The summer heat—even more relentless than usual this year—is no reason to hold back when BBQ season arrives. It’s the perfect time for outdoor gatherings, lunches and dinners with family and friends, where a generous serving of delicious grilled meat is an absolute must.
But do you know which meats are best for the BBQ? In this post, we’ll share some of our top recommendations. After that, the choice is yours!
You know the drill: organising a BBQ is always a great idea, and few people will turn down an invitation. But if you really want it to be a success, make sure you plan ahead, get the quantities right and choose the cuts that work best over hot coals or on the grill.
For us—and we know we’re not the only ones 😉—Ibérico pork is king, and these are some of the best cuts for the BBQ:
- Ibérico Presa, Pluma and Secreto. The quality of these three cuts is exceptional. Thanks to their characteristic intramuscular fat, they are incredibly juicy, flavourful and tender. Pluma is a thinner and slightly leaner cut than the other two, but any of the three will add an extra-special touch to your BBQ.
- Ibérico Chorizo. An essential part of any proper BBQ, wouldn’t you agree? That’s why at Torreón we make a special Ibérico Chorizo exclusively for the summer season—precisely because we know that chorizo is a BBQ essential.
- Ibérico Pork Ribs. If there’s one cut made for eating with your fingers, it’s ribs. They’re one of the best choices for cooking over hot coals, as grilling intensifies their flavour and gives them that irresistible charred finish that makes them truly finger-licking good.
With these three suggestions, your BBQ is already well on its way to being a success, but here are a couple more ideas:
- Ibérico Pork Skewers. Traditional Spanish-style pinchos morunos are another great choice. Season them however you like and, as you might expect, we recommend making them with Ibérico pork. There are several cuts to choose from. Ibérico Secreto is once again an excellent option, as its thickness makes it ideal for cutting into cubes. You could also try Ibérico Lagarto, whose long, narrow shape makes preparation particularly easy. Another delicious option is Ibérico Pork Lagrima, strips of meat found alongside the ribs that are especially succulent thanks to their generous fat content.
- Ibérico Burgers. Last but not least, we recommend Torreón’s exceptional Ibérico burgers, made naturally by our artisans without any additives. We’re particularly proud of them: before mincing and blending the meat, we carefully select the cuts to achieve the perfect balance, resulting in burgers that are full of flavour, tender and wonderfully juicy.
As you can see, you have everything you need to organise the perfect BBQ. Choose your favourite cuts and pick your BBQ PACK from the seasonal section of the Torreón online shop.
And to make sure you look the part at the grill too, we’ll give you a professional kitchen apron with orders of €60 or more.
