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How to barbecue: a chef's guide to grilling

Level-up your barbecue food with these easy tips from M&S chef (and self-proclaimed BBQ obsessive) Russel Goad.

Senior Food Editor

Heather Taylor

Top tips for better barbecue food

The sun's (hopefully) shining, there are bank holidays galore to look forward to, and the evenings are a little longer: barbecue season is upon us. If you're firing up the grill this year and want some expert tips and hacks to make the best barbecue food, tastier and packed with more flavour, we've got you. Keep reading for M&S development chef Russell Goad's ultimate guide, plus our expert pick of barbecue must-tries landing in the Foodhall.

How to barbecue steak perfectly

Source the best steak

“The first step is sourcing the meat carefully,” says Russell. Try our Master Grill Porterhouse Sirloin Steak – expertly hand-butchered bone-in steak finished with butter, garlic and parsley.

Start hot then go gentle

"Allow your steak to come to room temperature before cooking, then sear it on the hottest part of the grill to develop a char before moving to the area with a gentler heat to allow it to cook through (or finish off in the oven)," he says.

Let it rest

Allow your steak to rest for five minutes before serving to let the flavours intensify.

The best barbecue recipes to follow

From juicy steaks and burgers to delicious veg-packed sides, discover our pick of the best barbecue recipes, and browse lots more online.

Published 8.28.2024