Discover our world of gas barbecues and accessories - we'll show you our recommendations and bestsellers!
31.5.2016
Translation: machine translated
Barbecuing with a gas barbecue is considered easier and cleaner than with charcoal. The gas barbecue is also ideal for different types of food with different heat requirements. Gas barbecues are also ideal for use on balconies, as they do not produce as much smoke. We show you various models, explain what you need to look out for in a gas barbecue and recommend specific accessories.
Gas barbecue
The gas barbecue is usually fuelled with butane or propane gas. This is considered much simpler and cleaner than with charcoal. It therefore takes significantly less time to heat up (5-15 minutes) than a charcoal barbecue
The gas barbecue is easy to start thanks to the automatic piezo ignition and is ready for use within a very short time. The heat is optimally set and controlled using the rotary knob.
A good barbecue grill should be rustproof and, above all, very sturdy. It should be made of porcelain-enamelled steel, cast iron or high-quality stainless steel. All of these materials guarantee good heat conduction.
There is a wide variety of different burner systems and devices to prevent flash fires. The better the heat distribution, the better the grilling result. High-quality gas barbecues have at least two continuously adjustable burners, which allows direct and indirect grilling.
The lid should also not be underestimated. It has heat-storing or insulating properties and leads to the so-called "oven effect" during the cooking process when closed. High-quality lids are made from injection-moulded aluminium or double-walled sheet metal.
Gas barbecues are often offered complete in barbecue trolleys, which also have base cabinets, removable work surfaces, folding tables, cutlery holders and much more, depending on the model. However, barbecue trolleys are only suitable if they have a fixed location, as they are usually relatively large and bulky. Alternatively, there is a large selection of mobile models or tabletop barbecues, which can be taken anywhere thanks to their size.
There are also some important purchasing criteria for brands:
With Outdoorchef kettle barbecues, you can grill, simmer, cook and bake. The rotating funnel inside the kettle protects against grease flames and unpleasant smoke development.
Koenig's stand-up grills with the unique "Flav-R-Wave" flavour system are also extremely popular in Switzerland. The dripping meat juices vaporise on the stainless steel element. This gives all grills their unique grill flavour. In addition, the heat is evenly distributed thanks to the stainless steel element.
Gas barbecues from Weber usually have a rectangular shape and also boast outstanding quality and optimum heat distribution.
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Grill accessories
The right barbecue accessories are just as important for barbecuing as choosing the right barbecue. We show you what you should definitely have in your personal barbecue equipment
Grill thermometer
In order to get the perfect piece of meat, it is very important to know when the core temperature of the food is reached. Especially with thick meat, you need a barbecue thermometer to measure the core temperature.
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Grillware
A drip tray prevents the barbecue from becoming heavily soiled by dripping fat and meat juices. At the same time, you can pour water into a drip tray to prevent the food from drying out. A drip tray is also suitable for marinating and rubbing meat. Vegetable baskets are very helpful for flavourful preparation of vegetables, grilled fruit or smaller grilled food. The two crescent-shaped porcelain enamelled gourmet trays can be used individually or simultaneously. While a piece of roast stews in its own juices in one, the vegetables cook in the other. The fish rack contains 2 high-quality stainless steel fish racks with perforated bases for even cooking of fish.
Here you will find all the barbecue utensils
Grill plates
The grill plate is very suitable for roasting meat, but also for preparing egg dishes and crêpes, sandwiches and fajitas.
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Pizza accessories
With the calzone press, you can create your own pizza calzone in no time at all. The pizza stone is ideal for baking pizza, bread and desserts.
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Grill cutlery
In my opinion, good barbecue tongs are a must-have. If you want to expand your barbecue assortment, I can also recommend a turner. The barbecue case contains everything you need for barbecuing
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Grill equipment
The non-stick barbecue spray prevents sticking to the grill grate, can be sprayed onto the hot grill grate and makes cleaning easier
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Grill cleaner
Gas barbecues also have a very short cooling time, which means they can be cleaned immediately afterwards.
You can spray the barbecue and accessories with a barbecue cleaner, then leave the cleaner to work for a short time and then you can clean your barbecue without any effort. We recommend that you clean the barbecue immediately after use, as the longer you wait to get to work, the more difficult it is for the dirt to come off. When cleaning, it is also important to use a barbecue brush with a long handle to avoid burns. The bristles also need to be sturdy so that they don't snap off and end up in the grill. You'll find that cleaning is much quicker and easier this way.
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Madeleine Bello
Senior Brand Communications Manager
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.