Parrillada

Parrilladas are the ultimate Mexican barbecue, where different cuts of meat like steaks, chicken thighs, and pork belly are marinated and cooked over the grill. Other things like marinated prawns and chorizo can be added to the mix. You can find parrilladas in Mexican restaurants, often served piping hot over cast iron pans and brought to the table, but this is a meal that you can prepare at home as well.

The thing is to serve up a variety of grilled food at the table accompanied by salads, warm tortillas, and salsa, creating your own authentic Mexican barbecue at home.

The key to making parrillada is to grill the meat over charcoal for a smoky flavour, but just as important is to marinate the meat that you are cooking. For this, we find that our selection of Gran Luchito Fajita & Spice Mixes works perfectly to bring the right amount of Mexican spices to your grilled food. Try BBQ Ancho, Smoky Chipotle, or Guajillo and choose your favourite; each one brings a different amount of heat and spice to your food. Rub them dry over meat or mix them with citrus and olive oil to create an easy marinade.

Top Tips for Hosting a Mexican Parrillada:

• Use high-quality proteins; choose at least three different ones.
• Season your meat well, rub the spices into your meat, and add a coating of olive oil.
• Grill your chosen proteins over charcoal for more flavour, but a gas grill can be used too.
• Serve the grilled meat with a variety of side dishes and salsas.

Our top 5 sides to serve with parrillada are:

• Refried beans.
• Mexican rice.
• Pico de Gallo.
• Guacamole.