No summer without barbecue. As the temperatures are slowly starting to rise, it's time to think about grilling and buy a device worthy of the name. Here is our buying guide so you don't miss out.
Summer is approaching, with its share of festivities that accompanies it. The beach, cocktails, aperitifs with friends and of course barbecues . This essential of summer evenings will still punctuate our summer to all.
But you still have to treat yourself to a barbecue worthy of the name to avoid spending your evening rekindling it constantly or worse, showing up at the guest table with completely charred sausages and skewers.
gas , charcoal or electric , with or without plancha, the choice is vast. What is certain is that you can already take out the chops…
If the Weber brand claims to be the number 1 barbecue, it's not for nothing. Its very aesthetic design, its lifespan up to 10 years, but above all its simplicity of use make it the star of the market.
This success owes its origin to the inventiveness of a father who loves grilling family, who had the ambition to create the perfect cooking appliance. Former assembler of steel plates in the factory Weber Brothers Metal Works, this man has a name:George Stephen .
The genius idea that allowed him to popularize his creation is nevertheless quite basic at the origin, but devilishly effective. He has indeed decided to give a ball shape to his barbecue, with the lower part serving as a tank, while the upper is intended to be a tool for maximum protection against bad weather, as well as to guarantee cooking with unequaled homogeneity at this very moment.
For all its reasons, going for a Weber barbecue is the assurance of having at its disposal a war machine serving as a reference.
If you are a carnivore with a sharp palate, there is only one alternative for you:charcoal. It offers this inimitable scent of smoke to grills and perfectly embodies meals with family or friends under a beautiful sun.
It couldn't be more user-friendly than these barbecues which have the particularity of giving you an unobstructed view of your pieces of meat.
The other significant advantage of wood-fired barbecues is that of being among the cheapest on the market , while still offering top-of-the-range models, such as ceramic ones for example.
And then let's say it, it's always a pleasure to see these beautiful red embers , accompanied by this tantalizing smoke. On the other hand, only use them outside your home, as they require several precautions to be taken when handling them.
Even if today, firelighters make it possible to both minimize risks, while saving precious time in passing...
You refuse to sacrifice your aperitif to light the barbecue? Smell the smoke all evening does not really tempt you?
So in this case look no further, your ideal partner is the gas barbecue.
It will allow you to start cooking instantly and adjust the temperature precisely with a single button. Some models even allow you to rediscover the smoked taste by placing wood chips in a tray and closing the lid.
On the other hand, they are more cumbersome and more difficult to handle since they require the use of a gas bottle. They are also not within reach of all budgets:count at least 150 to 200 euros to offer you the comfort of a gas barbecue.
No garden does not mean no barbecue . If you live in an apartment, you don't really have a choice:the electric barbecue is a must. Like its gas counterpart, it ensures almost immediate and effortless cooking.
It is practical, space-saving and light .
On feet or to put on a table, it will be discreet . Count around sixty euros for a correct entry-level model.
But here too, you can have fun with competition barbecues several hundred euros.
The main disadvantage of these barbecues? Have an electrical outlet nearby . An extension cord can help, but they will never offer the same freedom as charcoal or gas barbecues.
If you're tired of losing half your fish on the barbecue grills, you have to think about the plancha option. .
It has been the fashionable accessory for a few years and many manufacturers incorporate it into their models.
The plancha, in stainless steel, chrome or enamelled cast iron, allows gentle cooking avoiding direct contact with flames.
And it is compatible with all types of barbecues :coal, gas or electric.
Don't bother buying a plancha separately when it can be integrated directly into your barbecue.
If its ancestor made of terracotta was originally designed to withstand extreme temperatures , the newer version has many features.
This is even the main advantage of the brazier barbecue, which is also distinguished by its ability to take on the role of heating during your evenings outdoors, only by the longevity embers during your barbecues.
The undisputed stars of the barbecue are of course skewers . The preparations can be extremely varied, and this is even what makes the charm of this essential that delights our taste buds. They exist in different formats , while the toppings are multiple:pork, chicken, beef, lamb, veal, shrimp, prawns, salmon... and so on.
At the level of the grills , the pleasures are legion, with in particular lamb chops, pork ribs, grilled rib of beef, or even sardines.
Otherwise, the marinades also have unfailing popularity, such as pork ribs with orange juice and honey, marinated beef with seasonal vegetables,
Now it's up to you to choose from the wide range of barbecues.
Don't forget to also equip yourself with accessories .
The fork and the spoon, it helps out, but you end up getting bored...
