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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COOKING ON THE GRIDDLE OR THE BARBECUE.

* Ready in three minutes!
The main advantage of the grill compared to the barbecue is that it is very simple to use. The grill plate starts up like a normal ceramic hob. In this way, in less than 3 minutes, the cooking plate will reach the optimal temperature so that you can start cooking each and every one of your cravings. In comparison, the process of cooking on a barbecue is much longer and more expensive, since it is necessary to light a fire and maintain the coals for at least 30 minutes before starting to cook.

* Cook without limits and with an infinite list of delights for the palate!
The gas grill plate cooktop allows you to prepare a wide variety of foods, even if they require delicate cooking or are small in size, such as crustaceans or fruit. Thanks to the grill plate, we can have both a good fillet of beef and a portion of small vegetables ready in a few minutes. On the contrary, cooking on barbecue grills can impair the quality of the food, so that its nutritional qualities are greatly diminished. In addition, barbecues tend to dry out food, while the grill allows it to be cooked just right. With the grill you have the opportunity to discover an unlimited range of new recipes, from the most classic to the most sophisticated, all of them to be enjoyed with the best company.

* Cleans in an instant!
Another very appreciable advantage for all the "cooks" of the grill plate is the simplicity of its maintenance. Since only the cooking plate is in contact with the food, it will only be necessary to clean the surface a little with the help of the spatula, achieving perfect results in an instant. However, the maintenance of barbecues is quite laborious. The grill and stoves need to be maintained and regularly checked so that they don't get too dirty from the coals, which can result in a boring and tedious activity in the long run.

* The way to cook without smoke!
Grilling, using the gas source, does not involve direct contact with the flame, unlike what happens on barbecue grills. On a grill plate, food is cooked using the technique known as "soasar", which consists of quickly browning food on a plate heated to a high temperature, so that the fat used in the process is removed and evacuated through Grill. fat recovery compartment. . Meanwhile, in barbecues (whether charcoal or gas) when the fats chosen to cook our food come into contact with the embers, smoke appears, which can be very annoying.

* Types of barbecues
When choosing our barbecue we must take into account some parameters, since not all of them will serve us equally. For example, it is important to know what type of combustion to use (coal, firewood, gas...), since each one has advantages and disadvantages. It is also important to know the desired size and the location where it will be located, and of course, it will depend to a large extent on the budget we have.
When choosing a barbecue, one of the most important aspects that we must take into account is the type of combustion that we want to use. The most famous are coal or firewood, but there are also gas or electric ones. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages.

* Charcoal: the most popular for cooking enthusiasts as it achieves a strong and smoky flavor. However, it requires intense and extensive lighting, heating and cleaning, which takes a long time, which is why it is only used occasionally in domestic environments. Also, smoke can be very annoying.

* From firewood: especially recommended for lovers of meat infused with wood smoke. Of course, the type of wood greatly influences its cooking time and directly influences its flavor. For example, with chestnut wood you get a smoked wood flavor. Against it, it must be said that smoke influences air quality and can be annoying

Electric: these types of barbecues are characterized by being small, so it is ideal in case our terrace or garden does not have much space. It can be used outdoors as long as we have a power outlet nearby. Its main advantage is that it heats up quickly and constantly, however, we will lose the smoky flavor.

Gas: Gas barbecues heat up and clean quickly. It also allows precise temperature control, which is why it is especially used in the hospitality industry. Its advantage is that the meat cooks evenly, which saves time and is also easy to clean. On the contrary, you have to have gas installed, and cooked food loses the smoky flavor.

When considering buying a griddle or barbecue we must take into account different considerations. The cheapest or most expensive option is not always the most suitable for us, since there are other conditions that we should not ignore. Some of the most important are:

* Size: it is an essential factor. Choosing a barbecue designed for a family of two or four people to eat on a regular basis is not the same as having one for special occasions where we expect a large number of guests. That is why we must be clear for how many people we are going to cook on a regular basis.
* Design: it is not essential for cooking, but the design is always important when making the purchase. It is important that it fits with the decoration and above all that it enters our eyes. Aesthetics always plays an important role.
* Location: both for cooking and for keeping it stored it is important to know the location. If we barely have a piece of garden or terrace, we may have to opt for the smaller options, while if we have a large garden we probably won't have space problems. Of course, we must check its storage place well and make sure that once we are not going to use it we will be able to keep it stored in a comfortable and accessible way.
* Mobility: we must also consider if we are going to move the barbecue a lot or if it is going to be fixed in one place. If the barbecue has wheels it will be much easier to move. In the event that it is a grill, 
* Regulate the temperature: if we want a quality barbecue, it is important that it has a system that allows the temperature of the fire to be regulated, for example, to be able to increase or decrease the height of the meat with respect to the ember. For this, the best thing is a chain system that allows the grill to be raised and lowered by means of a crank. Since the system of "steps" to put the grill at different heights is of little use with the meat on it.
* Accessories: they are not essential, but they do provide added value in case of doubt between one model or another. It can be useful for the barbecue to have tables, trays, hooks... as well as brakes on the wheels so that they are blocked both while we use them and when storing it. The presence of these accessories can be decisive in our choice.
* Budget: another factor that will significantly influence when choosing the type of barbecue that we are going to need. The cheapest are small and coal-fired, so if we need it to be for a large number of diners, we cannot go low on the budget. In case of low budgets, surely the option of an electric iron or grill can also be a good option since they are very expensive, they are easily cleaned and they heat up very quickly. must take it by weight to transport it to its storage place.

TYPES OF BBQ