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šŸ”„ BBQ sauces from South America ā€“ fire, fruit & spice for your grilled food! šŸ”„

The grill is hot, the meat is sizzling over the open fireā€”and then comes the magical moment: The perfect sauce meets your grilled food. The aromas of fresh herbs, smoky wood, and spicy heat combine to create a taste you'll never forget. Welcome to South America! šŸ”„šŸ„©

In South America, BBQ isn't just a mealā€”it's a celebration, a tradition, a passion. In Argentina, families gather for asado ; in Brazil, giant skewers of meat rotate over an open fire at churrasco ; and in Peru, Inca heritage meets fiery aji chilies.

Today we travel through South America ā€“ with three legendary BBQ sauces you absolutely have to try!

šŸ”„ 1. Chimichurri ā€“ The green gold of the Argentinian cowboys

šŸ’” Did you know?

Chimichurri was supposedly invented by Argentinian gauchos (cowboys) ! They needed a long-lasting, spicy sauce that would make their meat more juicy ā€“ ā€‹ā€‹and so chimichurri was born as a raw, fresh herb sauce.

šŸ„© Why Chimichurri?

This sauce isn't a thick BBQ dip, but rather a light yet extremely aromatic herbal bomb. It adds freshness, spiciness, and acidity that pair particularly well with grilled meat.

šŸ”„ Perfect for: beef steaks, lamb or shrimp

šŸ”„ BBQ hack: Also delicious as a marinade for vegetables or grilled cheese!

šŸ”„ Recipe for Chimichurri:

  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper

šŸ”„ Preparation:

  • Chop everything finely, mix with olive oil and vinegar ā€“ done!

šŸ‘‰ Challenge: Have you ever tried chimichurri on grilled bread? It's incredibly good!

šŸ”„ 2. Molho Barbecue Brasileiro ā€“ The BBQ sauce that Brazil never had!

šŸ’” Why are there hardly any BBQ sauces in Brazil?

Brazilians grill differently: In Churrasco , large pieces of meat are grilled over charcoal ā€“ pure, with only salt! Sauces are rather uncommon there. But for us BBQ fans, there's a specialty: Molho Barbecue Brasileiro ā€“ a smoky and fruity sauce with an insider tip: guava paste!

šŸ„© What makes Molho Brasileiro special?

This sauce brings a light sweetness, deep smokiness and a touch of exoticism ā€“ perfect for ribs or pulled pork.

šŸ”„ Perfect for: Spare ribs, pork belly, chicken

šŸ”„ BBQ hack: Try adding a shot of rum for even more depth!

šŸ”„ Recipe for Molho Barbecue Brasileiro:

  • 2 tbsp guava paste (alternative: apricot jam)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove (grated)

šŸ”„ Preparation:

  • Cook everything together in a pot over medium heat until the sauce thickens.

šŸ‘‰ Challenge: Have you ever tried guava paste in a BBQ sauce? Share your feedback!

šŸ”„ 3. Aji Amarillo BBQ Sauce ā€“ The chili queen from Peru

šŸ’” The story of the Aji Amarillo

Aji Amarillo is one of the oldest chilies in the world! Even the Incas used this bright yellow pod in their dishes ā€“ and even today, it adds a fruity, slightly sweet spiciness to Peruvian dishes.

šŸ„© Why Aji Amarillo?

This sauce brings together the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and piquant ā€“ and is an absolute insider tip for BBQ fans!

šŸ”„ Perfect for: fish, chicken, pork

šŸ”„ BBQ hack: With a little honey, the sauce becomes the perfect barbecue glaze!

šŸ”„ Recipe for Aji Amarillo BBQ Sauce:

  • 2 Aji Amarillo chilies (or Habaneros for more heat)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt

šŸ”„ Preparation:

  • Deseed the chilies, chop finely, and mix with the remaining ingredients until you have a creamy sauce!

šŸ‘‰ Challenge: Would you try Aji Amarillo as a marinade for spare ribs?

šŸ”„ What BBQ type are you? ā€“ The South American Challenge!

Now it's YOUR turn! Which sauce sounds best to you?

  • šŸ”„ Argentinian Chimichurri ā€“ Fresh & spicy for steaks
  • šŸ”„ Brazilian BBQ sauce ā€“ fruity & smoky with guava paste
  • šŸ”„ Peruvian Aji Amarillo Sauce ā€“ Spicy & exotic with chilies

šŸ”„ Now it's time to turn on the grill, stir the sauces and get started!

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