Muffin tin hack revolutionizes your next barbecue gathering

Although barbecue mainly involves a hot grill and the food we can cook on it, it’s also worth remembering all kinds of side dishes and snacks. After all, such gatherings wouldn’t be complete without favorite sauces, fruits and vegetables, and salty snacks.

But what can you do to keep these products from constantly tipping over on the table? Or ensure every guest has quick and easy access to them? The solution is quite simple. Everything you need is already waiting in your kitchen. So, you don’t need to go shopping and spend unnecessary money.

For several years, I've been using a trick that has never failed me. Moreover, all my guests are delighted with it. And in fact, I’m not surprised because the brilliant solution of using a muffin tin really simplifies everything.

I know that, at first, a muffin tin doesn’t seem to have anything to do with a grill, but trust me, it’s worth taking a closer look at this combination. It turns out the small compartments, which are usually for cupcakes, work great for storing all kinds of side dishes and snacks for the grill.

Once filled with tasty bites, the kitchen gadget becomes an a’la platter where everyone can find something for themselves. Moreover, it’s a stable structure, so you can be sure nothing will tip over and spill on the table. Therefore, you can avoid unnecessary mishaps or extra cleaning. Such a platter is best placed centrally in the middle of the table so everyone can easily access it whenever they like.

Now you know how an unassuming muffin tin can make communal grilling easier. Let's get down to specifics. How do you prepare such a tin?

Here’s where my second tip comes in handy. Before filling the tin with selected sides, I always line it with paper cupcake liners. Why? Because with this solution, I don’t have to spend a long time cleaning and scrubbing the tin after the party. It doesn’t get any simpler or easier than this.

Once the tin is filled with cupcake liners, the next step is to place your favorite sides in each compartment. The more variety, the better, because you have a 100% guarantee that every barbecue participant will be satisfied.

Before we say goodbye, be sure to let me know what you think of today’s tip. Will you use it soon?