A few months ago Miguel Ángel, author of Pimientos Verdes, has been enjoying a Weber gas barbecue. Since I knew he had gotten a lot out of it, I asked him if he wanted to give us his opinion about it, or about the benefits of gas barbecues, and here is his view on them. Will you fall as in love with these barbecues as he did?
When I was little, one of the things I enjoyed most with my parents was having a good barbecue on the terrace. It all began with the ritual of lighting the fire and waiting for the coals to be at the perfect point. I remember perfectly how I helped my father make a little pile of wood shavings to then light them and throw charcoal on top. Then I would run to the kitchen and help my mother salt the meat, which was usually lamb ribs, and then we'd get to work on the alioli. Of course, afterwards came the usual appetizer while my father cooked the meat.
Years later, when I bought my apartment, the idea of buying a barbecue for the large terrace I have was always on my mind, but unfortunately my terrace is covered, that is, I have a roof over it that prevents me from making a fire with a traditional barbecue. So I discarded the idea.
Luckily, one of my neighbors went to live in the United States for a while and one of the things she brought back when she returned was a gas barbecue. You know they are masters at this there and my neighbor's good experience convinced me to buy this type of barbecue.
As with any purchasing process, once the persuasion phase was over, it was time to face the task of comparing brands and features. Here I must say Claudia helped me a lot and guided me perfectly to know which gas barbecue to buy.
I was very clear that I wanted a barbecue of a good size, but that would also allow me to cook for two people. Another essential requirement was that I wanted a durable product, of very high quality and with a careful design. For this reason I chose the model Weber Spirit E310, which has three burners and a surface large enough to cook for 10 people without problems. In addition, it has a very elegant line and a compact size that barely takes up space on my terrace.
Weber Spirit barbecues
After a few months using my Weber gas barbecue, I am in a position to explain my experience with this system and with the brand.
1. Weber barbecues are made with very high quality materials. They are sturdy and designed to last many years. Assembly is very simple, as simple as assembling a piece of furniture from that well-known Swedish brand.
2. Gas is a cheap cooking system. I use reusable 6 kg butane cylinders, which fit perfectly in the cabinet included with my barbecue. These cylinders have a price of about 10 euros and go a long way. I have enough meals prepared and I still haven't needed to change it!
3. With gas barbecues we can start cooking immediately. To light the Weber barbecue all the work consists of opening the gas valve to ignite the burners. I let it heat a few minutes before putting the food on. And of course, in this “warming” process no smoke is produced.
4. It is a clean cooking system, since the fat from the food falls into a small tray under the burners. Also, the grill is easy to clean. I use "nanas"-type scouring pads and it comes out perfect.
5. Although it may seem obvious, with this system no ashes are generated so cleaning them between uses is very easy.
6. The flavor you get is very authentic. A well-known restaurant brand tells us that "on the grill, it tastes better." I completely agree. This is where the Flavorizer bars come into play. These bars are made of enameled steel and are located between the burners and the grill. Their function is as follows: during the cooking process, foods release their own juices. These juices fall onto the Flavorizer bars, where they evaporate. This vapor greatly enhances the flavor of foods cooked on Weber gas barbecues. A simple but very well thought-out system.
7. It comes with a lid that multiplies the capabilities of my barbecue… and I can use it as an oven! The escalivada turns out perfectly prepared on the barbecue and I still plan to make pizza. The temperature we achieve under the lid allows us to roast even a whole chicken or turkey.
8. Another advantage is that we can very easily regulate the intensity of the heat. In this way we can control the doneness of our foods without problems.
If you are considering buying a gas barbecue, don't hesitate. It's a safe purchase. I am having a very good experience with this system and I hope to enjoy my Weber barbecue for many years.
NOTES: There are different models of Weber gas barbecues. You will find them all here. If, on the other hand, you are still interested in the more traditional method, charcoal, but are looking for something of the highest quality and beautiful designs, I invite you to see both Weber and Eva Solo, which you will find in the Barbecues and accessories section. In the same section you will find a ton of accessories, to get the most out of your barbecue!
If you want, you can also see the recipe that Miguel prepared for a delicious roasted chicken sandwich with apple roasted on the barbecue and brie cheese here.
Comments
Angels said:
Tengo una barbacoa de gas y estoy muy contenta, es muy práctica y sale todo buenísimo. El problema es que la tengo junto a la pared exterior de casa y se ha manchado de humo negro a la altura de la salida trasera de los fogones. ¿Alguien sabe de un accesorio tipo protector para el humo que pueda poner en la pared? He preguntado a Weber y sólo tienen alfombras anti salpicaduras pero me dicen que no están indicadas para poner en la pared. Y los protectores que veo en internet son pequeños como para cocina normal. Si me podéis dar ideas os lo agradezco.
Isabel said:
Yo hice un pedido de una barbacoa weber y todo bien llegó rápido y sin problemas, mi sorpresa fue al abrir el envoltorio y montarla, la tapa estaba astillada vamos con la pintura levantada. Llamé al supervisor me dijeron que me mandaban una sin problema, además llamé en el momento y le envié fotos al correo y demás. Han pasado 8 meses y sigo igual volví a hablar con el y que me enviaban una sin problema, y hace poco me mandan un correo diciéndome que tengo que cojer un seguro etc… No vuelvo a comprar nada aquí por falta de seriedad y profesionalidad
Fernando said:
Eduardo Rodríguez. Eso pasa con casi todas las de gas y hasta con las de carbon, solo que en estas últimas pulverizas con agua y ya. Pero evidentemente no puedes hacerlo en las de gas. Llave 2 incendiadas con el peligro que lleva. He vuelto a las de carbón. Los fabricantes evitan el tema
musired said:
m usho
Eduardo Rodríguez said:
Muy buena la barbacoa de Gas Webber Spirit. Pero tengo un problema: la grasa q se va deshaciendo cae sobre los triángulo q recubren los quemadores produciendo unas llamas que queman y ennegrecen la comida. En principio su misión era evitar q cayeran en las llamas y producir este efecto no deseado, pero no es así. solución? Hay veces q cubro con papel aluminio la superficie de la barbacoa y sobre ella pongo los alimentos, pero bajo la temperatura.
Antonio said:
Sin duda las barbacoas Weber son de las mejores. Me encanta este modelo: https://bit.ly/2YYoLUv
Ahora bien para mi la gran duda es valorar si comprar una barbacoa de gas o una de carbón