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South-East Europe Traditional BBQ

Experience the flavors of South-East Europe with this authentic BBQ recipe! Juicy, marinated meats grilled to perfection and infused with regional spices offer a taste of Balkan tradition in every bite. Simple, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful—perfect for summer gatherings and sharing with friends.
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 6 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Balkans, Southeast Europe
Servings 5 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Metal Bowl 10 L
  • 1 Grilling Grate

Ingredients
  

  • 3 dl Vegetable Oil Sunflower
  • 15 cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 0.15 Kg Fresh Parsley
  • 0.1 Kg Black Pepper Ground
  • 0.1 Kg Salt Ground
  • 6 pcs Pork Neck
  • 8 pcs Pork Belly
  • 4 pcs Pork Chops
  • 1 Kg Ćevapi
  • 4 pcs Pljeskavice

Instructions
 

Meat Seasoning

  • Generously sprinkle the bottom and sides of your bowl with vegetable oil
    3 dl Vegetable Oil
  • Add a small amount of finely chopped garlic and parsley to the bottom of the bowl
    15 cloves Fresh Garlic, 0.15 Kg Fresh Parsley
  • Season the bottom and the sides of the bowl with salt and pepper
    0.1 Kg Black Pepper, 0.1 Kg Salt
  • Now add the first layer of meat (until you cover the bottom).
    6 pcs Pork Neck, 8 pcs Pork Belly, 4 pcs Pork Chops, 1 Kg Ćevapi, 4 pcs Pljeskavice
  • Generously sprinkle the first layer of meat with oil.
    3 dl Vegetable Oil
  • Add all seasoning to the first layer of meat.
    15 cloves Fresh Garlic, 0.15 Kg Fresh Parsley, 0.1 Kg Black Pepper, 0.1 Kg Salt
  • Repeat steps 4-6 until you use all the meat.
    Seasoned meat in aluminum containers prepared for grill with nature landscape in the background.
  • Leave to rest for 24 hours in the fridge.

Preparation

  • Prepare side dishes (veggies, potatoes, salads, onions, etc.)
  • Take the meat from the fridge and scrape off the garlic and parsley one hour before grilling.
  • Put the meat in the clean bowl and leave at room temperature.

Grilling

  • Start the fire.
  • Once you get nice embers, place the grilling grate over it (leave for 5-10 mins).
    Image is displaying a high-heat charcoal grill with a nature landscape in the background.
  • Coat the grate with a nice thick slice of bacon.
  • Put the meat on the grill (thick slices first).
    Various cuts of meat laying on a BBQ grate.
  • Flip the meat every 3-4 minutes until you see nice crispiness on both sides.
Keyword BBQ, Grill