Nothing brings out the flavor of food like a good char grilling and Barbecue Blog exists as homage to everything related to the barbecue, today there are plenty of new gadgets and methods of cooking that give us the ability to infuse our food with unique flavors, instead of having to go to a restaurant we can now prepare anything from smoked salmon to saffron lemon shish kebabs at home.

Barbecuing is also a reason for a good old fashioned get together with the food giving us added incentive to enjoy time with family and friends in our homes or at grill restaurants, grilling is an art and if you have gotten rusty with it don’t worry, you’re in the right place as we aim to help you ensure any plans you have related to grilling or barbecuing will turn out to be a success.

The grills available today come in a variety of forms and there are still ongoing debates concerning the type of fuel that is best, some believe grills that run on gas are sheer heresy however they are still a very popular choice due to a number of advantages they provide.  Charcoal grills have always been the more traditional choice primarily due to the flavor charcoal infuses into the food cooked with it, today charcoal is still cheaper than gas which is even more of an advantage if you are inclined to use your grill regularly.

Wood is another fuel that is becoming more popular for cooking food especially since meat smokers have seen such a rise in popularity, woods such as hickory, pecan and mesquite are all used for grilling and each produces its own unique smoke that infuses your food with special flavors.  While grilling and smoking are methods of cooking that produce significantly different results, both enable you to truly experiment with the flavor of food as there are so many varieties of wood that can be used for practicing your culinary skills.

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The majority of the smokers can be used with virtually any variety of charcoal or wood of your preference, here’s our run down of the most popular Masterbuilt smoker grills of choice.

Masterbuilt 30 Inch Electric Smokehouse Review

The black 30 inch electric smokehouse is one of the most popular smokers in the Masterbuilt range and its temperature is controlled by thermostat, the smokers has a total of four racks and can be used to make anything from North Carolina pulled pork to smoked lemon chicken.

The smoker has the capacity to hold quite a lot of food and it has a convenient slot built into its side that allows you to load your wood chips with ease, a digital control panel is built into the smoker for controlling its cooking time and cooking temperature.  We like the smoker overall and the fact that you can use it with almost any type of wood or charcoal makes it a worthy rival to many other smokers out there today.

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Masterbuilt Smokehouse With Camo Door Review

This smokehouse operates in exactly the same way as its 30 inch black electric counterpart with the biggest difference being the way it looks, the smoker will look ideal in certain back yards as real wood is actually used for the doors finish.

The smoker can reach up to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and can be used to create a huge variety of smoked dishes, again four racks are included with the smoker and it has the capacity for smoking two whole chickens at once.

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Masterbuilt M7P 7-In-1 Smoker Grill

It’s fair to say that the Masterbuilt M7P is one of the most versatile smokers in the Masterbuilt range due how many ways it can cook your food, the smoker runs on gas and not only smokes food but it can also be used for and boiling grilling your food.

The smoker runs on liquid propane rather than electricity so it could be the ideal piece of hardware if you’re going on a camping vacation, a pan is included with the smoker so you can boil rice and it also includes a basket for that you can use for making fries or deep fried chicken.

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What’s great about the smoker is that it maintains its internal temperature even if you’re using it on a sunny day, you can also get quite a lot of food smoked while using the Smokehouse due to its internal capacity.

The temperature of the smoker is controlled by thermostat and you can set it to cook at any temperature between 100 and 275 degrees Fahrenheit, Masterbuilt have also added an air damper to the smokehouse and it has a rear mounted grease pan and a drip pan.

You can easily fit two whole chickens into the smoker and it has four racks in total for laying out your food, unlike other smokers you’re not restricted to using any specific brand of wood for doing your cooking, the Masterbuilt Smokehouse includes a convenient tray that makes it easy for you to load your wood on as and when it’s needed.

You can do quite a lot of experimenting with the food you decide to cook with the smoker since you can use any type of wood chips you like with it, once you have the smoker set up to cook all you need to do is monitor your wood and check its drip pan.

The smoker also has its own digital thermometer so you can determine its internal temperature and a water bowl to stop your food from drying out during the smoking process, the smoker has an internal capacity of 2.5 cubic feet and it has a timing system you can pre-program to determine when the smoker should turn itself off.

