How do you choose a The Bastard barbecue?
Choose The Bastard barbecue
The barbecues from The Bastard look a lot alike, but there are some differences. Ask yourself the following:
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Where do you want to use the barbecue?
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For how many people do you want to barbecue?
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How elaborate and varied to you want to barbecue?
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How much extra user-friendliness do you want?
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What are the advantages of ceramic cooking?
Where do you want to use your barbecue?
In your garden, the park, or at the campsite
The Bastard Urban Small and Compact are a lot smaller and lighter in weight than the Medium and Large. This way, you can move them in your garden or take them with you more easily. Do you want to take the barbecue with you for a week at the campsite or an afternoon at the park? You can do that, but keep in mind you need 2 pairs of hands to move the barbecue into the car or caravan.
Only in your own garden
The Bastard Urban Medium and Large are larger and heavy, so it's best to leave them in the garden. You can do that without issues, because the barbecue will survive many different weather circumstances with it sturdy durable material. Because the Urban Medium and Large are pretty heavy, they're on 4 wheels. This way, you can still move them across the garden if you need to.
With how many guests do you want to barbecue?
Maximum 3 to 4 people
Do you barbecue with up to 3 or 4 people at the same time? The small cooking surface of The Bastard Urban Small or Urban Compact will offer enough space. The Small offers enough space for a 3-person meal with a 26cm cooking surface. For up to 4 people, you can cook on the 33cm cooking surface of the Compact. Do you have a larger company? That's possible, but you have to wait for your food a bit longer.
Maximum 7 to 9 people
On The Bastard Urban Medium, you can grill for 7 people at the same time. The cooking surface is 42cm, so you can fit a lot of pieces of meat and vegetables on it. The cooking surface of The Bastard Urban Large is the biggest of the entire Urban series. You can barbecue for up to 9 people at the same time on the 49cm surface. This way, you can be sure there's enough space for all the meat and vegetables.
How elaborate and varied do you want to barbecue?
The basics are enough
Both The Bastard Urban Small and the Urban Compact are suitable for all basic barbecue techniques. You can grill, smoke, sear, and stew meat, fish, or vegetables without problems. Unlike the Urban Medium and Large, you can't adjust the grill rack of the Small and Compact to different heights. You also can't add a skewer. In addition, they don't have side tables to prepare side dishes.
Many different meals and grill methods
In addition to the basic barbecue techniques that The Bastard Urban Small and Compact offer, the Urban Medium and Large have a few extras. You can adjust the grill rack of both barbecues to 6 different heights. That's useful if you want to cook the meat extra slowly. You'll also get 2 half moon racks that you can place on the cooking surface in different ways. On the side tables, you can prepare sauces or side dishes while you grill.
How much extra user-friendliness do you want?
Extra luxury isn't necessary
Can you make a summer's day a success with only a barbecue and a spatula? The Bastard Urban Small and Compact are suitable for you. The barbecues are set on a pretty low underframe, so you can place them on an elevation yourself for a comfortable posture. These 2 versions also don't have utensil hooks to keep accessories within reach.
Extra user-friendliness completes the barbecue
For an extra comfortable barbecue experience, the Urban Medium and Large have a high underframe on wheels. This way, you can work at a comfortable height and you won't get a sore back as easily. You can also hang your barbecue tools on one of the 6 utensil hooks, so you'll have everything in reach. Do you want to refill the charcoal while you grill? That's easy via the refill opening in the grill rack.
Advantages of barbecuing on a The Bastard
Ceramic barbecuing
Unlike a standard barbecue, you can cook on ceramics with a The Bastard barbecue. Ceramic cooking has many advantage, like the better heat retention and the better air flow. This way, your meat doesn't dry out easily and you need less charcoal. You can also barbecue in various weather circumstances with a ceramic barbecue, including cold winter days. You can close the thick ceramic lid completely and it keeps cold and rain out.
Different preparation methods
You can use a The Bastard barbecue for more than grilling hamburgers. The Multilevel Cooking System makes sure you can grill directly and indirectly and prepare a dish at different heights. Put a piece of meat close to the fire and let it slowly cook on a higher rack. In addition, you can use a The Bastard to smoke, steam, or slow cook dishes. This makes The Bastard versatile and suitable for every barbecue user, from a beginner to expert.
Easy to clean
After a nice day of barbecuing, you don't want to spend hours cleaning the barbecue. That's why The Bastard barbecues have an ash lifter and charcoal basket. The ash lifter is a closed ash collection tray that you can easily take from the barbecue to clean. The charcoal basket keeps the charcoal together, so it's don't lie loose on the bottom of the barbecue. That save a lot of cleaning.