Killer Barbeque

by Keith Kingston
BBQ, as we all know, is an abbreviated form of barbecue or barbeque. The BBQing process has assumed so much importance today that you could almost call it the crown of outdoor cooking.

To get the most out of your BBQing area there are a few things which you will want to consider before purchasing your BBQ equipment, grill, and so on. While these tips apply mostly to the gas grills, you can also apply them to your smaller Weber charcoal grills.

What’s the size and the cooking surface of the grill? The size of the BBQ is determined by the amount of burners or the total grill area. If the BBQ is on the larger side, then you have greater flexibility in your cooking, whether it’s just for yourself, or burgers for the football party. If the only people you’re going to cook for are you and your wife, then a much smaller grill is perfectly adequate.Also as far as the cooking surface is concerned, go for the premium cast iron surface. They are coated with anti-rust ceramic material, which is more durable and easier to clean.

Should I go for a built in BBQ or the portable one? Well, the portable BBQ looks good for picnics, as they are light weight and easy to handle without much of a hassle. A built in gas/propane BBQ machine would look good, and be a lot more practical, if you are going to do a lot of cooking or host BBQ parties (such as for the ball game.)

Baking Dishes, Hot plates, or Grills: Normally the baking dish is used for cooking marinated foods like fish. The hot plate could be put to the best use if you are making eggs and mushrooms. The grill is used for kebabs, steaks and other ‘meaty’ dishes. You could cook BBQ grill dishes directly on the BBQ flame tamer or BBQ rock, and enjoy the aroma of a distinct barbeque odor. The juices actually drip onto the rock and then blaze up giving your food a special barbeque flavor. BBQ grilled food is low in fat content and is recommended to people who want to eat healthy without forsaking the taste.

Rock or flame tamer: As mentioned above, you could use the BBQ grill directly above the BBQ rock or the flame tamer. The BBQ rock is generally ceramic, and the flame tamer is made of metal or cast iron. Either of them, the rock as well as the flame tamer, is good enough for a fantastic BBQ experience. The choice is totally yours.

Natural gas or Bottled gas: There are some pros and cons to both. Natural gas BBQs are sold only by specialty retailers and you’ll need to run some kind of gas line to the grill. The bottled gas, on the other hand, is simple to use, but you will have to refill frequently if you do a lot of cooking. If you want to go for the bottled gas, opt for the biggest cylinder which you can fit to your grill.

About the author:

Keith Kingston is a professional web publisher who is an authority on a wide variety of subjects. Find out more about his reviews on BBQ’s at http://www.1st-4-barbeques.com