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A gas barbeque is great way to get the things started with all your family friends over for the evening. As South Africans we like to have everyone over during big sports events and special occasions where the braai meat gets covered in marinade and shoved into empty space that’s available amidst everything that is piled into the fridge.

Potato salads, bean salads, biltong salads, garlic bread and fresh crispy rolls are always a common site on any table at such occasions and there is always plenty good company to go around. It’s also not uncommon to see how rival supporters always tend to come out of the woodworks during extremely tense games.

How About Doing Some Cooking on a Gas Barbeque

Ideally you want to be able to cook quickly when people get hungry and when you are using coal or wood, you often end up having to spend time getting the fire ready. You also have to time the fire so that the food gets cooked as everyone starts getting hungry.

If you need to whip up a few appetisers during half time, you can do it without worrying about the fire being ready. Then everyone has something to snack on while they talk about the game at half time. The whole idea of a using gas in South Africa is that you have the convenience of being able to cook quickly.

There are Plenty Braai Products Using Gas in South Africa

Many South Africans still prefer to cook there meat over wood and coal fires because they prefer the taste, but it can get frustrating when you have to wait until the fire is ready. Until then, people tend to drink a lot more and the party tends to get a bit rowdy. At least if you feed them at regular intervals you can manage the sobriety levels and have a relatively peaceful evening.

If you plan to do cook a variety of meals you can add on extra pieces that allow you to cook full chickens on the side of the braai while you have the steaks and chops going on the grill. If you are in the mood for something a little bigger, you can buy a rotisserie big enough to handle a leg of lamb or an eisbein for example.

Specialised accessories that help catch all the juices and oils that run off the meat. Depending on how you collect it, you might be able to use that later on in gravy or a basting. Otherwise it’s just a great way to get rid of all those excess fats to leave your meat a whole lot leaner and healthier for you.

You can cook anything from seafood paella to a full continental breakfast on them with the right attachments. If you really feel like spoiling your kids you can even make them pizza all the way out in the bush and they won’t find anything cooler than that.

If you get it mobile, you can take a piece of home wherever you go when you take your gas barbeque with you on your next holiday.

Style and Taste with a Build-in Charcoal BBQ Oven

Many South Africans prefer the comfort of home when entertaining family and friends. For these South Africans the braai is still one of the chosen ways to ensure that everyone enjoys a delicious meal and a day filled with fun and laughter. For many the installation of a build-in charcoal BBQ oven is the best way to get the most out of every opportunity for entertaining.

The build-in charcoal BBQ oven is available in a number of different styles and sizes to suit the requirements of each individual family and the space that they call home. The smaller sizes of build-in charcoal braais are suitable for installation on even a smaller patio, such as those found in townhouses. The larger sizes which have multiple cooking surfaces and other attachments are more suitable for larger homes.

Whatever your requirements as far as a build-in charcoal BBQ oven is, concerned reputable manufacturers will usually have a solution to your requirements. One of the best ways to choose which unit will suit you is to make use of the Internet.

Many of South Africa’s more reputable braai manufacturers have websites with all the information that you require in order to make an informed choice about which build-in charcoal BBQ oven would best suit your needs. A good starting point would be the Cadac website as this features pictures of the various products. As a bonus, this site also features recipes for you to try.

A build-in charcoal BBQ oven will usually have two or more height adjustable cooking grids which will make it a breeze to prepare two different types of food at the same time. If some of your party would prefer something from the ocean and others would prefer the traditional meat based braai then the heights of either of the grids can be adjusted to ensure that both parts of the meal reach the table at the same time.

In order to make the BBQ experience that much easier and less messy your build-in charcoal oven should also have removable charcoal bowls. This makes the preparation of the bed of coals much easier and will take much of the hassle out of the cleanup that should take place after each braai.

Always make an effort to empty and clean the charcoal bowls after the braai as this will make the next opportunity for entertaining that much less stressful. Although your build-in charcoal BBQ oven will usually be sheltered from the elements moisture will almost inevitably get into the bowl if used charcoal and ash are not cleaned out. This makes the cleaning process both messy and unpleasant.

In order to ensure that the build-in charcoal oven that you are purchasing will remain in tip top condition even though it is situated outside make sure that the body of the charcoal oven is coated to resist the effects of moisture and the periodic heating and cooling cycle. Those models that are porcelain coated on all sides offer the best value for money and the assurance that your built-in braai will be in pristine condition each time you entertain.

When you purchase your build-in charcoal BBQ oven ensure that other components such as the charcoal bowl are also coated. This makes cleaning easier and will also make these components more resistant to the effects of the detergents used in the washing of the bowls.

If you plan on purchasing a build-in charcoal BBQ oven always be on the lookout for models that feature a built in warmer tray. This is especially useful if you are going to be entertaining large groups as it allows vegetables and meat to remain warm while you put the finishing touches to the rest of the meal.

Every aspiring outdoor cook wants to be able to control the temperature of the cooking surfaces that they are using to create the perfect meal for friends and family. With the simple BBQ gas burner this control is as simply as turning a knob on the gas cylinder which regulates the flow of gas to the BBQ gas burner, no more chuck keys to get lost and ultimate ease of use.

Many of the larger gas barbecues allow the user to set the heat of each individual gas burner. The Meridian BBQ range from Cadac for instance, can be purchased with a number of gas burners. The modular nature of these larger gas barbecues also allows for the use of attachments such as a wok or even a cooking stone for pizza. The heat supplied by the gas burner to each of these attachments is individually adjustable and it is therefore possible to cook a variety of different foods at the same time using adjustable temperature controls.