While the Masterbuilt Smokehouse doesn’t produce the same levels of heat as traditional charcoal smokers it is very economical, if you like red meat then you’ll be in your element when cooking with the smoker and its running costs are generally much lower than many other similar types of hardware.

If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at smoked food but don’t want a smoker that costs the earth, you can’t go wrong with the Masterbuilt Smoker.

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You can smoke your food using a variety of wood chips with the smoker for making dishes such as venison jerky and honey glazed spare ribs, if you like smoking food but are put off by traditional charcoal smokers then you’re likely to find the Smokehouse to be a great alternative.

What’s great about the smoker is that you’re not limited to using wood from a sole manufacturer, if you already have a favorite variety of wood chips then you can use them with the Smokehouse.  The design of the wood chip loader makes loading fuel into effortless as the loader slides into the side of the smoker, simply slide out the wood chip loader, add the chips slide it back in again and then give it a slight twist.

Since the smoker runs on electricity you can start it in an instant and it can be ready in a matter of minutes as there no need for pre-heating, the cooking temperature and cooking time for the smoker are controlled through its touch pad and this has a digital display.

The outer design of the smoker should blend in well with most gardens as the door has a finish made from real wood, despite the smokers naturist type appearance the majority of its outer body is made from stainless steel.  The beauty about the smokehouse is that once you finished smoking your food it can be cleaned down easily, the inside of the Smokehouse has a removable drip pan and there is also a removable grease pan that is positioned at the rear.

An automatic shut off system is built into the Masterbuilt smoker to prevent it from overheating and an air damper is positioned on top, the smoker has a cooking capacity of 2.53 cubic feet so it can accommodate whole chickens and legs of lamb.  The Smokehouse has a total of four cooking grates for laying out your food and it can operate efficiently at up to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Since the smoker is so versatile you can use it to prepare a huge variety of dishes, you can cook Cajun smoked fish, grill Caribbean chicken or smoke a pork loin.

If you’re torn between the choices of getting a smoker or a grill then this Masterbuilt smoker allows you to have your cake and eat it, with all the different types of cooking the M7P is capable of doing it’s certainly a versatile piece of hardware.

Due to the smokers design its upper portion can be removed and doing this exposes its burner, the burner can then be used in conjunction with pots and pans and this is the reason you can also use it to boil and fry.

When it comes to grilling you can also do this with various fuels and these include gas, wood or charcoal, as so many varieties of fuel can be used for grilling you can do lots of experimenting with your foods flavor.

You can also smoke your food in the smoker using either charcoal, wood or gas, initially after setting up the M7P you need to put it through a seasoning process in order to get the best results when you start cooking.

The outer casing of the Masterbuilt M7P is made from steel and the whole unit can be moved without too much effort as it weighs 48 pounds, the smokers burner is made out of cast iron and this includes its own hose and regulator.

A thermometer is also included with the smoker and this is part of its basket that has its own drain clip, Masterbuilt have also included a temperature gauge with the smoker so you can determine how hot its running.

While the smoker has many uses adjusting it so that you can use all of its different methods of cooking requires some effort, if you’re going on a long camping holiday and you have the room to take the M7P along you’ll have the means to do more than smoking alone.

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If you have a small deck, patio or terrace and need a grill that will fit in a small space so you can whip up a meal for yourself and a couple of friends then the Patio Caddie is a practical solution.

At 187 square inches the cooking surface for the Charbroil grill is of a modest size however it is very low priced and serves it purpose sufficiently, preparing a banquet with the grill would obviously take significant time but it was never designed with that purpose in mind, if you’re entertaining one or two friends then you can make a meal for all of you on the Patio Caddie with no stress.

Due to the size of the grill it will fit easily in a small trunk so you can take it virtually anywhere and make your favorite dishes, this particular model runs on liquid propane but if you live in apartment that doesn’t allow gas grills the electric Patio Caddie would be a better choice.

If you’re going on vacation in a place where there’s no access to an electrical supply and you want to grill your own food then the liquid propane model is the ideal choice.

