Grill accessories blog | lighting, ash and cleaning
Grill accessories guides: light charcoal safely, wait until the ash is cold, clean the grate, and compare a kettle, a pedestal and an electric barbecue.
Barbecue smoke control area: what a garden grill can do
The street is on a council list, or a neighbour has said the postcode sits in a smoke control area, and the charcoal barbecue suddenly looks like some
Charcoal barbecue carbon monoxide: do not cool it indoors
The burgers are done, the flames have gone, and the coals look quiet enough to move. That is when charcoal barbecue carbon monoxide becomes the proble
How often to clean BBQ grates: a practical schedule
The best answer to how often to clean BBQ grates is after every cook, but that does not mean dismantling the whole barbecue each time. A short clean w
How to clean a charcoal barbecue: warm grate, cold ash
The grate is black with glaze, and the pan under the column is still full. How to clean a charcoal barbecue uses two clocks. Scrape the cooking grate
How to light a charcoal barbecue: wait for grey ash
The sausages are still in the kitchen and the charcoal is a black pile that will not catch. How to light a charcoal barbecue is a short outdoor sequen
Electric barbecue vs charcoal: choose the right format
You have room for one barbecue, and the three obvious choices do not solve the same problem. In an electric barbecue vs charcoal decision, fuel is onl
Charcoal barbecue price UK: a format-by-format budget
You have a number in mind, and the page in front of you shows a different one. A garden-centre pedestal at £39.99, a Weber 47 cm kettle at £124.99, an
Barbecue ash disposal: when it is safe to move
The flames have gone, the food is indoors and the ash looks grey, but that does not mean barbecue ash disposal can start. A buried ember may still be
Where to put a meat probe in the grill: the centre
You have closed the lid, the display is climbing and dinner appears to be on schedule. A meat probe that is touching bone, sitting in a pocket of fat
Wood wool firelighters barbecue: smell, cubes and burn
The charcoal is still cold, and the only starter under the sink is a tray of white cubes that smell of paraffin. Wood wool firelighters barbecue cooks