The smaller portable gas barbecues that have only one BBQ gas burner can also make use of a variety of different attachments to make the cooking experience both more fun and more productive. These units are perfect for use during a camping trip or even a day spent on the beach. The attachments that are fitted to the BBQ gas burner can include skottle that makes cooking breakfast fast and hassle free, or a solid iron attachment that is perfect for producing mouth watering steaks.

The choice of whether to purchase a patio style barbecue that uses multiple gas burners or a portable model that relies on a single BBQ gas burner to produce delicious meals depends on the requirements of the individual cook and their preferred lifestyle. The addition of a variety of different attachments for use on the BBQ gas burner has made it possible to enjoy a gourmet cooking experience while still taking advantage of the clean and easy to use qualities of a gas barbecue.

The summer holiday season is just around the corner and many children have already begun to think of variants on the “are e there yet” theme, while adults plan how best to fit everything that is required for a top notch holiday into the boot of the family car. Dads and Moms are also scouring the Internet for the best BBQ tips to make that first braai into an occasion to remember. There are a number of different common sense BB tips and hints that will not only make the summer braais more fun, but will also allow families to get the most out of their braais, without any extra mess and with a minimum of fuss and bother.

Firstly, when packing the braai don’t forget all the extras that you’re going to need to handle all that delicious food correctly. Make sure that you pack the braai tongs, spatula, long handled forks and other accessories that you’ll need to prepare that perfect braai. As far as BBQ tips go this one is possibly the single most important as it goes without saying that when you hire a fully equipped holiday home for the duration of the summer holiday you can be sure that at least one essential piece of kit will be missing from that kitchen draw.

Some other common sense BBQ tips include making sure that the gas cylinder is filled prior to leaving the house. Although you can always fill it when you get to your destination the amount of holiday makers at some of South Africa’s more popular destinations means that gas shortages can quickly become a reality. Also make sure that you’ve packed all the accessories that you need to use with the gas braai. Breakfast is not going to be a fun outdoor experience if you’ve left the skottle at home.

A Gas BBQ For Indoor Use

You don’t have to quit braaing just because winter has arrived and the conditions outside just aren’t conducive to outdoor cooking. You can simply move your gas BBQ indoors and go about grilling your food to perfection. It is however very important to note that this is only suitable for a gas BBQ and preferably a smaller more compact model that is easy to move around. Charcoal and wood fires produce fumes that can be harmful to your health in an enclosed environment.

Braai Equipment And Accessories

You need a range of braai equipment (Click here to view more products) to take care of all your cooking needs in an outdoor environment. Apart from the utensils that you will need to turn and cook the food, there are also a number of other accessories that are compatible for use with your outdoor braai. These include the type of grill that you required, griddle and flat pans as well as pots that can be used to cook different types of meals on your braai. A must have grill accessory is a rotisserie that will allow you to cook larger food items such as roasts evenly and to perfection.

For a list of braai equipment and accessories that you can purchase to broaden the spectrum of meals that you can cook outdoors, you can simply contact us.

Items To Acquire For Your Barbeque Equipment Toolset

Of all the types of barbeque equipment that you can add to your outdoor cooking toolset, probably the most important utensil is a pair of tongs. Your pair of tongs can be used to turn and handle the food items on your grill as well as assist you in handling coals without burning yourself. The type of tongs that you choose to fulfil these different tasks is however very important. Silicone or tongs that are made from softer materials are not ideal for handling coals or to be placed directly in the flames. Rather try and opt for stainless steel tongs to meet all your outdoor cooking requirements.

For a list of other utensils that form and important part of your barbeque equipment toolset you should contact us.

Choosing The Right Grills For Your Barbeque

Always keep in mind that the grills on a barbeque are designed for use with the type of barbeque that you have purchased. Grills that are manufactured for use with a gas barbeque may not be compatible for use with a charcoal barbeque and vice versa. The grills for your barbeque should ideally come with your purchase and fit snuggle into the barbeque that you own. You can purchase additional grills to make your cooking experience more convenient but these should be placed on top of the grill that is standard with your barbeque.

Simply contact us to find out more about the grills for your barbeque that are currently available on the market.

Compact And Lightweight Barbeques With Gas

Smaller barbeques fuelled by gas are the perfect cooking equipment to take care of your cooking requirements in the outdoors when you are away form. The smallest version of these types of barbeques consists of a lightweight and compact gas cartridge to which a cooker top can be attached. A number of pots, pans and even a kettle can be placed directly on top of the cooker top to take care of a variety of cooking requirements. The gas cartridge can also be used to take care of your lighting and heating requirements while you are spending time camping, fishing or hiking.

For more information on the types of barbeques with gas that have been created and designed to make outdoor cooking more convenient, you can contact us.

BBQ With Charcoal Or Cook On A Wood Fire

Instead of using your BBQ with charcoal, try making a wood fire for your next outdoor cooking experience. Although it is more difficult to start a wood fire and it may take a bit longer to get your fire to burn down to the ideal cooking temperature there are many benefits to cooking on a wood fire. Wood will burn much longer allowing you to cook much larger food items than with a charcoal fire meaning that you will require less fuel to keep the fire going. Wood burns more cleanly leaving you with a much better flavour for the meals that you create.

For some hints and tips on how to make a wood fire instead of using your BBQ with charcoal, please contact us.

A Rust And UV Resistant Steel Barbecue

A steel barbecue is compatible for use with charcoal, wood as well as gas fires. The steel barbecue is specifically designed to expand and contract without becoming damaged due to varying temperatures. Steel has the added benefit of being able to weather the outdoor elements better than most other types of materials that are used in the manufacture of barbecues. This means that a steel is rust and corrosion resistant and won’t dull as a result of the UV rays from the sun.

To find out more about why a steel barbecue is the better choice in outdoor cooking equipment you can simply contact us.