Types of barbecues

The barbecue represents one of the very first inventions for cooking. Over time, materials have been improved, modified and new designs have been created, but the principle of operation has remained unchanged. Pieces of meat, fish or vegetables are strung on a skewer and placed over heat sources, most often over coals - this way the food is well heated inside and covered with a crispy crust on the outside. Depending on their characteristics and further purposes of use, barbecues are divided into several varieties.

Portable grill

It has the following performance characteristics:

• ease of assembly;
• relatively light weight;
• Compactness - such a device can easily be placed in the trunk of a car to go on a country trip.

Its disadvantages include low functionality and short service life. As a rule, portable barbecues are made of steel sheets, and the manufacturer usually takes into account the balance between the thickness of the metal and the total weight - this must be observed when making it yourself. A sheet of steel that is too thin may be subject to deformation, while a sheet that is too thick increases the weight and dimensions, which can lead to difficulties during transportation.

Mobile grill

This option is a non-demountable structure of larger dimensions than the previous one.It can be equipped with wheels for easy movement around the area, which is especially important in changing winds, when it is necessary to move the device so that smoke does not fall on vacationers.

In addition, it can be equipped with decorative forged parts that give it an aesthetic appearance, thanks to which such a device will become a real decoration of a summer cottage or country house. Such a grill can be equipped with a table for cutting meat and a stand for firewood.

Stationary grill

It is a massive structure installed on a foundation. She may be:

• brick;
• stone;
• metal (steel or cast iron);
• from mixed materials.

Such a device can perform the functions of a small architectural form; next to it you can place a recreation area, furniture and a place for firewood and utensils.

Reference! A stationary barbecue can be equipped with a canopy for protection from rain or sun and a chimney.

Electric grill

It can be compact in size and used as a portable option, or available as a stationary device. The device runs on a power outlet or batteries, so it can be used not only outdoors, but also on a closed veranda or loggia.

Reference! The creation of the necessary heat is provided by a quartz or closed tubular electric heater.

Since fire and coals are not used when using such a device, food from electric grill you probably won't like it for lovers of “smoky” flavor. Many electric models have the function of automatic rotation of skewers, so this device is one of the most convenient to use of all the listed types of barbecues.

Disposable

This grill is made of thin perforated aluminum sheets and is mounted on special legs. Ready-made “store-bought” kits usually come with coals, a grill, skewers and a garbage bag.

This device is ideal for those who rarely go out of town. It is easy to assemble, so a disposable grill is an excellent option for beginners. The heat in it can persist for three hours or more.

Gas device

It is rarely purchased for household use; more often it is an attribute of public catering chains, since it can be used to cook kebabs and other dishes as quickly as possible and in large quantities.

In everyday life, this type of barbecue is not popular due to its massiveness and difficulty in operation, since handling it requires the regular purchase of gas cylinders and the skills to install them.