Types of Grills
01 KETTLE (CLOSED CHARCOAL)
■ Weber Original Kettle Plus 57cm (22") With Thermometer Charcoal Grill Launched in the 1950s, this iconic American grill remains one of the most popular charcoal grills today. Charcoal grills are cheaper and more portable but take 30 to 45mins to preheat. Fire and temperature control also take time to master. Grease, ash and leftover charcoal have to be cleared after each use. Recommended use: Grilling, barbecue, smoking
02 OPEN CHARCOAL GRILL
■ BBQ Firebrick
Konro BQ-8WF
Often seen in yakitori, sushi and other
Japanese restaurants, konro grills are designed for tabletop use and are suited for smaller cuts of meat, although it is possible to grill a fullsized steak on a larger grill. Typically used with smokeless charcoal called binchotan that burns hotter than regular charcoal, smoke will however still be produced when meat juices hit the hot charcoal. Recommended use: Grilling
03 GAS GRILL
Napoleon
Prestige P500SIB Often recommended for beginners and those who count convenience over having to start a fire and waiting for the charcoal to be ready. Cooking is more even and the temperature can be adjusted by turning the knobs. However, gas grills are more expensive and need to be hooked up to a LPG tank. Certain models like this one allow the use of a charcoal tray (available separately) for charcoal cooking. Recommended use: Grilling, barbecue
04 KAMADO
■ TopQ Kamado 23 Inch These ceramic eggshaped grills that have become popular in recent years are believed to have originated from similar cooking devices used about 3,000 years ago. Because of its design, it allows for a wide range of cooking temperatures, from cold smoked meat to steak and pizza, and uses fuel efficiently as ceramic keeps heat well. Recommended use: Grilling, barbecue, smoking
05 SMOKER
■ Oklahoma Joe Longhorn Reverse Flow 64” Smoker Offset smokers have a distinct shape as food is smoked in a long horizontal chamber while charcoal/wood burn in a firebox attached to one side. Although it is designed for low-and-slow cooking such as beef brisket that may take typically 6 to 12 hours of tending to, most units allow for direct grilling in the firebox. Recommended use: Smoking