Tag Archives: barbecue

Barbecue Pork Knuckle

Posted on August 4, 2019 by

I came across cheap pork knuckles in the butchers this week. These are the lower part of a pig’s leg joint and can be quite meaty, becoming beautifully tender after a long slow cook. Note here that this is uncured … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Casserole

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

As I left the Squirrel Barbecue, Oli thrust a bag of leftovers at me and said, “See what you can do with these.” I cycled off into the night and on arriving home, just remembered to put the bag in … Continue reading →

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La Calçotada

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

We were sitting in the fabulous Can Vilaró for a group lunch on Saturday, where there’s always a big joke between Jonas and the owner, Sisco, about the Can Vilaró barbecue. This prompted the suggestion that we should have a … Continue reading →

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Brill and Barbecue Preparation

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

October 5th, 2013 It was Saturday and I wanted lots of quail for a barbecue tomorrow (we’d invited as many as 20 people potentially), so I needed to be at the Boqueria early. I was disappointed when trying to buy … Continue reading →

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Rooftop Barbecue

Posted on August 28, 2013 by

August 16th 2013 Having been suitably restored at La Palmera, Matthew and I met Oli and Salva in the Boqueria to shop for this evening’s supper on the roof terrace. After walking round and round the circular fish section, quite … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Barbecue

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

May 14th, 2013 At the Farmers’ Market on Sunday, I was delighted when the farmer gave me two wild rabbits. With the new season of spring vegetables coming up, rabbits are a real pest – they can have 3 – 12 … Continue reading →

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Rum ‘n’ Ribs Barbecue

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

April 23rd, 2013 On Sunday the sun shone (for a bit) and the temperature rose to about 14ºC. Trusting the forecast, my friend Rabina had a barbecue with a distinct rum theme – somehow we got away with good weather … Continue reading →

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