For a few months now, Miguel Ángel, author of Pimientos Verdes, has been enjoying a Weber gas barbecue. As I knew he had gotten a lot of use out of it, I asked him if he would like to give us his opinion on it, or on the benefits of gas barbecues, and here is his opinion on them. Will you fall in love with these barbecues as much as he does?
When I was a child, one of the things I liked most about doing with my parents was enjoying a good barbecue on the terrace. It all started with the ritual of lighting the fire and waiting for the embers to reach the ideal point. I perfectly remember how I would help my father to make a small pile of wood chips, then light them and put charcoal on them. Then I would run to the kitchen and help my mother salt the meat, which was usually lamb ribs, and then we would get to work on the aioli. Of course, then came the corresponding appetizer while my father took care of cooking the meat.
Years later, when I bought my flat, I was always thinking about buying a barbecue for the large terrace I have, but unfortunately my terrace has a porch, meaning I have a roof above it that prevents me from making a fire with a traditional barbecue. So I discarded the idea.
Luckily, one of my neighbours went to live in the United States for a while and one of the things she brought back from there was a gas barbecue . You know that they are masters in this field there and my neighbour's good experience convinced me to buy this type of barbecue.
As with any purchasing process, once the convincing phase was over, it was time to face the task of comparing brands and features. Here I must say that Claudia helped me a lot and knew how to guide me perfectly in knowing which gas barbecue to buy .
I was very clear that I wanted a good-sized barbecue, but one that would also allow me to cook for two people. Another essential requirement was that I wanted a durable, high-quality product with a careful design. For this reason, I opted for the Weber Spirit E310 model, which has three burners and a surface area sufficient to cook for 10 people without any problems. In addition, it has a very elegant line and a compact size that hardly takes up any space on the terrace.
Weber Spirit Barbecues
After a few months of using my Weber gas barbecue, I am ready to tell you about my experience with this system and the brand.
1. Weber barbecues are made from very high quality products. They are robust and designed to last for many years. Assembly is very simple, as easy as assembling a piece of furniture from the well-known Swedish brand.
2. Gas is a cheap cooking system. I use 6kg reusable butane canisters, which fit perfectly in the cupboard built into my barbecue. These canisters cost around 10 euros and go a long way. I have prepared quite a few meals and have not yet needed to change them!
3. With gas barbecues, you can start cooking straight away. To light the Weber barbecue, all you have to do is open the gas valve to light the burners. I let it heat up for a few minutes before putting the food on. And of course, no smoke is produced during this “heating” process.
4. It is a clean cooking system, since the fat from the food falls into a small tray under the burners. In addition, the grill is easy to clean. I use a “nanas” type scouring pad and it comes out perfect.
5. Although it may seem obvious, this system does not generate ash, making cleaning it between uses very simple.
6. The flavour is very authentic. A well-known restaurant brand tells us that “it tastes better on the grill”. I totally agree. This is where the Flavorizer bars come into play. These bars are made of enamelled steel and are located between the burners and the grill. Their function is the following: during the cooking process, the food releases its own juices. These juices end up on the Flavorizer bars, where they evaporate. This vapour greatly enhances the flavour of food cooked on Weber gas barbecues. A simple but very well thought-out system.
7. It has a built-in lid that multiplies the performance of my barbecue… and I can even use it as an oven! The escalivada is perfect when cooked on the barbecue and I still have 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 easily regulate the intensity of the heat. This way we can easily control the cooking point of our food.
If you are considering buying a gas barbecue, don't hesitate. It is 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 you are looking for one of the highest quality and beautiful designs, I invite you to see both the Weber and Eva Solo models, which you will find in the Barbecues and accessories section . In the same section you will find a lot 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 grilled chicken sandwich with barbecued apple 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