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Beef Up Your Side Dishes For Your Summer BBQ!

Good news, everybody! Summer is almost here, so it's warming up and the sun is staying out for longer. You know what this means—it's time to grab a brew, head outdoors and fire up the barbie! It's one of the most quintessential Aussie pastimes to grab a few mates and a footy, gather up the kids, load the esky and head to the nearest public barbecue. Or, make the most of the sunshine, and host family and friends at your place for a backyard BBQ around the pool. But as easy as it is to just grab a packet of cheap snags, a few onions and a bag of buns, it makes for such a better experience if you put a little more thought into what to serve up.  We are super lucky in Australia to have access to high quality meat from our local farmers. So why not accompany your steak, kebabs and snags with some delicious sides? Let’s look into some crowd pleasing BBQ side ideas to get you inspired. Salads and coleslaws Let's start with something easy. Pretty much all summer salads can be improved by adding jerky or biltong. A leafy green salad could have some shaved sweet BBQ jerky to add a little meaty sweetness to it. Or you could use smokey jerky to compliment the parmesan cheese in a Caesar Salad. If you want to beef it up a bit more, you could take your favourite salad or coleslaw recipe and add chilli beef biltong slices. Biltong is a softer product, so if you want some decent sized pieces of meat in your salad or coleslaw, biltong is the perfect addition.  For something a little out of left-field, try adding our lamb biltong to a greek salad. Lamb is a staple in Greek food, so these will go together perfectly. Potato Salad An absolute Aussie BBQ classic. Consisting of potatoes (of course), sour cream, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dill, spring onions and bacon, it's a pretty starchy and carbohydrate rich side dish. But if you wanted to give it a bit more of a protein kick, you could try replacing the bacon with chopped biltong. Sweet bbq biltong would suit well, but if you wanted to add a little something special you could try using our fatty truffle biltong. If pasta salad is more your thing, then you can sub out the potato and use pasta instead. You can also make this one your own by using your favourite combination of herbs and spices, and add some chilli flakes if you like a bit of heat. Grilled Corn Salad This salad is fresh, full of texture and a delicious addition to your BBQ. This salad can be made with Mexican flavours, such as coriander and paprika, or with a more Meditteranean twist with chorizo, parsley and feta. You can really interpret this salad any way you wish, depending on your taste preferences.  At the moment, we are loving an African style corn salad with slices of droewors. This recipe uses dukkah, which is a delicious nutty spice mix that will really give your corn salad some delicious flavour and texture. Method Cook the corn on the cob in boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain, and once slightly cooled, brush the corn with olive oil and then sprinkle it with cayenne pepper, salt and paprika. Cook on a BBQ hotplate for 10 – 15 minutes or until lightly charred. Allow the corn to cool and the use a knife to cut down the length of the corn to remove the kernels from the core. Place the droewors slices on the hotplate for 1 minute per side until slightly browned. With the corn now in a bowl, add a few teaspoons of dukkah, some chopped green onion, the droewors, a dash of olive oil and a drizzle of lemon juice then mix it all up to combine. Garlic and Cheese Pull Apart Bread Cheesy garlic bread is always a crowd pleaser amongst both kids and adults. What is even better that is super simple to prepare.  Method Take a large pane di casa bread loaf or something similar and use a bread knife to cut in a criss cross section on the top half, being careful not to cut it all the way through. Combine 75g butter, 4 minced garlic cloves and a tablespoon of chopped parsley in a bowl and then spread the mixture evenly into the bread cracks with a butter knife. Chop up a 100g pack of traditional beef jerky into small pieces and add to 100g softened cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix to combine. Push this mixture into the bread cracks with a spoon, making sure it is evenly spred.  Loosely cover the bread in foil, and bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. The end result will be the most delicious cheesy pull-apart garlic bread you can imagine! The addition of the jerky adds a perfect hit of saltiness to cut through the cheese. Charcuterie Board Let's be honest, we all love a good graze before we get into the barbecued meats of the main courses, and there's really no better way to nibble than with a good quality charcuterie board. Simple, classic ingredients for your cheese board work well, such as stuffed olives, some crackers and a couple of nice dips, celery sticks, halved cherry tomatoes, a few nice cheeses and some delicious meats. It's common to use proscuitto and salami, but for something a little different, try adding our snap sticks to your board. Our Lime & Pepper flavour will add the perfect hit of flavour on a sunny afternoon. Feeling inspired? Shop our range now! There's nothing better than a good selection of some of the best BBQ sides to go with your grilled meat during a Summer cookout. It's one of those uniquely Australian pleasures that we are so lucky to enjoy. With the weather starting to heat up, why not start planning your Spring and Summer BBQ’s now? To browse some of the jerky, biltong and droewors we mentioned in this blog, jump on over to our online store and see what appeals to your tastebuds!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH FATTY BILTONG

