it on one side, and then turn over the meat and cook it on the other side. I generally like the meat medium rare, but most of my friends like their meat medium well. My brother likes his meat well done. Sometimes, I also grill vegetables to add variety to the meal. Of course, some people use gas grills to barbecue their meal, but I prefer meat that is cooked over an open fire using charcoal.
Discussion
How often do you have a barbecue with your family or friends? What kinds of foods do you prepare? Do you have any special recipes for cooking specific dishes?
Online Investigation
For some people, preparing food over a barbecue is a real science. Use the internet to find tips for barbecuing meat over a grill and find one recipe for cooking steak or chicken. What are the taste benefits of cooking over a grill versus in your kitchen oven? Share the information you find online and any barbecue recipes.
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