BBQ sets: types and choices
An integral part of outdoor recreation is cooking meat and vegetables over a fire. What could be better than a picnic in the fresh air with a cheerful company on the shore of the lake or even in your own backyard. Appetite and good mood are guaranteed. However, barbecue is not only the skill of the chef, but also the quality of the dishes and accessories.
What is included?
A wide variety of sets are on sale today. Many will wonder about its necessity, because everyone has knives, forks, shovels and so on in the kitchen, and the missing appliances can be bought separately, why spend extra money. Manufacturers engaged in the manufacture of tools for cooking on an open fire offer not just dishes, but well-designed and selected sets of accessories for their comfortable use, because first of all we are dealing with high temperatures. Rest should have a pleasant ending and not end with burns to your hands.
It is worth considering in more detail what the kit consists of.
- Inexpensive economy option includes everything that is irreplaceable: several skewers, a wire rack, a spatula, a fork. These kits are packed in a plastic case with a handle or in a wooden basket that looks more organic.
- Premium Pack designed for a number of 4 to 12 people, which has everything necessary for outdoor cooking. It includes the previous list of items, adding disposable or ceramic dishes, cutlery, grill tongs, coasters, various kitchen utensils and a blanket. All this is completed in a suitcase or briefcase. For added comfort, it can be slung over your shoulder.
Important! Depending on your needs, the kit may include a scrubber, a poker, oven mitts, lighter, a skewer and more.
A barbecue set is not only a useful thing in the country, but also a wonderful present. Such a gift set is always stylish and practical.
Advantages and disadvantages of kits
Seasoned outdoor enthusiasts know that picking up for a picnic is always troublesome. Those who did not catch themselves thinking - to take all the most inalienable, and upon arrival, to find out what is important, it turns out, remained at home. Cases with a barbecue set come to the rescue. Let's figure out their pros and cons.
The advantages of the kits are as follows:
- light weight (up to 1.5 kg) - suitcases for sets are not bulky, designed so that as many things as possible fit in a small space;
- varied selection of accessories - from standard to universal exclusive items;
- convenience - all barbecue tools are always at hand;
- long service life;
- affordable price - the cost depends on the number of items included.
As for the shortcomings, there are practically none of them, if, of course, you purchase certified kits in large stores and from trusted suppliers.
Popular brands
Most lovers of dishes with a spark are convinced that products are of great importance for cooking barbecue and meat on the grill, and not on what they are cooked. This is actually a huge mistake. Serving a delicious dish on the table in a short time and without risks can only be done using safe and high-quality dishes and kitchen utensils.
Today, hardware stores and brand boutiques offer a variety of designs and styles of skewers, grills, steak tongs and more. But choosing the right kit is not so easy. Let's take a look at the popular brands of barbecue sets.
Gipfel (Germany)
The German manufacturer offers consumers a fairly large range of kitchen utensils. A special line is represented by sets for barbecue, grill and barbecue, distinguished by high quality, originality and unusual design.
Such utensils do not rust and are almost not subject to scratches.
The Gipfel company recommends the classic complete set of a set from 3 to large for 6 persons. These are various grill grates, cleaning brushes, skewers, turning spatulas, perforated pans, a trident fork, textile and silicone grips and much more. The assortment is quite rich. Items are housed in aluminum cases for orderly storage and convenience. All material is created from environmentally friendly raw materials - carbon steel, stainless steel, silicone and wood. Each product is certified.
Forester (Russia)
It is a domestic manufacturer of grill accessories. The main motto of the company is details in the smallest detail, therefore the products of this company are distinguished by maximum usability in terms of comfort. That being said, Forester is not afraid to experiment with the development of new items and elements in the line of barbecue sets. The Russian brand is represented by 3 collections: Expert, Mobil, Kids, which take into account the needs of fans of out-of-town recreation.
A separate children's line allows you to draw your child to the interesting world of cuisine. In turn, grill accessories make it possible to significantly simplify the process of interacting with food during cooking.
