Set yourself up for success

If you’ve never set up a barbecue before, or don’t know the difference between direct and indirect cooking, don’t worry. We have a full guide to setting up a barbecue, which covers everything from how to cook over wood and coal, to what temperature you need to hot-smoke fish.

How to cook

Straight to the sauce

How to make barbecue sauce

While in the UK 'barbecue sauce' is synonymous with the sweet and tomatoey variety, in the US barbecue sauce actually varies from white and rich to yellow and acidic, depending on the state. Take a look at some of our recipes below to discover a new favourite pulled pork pairing.

Pulled pork with Carolina gold barbecue sauce

by GBC Kitchen

Barbecued chicken with Alabama white sauce

by GBC Kitchen

Wingin' it

How to barbecue chicken

There are few things more delicious than sticky, barbecued chicken. Whether you like it in the form of skewers, wings or a full-on whole chicken, we have a recipe you'll love.