Grilling gadgets - the best BBQ accessories
Whilst all you need to start barbecuing is a grill and some fuel “ theres a whole world of outdoor cooking to explore, and if you want to get the most out of your al fresco cooking, youre going to want to invest in a few add-ons.
In this guide, we take a look at some of the different BBQ accessories on the market, along with some of our favourite picks.
BBQ Covers
If youve invested in a quality barbecue, youre going to want to protect it from adverse weather with a cover, which will allow you to keep your barbecue outside during the summer months without fear of it falling foul of the elements.
At Keen Gardener, youll find a full range of top quality covers for our gas and charcoal barbecues, which will keep them looking fantastic and functioning perfectly for many years to come.
Utensils
Whatever barbecue you own, youre definitely going to need some cooking utensils!
As a minimum, youre going to need tongs, a turner/slice and a knife, but you may also want to invest in a fork, skewer, braii knife, meat thermometer and brush. Once youve purchased your tools, youll probably also need a tool holder, unless your barbecue already has one fitted.
If youre looking for cooking utensils, The Napoleon Pro Series 5 Piece Deluxe Tool Set is a fantastic place to start, providing everything you need for your barbecue cooking needs in a high quality package.
Rotisseries
BBQ cooking doesnt just have to be about grilling, and you can open up a whole new world of cooking with the addition of a rotisserie kit, making your gas or charcoal barbecue capable of even, spit roast cooking.
Great for everything from whole chickens, suckling pigs or joints of meat, electric rotisseries are a real crowd pleaser, and a great, cost-effective way to expand your outdoor cooking potential.
At Keen Gardener, youll find a full range of different rotisserie kits for charcoal and gas bbqs of all different makes, models, shapes and sizes.
Expanded cooking
Expanding your barbecues capability doesnt have to end at a rotisserie “ there are a huge number of accessories designed to increase outdoor cooking possibilities and performance, including:
- Griddles
- Planchas
- Poultry roasters
- Sear grates
- Rib roasters
- Pizza stones
- Fish grills
- Burger racks
- Vegetable grills
All these accessories can add a new dimension to your barbecue cooking, enabling you to provide show-stopping centrepieces and innovative dishes that are a world away from the traditional burgers and sausages.
Check out the Weber Gourmet System Poultry Roaster, Napoleon Pro Pizza Stone and the Kamado Joe Rib Rack to give you some ideas.
Flavour enhancement
Whilst theres little better than the taste of BBQ, you can improve and develop the flavour of the food you create with some simple accessories.
If youve got a gas barbecue, then why not give your food that traditional charcoal taste with the addition of a charcoal insert, like the Napoleon Smoker/Charcoal Insert Tray.
These units add an additional layer of authenticity to the flavour of the food that is sure to please traditionalists, and you can even add different flavoured wood chippings for the ˜low and slow hot smoking of ribs and roasts.
Alternatively, simply add some of these Mesquite wood chips to your charcoal barbecue for an extra layer of smoky flavour.
How we can help
At Keen Gardener, youll find a full range of top quality BBQ accessories designed to work with both gas and charcoal barbecues, all at unbeatable prices.