
Low Cost Barbecue
The secret to backyard entertaining without breaking the bank is to build the meal around foods that are good values or sale items. Pantry items and ingredients that add multiple flavors with one stroke complete the package.[..]
For the sauce:
6-ounce can basil-garlic flavored tomato paste (or a 6-ounce can of tomato paste mixed with a teaspoon of prepared pesto)
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the chicken:
5 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
A nice recipe, we should start a thread for good meat rubs. I will have copy one down that I use for ribs it is good. Also remember to warm you meat up before bbqing lets the spices in as it warms and cooks more tender. Also remove all that unwanted excess water our food companies love soaking into our meats.