Archive for March, 2012

The science of grilling and art of braaiing is a staple for any family household. Firing up that grill on a Sunday afternoon will sear many a memory in the brain of any man, woman or child of lazy days and sweet marinated smells. At the heart of it is the braai – almost like an extra member of the family. Shining in the sun, it gets all the glory for a job well done. But what about the old braai/barbeque accessory?

Braai/Barbeque Equipment: What’s Out There?

It’s a common misconception that the barbequing evolution ends when you buy your gas braai. Oh, no there is so much more good stuff still to come. The gas braai is only the base – by adding the right barbeque accessory you can unlock a whole new world of barbeque potential.

It’s important to purchase a good brand name when it comes to a gas barbeque. Therefore, you know you’ll have a wide barbeque accessory range and barbeque equipment when you need it. To illustrate the point we’re going to look at the various accessories from Cadac. Having been in the gas barbeque industry for over 60 years, you can rest assured that accessories, like the Chef Range Accessories, will be of high quality and durability. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer:

1. The Rotisserie – The rotisserie is a barbeque accessory you cannot do without if you’re a lover of that fine bird, the chicken. Part of the Meridian accessories, this piece of elegant barbeque equipment is chrome plated and ideal to slow spin a plump chicken until golden perfection. It’s got a motor powered by 2 D-size batteries and encased in stainless steel for durability and easy cleaning. The rotisserie opens up a whole new world to cooking poultry.

2. Paella Pan – The Paella Pan is part of the Chef Range Accessories and will add a Spanish flavour to your outdoor cooking. Made of thick aluminium and 47cm in size this is perfect for cooking paella, breakfasts, omelettes and even pancakes. Its size makes it easy to store and take with on holidays or camping trips. Add a little spice to your experimentation with this barbeque accessory and get mouths watering.

3. Dome Lid – Nowadays you get gas barbeque equipment that completes with its charcoal cousins. The dome lid is one of the Chef Range Accessories that is compatible with a Cadac Chef Range. It’s perfect for slow grilling meat and locking in moisture. It will even give you a bit of a smoky flavour. It has an added feature as it hooks onto the side of the barbeque and acts as a windshield.

There is plenty of other barbeque equipment in Cadac’s large range (Chef Range Accessories, Meridian Accessories, Kettle accessories and many more). Local dealers will unlock a whole new world of accessories and devices to enhance your weekend barbeque experience. Next time you walk into a store remember the braai/barbeque accessory. Overlooking it might just cost you your crown and title of BBQ King!