You can start the grill up in a snip since it runs on gas rather than charcoal and it has its own electronic ignition system, despite its size the Patio Caddie can produce a respectable 10,000 BTU’s with its single burner, the grill also has its own set of wheels and the grills underside is large enough to accommodate a 20 pound tank of liquid propane.

The heat plate for the grill is made out of cast iron and it also has a heavy gauge steel cooking surface with a porcelain finish, as mentioned the grill is small but if you need to grill half a dozen large sausages at once it has the capacity for doing just that.

It would be impractical to use the Patio Caddie for grilling ribs but if you want to grill chicken breast burgers, steaks or vegetables it will help you get the job done.

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You can still infuse your meat and vegetables with smoky flavors with a gas grill so if this is a necessity, look for grills that include smoker boxes or ones that have room for one to be added later.

In most cases gas grills require less work to clean after you’ve finished grilling than their charcoal counterparts, the majority of gas grills are also easier to start and can be made ready to cook your food in far less time than what’s required with a charcoal grill.  Here’s our run down of the most popular Weber propane grills of choice.

Weber Q 320 Portable Gas Grill

Just like a picnic basket you can take the Weber Q virtually anywhere and even though it has the capacity to grill two whole chickens it can easily fit into a small trunk, the grill is very easy to use and set up so in no time at all you can visit your favorite beauty spot and make rosemary grilled scallops, zucchini or anything else that takes your fancy.

This particular model comes with a stand and this will come in handy if you don’t have anywhere to place the grill while cooking, the grill has an electronic ignition, runs on liquid propane and even has its own warming rack.

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Weber Genesis S-320 Propane Gas Grill

The Weber Genesis is another series in their range that has proven to be very popular, it’s fair to say the S-320 is chosen by people that grill food regularly as a way of life as it has all of the essentials necessary for producing a very good spread.

This particular model runs on liquid propane but models are also available that run on natural gas, the grill has three burners in total and its side burner gives you the option to cook sauces or beans efficiently without firing up your cooker.  The grill has a stainless steel finish for withstanding the elements, convenient hooks for your cooking utensils and a cooking area of significant size.

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Weber Spirit E-210 Propane Gas Grill Review

There’s no denying that the E-210 offers considerable value especially when comparing its price to the grills found in the Summit series, if you’re on a budget but don’t want to deny yourself a decent grill then the E-210 is a wise choice not only because of its price but also due to the fact that it should last for considerable time.

The grill has a stainless steel work surface and 2 stainless steel burners that produce significant heat, the grills cooking area is 350 square inches in size so there should be no problems cooking multiple portions of food at once.

The grill lacks a side burner but still has the standard Weber Flavoriser bars and porcelain enamelled cooking grates, you can also use the grill for spit roasting by attaching a rotisserie to it which is an optional accessory.

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You can start up the grill in an instant with its battery powered electronic ignition system, the  grills ignition system is efficient and works by triggering the outer burner that then activates the burner in the center.

As far as cooking capacity goes you can fit a fair deal on the grill so if you have about 5 friends around you can whip up some quarter pounders or hot dogs in a pinch, the grill has the space for cooking up to two whole chickens at once and although its fairly compact it has its own warming rack.

The great thing about the Weber Q is how versatile the grill is in that you can set it up in a snap and you can take it virtually anywhere you like, instead of going on a day trip with sandwiches you can make anything from salmon in lemon and dill to tapenade pork loin.

The Q 320 has a few improvements over the previous Q models one of which is the shelf system, the shelves for the new grill are collapsible making it slightly easier to carry than its predecessor, the shelves on the previous grills in the series are set in a fixed position.

The stationary cart is a lot more stable than it may seem at first glance as it holds itself firmly in place, gas tanks give the grill additional stability and lock firmly into position underneath it.

You can turn off the inner burner for the grill so you can cook food on it using indirect heat, the grill also has a handy handle light that turns itself on and off automatically when you open and close the lid.

The catch pan for the grill is removable and its worktable has tool hooks so that you can keep your utensils handy while you’re grilling, if you’re going camping you can attach a griddle to the Q 320 so you can have pancakes or bacon and eggs for breakfast.

