🔥 BBQ World Tour: Spain – Fire, Meat & Mediterranean Flavors 🇪🇸

Spain stands forIntense flavors, open fire and a centuries-old barbecue cultureWhether on the Basque coast, in Andalusia, or in Catalonia—BBQ is a passion here! Especially important: **high-quality meat, olive oil, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs**. Today we're traveling through Spanish BBQ culture and showing you three authentic barbecue recipes! 🔥

🔥 Spanish BBQ – Rustic, fiery & full of flavor

There are many barbecue traditions in Spain, but they all have one thing in common: the open fireWhether over oak wood, charcoal, or a plancha – **the fire gives the unique flavor!*

• ✅ **Txuleta – The Basque Steak** – A gigantic beef steak, minimally seasoned, maximally aromatic.
• ✅ **Costillas Ibéricas – Iberian pork ribs** – Tender, spicy and caramelized with honey & paprika.
• ✅ **Gambas a la Plancha – Grilled prawns** – Perfect with sea salt, olive oil & lemon.

🔥 3 original recipes for Spanish BBQ

1. Txuleta – The Basque steak

Ingredients for 2 people:

• 1 Txuleta steak (Chuletón, approx. 1 kg) - alternatively bone-in ribeye
• 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Charcoal or oak wood for intense roasted aromas

Preparation:

1. Heat the grill to maximum heat – ideally 350–400°C over charcoal or oak wood.
2. Do not salt the steak beforehand – do this after grilling.
3. Sear the steak directly over the embers for 3-4 minutes per side until a strong crust forms.
4. Then place in the indirect area and let it cook to a core temperature of **55°C**.
5. Before serving, sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil – your authentic Basque Txuleta is ready!

2. Costillas Ibéricas – Iberian pork ribs with peppers & honey

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 1 kg Iberian pork ribs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp smoked paprika powder (Pimentón de la Vera)
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp chopped rosemary

Preparation:

1. Rub the ribs with olive oil, paprika, salt, garlic and rosemary.
2. Prepare the grill for **120–140°C indirect heat**.
3. Grill ribs bone-side down for **slowly** 3 hours.
4. Mix the honey and lemon juice and brush the ribs with it repeatedly during the last hour.
5. The ribs are ready when the meat falls easily off the bone – perfectly caramelized and aromatic!

3. Gambas a la Plancha – Grilled prawns with sea salt & lemon

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 500 g large shrimp (preferably with head and shell)
• 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Preparation:

1. Preheat the grill or plancha to **very high heat** (at least 250°C).
2. Mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic and lemon zest.
3. Place on the hot plate and sear for about 1 minute per side until nicely browned.
4. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and garnish with parsley – ¡Buen provecho!

🔥 Conclusion: BBQ the Spanish way

• ✅ Fire & Flame: Grill over charcoal or oak wood for a distinctive flavor.
• ✅ Few but strong spices: Olive oil, sea salt & Pimentón de la Vera.
• ✅ Pure flavors: Less marinades, more focus on quality & roasted flavors.

🔥 Fancy a real Spanish BBQ? Then get to the grill! 🔥