An integral part of outdoor recreation is the preparation of meat and vegetables on fire. What could be better than a picnic in the fresh air in a fun company on the lake or even in your own yard. Appetite and good mood are guaranteed. However, barbecue is not only the skill of the cook, but also the quality of dishes and accessories.
What is included?
Today, a wide variety of sets are on sale. Many will ask about its necessity, because everybody has knives, forks, shovels, etc. in the kitchen, and the missing appliances can be bought separately, why spend extra money. Manufacturers engaged in the manufacture of tools for cooking on an open fire, offer not just dishes, but well-designed and selected sets of accessories for their comfortable use, because in the first place we are dealing with high temperature. Rest should have a pleasant end, and not end with a burn of the hands.
It is worth considering in more detail what the kit consists of.
- Inexpensive Economy includes everything indispensable: several skewers, wire rack, spatula, fork. Such sets are packed in a plastic case with a handle or in a wooden basket, which looks more organically.
- Premium Set It is designed for a number of 4 to 12 people, in which there is everything suitable for cooking in nature. It includes the previous list of items, one-time or ceramic dishes, cutlery, tongs for removing the grill, coasters, various kitchen utensils and a blanket are added. All this is completed in a suitcase or case. For greater comfort, it can be hung on the shoulder.
Important! Depending on your needs, the kit may include a brush for cleaning items from food debris, poker, potholders, means for ignition, spit and much more.
A barbecue set is not only a useful thing in the country, but also a wonderful present. Such a gift set is always stylish and practical.
Advantages and disadvantages of kits
Experienced outdoor enthusiasts know that picking a picnic is always a troublesome business. Who did not catch himself thinking - to take all the most inalienable, and upon arrival, to find out what is important, it turns out, left at home. Cases with a barbecue set come to the rescue. We will understand their pros and cons.
The advantages of kits are as follows:
- light weight (up to 1.5 kg) - suitcases for sets are bulky, designed so that in a small space fit as many things as possible;
- diverse selection of accessories - from standard to universal exclusive items;
- convenience - all barbecue tools are always at hand;
- long term of operation;
- affordable price - the cost varies from the number of items in the kit.
As for the shortcomings, there are practically none if, of course, you get certified kits in large stores and from trusted suppliers.
Popular brands
Most lovers of dishes with a twinkle are convinced that for the preparation of barbecue and meat on the grill, food is of great importance, and not what they are cooked on. This is actually a huge mistake. Serving a delicious dish on the table in a short time and without risks is possible only with the use of safe and high-quality dishes and kitchen utensils.
Today, hardware stores and company boutiques offer skewers of various designs and styles, grill grills, steak tongs and more. But picking the right kit is not so easy. Let's look at the popular brands of barbecue sets.
Gipfel (Germany)
The German manufacturer offers consumers a fairly large assortment of kitchen equipment. A special line is represented by sets for barbecue, grill and barbecue, characterized by high quality, originality and unusual design.
Such utensils do not rust and are almost not subject to scratches.
Gipfel recommends a classic set of a set from 3 items to large for 6 people. These are various grill grates, cleaning brushes, skewers, turning vanes, perforated pans, trident plugs, textile and silicone hooks and much more. The assortment is quite rich. Items are housed in aluminum cases for orderly storage and convenience. All material is created from environmentally friendly raw materials - it is carbon steel, stainless steel, silicone and wood. Each product is certified.
Forester (Russia)
This is a domestic manufacturer of grill equipment. The main motto of the company is the details in the details, so the product of this company is characterized by maximum ease of use in terms of comfort. At the same time, Forester is not afraid to experiment in the development of new objects and elements in the line of barbecue sets. The Russian brand is represented by 3 collections: Expert, Mobil, Kids, which take into account the needs of lovers of country recreation.
A separate children's line allows you to attract a child to the interesting world of cuisine. In turn, grill accessories can significantly simplify the process of interacting with products during cooking.
