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Help with choosing a barbecue type

There are various types of barbecues. You can choose from a charcoal barbecue, kamado barbecue, gas barbecue, electric barbecue, outdoor kitchen, and smokers. Which type suits you best depends on your usage situation and the dishes you make. We'll tell you all about the different barbecue types and grilling techniques you can use here.

Charcoal, kamado, and outdoor kitchens

Charcoal barbecues

Charcoal barbecues: classic grilling

With a charcoal barbecue, you can use various grilling techniques such as indirect and direct grilling. It takes a while before the barbecue is warm enough, so you can't use them for a quick barbecue session. You do have a lot of control over the air supply and temperature. We'll tell you more about choosing between different types of charcoal barbecues here.

Kamado barbecues

Kamado barbecues: extensive grilling

You can prepare many types of dishes on a Kamado barbecue. You maintain the heat well thanks to the thick ceramic lid. This allows you to apply slow cooking in addition to more classic grilling methods. You can also easily expand your kamado barbecues with accessories such as a pizza stone or plate setter. That way, you can also use the Kamado as a type of oven.

Outdoor kitchens

Outdoor kitchens

The outdoor kitchen is a large gas barbecue you can give a fixed spot in your garden. Most outdoor kitchens have multiple main burners and a side burner. This way, you can prepare multiple dishes at the same time. As the barbecue works with gas, it heats up quickly and you can get started with grilling right away. Read more about the various outdoor kitchens here.

Electric, gas, and smokers

Electric barbecues

Electric barbecues: fast grilling

An electric barbecue is often smaller than other types of barbecues. You can easily place them on your balcony or take them with you to the campsite, for example. You do always need a socket nearby. Electric barbecues are mainly suitable for small dishes and basic grilling techniques. Because they heat up quickly, you can also use the barbecue for fast, spontaneous barbecue sessions. We'll tell you more about the different types of electric barbecues here.

Gas barbecues

Gas barbecues: grilling on the go

Gas barbecues are small and easy to use, just like many electric barbecues. This means you can effortlessly bring them with you and use them for fast, small barbecue sessions. Because you don't need power, you can also use them in the park. A gas barbecue doesn't create a lot of smoke. You do always need a gas bottle. We'll tell you which gas barbecue suits you best here.

Smokers

Smokers: smoke dishes

On a smoker, you can use different preparation methods than on other types of barbecues. You cook dishes by smoking them. This gives your food a specific smoke flavor. You can choose which type of smoking sawdust or wood you put at the bottom of the smoker. You then leave your dishes in the smoker, so the flavor really seeps into the meat or fish. You can read more about smokers and the preparation methods you can use here.

1. The charcoal barbecue

The charcoal BBQ
  • The authentic grill flavor
  • Many different grilling techniques
  • Takes longer to reach the right temperature
  • Cleaning is a lot of work

2. The kamado barbecue

Kamado
  • For the avid grill master
  • A lot of control over the temperature
  • Prepare food at high and low temperatures
  • Heavy and not easy to move
  • Not suitable for simple grill sessions

3. The outdoor kitchen

Outdoor kitchen
  • Reaches the right temperature quickly
  • Prepare multiple dishes
  • Make food for a large group
  • Takes up a lot of space

5. The electric barbecue

Electric barbecue
  • Reaches the right temperature
  • Easy to clean
  • No smoke
  • You always need a socket nearby
  • Often small and not suitable for large groups

4. The gas barbecue

Gas barbecue
  • Reaches the right temperature
  • Easy to clean
  • Little smoke
  • You always need a gas bottle
  • Not suitable for extensive dishes

6. The smoker

Smoker
  • You can choose the smoke flavor
  • Unique preparation of meat and fish
  • Takes a while to reach the right temperature
  • You can't use it for all barbecue techniques
Kelly
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Kelly Barbecue Expert.
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