The Brazier: The New Trend For Barbecue In The Garden.
Will the brazier soon replace our good old barbecue? If we believe the latest trends presented at the Barbecue Show, this accessory as friendly as a campfire ignites grilling enthusiasts. Here's everything you need to know about this new "must-have" in the garden.
What is a brazier?
A brasero is neither a new invention nor a very complicated accessory. It is simply a metal bowl in which one makes a fire.
All you have to do is add a grill or a plancha to get the new trendy barbecue in gardens and on terraces.
This fashionable accessory can be used to cook food over a wood fire but also to warm up during outdoor evenings. Braseros are a welcome source of heat when you want to extend the party into the night despite chilly temperatures.
A barbecue brazier, how does it work?
If you want to follow this new trend of the fire pit barbecue, know that this garden accessory is rather easy to use.
As with a traditional barbecue, the trickiest step is lighting the fire. In fire pits, it is recommended to use well-dried wood, preferably beech or hornbeam wood.
To easily and safely light a fire pit, follow these steps:
• Place dry kindling and fire starter cubes at the bottom of the fire pit
• Light the fire starter cubes with a match
• Feed the fire by stacking the logs in a criss-cross pattern, as shown in the video below.
What are the advantages of a brazing barbecue?
The French enthusiasm for braziers is first and foremost explained by the conviviality of these devices. Your summer barbecues will be much more friendly, warm, and practical as everyone can gather around the cooking appliance.
With this accessory in your garden, cooking meat will no longer be a chore delegated to one of the participants, who inevitably ends up far from the table and other guests...
Indeed, the brazier is placed in the center of the guests and allows for a moment of sharing and conviviality in a campfire atmosphere. If you opt for a large model of 80 cm in diameter, you can gather up to 8 people around the fire.
It should also be noted that this accessory can be used both for barbecuing and for warming up during long evenings, from spring to autumn.
Which model of brazier to choose?
True star of the latest Barbecue Fair, the brazier comes in multiple models, with varying heights, more or fewer options and different aesthetics.
The main selection criteria to consider when purchasing are the size of the device, its style, the fuel used, as well as the price and safety of users.
Families with children will of course prefer models with protection to prevent the little ones from getting burned.
People who enjoy cooking over wood fires and in the open air can turn to more complex models, with options such as a rotisserie for roasting Sunday chicken or an adaptable pizza oven.
However, prices vary from a few tens of euros to several thousand euros depending on the sophistication of the braziers.
It's up to you to evaluate the best value for money based on the use you want to make of it and the frequency of your grill parties!