Grun Gras (Germany)
The company offers magnificent sets made of high-strength stainless steel, characterized by an unusual appearance and practicality. Each set is equipped with an aluminum suitcase with handles, which has everything for a successful picnic: skewers, shovels, forks, salt shakers and more. It is light and looks spectacular, looks not even like a picnic set, but looks like a business case. Cutting, frying, grabbing, shooting with such tools is unusually convenient and simple.
BergHOFF (Belgium)
An international brand engaged in the creation of kitchen utensils and accessories of the highest quality, which are very popular among both professionals and ordinary consumers. A special place deserves the production line of barbecue sets, marked by international awards.
In such kits there is everything indispensable for creating excellent dishes.
How to choose?
Many steaks baked on fire, fish fillets, mixed vegetables. In order for the food to be prepared not only tasty, but also to be healthy, you need to create suitable conditions and choose the necessary accessories. To do this, there are a variety of everyday and gift sets for barbecue and grill that can satisfy everyone's needs. Symbolically barbecue items can be divided into three groups, such as:
- simplify the cooking process;
- facilitate the ignition of the fire;
- Designed for ready-made food.
When choosing these kits, the following recommendations should be considered:
- it is important to determine the purpose of the purchase and the frequency of use - if you are a professional, then prefer reliability; if this is a gift option, then choose an unusual design of accessories;
- as a rule, sets are offered in packaging: case, suitcase, case, which is appropriate and practical; each tool has its own place (nothing mixes up, is not lost, does not happen to look for the required thing when cooking);
- since the dishes are cooked on a fire with coal, the shovels and forks should be with a long handle so as not to heat up; in addition, the material from which they are made must be heat-resistant; low-quality metal quickly blackens and deforms;
- Do not buy a kit in which there are too many tools; for barbecue on the grill 3-4 accessories will be enough;
- BBQ attributes are not the cheapest - you will save money if you buy one set that will have everything rather than overpaying for each individual instrument;
- pay attention to what material the kit items are made of - all metal elements must be made of high-quality stainless steel, such during use will not rust and not become stained; plastic, silicone or wood parts must be made from safe, non-toxic materials;
- ergonomics - a barbecue set should be easy to use so that you can enjoy the cooking process more;
- BBQ, grill and barbecue facilities should be easily washed from dirt.
Terms of use and storage
Having bought a new set for a picnic, everyone expects for many years of operation of the inventory without the hassle. The beautiful and brilliant appearance of the novelty only pleases. The first application causes extremely positive emotions, and the desire to cook even more delicious dishes. In order for the barbecue set to maintain its impeccable properties, it is necessary to care for it, following such basic rules of care and storage, such as:
- keep such tools in a dry place, as a rule, they are sold in leather or textile covers, metal cases and cases;
- keep grill utensils with wooden handles, oven gloves and an apron away from open flame;
- during cooking, do not touch the metal parts of the scapula, fork, tongs, as the grill becomes very hot during cooking;
- during washing, do not leave metal and wooden objects for a long time in water, as this significantly reduces their service life;
- After each use, be sure to wash each element - just rinse with warm water using a liquid detergent;
- Never use metal brushes to avoid damaging the top layer of the product.
Cooking is a real art that cannot be rushed. The whole process is very exciting and protracted, so you can attract all family members to it. Of course, we all can’t wait to try just fried meat or fish just taken from the fire. The used brazier kit will make all stages safe and truly enjoyable. It is worth taking note of the following small tricks:
- when frying foods, keep a bottle of water next to you to extinguish a flame that suddenly appears;
- do not shake excess marinade over the fire, because of this it can ignite;
- if you use a classic charcoal grill, wait until they burn out - you can fry in 30-60 minutes, in the case of gas barbecue - in 15 minutes;
- Do not string meat tightly onto skewers, as they must be fried and not steamed; the same principle applies to the grill;
- when using wooden skewers, first moisten them with water so that they do not burn out;
- frying meat products on a grill, do not be surprised if they stick to the surface almost immediately; wait until a crust forms, after which you can safely turn them over.
In the next video, see an overview of the barbecue set.