Butternut Squash Soup with Fatty Biltong Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Brown Onion (chopped finely) 1 Garlic Clove (crushed) 1 Leek (white part only, finely sliced) ½ Teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated) 1kg Butternut Squash Pumpkin (peeled and diced) 1 Large Potato (peeled and diced) 1L Chicken Stock ½ Cup Thin Cream 100g Fatty Biltong (sliced) Fresh Coriander Instructions: Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat Add onion & leek and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened Add garlic, coriander, cumin & nutmeg Cook & stir for 30 seconds Add pumpkin, potato & stock and bring to the boil Turn heat to low, cover & simmer for 30 minutes Allow to cool slightly then blend in batches in a bowl Return the soup to the pan Stir through cream and reheat gently Add sliced biltong and garnish with cream and coriander Enjoy! Purchase all of our products online express shipped to your door!

FANCY FATTY BILTONG SMASHED AVO!

SMASHED BILTONG AVO

Smashed Biltong Avo that won’t break the bank! Healthy Biltong Smashed Avo, a treat that the whole family can enjoy! See how you can prepare your own Biltong Smashed Avo! Difficulty 6/10 | Spice Level  4/10 (Optional) | Serves Optional Ingredients: 100g of Fatty BiltongAvocadoOlive OilSmokey Q’s Bull Head BBQ SauceSmokey Q’s Chipotle BBQ RubTomatoOnionEggsSourdough BreadBasil & Parsley Instructions: Slice up the Fatty Biltong into little pieces. Fry the the eggs in the pan, sunny side up. Halve and peel the Avocado, then remove the pit from the centre. Smash it up! However you like, have a bit of fun with this step. Add some Smokey Q Chipotle Rub, small amount of diced tomato and onion. Drizzle oil in a pan and toast the bread lightly in a heated pan. Once the bread is lightly toasted, top it up with the Smashed Avo mix Add the fried egg, Fatty Biltong and then a splash of Smokey Q’s Bulls Head BBQ Sauce! Now eat your creation! Purchase all of our products online express shipped to your door!

TASTY BOEREWORS ROLL – PERFECT FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS BBQ

Tasty Boerewors rolls are the perfect addition to any summer or festive BBQ! It’s summer, the temperatures are soaring  and the festive season has kicked in. BBQ’s are quick and easy way to prepare food when entertaining family or friends. A fresh Boerewors roll is perfect for a lunch time meal, or prepare them smaller sizes and present as finger food to feed a crowd. INGREDIENTS Cheese BoereworsRocketTomatoWhite Roll INSTRUCTIONS Heat up the BBQ Coat the Boerewors in oil Grill the Boerewors over the flame, flipping it when needed. When ready, take the Boerewors off the grill and slice in halves Slice your roll, and place rocket and tomato on top Add the sliced Boerewors to the roll, and any sauces and close it up Enjoy your creation! This recipe can be altered to your liking, add any extra ingredients or sauces that you wish Purchase our Boerewors in store at our 14 Perth locations today! 

TOASTED MINT AND ROSEMARY LAMB BILTONG KEBAB

Toasted Mint and Rosemary Lamb Biltong Kebab Want an easy-to-prepare time saving snack, look no further! No cooking time required, simply add your ingredients, toast it up and away you go! See how you can prepare your own Lamb Biltong Kebab Difficulty 2/10 | Spice Level  7/10 (Optional) | Single Serve Ingredients: 100g of Sliced “Lambtong” (Lamb Biltong)Pre-Grated CheeseLettuce LeavesCherry TomatoesFeta CheeseHot Chilli SauceRosemary Instructions: Slice up the “Lambtong” into little pieces. Place wrap in toaster to warm it up a little. Take wrap out of the toaster and place lettuce leaves onto the wrap. Add some cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and onion. Add in your sliced “Lambtong” Add the grated cheese and spread over the ingredients evenly. Shake some extra rosemary on top of the other ingredients Fold up the wrap, tucking in the bottom so all the ingredients don’t spill out! Place into a sandwich press and toast Once toasted, place on a cutting board and half the wrap Now eat your creation! Purchase all of our Lamb Biltong online, express shipped to your door!

