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How to pick the best BBQ for you
With the sun out and with family or friends, a BBQ can be one of the most memorable events of the year. Make the most of your garden and cook outside whilst enjoying a perfectly cooked joint of meat or fresh veggies, which honestly taste so much better on a BBQ, and even more so if done over charcoal. The BBQ is unique because it's not only about a distinctive characteristic flavour, but having the power to bring people together on those special occasions.
Some people like to enjoy their food without waiting. This is why we offer different BBQs for all tastes. If you don't mind the wait and are more traditional, you might go for a charcoal one. If you like speed, you can opt for one of our propane BBQs which simply requires to light up the gas and after 5-10 minutes it will be ready. With a gas BBQ, for example, there will be no smoke.
You can choose between an enamelled steel barbecue, a stainless-steel barbecue, a gas barbecue, or simply a gas iron. The choice of your barbecue will depend on where you live: in the city or the countryside, in a house or an apartment. The most popular is a charcoal barbecue. However, new barbecues have appeared several years ago: the gas barbecue and the electric barbecue are the best known. Recently the solar barbecue (also known as a solar oven) has emerged, but it has not gained popularity due to its higher price point.
Charcoal BBQ
Ignition
Advantages
It is an activity that can be done in a group.
Disadvantages
If you are are a beginner you may find it difficult, given that it requires patience. (Up to 45 minutes)
Temperature control
Advantages
The risk of burning your food is reduced since you have to be looking almost at the BBQ at all times.
Disadvantages
The temperature control will depend on the height in which the grills are located, the air and also the calorific potency the charcoal you use has.
Smoke
Advantages
Quality charcoal offers great taste in your food as well as the fact that this BBQ is to be made outside, which for a lot of people generates a sense of calm and peace.
Disadvantages
They generate a lot of smoke, which is why we recommend having them in a space where there is good airflow, also taking into account some neighbors might be disturbed.
Cleaning
Advantages
With some water and soap, the remains will come out easily.
Disadvantages
They produce a lot of ash.
Space
Advantages
Their size and weight are reduced which is why they won't require much space.
Disadvantages
It is necessary to locate them in a space outside where the smoke can dissipate.
Gas BBQ
If you live in the countryside and away from the neighbours, buying a charcoal barbecue will be the best option. This barbecue provides an authentic flavour and a delicious brazier look, through the ingredients cooked on the grill. On the other hand, we must bear in mind that this barbecue generates smoke. For this reason, it is not advisable to choose it if you have neighbours nearby. In this case, it would be best to opt for the gas iron.
The gas barbecue is the most practical option both in the city and in the countryside. Cooking is fast and the appliance does not produce smoke. It is a good alternative for houses with a garden, but it is not advisable for those who live in small spaces. On the other hand, although this model occupies a lot of space, it is more practical since in general, it has a better surface to work. However, we must bear in mind that this barbecue is more expensive than coal. Also, it will be necessary to take care of the barbecue accessories, as well as the pressure regulators, the cover, the maintenance of the cast iron plates and the smokehouse.
Ignition
Advantages
Ignition will only take 5 seconds.
Disadvantages
You have to be careful with the gas cylinders
Temperature control
Advantages
The risk of burning your food is reduced since you have to be looking almost at the BBQ at all times.
Disadvantages
The temperature control will depend on the height in which the grills are located, the air and also the calorific potency the charcoal you use has.
Smoke
Advantages
It does not produce any ash.
Disadvantages
Reduced smoke, taking away the characteristic flavour of a BBQ
Cleaning
Advantages
With some water and soap, the remains will come out easily.
Disadvantages
The grease derived from cooking has to be taken out as it is collected by a recipient.
Space
Advantages
Its weight and size vary depending on the model, which is why they have more versatility in outside spaces.
Disadvantages
Take into account the space required for the gas cylinders.
Electric BBQ
Buying an electric barbecue is the winning option for those who live in an apartment. Whether on a balcony or inside, it allows smoke-free and risk-free cooking. The only con is that we must make sure we have an outlet to plug in the electrical plate.
What are the least contaminant models?
It is better to choose the gas barbecue since it burns in a cleaner way than the charcoal barbecue. The electric barbecue and electric iron consume energy like any appliance, but still, pollute less than coal.