The grill has a built in thermometer and is designed to run on 20lb liquid propane gas tanks, at maximum the burners can produce up to 21,700 BTU’s per hour and it has infinite control burner valves.

There are two cast iron cooking grates on the Q 320 and these have a porcelain enamelled finish, while the Q 320 doesn’t have all of the cooking features found on larger grills in the Weber range it’s still a great piece of kit due to its portability and ease of use.

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There are two stainless steel burners included with the grill that are found under its 350 square inch main cooking area, the E-210 clearly isn’t the largest of grills in the Weber range but you can still load it up with a fair amount of food, this version of the grill runs on liquid propane which gives it an extended cooking time but there is also a version that runs on natural gas.

A warming rack is also included with the E-210 that can be used for maintaining the temperature of your food or for warming up burger buns, while the grill runs on gas you can expect to see degree of smoke while you’re cooking and this give your food a more authentic taste.

As with many other Weber grills the Spirit series includes Flavorizer bars on its cooking surface, the Flavorizer bars burn up excess fat on your food and if you keep the lid closed the smoke produced infuses your food with extra flavor.

The E-210 has an electronic crossover ignition system and you have total control over the temperature of the burners, due to the burner controls you can use the grill to cook food with either direct or indirect heat making it ideal for slow cooking.

Directly opposite the grills burner controls is a stainless steel surface that you can make use of while preparing your food, the temperature gauge is situated in the center of the grills lid so you can easily determine how hot it’s running.

The grill also has tool hooks on the end of its work surface so you can keep spatulas and tongs handy while your cooking, cleaning the grill doesn’t take too much effort and since it runs on liquid propane rather than charcoal the job is even easier.

Excess waste filters down into the grills disposable drip pans so unless you have a major spillage a quick wipe down should be more than sufficient after you’ve finished cooking, you can move the E-210 around quite easily as it sits on four heavy duty casters and two of these are lockable so you can secure it in position.

At maximum the E-210 can produce up to 26,000 BTU’s per hour with the use of its main burners, the grill can also be used for spit roasting legs of lamb or chicken as it can accommodate a rotisserie.

The rotisserie for the Weber Spirit is motorized so once you have it set up you can leave it to turn your food on its own, all in all the E-210 is a well built piece of hardware; although it’s cheap in comparison to other grills in the Weber range you will likely be cooking on it for years to come.

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Weber Genesis S-320 Natural Gas Grill

The stainless steel S-320 is the most popular natural gas Weber Genesis amongst grill enthusiasts and has everything needed for preparing a delicious spread, the S-320 has a grilling area 507 square inches in size and like many other grills in the range it includes the famous Weber Flavorizer bars.

Although the grill runs on natural gas the Flavorizer bars give the grill the ability to infuse smoky flavors into any meat or fish you decide to cook, the S-320 also includes a side burner so you can prepare your custard, gravy or other side dishes without having to use your stove.

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Weber Spirit E-210 Natural Gas Grill

It can easily be said that the E-210 is a great grill especially when considering its high build quality and low cost, if you’re on a budget, want a decent grill and you can live without a side burner, the E-210 is a great choice.

The grill may not have all of the features found on its bigger brothers in the Genesis range but all the essentials are there, the Weber Spirit has tool hooks for your utensils, an adequately sized grilling area (with Flavorizer bars) and warming rack and it can accommodate a rotisserie for spit roasting chicken or legs of lamb.

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Weber Genesis E-320 Natural Gas Grill

The E-320 offers cooks the same grilling options as its stainless steel counterpart but is significantly cheaper as it is made from differing materials, the E-320 cooking grates are porcelain enamelled and it also has a side burner and warming rack.  The grills 507 square inch main cooking is large enough for grilling multiple potions of food at once, the E320 can generate significant heat as it has three stainless steel burners that can produce up to 42,000 BTU’s.

As with other grills in the Genesis series the E-320 can accommodate a motorised rotisserie for doing your spit roasting, if you like the Genesis for its cooking performance but don’t need a stainless steel finish then the E-320 is the perfect choice.

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