My Barbecue offers you a series of tips and questions about meat to help you enjoy a delicious barbecue... We're licking our lips!
Buying a wood and charcoal barbecue is great, but using it to enjoy yourself is even better! With this FAQ, follow our advice and get ready to eat!
How much meat per person for a barbecue?
Allow 250g of meat (boneless) per person to have a good time.
When to take out the meat to grill on the BBQ?
Red meat
Take your red meat (beef, duck) out an hour before cooking on the barbecue, especially for thick cuts (rib steak, duck breast, etc.); leave your red meat at room temperature in a cool place (be careful with summer barbecues, do not leave it lying in the sun).
Chicken, mutton, pork and fish
Chicken, lamb, pork and fish should be kept in the refrigerator until the last minute.
Sausages and merguez
Sausages, chipolatas and merguez can be brought out at the last minute
When to start placing the meat on the grill?
The temperature of the barbecue grill should be hot enough to cook your meat. To test this, place a piece of meat on the grill. If it sizzles, it's ready!
Start by grilling thicker cuts of meat, then finish with thinner ones so you can serve everything at once. Also, check out our cooking chart so you don't spend time cooking while guests are at the table.
How long should I cook my meat on a wood-fired barbecue?
With this cooking chart, Tendance Barbecue gives you some guidelines for enjoying your meat. Note that for red meat, the cooking time indicates rare, and for duck, medium rare. Don't forget to turn it over halfway through cooking.
Type of meat |
Average cooking time |
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Beef |
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Rib of beef |
20 minutes |
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Steak |
16 minutes |
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Rump steak |
12 minutes |
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Hamburger |
12 minutes |
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Net |
12 minutes |
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Pork |
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Chop |
12 minutes |
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Net |
20 minutes |
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Pork ribs |
20 minutes |
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Duck |
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Magret |
12 minutes |
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Lamb |
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Chop |
12 minutes |
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Rack of lamb |
16 minutes |
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Chicken |
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Chicken wing |
18 minutes |
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Chicken breast |
18 minutes |
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Sausages and merguez |
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Herb and chipolata sausages |
12 minutes |
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Merguez |
12 minutes |
How long should I allow before serving?
Sausages, merguez and chipolatas can be served directly after cooking on a wood-fired barbecue.
Other meats can rest for 5 minutes under aluminum foil to retain their juices and be more flavorful.
Find out here how much meat (per person) you need for a barbecue so you don't waste anything and satisfy all your guests.