Start with the charcoal.
Build a steady fire with lump charcoal and a suitable lighter. Let the setup settle before adding food.
A summer around the fire.
Skewers, steak and burgers make an easy starting point for a shared table. Prepare the sides first, then leave room to enjoy the cooking.
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A LITTLE SUMO KNOW-HOW
Long evenings.
Good company.
Skewers, steak and burgers make an easy starting point for a shared table. Prepare the sides first, then leave room to enjoy the cooking.
- Focus
- Summer cooking
- Setup
- A menu to share
- Level
- Start here
Start with the charcoal.
Use quality lump charcoal and clear airflow. Marabu is an all-round choice for a steady cook. Light with a suitable lighter, avoiding lighter fluid. Set up the direct and indirect areas your menu needs before adding food.
A LITTLE SUMO KNOW-HOW
Give steak two kinds of heat.
Pat the surface dry, season and sear over direct heat. Move to indirect heat to finish if the cut is thick. Keep raw meat refrigerated until preparation rather than leaving it out for hours. Rest before slicing and serve with chimichurri or a crisp salad.
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Build a better burger.
The original suggests mince with around 20% fat. Shape gently, grill for colour and check the centre reaches 71°C. Add cheese near the end and toast the buns. Try mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, tomato, onion, aged cheddar and a spoonful of Bloody Mary ketchup.
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Fill the rest of the table.
Combine a fresh side with something warm. Greek salad or watermelon and feta work with rosemary potatoes, coleslaw, grilled sweetcorn and garlicky bread. Finish with a fruit dessert from the grill.
CHOOSE FOR THE WAY YOU COOK
Put the advice into practice.
Useful equipment, with a clear purpose for your next cook.
Make a skewer spread.
Cut ingredients into similar-sized pieces and separate ingredients with very different cooking times. Turn regularly and check meat is cooked through with a thermometer. Serve with tzatziki, hummus or ajvar, grilled vegetables and warm bread.
TRY IT ON YOUR SUMO
Bring it to the table.
KEEP EXPLORING
Make it your next cook.
Find a recipe to try, gather your ingredients and bring everyone around the table.
EXPLORE GRILL TIPSMake it your own.
Choose your recipe before lighting the charcoal. Match the setup to your grill and follow the instructions for the equipment you use.