As barbecue season heats up, consumers are looking for more than just well-cooked meat – they’re seeking bold flavours, juicy textures, and eye-catching presentation. Whether you’re a butcher preparing retail-ready trays or a central kitchen creating beautifully flavourful options, commercial barbecue glazes for pork, chicken, and other meats offer a simple yet impactful way to add value.

At Weald Packaging, we supply a range of high-quality barbecue glazes, herbs, spices, and more, helping your business to stand out this summer.

The Benefits of Commercial BBQ Glazes

Glazes are a great way to enhance your barbecue food. Preparing your barbecue meat with a glaze before cooking incorporates extra flavour and adds variation to your dishes, with benefits including:

• Tenderised meat – Ingredients that are added to a glaze help to break down meat proteins, making it more tender.
• Adds moisture – A good glaze keeps the meat from drying out while cooking by locking in the moisture.
• Customisable to preference – The customisation options of each glaze allow for experimentation, giving you the chance to tailor your flavours to different tastes.
• Saves time – Glaze is a great way to prepare meat quickly and in advance.

Simple BBQ Glazes for Summer

Barbecue glazes for butchers and meat processors don’t have to be complicated to bring flavour. In fact, even some of the most basic combinations will transform a dish and ignite their flavour profile.

Below, find out how you can use our selection of delicious glazes to elevate your summer barbecue products.

1. Chinese BBQ Meat Glaze

Bring colour and aromatic depth to your barbecue meat with this classic blend of sweet and savoury. This commercial meat glaze from MFP, one of our favourite suppliers, has a distinctive aniseed aroma and pairs perfectly with lamb or beef for an authentic taste.

Some of the benefits of using our Chinese-style glaze include:

• Authentic flavour profile
• Quick and easy to use
• Tender and juicy results
• No need for extra ingredients

2. Smoky BBQ Meat Glaze

Sweet, smoky, and rich, this easy-to-use barbecue glaze from Leonards works well at scale and can be used on beef ribs, chicken thighs, and even vegetable skewers. Ideal for summer grilling and rotisserie lines, this delicious glaze for your meat promises that distinctive BBQ flavour each and every time.

By using our smoky barbecue glaze, you can:

• Elevate the flavour of your meat
• Use it across many products
• Create simple but effective results

3. Cajun Meat Glaze

Packing plenty of herbs and spices – including paprika and pepper for that distinctive bayou flavour profile – we actually offer two delicious-tasting Cajun glazes: one from MFP, plus the incredible Flavag;aze Cajun glaze from MRC. As simple barbecue meat glazes go, both are great for creating an uplifting flavour that varies from many traditional offerings without compromising on flavour.

The advantages of our Cajun meat glazes for butchers are:

• Pairs with meat, fish and vegetables
• Made with natural ingredients
• Fresh and balancing flavour
• Different from traditional BBQ

4. Piri Piri Meat Glaze

For those customers who like it hot, this commercial glaze for wholesale barbecue meats is always a hit, bringing the perfect balance of sweet and salty with added bold flavours, finished with a slight tang.

Once again, we offer commercial piri piri glazes from MFP, MRC, and Leonards, and can be used on your products for:

• A bold and flavourful kick
• Elevated grilling for a range of meats
• Juicy and tender results
• Simple and easy preparation

How Weald Packaging Can Help

Our extensive range of ingredients ensures you have everything you need to create exceptional products over the summer. For anyone seeking further culinary solutions, we provide pre-made mixes, marinades, and much more.

Explore our selection of sundries, knives, and equipment to help streamline your cooking and business operations.

Get in touch today to discuss your bespoke food requirements. Our team are always on hand and happy to offer tailored advice to provide the service you need.

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