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Spiducci - How to cook the Perfect Barbeque
Arrosticini BBQ is a traditional cuisine in Abruzzo, Italy. It is a mountainous region well known for their cuisine. Arrosticini is sometime called Spiducci in the local dialect. Arrosticini that is typically made from the meat of a castrated lamb is the traditional meal of shepherds in the region. The shepherd’s meal consists of chunks of meat that are skewered and cooked over an open flame or hot charcoal. Spiducci is often accompanied by home-baked bread that has been dipped in virgin olive oil.
The profitable business of Spiducci
Street food has turned into a profitable business in many cities and towns. Local vendors are allowed by authorities to sell food on the curbside, as long as they comply with the rules on food safety and hygiene. One of the most popular types of street food is barbeque which is influenced by traditional Spiducci from Italy. Instead of the lamb meat used in Spiducci, street vendors’ barbeque chunks of chicken or beef that have been lightly seasoned before they are skewered. If the shepherds in the mountains used dry twigs and sticks to create an open fire in the brazier, street food vendors make use of charcoal in the barbeque grill. The flavor of the barbeque differs according to the seasoning used but nothing beats the good old Spiducci in its tenderness and pleasant smell.
The secret to a tender and tasty barbeque is the brazier and the quality of the meat used. Charcoal must have the right temperature before the barbeque grill is placed on the device. There must be enough air in between the live coals so that heat will be distributed evenly. It is also important to ask the butcher for meat that will be specifically made into barbeques. The simplicity of cooking Spiducci does not require the competence of a chef. Cutting meat into chunks and piercing them with skewers is a manaul job that anyone can accomplish in short time. For commercial purposes, there are Spiducci makers available in the market with matching 10 cm skewers. The unit is specially designed so that meat is cut into equal pieces and to allow the skewers to be evenly placed, these grills are available at Hitek Milan. The Spiducci maker provides the advantage of food safety because it is typically made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel.
If you are in the food business, a Spiducci maker is a good investment because it makes the job easier and more convenient. Since the unit is made from stainless steel, there is no problem with using it outdoors. There are also portable units designed for family picnics and camping. The good thing with barbeques is the simplicity of preparation and cooking. A lot of added flavoring is not needed if you choose meat with good quality. Shepherds make use of salt which they sprinkle on the meat when it is nearly cooked. Vegetables like tomatoes and pepper can be grilled simultaneously with barbeque to make a fresh side dish. A spiducci grill will help in serving a fully nutritious meal for the family.
