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EDITORS' CHOICEThe Best BBQ Recipes

There’s nothing quite like firing up the BBQ for family and friends on a hot summer day. Our selection of mouth-watering barbeque recipes goes beyond bangers and burgers (though of course we have some good recipes for those too), and serve up inspiration for tender ribs, juicy steaks, sizzling skewers, gorgeous lamb chops, summer-inspired sides, and more. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

Fast and easy

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Grilled steak, kumara and courgette salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Balsamic glazed lamb chops with roasted vegetables

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Steak salad with quinoa, grapes and feta cheese

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Steak with green sauce and spring slaw

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Char-grilled lamb rump with tomato and feta salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Indonesian-spiced lamb chops

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Emma Twigg's ultimate scotch steak

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Niçoise-ish steak salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Mediterranean style lamb with Israeli couscous

Lamb

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 7 hrs

Lamb birria tacos

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Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Lemon and paeroa marinated lamb chops

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Lamb with mint and pistachio gremolata

Prep: 1 hr |

Cook: 10 mins

Marinated lamb chops with garlic and herbs

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Indonesian-spiced lamb chops

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Sticky-glazed lamb loin chops

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Balsamic glazed lamb chops with roasted vegetables

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Lamb chops with feta, tomato and asparagus

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde & Lemon Rice

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Lamb chops with iceberg lettuce and avocado dressing

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Seared lamb loin chops with roasted vegetable salad and garlic dressing

Cooking and Temperature Guides

Tips & Tricks

Teaching the trim: how to prep meat for low 'n slow barbecue

How to prep all cuts of meat for low 'n slow barbecue cooking.

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Navigating the 'Stall' in low 'n slow barbecue

Few things are as mystifying and as frustrating as the infamous 'stall'. Just when you think your meat is on the right track, the temperature plateaus, and hours seem to crawl by without any progress. So, what exactly is this stall, and how can one overcome it? Let’s dive into this fascinating aspect of the low 'n slow barbecue journey.

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The Three T's: Temperature, Time, and Texture

The secrets of low n slow barbecuing can be distilled into three fundamental principles: Temperature, Time and Texture

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Charcoal versus briquettes: which do you choose?

How to decide between fuel types when cooking low 'n slow.

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The perfect internal temperature for New Zealand beef or lamb

Master the perfect internal cooking temperatures for NZ beef and lamb. From rare to well-done, this guide helps you get juicy, tender results every time, whether you're cooking steak, roasting lamb, or using the BBQ.

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Mastering the flame and temperature control

An overview of how to handle the heat during low 'n slow barbecuing.

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How to set up a two-zone fire on a kettle barbecue

Learn about the handy magic of two-zone cooking and the secret to versatile grilling.

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The art of wrapping for low 'n slow barbecue

Join us as we dive into when and how to perfectly envelope your meat whilst cooking low 'n slow barbecue.

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Pairing woods with meats in Low 'n slow barbecue

How to choose the right wood for your meat with low 'n slow barbecue.

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How to reverse sear on the barbecue

Discover how reverse searing on your barbecue can take your steaks to the next level.

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Steak

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Barbecue platter

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Rib eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Steak and wedges with homemade vegetable sauce

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Barbecued tri-tip steak with Italian potato salad

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Barbecued eye fillet with carrots, eggplant and Israeli couscous salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 15 mins

Sirloin steak with puy lentil and puffed barley risotto

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Steak and oysters with a crisp fennel, cucumber and pistachio salad

Prep: 50 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Matariki surf 'n' turf platter

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Sirloin on seed crackers with horseradish crème fraiche

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Scotch fillet and frites

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Classic beef steaks with fresh tomato salsa

Prep: 25 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Chargrilled rump steak, potato salad and garlic mayonnaise

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Rosemary and Paprika Beef Medallions with Fried Tomatoes and Green Herb Sauce

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Barbecue Fajitas with Avocado Salsa

Prep: 15 mins |

BBQ Beef Bavette

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Barbecued rump steak wrap with corn salsa

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Barbecued steaks with baba ghanoush and tomato salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Steak fajitas with grilled capsicum and onions

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Barbecued bavette steak

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Barbecued steak with black olive tapenade butter

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Grilled lamb with lemon and crushed coriander

Prep: 45 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Lamb steaks with lemon pepper

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Beef steak wraps

Charcoal

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Prep: 45 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Low 'n slow scotch fillet

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Prep: 30 mins |

Low 'n slow picanha

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Prep: 1 hr |

Cook: 10 hrs

Low 'n Slow Brisket

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Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Hot 'n fast lamb ribs

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins

Glen File's Slow Cooked Lamb with Mustard Herb Crust

Prep: 3 hrs |

Cook: 20 mins

Reverse seared lamb rump with chimichurri sauce

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins

Smoked beef cheek pie

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 5 hrs

Smoked beef ribs with garlic aioli mash

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Scotch fillet and frites

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Prep: 15 mins |

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 4 hrs

Beef cheek, mushroom, and cheese pie

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Brisket burnt end burger

How to Guides

Tips & Tricks

The essential guide to using a water bath

The ultimate guide to using a water bath for low 'n slow barbecuing.

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Tips & Tricks

How to reverse sear on the barbecue

Discover how reverse searing on your barbecue can take your steaks to the next level.

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Ingredients

How to cook lamb shoulder

This flavourful, ample cut consists of nicely marbled meat that has a pronounced sweetness. Because the shoulder muscles do more work than the leg muscles, they're less tender and thus take well to long, slow roasting or braising.

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How to trim and cook a whole eye fillet of beef

In this step-by-step video, James "The Tattooed Butcher" Smith, takes you through the simple steps that you need to know before trimming and cooking a beef eye fillet at home - including the art of perfecting the reverse sear!

