No matter what kind of food you want to barbeque, there is a
barbecue out there that is perfect for your needs and budget.
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, or just enjoying a
hot summer’s day, the barbeque is an important part of the whole experience. Whether you’re looking for portable and
disposable models or stainless steel, state-of-the-art appliance with all of
the latest gadgets, there is always a swath of different barbeques for your
perusal.
Remember, it isn’t just your cooking skills that will
dictate the success of your barbequed meals, but also choosing the proper
barbeque to cater to your outdoor cooking needs and desires.
After all, little is more wasteful than paying good money
for added features that you’ll never use or having to try to make dinner for
fifteen people on a one square foot grill.
Therefore, before heading out to the barbeque store, or even before
shopping around online, you will need to consider the different elements that
should dictate your final BBQ decision.
Among the most important factors to remember are:
a. How much you want to spend
b. How many people you’ll usually be cooking for
c. How much space you have in your garden for cooking
d. How (and if) you’ll be storing it in the winter
Once you have these answers figured out, you’ll be able to
start thinking about the different barbeque types that are available to
you.
If you’ll only be cooking occasionally, and on a smaller
scale, disposable barbecues – foil trays with their own charcoal and lighter
paper – may be exactly what you’re looking for. These are very simple to light and will burn well for enough time to cook any reasonable meal. These are ideal for cooking in small spaces,
or cooking on a picnic (where fires are permitted), but should not be your
selection if you are looking into serious outdoor cookery.
Charcoal and gas barbeques come in many different shapes and
sizes and are frequently collapsible for easy storage. Some are on casters, and while others require
around 5 feet of patio space, others need less than half of that. Though some have side burners, rotisseries,
griddles, hot plates, and other food warming gadgets, it’s important to
consider the basics first, and build from there.
First, check out the cooking space. Will the space be large enough to handle what
you’ll likely be cooking? Next, have a
look at the size of the entire barbeque.
Remember that you’ll not only need to have enough room for it but also
for yourself to work around it, as well as tables for holding your accessories,
marinades, sauces, uncooked food, and naturally, for the people who will be
eating your masterpieces. Remember that
you’ll also need enough space in your garage, shed or wherever to store the
barbeque during the winter.
Your barbeque should be tough enough to handle the great
outdoors, as well as the wear and tear that you’ll inflict upon it. This means sturdy construction, metalwork,
and corrosion-resistant paint and fittings.
A cover is often very beneficial to keep out a spurt of rain, so you might
consider that a good investment.
Lastly, have a look at the ease of lighting, cleaning, and
charcoal removal. After that, all you
need to consider is the colour and overall appearance of the barbeque, and how
it will compliment your garden.
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