Accessories for every situation
16.3.2016
Translation: machine translated
It's all very well having a barbecue, but to be able to grill properly, you also need the right equipment. Accessories play a vital role in the end result. I'll show you the items that I consider essential.
Lighting
Charcoal grills: there are products that speed up the lighting process so you don't have to wait for hours. For example, using a lighting chimney, 2.5kg of charcoal briquettes are ready in around 20-25 minutes. Simply place 1 or 2 lighting cubes under the chimney and wait until the charcoal is completely transformed into embers. As soon as the briquettes on top are covered with a white layer of ash, you can pour the entire contents of the chimney into the grill. Don't forget to wear gloves to avoid burning yourself!
Temperature
To achieve perfect cooking, there's nothing like a thermometer to measure the core temperature. Above all, a thermometer is a great ally when it comes to large pieces of meat. A model with two probes is very useful for monitoring the grill temperature at the same time. Some models transmit the temperature of the meat via Bluetooth to your mobile phone using a free app. If you wish, the app can also alert you when the temperature is too high or when cooking is finished - so you can do something else at the same time.
For a better overview, I've found a table with the core cooking temperatures of meats
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Barbecue dishes
Tray pans not only help protect your grill from dripping grease and meat juices, but, filled with water, they also prevent grilled meats from drying out. They are also very practical for marinating meat. Vegetable baskets, meanwhile, are ideal for preparing vegetables, grilled fruit or small pieces of meat.
Barbecue cutlery
I think a quality pair of tongs is a must. If you need more, I'd recommend buying a set containing all the utensils you need.
Preparation
In recent years, many accessories have appeared in the world of grilling: they are specific to the meals you want to make. Double skewers hold small foods in place, the burger press ensures you get round pieces of meat, and the pizza stone is optimal for cooking pizzas, bread and desserts. A grill plate, meanwhile, has been designed for making roasts, egg-based recipes or even pancakes.
Cleaning
There's no need to scrub like crazy to clean your barbecue. Simply spray it with cleaning product, leave it to work, then clean. We advise you to do this immediately after using it, as the dirt doesn't have time to set in and will be gone more quickly. To avoid burning yourself, opt for a quality brush with a long handle.
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Madeleine Bello
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Madeleine.Bello@digitecgalaxus.chI draw inspiration and energy from nature – whether I'm hiking, skiing in the mountains or travelling to new places. I also have a passion for photography, music, TV series and good food.