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Brazilian BBQ

It's a barbecue Latino style!

Rodizio is the Brazilian method of serving fire-roasted meat on long skewers and carving it right at the table. This slow grilled rotisserie style of cooking uses marinades and rubs to enhance the meat flavor. Served with salads and sides, this South American fare creates the perfect setting for a Brazilian BBQ Party.

You can take your pick of serving methods. You can carve the skewered meat in authentic style right at the table. While this style has flair, it will require you to either spend your evening serving or to hire help. You could pre-carve the meats on platters that can be served buffet style with the sides and salads.

Or, my favorite idea is to serve individual servings on short skewers on platters. While it seems like cheating a bit, it would be almost as impressive as the long skewers. Especially if you create a dramatic table in keeping with the theme. Use a table setting, like the one above, that creates differing heights for the platters so everthing is easy to reach.

Or use creative dinnerware that will give your table a sense of fun and adventure - the perfect combination for an evening with friends. A single piece or two such as this zebra bowl can serve as both decorative and functional serving pieces. Just add a head of califlower to the bowl and it can hold the skewers.

Add a bit of whimsy to an otherwise formal table with a set of zebra salt and pepper shakers

Regardless of how you serve it, the meat should all be grilled over mesquite charcoal (or using mesquite wood chips) for an authentic taste.

A Brazilian BBQ Menu:

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