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How to cook the Perfect Medium Rare Steak

James Smith, "The Tattooed Butcher", takes you through the simple steps to cooking the perfect medium rare steak. We've used scotch fillet, but these instructions are also perfect for 1 inch thick sirloin steak, Tomahawk steak, or fillet steak.

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Mastering the Chimney Starter: Lighting Charcoal for Low 'N Slow Barbecue

Find out what a chimney starter is, and how best to use it with your low 'n slow barbecue.

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Ingredients

How to cook a tomahawk steak

This is an impressive looking steak which will surely give your next BBQ the ‘wow’ factor. The long rib bone left intact resembles the shape of a single-handed axe which gives this cut its name. These steaks often come in large portions which are ideal to use as shared plate style dining. This steak is also sometimes referred to as the ‘cowboy steak’ or a ‘bone-in rib eye’.

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Tips & Tricks

How to BBQ/Grill

Cooking on the barbecue is a summer kiwi tradition. Follow these simple steps for a brilliant result, every time.

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How to set up a two-zone fire on a kettle barbecue

Learn about the handy magic of two-zone cooking and the secret to versatile grilling.

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Tips & Tricks

The art of wrapping for low 'n slow barbecue

Join us as we dive into when and how to perfectly envelope your meat whilst cooking low 'n slow barbecue.

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Sides

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Garlic Potato Hash

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Asparagus and Broccoli with Tangy Vinaigrette

Prep: 25 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Spiced cherry tomato salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Miso-Glazed Sweetcorn

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Easy Avocado Salsa

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Colourful Cabbage Slaw

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Fennel & Apple Slaw

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

New Potato, Bean and Blue Cheese Salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Pear & Walnut Salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Nectarine and herbed goat’s cheese salad

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Nectarine Salad with Burrata and Chilli Mint Dressing

Ribs

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Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 15 mins

BBQ lamb ribs

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Lemon, honey and rosemary lamb ribs

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 20 mins

Sticky Hoisin Ribs with Asian Slaw

Prep: 1 hr |

Cook: 12 mins

Sweet chilli, soy and sesame beef ribs

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 5 hrs

Smoked beef ribs with garlic aioli mash

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Chilli and ginger beef ribs with mango lime salad

Burgers

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Ultimate BBQ beef burger

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 12 mins

Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with caramelised pineapple and Asian slaw

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Family-friendly beef and bacon burgers

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Vege Packed Lamb Sliders

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

BBQ beef smash burgers

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Lamb burger with garlic mint sauce

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Triple threat pickle lovers smash burger

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Beef and lamb burgers with gherkin relish and swiss cheese

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with lemon feta

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

The ultimate Kiwi lamb burger

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Lamb burgers with whipped feta

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Smokey lamb feta and caramelised onion burgers

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Brisket burnt end burger

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Beef, bacon and brie burger

Different Types of Cuts and Barbecues

Tips & Tricks

How to cook low 'n slow on a Kamado

Learn the ins and outs of one of the world's best barbecues.

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Cooking a scotch fillet on a Pit Barrel

Here's a how to guide on the Low 'N Slow method with a reverse seared finish

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Matching beef and lamb cuts with low 'n slow barbecue methods

Let us talk you through how to match certain cuts of beef and lamb, with the right method of cooking low n slow to ensure you get the best results.

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Cooking low 'n slow on a Pit Barrel barbecue

Learn how to master the classic pit barrel.

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Barbecuing low 'n slow on a Kettle Grill

An in depth look at the classic kettle barbecue.

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Low 'n slow barbecue on a Bronco

Crafting smokey delights and unpacking how to cook low 'n slow barbecue on Bronco.

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Brisket on a Bronco: The ultimate low 'n slow guide

The ultimate guide to cooking a brisket.

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Picanha on a Kamado Grill: The ultimate low 'n slow guide

Learn how to cook Picanha to perfection on a Kamado grill.

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Inspiration

Inspiration

Favourite cuts for low 'n slow barbecue

What are the best cuts for low 'n slow barbecuing? We've got you covered with the 5 best cuts for this summer season.

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Tips & Tricks

Rubs and marinades for low 'n slow barbecuing

Learn about how rubs and marinades can take your barbecue to the next level.

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Inspiration

Eight perfect steak sauces

Here are eight delicious steak sauces that are as tasty as they are quick to make.

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Inspiration

Ten of the best Lamb Marinades for the BBQ

Looking for an easy way to take your barbecue lamb recipes to the next level? Marinades are probably the easiest way to do so. These marinades embrace flavours from across the world and are the perfect complement to beautiful cuts of New Zealand lamb.

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Summer BBQing - 5 marinating tips to make your meat sizzle and taste great

Looking for a simple way to take your barbecue beef and lamb recipes to the next level this summer? Marinades are probably the easiest way to do so. Here are five tips to help you make the most of your marinades.

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Tips & Tricks

How to cook the perfect steak

People will tell you there's a bit of an art to cooking the perfect steak. But we think it's pretty simple - just follow these important steps below, for the perfect steak no matter the occasion or the dish. We've also handpicked our all-time favourite steak recipes for you to test your new skills with.

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The Maillard Reaction: What it is and why it matters

“Mmmh, smells good!” That’s definitely what you want to hear when you’re cooking dinner, isn’t it? But have you ever wondered what actually causes the enticing smell of a grilled steak or fried lamb chops?

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Tips & Tricks

How to cook the Perfect Medium Rare Steak

James Smith, "The Tattooed Butcher", takes you through the simple steps to cooking the perfect medium rare steak. We've used scotch fillet, but these instructions are also perfect for 1 inch thick sirloin steak, Tomahawk steak, or fillet steak.

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