All kinds of barbecues and barbecue: the philosophy of a delicious holiday

Country vacation is impossible to imagine without cozy friendly gatherings and delicious dishes prepared on the grill or barbecue. Barbecue and smokehouses can also come in handy. Not to navigate in these devices is a real culinary crime. Our review will help you learn more about all outdoor cooking appliances.

The main types of barbecue

The brazier in its most minimalist format is presented in the form of a rectangular box of sheet metal with legs. Coals are poured on the bottom. The main varieties of barbecues:

Folding structures (small, compact and ergonomic, suitable for installation on any type of surface);
Portable type (compact and lightweight, easy to transport, relatively short-lived);
Electric grill (the most modern model, where skewers are scrolled automatically, and heating and frying come from electric spirals);
Stationary forms (massive structures installed on reliable foundations can play the role of a small architectural form and complement the landscape design of the site, adapted for preparing an extremely large number of dishes).

It is stationary options that can be made from a wide variety of materials: stone of natural and artificial origin, brick, metal elements. It is better to place such a structure under a reliable canopy. This will protect the structure from premature destruction, and the cooking process will be possible in all weather conditions.

Types of barbecue

All barbecue designs are conditionally divided into stationary and mobile models. The basis of any product is a grill and a roasting pan. The simplest options are devoid of all kinds of auxiliary components, the product is formed only by the frying zone and the grill itself. More sophisticated models are complemented by serious functional devices. Some manufacturers may even offer a catalog where barbecues differ from each other in price, design, size, functionality and a number of other parameters. The main types:

Disposable barbecue is presented in the form of a small tin canvas pallet. From above, it is covered with a thin grill for cooking, which cannot be removed. After one frying session, the product is discarded;
Portable structures placed in special cases.If necessary, it is laid out and proceed to cooking. They make products from durable quality materials;
Barbecue boiler - a complex design, invented at one time in the United States. The main feature is the presence of a domed pallet. If you cover it, the barbecue turns into a mobile oven;
Barbecue trolley - a complex fixture with a fixed or folded design;
Gas-powered barbecue - a model, as a rule, combines the functionality of a classic barbecue and grill. The best use case is to integrate it into barbecue gardens.

In addition, there are also quite interesting combined models. Powerful designs consist of grill, barbecue, barbecue, other additions. They are often equipped with a wide variety of innovations - electro-rotating devices for skewers, temperature sensors in various parts of the structure, and other elements. Comparison of the main models in each case will allow you to make the most profitable purchase.

Classification by shape and size

The classification of barbecue and barbecue facilities in shape and size is quite primitive. There are small products, medium-sized models and overall options where you can fry a huge amount of meat, and sometimes even whole carcasses of animals. The shape of the design can be as follows:

Rectangular
Square;
Round;
Oval;
Irregular shape (for devices that are complex in functionality).

The rectangular shape is considered classic and is used most often. In barbecue, barbecue and smokehouses of square and rectangular types, it is most rational to place skewers with ingredients. A round and oval shape is inherent in a barbecue grill. Such fryers are devoid of sharp corners. The coefficient of usable area is much less than in square barbecue, but this format of structures for cooking on the street is considered the safest in terms of sustainability. An ideal device should meet all quality requirements with its characteristics, be reliable and ergonomic. If a barbecue or barbecue is bought with a set of accessories, it is necessary to trace whether all elements are present. Convenience and practicality, ease of installation and economical fuel consumption are welcome.