Last 16 – Day 3 and we return to Brazil Day 3 of the knockout games of the 2018 World Cup sees the World Cup of BBQ return to Brazil for the second time, to cook Chicken Churrasco Skewers. The obvious cook would have been to go for a steak, but I have already cooked a Picanha Steak…
Last 16 – Day 2 and the 1st Cook from Spain The second day of knockout games of the 2018 World Cup sees the World Cup of BBQ move to Spain, to cook Paella on the BBQ. I know Paella is a predictable choice for Spain. However, I have never cooked Paella, so this BBQ cook was the first time I…
Last 16 – Day 1 sees a return to Argentina The first knockout games of the 2018 World Cup sees the World Cup of BBQ return to Argentina for the second time, to cook T-Bone Steak, Chimichurri with Patagonian Potatoes. Chimichurri is popular throughout South America, with each country having its own take. Traditional Argentinean chimichurri sauce is usually made in…
Day 15: The last cook of the Group Stages Day 15, is the last day of the group games in the 2018 World Cup. For the World Cup of BBQ, we return to South America, specifically Colombia, to cook Arroz Atollado. Arroz Atollado is a Colombian cuisine dish from Cali, Colombia and the surrounding area. It is…
Day 14 and back to South Korea Day 14, the penultimate day of the group games in the 2018 World Cup. For the World Cup of BBQ, we return to South Korea, to cook Bulgogi. This is the second dish cooked from South Korea, after cooking chicken wings earlier in the tournament. Bulgogi, translates into “fire meat”, and is…
Day 13 and a Visit to Europe Day 13 of 2018 World Cup and for the World Cup of BBQ, we make a rare trip to Europe, specifically the Balkan region to cook Cevapi with ajvar from Croatia. Cevapi is a grilled dish of minced meat, a type of skinless sausage, found traditionally in the countries of southeastern…
Day 12 and a Stunning Sandwich Day 12 of 2018 World Cup and for the World Cup of BBQ, we return to South America, to cook Chivito from Uruguay. According to legend, a great chef in Punta del Este, Uruguay, Antonio Carbonada, had an Argentine lady as a regular customer. One day she asked for her favorite sandwich…
Day 11 and we are off to the Land of the Rising Sun Day 11 of 2018 World Cup we stay in the east and take a quick hop over to Japan to cook Tsukune. Tsukune is basically a pork meatball, although they are also often made with chicken. They can be grilled or add to soups. Yakatori restaurants…
Day 10 and we head for South East Asia Day 10 of 2018 World Cup we switch continents and head over to South East Asia, specifically South Korea to cook Korean Chicken Wings. I used a recipe for Korean Chicken Wings that called for them to be deep fried, but instead, I used the BBQ Vortex. The Cook I marinaded…
Day 9 and Brazil are on the Menu Day 9 of 2018 World Cup sees the cooking remaining in South America. We move slightly north to Brazil to cook Picanha Steak which is a popular cut in South America in general. Picanha is a cut of beef called the Rump Cap. These individual steaks were from Turner &…