Gargano Palazzetti Summer Kitchen

Different people. Different tastes. All brought together, thanks to a barbecue!

It doesn’t make any difference whether you like meat, are a vegetarian or prefer fish. You can still all cook and have fun together around a Palazzetti barbecue because we cater for all tastes. 

No matter whether you use wood or charcoal, it’s always exciting to light a blazing fire and it makes you want to start cooking straight away! You must be patient though and wait for a thin layer of white ash to cover the hot coals before putting your food on the grill, which must be at the right cooking temperature: high for large pieces of meat, medium for fish in general and low for vegetables.

Soapstone Slab

Cooking on a soapstone or lava stone slab is one of the oldest and most wholesome techniques. Indeed, these materials feature high thermal conductivity which means that they can be used on an open flame, albeit at a reasonable distance from the fire to avoid cracking the slab and to prevent overheating which would ruin the food being cooked. This cooking technique is completely natural because it doesn’t require additional fats or condiments; it’s quick because there is no need to wait for hot coals to be produced to start cooking; it’s healthy because the food never comes in contact with the fire or fumes; it’s suitable for any food including meat, fish, vegetables and cheeses and for any cook, even the most scatter-brained, because it’s really hard to “burn” your food! A sharp, stainless steel turner is the only kitchen utensil you will need for this cooking method.

Opening an oven door and being blown over by the intense and “crispy” smell of the food this appliance always enhances the flavour of is a priceless experience! Nevertheless, this result is only guaranteed if we do things properly: a refractory oven must be heated slowly for at least a couple of hours; if the cooking process is particularly long, it’s a good idea to leave a small fire going or some red hot coals inside the oven.