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Barbecue: Choice guide

June 10, 2024

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Barbecue: guida alla scelta

If you are fans of the barbecue, you will not be able to give in to the charm of buying an all -personal barbecue, sooner or later.
The word barbecue is immediately associated with good weather, joy, the beauty of being able to be together, friends and relatives.
The arrival of the summer brings with it the possibility of spending more time in the open air and doing it with the excuse of a beautiful barbecue is the best to have fun and to enjoy the good weather.
The barbecue, in fact, puts everyone all in agreement and also allows anyone to eat together, regardless of the diet that you follow, all cooked on the grill is particularly tasty.
You can cook meat, fish, vegetables, make excellent bruschetta and whoever has the most, so if you are lovers of the barbecue and your home allows you to buy one because of the space available, here is a guide to the choice through you through you which we will try to present all the advantages and disadvantages of each model.

Types of barbecue

Before purchasing a barbecue, a series of factors must be taken into consideration, in particular the space available and the type of cooking you prefer.
Based on the frequency of use of the barbecue and in the place that you can reserve it (in particular if outdoor or repaired), for this reason it is possible to choose whether to buy a gas or an electric barbecue, charcoal or wood, masonry or portable , also suitable for those who love to go camping or do picnics.
In order to better choose among the types of barbecues available, it is necessary not only to know the space at your disposal well, but you must also have an idea of ​​the number of guests who generally be expected to have, in such a way that you can correctly choose the right Dimensions and therefore be able to buy the right barbecue to be able to enjoy its functionality.
The types of barbecue are distinguished both based on the fuel used for cooking food and based on the type of cooking you prefer and the type of material most suitable for your needs.
For this reason, in fact, if the barbecue is intended for a house in the city or in a house in the countryside or even in a house by the sea, the difference is not at all little but, on the contrary, it is necessary to choose a material that is able to resist the climate in which it is inserted.
The marine air, for example, corrodes the barbecue faster due to the humidity of the air, therefore choosing the right material between steel, iron and cast iron can be essential in order to obtain a lasting product over time.

Wood barbecue 

True barbecue lovers cannot fail to give in to the charm of the wood -cooked dishes, these take on a unique and unmistakable flavor of smoked; However, this takes more time for cooking dishes.
Wood barbecue have another large point in favor of gas barbecues and it is precisely the cost that appears more contained.
In general, therefore, the purchase of a wood barbecue is indicated for those who want to manage everything calmly, being able to dedicate more time both to the ignition of the fire and to the expectation that the grill reaches the right temperature.
In any case, pay particular attention to the power of the flame, especially if you are in an area with a strong wind, as well as the cleaning of the barbecue that requires greater commitment.

Gas barbecue

Gas barbecues are certainly the most popular in general by anyone who intends to buy a barbecue.
The reason for their success is to be found in their practicality and comfort, both in the ignition of the flame which is fast and which allows you to immediately start cooking with a temperature that is uniform and at the same time adjustable.
The structures of a gas barbecue are usually in steel and in principle the price of this model is the greatest one.
Many models of gas barbecue have a high number of fires to be able to cook different dishes at the same time that require different temperatures and cooking.
Furthermore, since there are no ash, potentially annoying fumes will not be produced and at the same time the cleaning of the accessory is much easier and more practical, which is why it can be used safely even in the city, without annoying the neighbors in any way.

Charcoal barbecue

Many make the mistake of believing that the charcoal barbecue is completely comparable to wood barbecue but, in reality, the material of which the two models are made is different.
The heat that the charcoal releases, in fact, is lower than what is emanated by the fire of the wood, which is why the materials used for the charcoal barbecue are cheaper and therefore the costs are more low.
One of the main advantages of the charcoal barbecue is uniform cooking, especially if you choose the models with the lid, as well as the possibility of transporting them easily, perhaps for a barbecue out of town.

Electric barbecue

If not having a garden or, in general, a place where it is not possible to turn on a fire, then the solution for you is the electric barbecue.
Certainly its yield will not be comparable to the gas model nor much less to the wood, but it is an excellent compromise in order not to give up a priori a barbecue.
Surely the cooking will be less tasty but you will have a barbecue at reasonable costs as well as a quantity of smoke and smells contained at the point of being able to be safely used at home.
Its dimensions are also reduced, which is why the electric barbecue is particularly easy to handle and also suitable for picnic or those trips out of town during the holidays.

In general, any type of barbecue will choose, of which we have illustrated the various characteristics and consequent advantages, always check the quality of the grid: it is that that makes the difference!

 
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