We often get asked in store about the uses for the common BBQ Side Burner - sometimes referred to as ” Wok Burner”. Quite a lot of people tend to say at first ” Oh ! I don’t need this ” , or ” We have never used one - we’ll never need it !” or ” I have a fully functional Kitchen next door to the bbq - Why would I need a side burner on the bbq ? ” .
We’ll tackle the answer to this question in two parts :
A. Firstly the person that has never used this function before and doesn’t see the need. - You’ll be amazed how once you begin to start using the sideburner, it can become a useful tool to compliment BBQ Grilling and Roasting. The simple gravy to accompany sausages for dinner can be done easily on the bbq. Boil some potatoes, toss them on the barbie in the last few minutes. Some customers swear by ” Frying Fish outside on the side burner” - to stop the odours inside - Done any deep frying lately ? - Try it on the side burner.
Cooking outside on the BBQ - even simple dishes seem much more fun than inside. Even outside on the balcony - gives the whole situation more appeal. Go On have a try ! You’ll get more time together without the kids wanting to rush off to watch their favourite TV show.
B. Secondly the person that recognizes the use of the Side Burner but doesn’t or cannot fully utilize its potential to be an integral part of your outdoor entertaining.
Pls refer to the comment additions posted by Rod O’ Brien - Joe’s Specialist Tech & BBQ Chef - provides some simple recipes to try on your side burner. Also perhaps to include -being adventurous with battered fish on your side burner with thickly sliced chips grilled on the bbq - Mouthwatering !
Remember even though the manifold gas supply to most bbqs are shared with the side burner, you can still fire it up on its own without using the bbq or use both together at the same time.
You soon discover many and varied ways to use your side burner - that will fit into your lifestyle and cooking needs. Most experienced BBQ’ers that do lots of roasting on hooded bbqs, use their side burner as an integral part of preparing the accompanying side dish to the main roast.
Many ‘Side Burner Convert Customers’ that do change over their bbqs for new ones, are adamant that a Side Burner is a must.
How to get more from your “Side Burner”
One of the issues when using a side burner is that the low flame is too powerful to “slow cook” or “simmer”,
so a trick we use is:
Return the control knob to “high” then slowly turn control knob towards the “off” position (do not switch off). Whilst doing this, keep an eye on the flame, and when the flame reaches the desired height, release the control knob and the flame will remain constant at this perfect position to slow-cook or simmer.
Now let’s test our new technique with a simple side-dish of beans and tomatoes, and a garlic sauce.
1) Beans & Tomatoes – To be served with any Fish meal.
Using your side burner, in a large saucepan add a good dash of Olive Oil; add a table-spoon of freshly chopped Garlic, Ginger & Chilli, cook till golden brown. Add 6 large diced ‘ripe’ tomatoes, a glass of white wine and a pinch of sugar, allow to ‘simmer or slow cook’ for about 15 to 20 minutes.
After you have done the ‘slow cooking’, return the side burner to the high position. Add a large hand full of fresh green beans; continue to cook until beans are cooked.
2) Garlic Sauce – A great basting Marinade for Red meat, Chicken & Fish.
- Set side burner to a high heat.
- Melt 100g of butter & 35g minced Garlic in a saucepan.
- Cook until Garlic softens and turns a golden brown.
- Add 60mls of Soy sauce, 60mls of Lemon juice, a pinch of Black pepper & Cayenne pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
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