EGG & CHEESE BILTONG BAGEL MELT

Let the egg ooze and the cheese melt, check out this easy to prepare tasty lunch time snack! Tame your lunch time hunger! See how you can prepare your own Egg & Cheese Biltong Bagel Melt. Difficulty 3/10 | Spice Level  5/10 (Optional) | Single Serve Ingredients: 1 x Bagel (Halved)100g of Sliced BiltongSliced CheeseButter or Margarine2 x EggsParsley & Chilli Flakes (optional) Instructions: Cut the bagel in half, and butter it up Slice Biltong (if unsliced). Crack your eggs into a fry pan Don’t over cook the fried eggs to ensure the yolk is nice and runny! Place sliced cheese on the Bagel. Butter the top and bottom of the Bagel (to make it more crispy!) Place the bagel into the sandwich press, close the lid and let it sizzle Once it is ready, use a spatula to carry the Biltong Bagel onto a chopping board. Cut and break in half, and watch the egg ooze! Purchase all of our Biltong varieties online, express shipped to your door!

HALAL BILTONG SNACK PACK “HBSP” OR ALSO KNOWN AS “LOADED BILTONG CHIPS”

Do you ever crave the worlds most delicious kebab shop midnight snack? Try the infamous HSP with a Biltong twist! We give you the almighty “HBSP” (Halal Biltong Snack Pack) Sometimes after a big night out you may trawl the depths of your city for the infamous HSP, part potato fried goodness with a meaty and cheesy finish! Difficulty 4/10 | Spice Level 8/10 | Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients: 1 box of your finest kebab shop chips or freshly prepare your own chips Grated cheese Chilli Sauce Garlic Sauce Oregano or Mixed Herbs 300g of sliced Biltong Instructions Grab the box of pre-prepared kebab shop chips or home cooked chips. Place the sliced Biltong over the chips. Add the grated cheese, and spread it out so it covers all of the chips. Add more Biltong and then place into a microwave for 2 minutes until cheese has fully melted. Once ready remove the HBSP from the microwave and add the sauces (Any sauce can be used). Sprinkle some oregano or mixed herbs, then dig in! Purchase all of our Biltong varieties online, express shipped to your door!

SPICY BILTONG MI GORENG

Bring your plain bowl of Mi Goreng to life with some Chilli Biltong! Are you looking for a quick and easy meal to prepare that isn’t plain and boring… Here comes “Spicy Biltong Mi Goreng”. With enough spice to make your eyes water, try this fun dish! Difficulty 2/10 | Spice Level 8/10 (Optional) | Serves 1 Ingredients: 2 x packets of Mi Goreng 100g of Sliced Biltong (Chilli or Extra Hot if you would like it spicy!) Fresh Cut Chilli Parsley Instructions: *If you already know how to make Mi Goreng, skip to step 7* Open your packs of Mi Goreng and remove the flavouring sachets. Tip the noodles into a bowl, break them up a little so they fit nicely Boil the kettle, once ready pour over the noodles until they all are covered. Place the bowl into the microwave and cook for 3 minutes Once ready remove the bowl from the microwave and drain the water (be careful as this will be steaming hot!) Once all the water is removed, add the sachet contents to the bowl of noodles, and stir through. If you would like the dish to be not as spicy use one or no chilli sachet. Grab the unsliced Biltong and slice into as many pieces as you’d like in the noodles (if pre-sliced move onto the next step!). Place the sliced Biltong on top of the Mi Goreng, feel free to fan this out for presentation if you are looking to impress! Cut the fresh chilli and add this into the noodles. Mix through the Mi Goreng, then dig in! Purchase all of our Biltong varieties online, express shipped to your door!