Iron barbecues

 

The good weather is approaching, and it's time to start barbecuing! How? Your old barbecue is no longer useful and you have to buy a new one? No problem for you! You can buy a fantastic iron barbecue!

Yes, yes, made of iron. And right now we are going to give you the reasons why you should buy it, as well as you are going to learn what is the best maintenance you can give it and the best way to get its full potential.

Types of iron barbecue

Certainly there are not as many types of iron barbecues as there are of a brick barbecue, but, little by little, the catalogs of the big brands have been expanding, adding more and more compact and practical models.

✹With hood: It is perhaps one of the most recent models. This type of barbecues simulates the design of the barbecues with bell, only that they are made of cast iron. They are very good for cooking meats, but they have the problem that they have to be fixed in a corner of the house, as well as that they require more maintenance than the rest of the models.

✹Without lid: These are the most economical models on the market. An iron barbecue that is composed of one or two grills, a working area and a couple of shelves to store cooking utensils. Generally, they are rectangular in shape.

✹With lid: They are the best for cooking meat, vegetables and fish. The system is not very different from that of the barbecues without lid, only that these models can be found in both round and rectangular shapes. They have thermometers to measure the temperature, and some extra functions to cook food better.

✹With wheels: Are you only going to take the barbecue out from time to time? Are you going to camp sites? Then you will be interested in an iron barbecue with wheels. The cheaper models can be a problem, because the wheels are usually made of hard plastic. But there are quite cheap designs with wheels that move very well on any terrain.

✹Fixed: This type of barbecues are designed to be mounted in one place. If you want to take it to another place, you have to disassemble it each time. It can be with or without a lid.

✹Grill: A portable design to use the barbecue wherever you want. It can have or not a lid, and are perfect for use in the garden, balcony, terrace or camping. If you are an outdoor barbecuer, you will need this one!

What are the advantages of iron barbecues?

You're not going to spend the money on an iron barbecue if it's not going to offer you some advantage over other types, are you? Here's everything you'll benefit from if you buy one!

✹They are much more economical than a masonry or stainless steel barbecue.

✹Iron is a material that holds more heat, so they are perfect for cooking any type of meat, fish or vegetables.

✹Food can be cooked with both charcoal and wood. Although there are models that only allow one type of combustion.

✹Some models have different levels in the grill, or with areas where the heat does not reach so much, which allows cooking food with different cooking points.

✹It does not take up as much space as a masonry or cast iron grill, so it can be stored when not in use.

✹There are small portable models that weigh very little, so you can take them anywhere!

✹They are resistant to shocks and environmental conditions, so they do not require much maintenance. However, they do need a little more constant cleaning than other models.

Is the iron barbecue perfect for you? Find out!

You already know its advantages, but now you have to ask yourself a question: is the iron barbecue the right one for you? Now we will check it out!

✹Space: The great advantage of this type of barbecue is that it does not require as much space as other models, unless you buy one with a hood. The only thing you have to worry about when you take it out is that it is on a smooth surface, preferably wood or stone, and that's it, then you put it back in the garage and that's it!

✹Budget: In the market you will find all kinds of iron barbecues, some with very affordable prices of about 50 euros and others that can reach 500 euros. That is a great advantage of these models, there are so many that it is very difficult not to find one that fits your budget!

✹Frequency of use: Do you barbecue sporadically? Then iron barbecues are perfect for you. Since most models can be disassembled, or are portable, you can remove it when you are not going to use it and leave the space free for other activities. And if you do a lot of grilling, you know you can buy a small grill for cooking.

✹Location: Knowing where to place your barbecue is key, and maybe you don't have the right place for it. An iron barbecue should be on a smooth surface, trying to avoid grass. If you have a wooden terrace, it will be perfect. Although it will always be better if the surface is made of stone.

The maintenance of an iron barbecue

Although iron barbecues today are designed to cope with environmental conditions, it does not mean that you do not have to do a little maintenance from time to time.

First of all, there is the cleaning after each use. If you don't do it, the pieces of meat will stick to the grill, and the charcoal will stick to the walls. It is then very difficult to remove it, so do it after each use. Secondly, general cleaning should be done every five or six uses, to remove any charcoal, soot or food residue that may spoil the flavor of the dishes you prepare.

And finally, maintenance to help keep the structure in perfect condition at all times, for which you will have to treat the iron with special materials, and occasionally give it a good coat of paint. Are you interested in learning how to clean an iron barbecue? Follow the steps we indicate here!