Cooking Tips

There are some very simple ways to get the very best from your barbecue and improve the flavour of any sumptuous meal you may wish to cook on your OUTBACK Barbecue.

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Information About Fish.

Everyone knows that fish has a very slippery texture when raw and a very flaky nature when cooked – ... Please login to view

Tips On Making Up Kebabs.

These are a great way to provide a barbecued ‘meal on a stick’ with meat and vegetables together in ... Please login to view

Using Wood / Smoke Chips

There are many varieties of ‘smoke chips’ or ‘smoke chunks’ on the market. The standard woods are hi... Please login to view

Griddle Cooking

We have had a few members contacting us for advice on griddle cooking. If you have a griddle on you... Please login to view

Lighting Charcoal.

The image of people standing around a small flame trying to waft it back into life is almost synonom... Please login to view

Barbecued Vegetables

Certain vegetables lend themselves particularly well to being barbecued. Corn on the cob is probabl... Please login to view

Safety Tips On Raw Food / Cooked Food.

Always keep the raw foods ready for cooking away from the food that has already been cooked. If... Please login to view

Citronella And Lavender Sprays.

I know that this is not food but at this time of the year there seems to be an abundance of flying i... Please login to view

Cooking Distances.

Make sure that you leave at least an inch gap between items of food, as this will allow the food to ... Please login to view

Tips For Barbecuing Large Joints Of Meat And Poultry.

BEEF – VARIOUS CUTS

Weight approx. 1.5kg (3½ lbs) Total cooking time – 2/2½ hourslogin to view

Saving Meat Juices During The Cooking Of Larger Joints.

I know that some of you will want to keep the meat juices for the gravy. All you need to do is to p... Please login to view

Barbecue Check List - Especially Before Holidays.

Take time to look over the barbecue before you actually need it. Make sure all the gas jets are... Please login to view

Preparing The Turkey

If frozen make sure that the Turkey has thawed completely.
Take out the giblets and neck.... Please login to view

Mulled Wine

*Mulled means "flavoured with herbs and spices and served hot"

*Mulled wines have a long ... Please login to view

Dry Measures - Weight

These conversions are approximate but it should not affect the results of your cooking. Try n... Please login to view

Liquid Measures

These conversions are approximate but it should not affect the results of your cooking. Try not... Please login to view

Measurements - Length

Metric Imperial

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Oven Temperatures – These May Vary Depending On Make Of Oven

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Liquid Cup Measures

These conversions are approximate but it should not affect the results of your cooking.
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Spoon Measurements – These Apply To Level Measures – Use A Knife Or Similar To Skim The Excess From The Spoon

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Alternative Ingredient Terms

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Conversions Per Cupful

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Brief Description Of Wood Flavours

Wood Flavour Chart

Apple Wood

Slightly sweet with a fruity smoke flavour ... Please login to view

Tips For Indirect Cooking For An Omega /Bakehouse.

Omega charcoal Barbecues

Remove all the coals away from the centre of the barbecue and login to view

Smoking - Cooking With Pellets

You will find plenty of information inside the Smoking Pellet Set, including a cook book... Please login to view

Smoking - How To Make A Foil Pouch.

Fold a 15cm x 30cm / 6” x 12” strip of heavy duty foil in half to make a 15cm / 6” squar... Please login to view

Smoking - Flavour Guide For Pellets

Alder – Mild – Ideal for beef, pork, poultry and fish.

Apple – Strong – As above bu... Please login to view

Smoking - Using Wood Planks.

Grilling on a wooden plank started originally just for fish, but you can cook all kinds ... Please login to view

Indirect Cooking Method.

If you have a roasting hood on your barbecue and you want to enjoy more than the usual bangers and b... Please login to view

Outback Cast Iron Smoker Box

This cast iron smoker box is suitable for barbecues burning charcoal or gas and have a roasting hood... Please login to view