Let’s Grill to Thrill

Dust off the BBQ people. Come rain or shine, Brits grill and dine.

Easter is fast approaching ahead of a season of Bank Holidays. That means visitors, friends and family. Thrill them with fresh BBQ skills.There’s nothing at all wrong with Hot Dogs and Burgers. As you will see over the coming weeks, you can tempt and thrill those taste buds with something really quite exciting.

Take your BBQ further from time to time – make a delicious meal of it.

The MarinadeStokes has an extensive range of sauces that are ideal for using as or in marinades. Have a  browse – HERE.

A good marinade typically consists of three key elements: a fat (like oil) to carry flavours, an acid (like vinegar or citrus) to tenderize and balance the flavours, and seasonings (herbs, spices, etc.) to add flavour.Your meat: chops, ribs, steak, kebabs etc, Marinates in the Marinade, literally soaking up all the goodness you’ve lavished upon it.

While the meat is marinating, create an amazing salad.A favourite in America, (and becoming equally so with BBQs this side of ‘the Pond’), is Mac ‘n’ Cheese. They just love this filling, cheesy side with their smoky grilled meat and salads.

Try these – potato shells filled with mac ‘n’ cheese and crisped up under the grill or in the Air Fryer.

Seriously, you will discover yet another BBQ winner.If you prefer properly filling potatoes to these mac variations, a great pile of jackets can be prepared in advance and kept warm wrapped in foil at the bottom of the oven.

Chilli BeansA big bowl of Chilli Beans is guaranteed to give you very happy guests. Fill those jackets or … bun, burger, beans, bun – or a topping for a juicy dog…

…you’ll find the amazing recipe – HERE.

And … to top it all – The BBQ Essentials Collection:

All this real taste and flavour – just £16 (plus P&P}

If you like simple grilling, you’ll love these dogs and burger tips & tastes.…with Chipotle Ketchup – a tasty twist on the classic, packed with sweet, juicy tomatoes and a smoky, spicy kick from Chipotle Chilli peppers – oh boy, so so good!

Simple as that – fire it up, flip those burgers, dress them deliciously, and share.…with Chilli Jam – our award winning, deliciously sticky Chilli Jam is bursting with flavour from sweet chilli and red peppers.

I’ve just tried to count the number of Stokes uniquely delicious products that lift dogs and burgers to grand levels of ‘yummy’, but had to give up.…spicy hot with Habanero HOT Sauce – our hottest sauce yet. Made with fiery, fermented Habanero chillies, it delivers a rich, intense depth to shake the senses, followed by a subtle, and truly clever fruity finish that gradually brings you back to earth.

It’s easier to count which sauces wouldn’t work with a homemade beef burger or butcher’s sausage hot dog. Very few.…with Burger Relish – elevating your burgers with a rich salsa-style, slightly sweet blend of red pepper, tomato, and onion, with a subtle hint of chilli.

Our Raspberry EXTRA Jam was pushing it!!!…with Chilli Ketchup – a twist on the best. Savour the rich tomato taste, then feel the heat of the spices kicking in.

Too much?

Never!

Mix ‘n’ Mach your favourite sauces, chutneys, mayos, mustards etc, or perhaps try something new from our special BBQ Sauce range.

They are all made with the finest ingredients to our very own, special recipes. Each is a twist on those essential flavours we all love to dress grilled food with.Let’s start with the original BBQ Sauce – we called it Original BBQ Sauce (clever eh’).

It’s everything a BBQ sauce should be. Sweet, thick and smoky. Perfect to use as an accompaniment, a stunning marinade, or a mind-blowingly lush dipping sauce.

The Great Taste Award judges commented “A lighter-style barbecue sauce. Sweetness and smokiness are well-judged, and it has a rich, inviting colour. It lingers well on the palate. A welcome alternative to the over-punchy bbq sauces typically found on the market.”Our Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce is a rich blend of maple syrup with a warming kick of horseradish, perfect for marinating or adding bold flavour to your dishes.

Brush the sauce over kebabs or pork chops before grilling and a little more each time you turn the meat – simple yet sensational.Rich, dark and fruity, our Korean-style BBQ Sauce is a sweet and fruity barbecue sauce with rich dark brown sugar, soya sauce, and sweet Mirin wine – let me get my breath back … it really is so so good!

It’s the perfect sauce for marinating meat & vegetables, adding to a quick and healthy stir fry or to enjoy as a dipping sauce.

If you haven’t discovered ‘umami‘ yet – go Korean.Last, but by no means least, our Hot & Spicy BBQ Sauce. We call it our ‘last but by no means least BBQ Sauce‘ (hmm, perhaps not so catchy!).

It is a sweet, smoky, chilli BBQ sauce, with a heat that gradually develops from so many tiny flecks of chilli seeds. Perfect for:

• Marinating chicken and pork
• Adding a spicy kick to traditional hunter’s chicken
• Coating meats and vegetables
• And supping cold beers in the afternoon!

Great Taste Awards judges commented: “This dark BBQ sauce has a thick consistency, which makes it perfect for coating meats and vegetables. It has a delicious smoky aroma which is matched in taste, and we enjoyed the overall balance of sweetness, savouriness, tanginess, and smoke.”

For these and so much more SHOP HERE.