Summary
A devoted fan of barbecue meals like Terry Pomerantz also has his own recipes for a barbecue brunch. Here are a few that you can easily personalize with your own unique touch!
1- Omelette and roasted baby potatoes
Isn’t an omelette served with roasted baby potatoes the ultimate must-have of any respectable BBQ brunch?
The omelette
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- A pinch of baking soda*
- 75 ml of 35% cream
- 250 ml of grated cheddar from Île-aux-Grues
- 1 diced tomato
- Sliced white mushrooms, to taste
- Diced jalapeño, to taste
- Salt and pepper
*Tip: baking soda gives your omelette a light and fluffy texture.
Preparation
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl, pour in the cream, add a pinch of baking soda and whisk vigorously.
- Add the tomato, jalapeño and mushrooms.
- Pour the mixture onto an oiled baking sheet placed on the barbecue grill.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Roasted baby potatoes
Ingredients
- 20 baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Wrap the potatoes in a large sheet of aluminum foil.
- Cook on the barbecue for about 5 minutes at medium temperature.
Toasted baguettes
They go hand in hand with the omelette. With jam or honey, they add the sweet touch every BBQ brunch needs.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette
- Butter
Preparation
- Cut the baguette into 3 sections and slice each lengthwise in half.
- Lightly butter the cut side.
- Toast gently, cut side down, on the cooler part of the barbecue grill.
2- Sausages
Ingredients
- Commercial pork and beef sausages (as needed)
Cooking
- Always cook sausages slowly over medium-low heat to prevent bursting or burning.
“It’s a brunch! Take your time. If you enjoy cigars, this is the moment to smoke a smooth one like a Montecristo No 4, while sipping a cheerful Quebec rosé” (Terry Pomerantz)
3- Beef salami
Ingredients
- Beef salami logs (quantity depending on guests)
- Mustard (your choice)
- Spices (your choice)
Preparation
- Coat the salami logs with mustard and spices.
- Slice the logs lengthwise into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Grill lightly at low temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
4- BBQ brunch for carnivores
Surrounded by carnivores? The grill brunch is perfect for their hearty appetites. On the menu: bacon, sausages, beef salami, ham steaks and even filet mignon.
Serve with omelettes, roasted potatoes and garden salad with a few strawberries.
5- Gazpacho
You’ll need to prepare it ahead of time, but a small bowl of gazpacho will whet everyone’s appetite, carnivores included.
Ingredients
- 6 to 9 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Chop the vegetables and mix in a large bowl.
- Add the garlic, red wine vinegar and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth. Add cold water if needed.
6- Grilled kiwi parfait
Why not end the brunch with a grilled kiwi parfait?
Ingredients
- 3 kiwis, peeled and halved
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 cups granola
- 2 tbsp honey
Preparation
- Toss the kiwis with the oil.
- On the grill, over medium-high heat, grill each half cut side down for 2 minutes per side.
- Mix the yogurt with the lime zest.
- Divide the yogurt into 6 glasses.
- Top with granola and grilled kiwi halves.
- Drizzle each parfait with honey.
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