Grun Gras (Germany)
The company offers gorgeous sets made of high-strength stainless steel that are distinguished by their unusual appearance and practicality. Each set is completed in an aluminum suitcase with handles, which contains everything for a successful picnic: skewers, shovels, forks, salt shakers and more. It is lightweight and looks impressive; it doesn't even look like a picnic set, but looks like a business case. Cutting, frying, grabbing, shooting with such tools is unusually convenient and simple.
BergHOFF (Belgium)
An international brand dedicated to the creation of top quality cookware and accessories, which are immensely popular with professionals and consumers alike. The internationally acclaimed product line of BBQ sets deserves a special place.
These sets contain everything that is indispensable for creating excellent dishes.
How to choose?
Many people love steaks baked over the fire, fish fillets, assorted vegetables. In order for the food to be cooked not only tasty, but also healthy, you need to create suitable conditions and choose the necessary accessories. To do this, there are a variety of barbecue and grill daily and gift sets to suit everyone's needs. Barbecue items can be symbolically divided into three groups, such as:
- simplify the cooking process;
- make it easier to light a fire;
- designed for ready-made food.
When choosing these kits, the following recommendations should be taken into account:
- it is important to determine the purpose of the purchase and the frequency of use - if you are a professional, then give preference to reliability; if this is a gift option, then choose an unusual design of accessories;
- as a rule, sets are offered in packaging: a case, a suitcase, a case, which is appropriate and practical; each tool has its place (nothing gets mixed up, nothing gets lost, you don’t have to look for the required thing when you cook);
- since dishes are cooked on a fire with charcoal, the spatulas and forks should be long-handled so as not to heat up; in addition, the material from which they are made must be heat-resistant; low-quality metal will quickly turn black and deform;
- you should not buy a kit in which there are too many tools; for barbecue on the grill, 3-4 accessories will be enough;
- barbecue attributes are not the cheapest - you will save money if you buy one set, which will contain everything, rather than overpay for each separate tool;
- pay attention to what material the items of the set are made of - all metal elements must be made of high-quality stainless steel, such during use will not rust or become stained; plastic, silicone or wood parts must be made from safe, non-toxic raw materials;
- ergonomics - a barbecue set should be easy to use so that you can get more pleasure from the cooking process;
- barbecue, grill and barbecue equipment should be easily cleaned from dirt.
Terms of use and storage
By purchasing a new picnic set, everyone is counting on many years of hassle-free use of the equipment. The beautiful and shiny appearance of the novelty only pleases. The first application evokes extremely positive emotions, and the desire to cook even more delicious dishes. In order for the barbecue set to retain its impeccable properties, it must be looked after following such basic rules of care and storage as:
- store such tools in a dry place, as a rule, they are sold in leather or textile cases, metal cases and suitcases;
- keep grilling utensils with wooden handles, oven mitts and apron away from open flames;
- during cooking, do not touch the metal parts of the spatula, fork, tongs, as the grill gets very hot during cooking;
- during washing, do not leave metal and wooden objects in water for a long time, as this will significantly reduce their service life;
- after each use, be sure to wash each element - it is enough to rinse with warm water using a liquid detergent;
- under no circumstances use metal brushes to avoid damaging the top layer of the product.
Cooking is a real art that cannot be rushed. The whole process is very exciting and addictive, so all family members can be involved in it. Of course, we all can't wait to taste freshly fried meat or fish just taken from the fire. The used set for the barbecue will make all stages safe and truly enjoyable. The following little tricks are worth taking note of:
- when frying food, keep a bottle of water next to you to extinguish the unexpectedly appeared flame;
- do not shake off excess marinade over the fire, because of this it may ignite;
- if you use a classic charcoal grill, wait until they burn out - you can fry in 30-60 minutes, in the case of gas barbecues - after 15 minutes;
- do not string the meat tightly on a skewer, as it should be fried and not steamed; the same principle applies to the grill grate;
- when using wooden skewers, first moisten them with water so that they do not burn out;
- when frying meat products on the grill, do not be surprised if they stick to the surface almost immediately; wait until a crust forms, after which you can safely turn them over.
In the next video, see an overview of the BBQ set.