A Taste of Argentina

You are invited to share in the adventure of an Argentinian “Asado” at the home of Chuck and Julie Johnson on Saturday July 15th. Argentinean asados are not a typical gas-fueled BBQ like most of us are familiar with, but a social gathering with meat prepared in its purist form with just a grill and a fire. It is as much about friends and family gathering together as it is about the food and wine. The gauchos, Argentinean cowboys, were the first asadores and relied on the wild cattle that traveled the Argentinean Pampas to provide their meals over an open campfire. They ate most of the cow including the organ meats or achuras, which include kidney, intestine, tripe, and sweetbreads. We will leave this part out of our evening.

Our effort to create this for YES members will rely on the grilling skill of our asador, John Vandervate. He…