▷ Barbecue: gas or wood?- Archzine.fr

Promise of moments as friendly as gourmet, barbecue is undoubtedly one of the essentials of summer.It is difficult to ignore it after a long winter season punctuated by pancakes, tartiflets, raclettes ... and marked by a climate which is far from being conducive to afternoons or evenings with family, friends/colleagues, etc..Note that when it comes to BBQ grills, there are generally two types of people: those who swear by cooking with charcoal and those who favor the comfort that the gas barbecue combines.And you, which camp do you belong to?Or do you have trouble choosing between the two?During this article, we will take an overview of the peculiarities of the gas barbecue and the wood model to help you make the right choice.

Wood barbecue: what does this consist of?

"Traditional" and "Authentic" are the words that most qualify the charcoal barbecue.Although the models tend to multiply, it must be admitted that it remains the most used of the barbecues garden, kitchen and house.And as the fervent followers of the BBQ claim, a "real" barbecue must be on coal.As its name indicates, the wooden barbecue works with charcoal and can be lit, either with newspaper or with a fire lighter.It can be fixed for better comfort of use, mobile (which can be oriented in all directions) or portable (dedicated to people who often move).However, due to the fumes caused by combustion, this type of barbecue is intended specially for external use.Then, the cooking control is carried out to the touch and the eye.

Anyway, apart from the ritual of ignition, there are different factors to which this classic model owes its repeated success and which explain the unanimity it makes until today.Among these, we mainly cite the impact of coal on the flavor of the dishes, but also the fact that it is this natural fuel that gives them the smoked side that we love so much.Another advantage of wood barbecue is that it is very accessible.The simplest and less sophisticated models are indeed available at very attractive prices.We also appreciate the ease of maintenance that a charcoal model allows.Once the BBQ Party is finished, you only have to clean the grid with a simple brush and empty the equipment as soon as the ashes are cooled.

If you are seduced by this great classic barbecues and you want to acquire it, we advise you to favor the Weber brand, which has become one of the essentials today in the world of grill.You thus have the choice between the models of the Master-Touch series and those of the original series Kettle, Kettle Plus or Compact Kettle.These coal barbecues are all in the continuity of the very first Weber model.

Gas barbecue: what are we talking about exactly?

The gas barbecue, whether fixed, mobile or portable, can be powered with propane (often for external use since fuel does not freeze when temperatures are low) or butane (suitable for internal use,but also for external use when it is not too cold).In any case, it seduces for its ease of use and the great comfort of use which it benefits from its users.In this case, there is no need to monitor the embers or regularly feed fire with charcoal.

To use the device, simply activate the ignition button and the barbecue takes care of the rest.Heating power management becomes relatively easy thanks to the thermostat and ignition is done in two stages, three movements.Cooking can in this case be very precise.Another asset of this type of barbecue is that it is much less messy.The device also allows interesting profitability when you receive a lot of guests.Some models are real outdoor kitchens with cart and provide users with a wide range of accessories and up to six burners.

However, all these advantages have a price!It takes at least € 300 for an entry -level model and more than € 1,000 for a high -end model.Then, despite its ease and its comfort of use, but also its excellent yield, a gas barbecue does not offer food the subtle smoked wood flavor.On the other hand, using it, finished tearful eyes and hair that smells of smoke.In the event that your choice is made on the gas barbecue, know that you can here again, favor the Weber models for a purchase and use in all serenity.

Which of the two choose?

There is concretely no final answer to this question, since it all depends on your tastes, your preferences and your budget.Thus, the charcoal barbecues will delight those who appreciate the old -fashioned barbecue and therefore the flavor of the authentic.They are also aimed at people who have a limited budget and who cannot de facto afford the luxury of enjoying a model operating in butane or propane, or those of the genus "not in a hurry" and wholike to take pleasure in that there are the embers so that they take.

The gas models, on the other hand, are acclaimed by those who appreciate comfort, speed and precision and which support less the smoke produced by the BBQ with charcoal wood.The followers of the big tables and who have space, enthusiasts of gastronomy who like to vary the cooking, and of course people who are ready to pay a little more the favor..Note that gas models are an excellent choice when you love summer barbecues and you don't have the chance to have a garden at home.