This special barbecue recipe gives meat an unmistakable aroma. The fine flavoured cocoa nibs add a sweet and tangy note that harmonizes perfectly with smoky salt and other spices. Here is a recipe that takes grilled meat and vegetables to the next level.
Ingredients for the spice:
- Fine cocoa nibs
- Smoky salt
- Paprika powder (hot or sweet)
- Black or red pepper
- Chili flakes
Preparation of the spice:
- Place the fine cocoa nibs, smoky salt, paprika powder, pepper and chili flakes in a mortar.
- Crush the mixture until it is fine and well blended.
Prepare the grilled meat:
- Season meat (e.g. beef steak, chicken breast or pork chop) with the spice mixture just before grilling.
- Grill the meat to taste.
- Sprinkle with the spice mix again just before the meat is cooked. If desired, turn the meat again and grill briefly.
Grill tomatoes with garlic oil:
- Cut the tomatoes in half.
- Brush the cut side with garlic oil or dip in garlic oil.
- Place the tomatoes cut side down on the grill. Use a grill tray to minimize liquid leakage.
Wild garlic butter:
- In a blender or food processor, combine wild garlic, salt, pepper and softened butter.
- Place the wild garlic butter in the fridge to firm up.
Side dish recommendation: Baked potato:
- Pre-cook large potatoes until they are almost done.
- Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and place on the grill.
- After grilling, cut the potatoes open and fill with the wild garlic butter.
Tip:
- Serve the grilled meat together with the grilled tomatoes and baked potatoes.
- Enjoy the hearty taste of the fine flavor cocoa nibs in combination with the other spices and the delicious wild garlic butter.
Have fun grilling and enjoying!
