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low-cookaroast,searsomeseafoodor Barbecue prices vary greatly, says SQUEAKY CLEAN
toss a few snags on the grill – the Crosdale. Expect to pay between $300 and Matthew Hoffmann, barbecue
Scooking options are virtually endless $2000 for a hooded barbecue, from $600 buyer at Bunnings, shares
step-by-step tips for cleaning
with barbecues. “We find that customers to$2500foratabletopgrill,andfrom$2500 your barbecue.
areinterestedinmakingsucculentroasts, for a built-in model or outdoor kitchen. 1 Turn off and disconnect the gas.
stir-fries, breakfasts, even cakes and Forafamilyoffour,afour-burnerhooded 2 Remove the barbecue tray,
dessertsonthebarbecue.Almostanything gas barbecue is generally sufficient; keen scrape away the fat, then wash it
in hot, soapy water (protect your
youcancookinatraditionalovencanalso entertainers might consider a six-burner hands with dishwashing gloves).
becookedonacoveredbarbecue,”saysPeter style, says Anderson. A portable gas or 3 Scrape fat off the grill and
Anderson, new-product development electric barbecue is ideal for small spots hotplate, washing both sides in
managerforbarbecuesatBarbequesGalore. suchasthebalcony,whileamultifunctional hot, soapy water.
The list of barbecues on the market is outdoor kitchen with all the bells and 4 Clean the barbecue body
with hot, soapy water and a
equally long. Traditional charcoal-fired whistles is a great option if you regularly soft scouring pad.
grills,tabletopmodelsandoutdoorkitchens cater for a crowd, he says. “Modular styles 5 Wipe grills dry with a paper
with pizza ovens, wok burners and sinks thatallowyoutoaddextrassuchasafridge, towel and spray them with a
allmaketheirmark.Hooded,gas-firedstyles arangehoodoranextragrillatalaterdate protective coating of canola oil.
6 Replace grills and rack.
are ever-popular, while specialist models are also growing in popularity,” he adds. 7 Line drip tray with foil and fill
– smokers, pellet grills and rotisseries – Tofindtherightbarbecue,startbyasking with fat absorber (this should
allow you to flex your culinary muscles. yourselfafewquestions,saysDominicWong, be changed every 10 or so times
Low-profile, built-in barbecues are a category manager for food preparation at you use your barbecue).
favourite for small outdoor spaces. Bold Electrolux Home Products (distributor of 8 Wipe down the outside of the
barbecue to prevent rust.
coloursaremakinganimpacttoo.“Colourful BeefEaterbarbecues).“Howmuchspacedo
barbecueshavebeensellingfast–especially youhave?Howmanypeopledoyouneedto
models in orange, blue and white. They make cook for? Do you entertain often? Do you
“ALMOST ANYTHING YOU CAN COOK IN A TRADITIONAL OVEN LUXE APPEAL
CAN ALSO BE COOKED ON A COVERED BARBECUE.” PE TER AN D ERSO N Considering an outdoor kitchen?
Here are some of the most useful
elements you might want to
aneye-catchingfeatureinanoutdoorarea,” want to experiment with different cooking include in your set-up, according
saysRohanMatthewsfromHarveyNorman. techniques?Willitbeused/storedundercover Russell Crosdale, barbecues
Thehottestthinginbarbecuingrightnow ordoyouneedadesigninadurablematerial and outdoor living expert at
Winning Appliances and
is slow-cooking, says Katrina Paras, thatwillcopewiththeelements?” Appliances Online.
categorymanagerforbarbecueandheating Toensureyourbarbecuelastsmorethan ✚ Storage for cooking utensils.
at Char-Griller. Smoking, too, is trending. a couple of summers, it’s important to ✚ A bar fridge or wine cabinet.
“It imparts a delicious flavour to cuts of choose a model with good-quality ✚ A sink with a pull-out tap so
you can wash up outside (and
meat that take longer to cook, such as construction. “Look for a barbecue with a leave your indoor kitchen
briskets and pulled pork and lamb,” adds fully welded or one-piece firebox – this is mess-free). Or, if budget
Paras. Kettle barbecues are also making a themostrobustoptionandwillretainheat allows, a dishwasher.
comeback,saysRussellCrosdale,category well. Check the barbecue feels solid to the ✚ Outdoor heating in the vicinity
ofthebarbecuesoyoucan use
expertforbarbecuesandoutdoorlivingat touch,andthatthefireboxandgreasetray it year-round.
AppliancesOnlineandWinningAppliances. are easy to access for cleaning,” says
“They infuse a unique flavour while being Anderson. “If you’re choosing a stainless-
lightweight, portable and easy to use.” steel model, be aware that lower grades
Convenience is improving, too. App- might be cheaper than higher-grade ones,
connected models – Traeger’s latest grills butthey’llrustfaster,”saysAnderson.Wong
and the Everdure Heston Blumenthal 4K concurs: “For cooking surfaces, look for a
barbecue,forexample–allowyoutomonitor barbecue with solid cast-iron grill and
real-timecookingtemperaturesandaccess hotplates. Cast-iron is durable, has high
cookingguidesonyourphoneortablet for heat-retention properties and delivers a
perfectly cooked meals every time. nice, even result”. >
