BBQ and pizza ovens are typically built for the outdoor experience and use propane gas or solid fuels such as charcoal or wood to generate distinct flavours. On the other hand, the usually free-standing, smaller versions are designed for household use.
This post will take you through some blunders to avoid when purchasing a BBQ and pizza oven.
1. Excessive Heating
Many people assume that a great British BBQ implies “the bigger, the better.” But contrary to popular belief, you don’t want a hot grill all over. The issue arises when your sausages are practically black on the outside, and there is nowhere for them to cool.
You then have no option but to awkwardly shuffle and line the edge of your grill with sausages in a frantic attempt to spare them from the heat.
2. Making Use of Refrigerator-Cold Meat
Perhaps you’ve had this experience—intuition telling you to use meat directly from the fridge. Cooking meat straight from cold will cause it to take longer to heat up.
This means whatever cooking timings you planned will be thrown off before you even begin.
3. The Use of Lighter Fluid
Do you enjoy the smell of gasoline on your first burger bite of summer? Good things come to those who wait, which is certainly true when lighting a grill.
Lighter fluid is often promoted as a must-have item to get your coals blazing. While it creates an instant flame, it quickly burns off, leaving you with smoke, inconsistent heat, and a temptation to add more fluid without achieving proper cooking temperatures.
4. Avoiding Charcoal’s “Wait for Grey” Instruction
The grey or white ash that forms on charcoal is essential for proper cooking. While red-hot coals may look appealing, they have not yet reached their full heat potential.
Spreading coals too early leads to uneven heat, strange flavours, and unpredictable cooking times.
5. Being a Sucker for Flames
Flames licking at burgers may look dramatic, but they are just as harmful as sunburnt shoulders at the beach.
Uncontrolled flames will scorch your food and leave unpleasant, sooty residues that affect both taste and appearance.
6. Fiddling With the Lid
The lid is not just for aesthetics; it is a vital part of your BBQ setup. As tempting as it is to constantly check your food, resist the urge.
Opening the lid on a gas grill causes heat loss, while opening it on a charcoal grill allows more oxygen in, feeding the fire and raising temperatures uncontrollably.
7. Checking the Readiness of the Meat
There is an almost irresistible urge to poke meat while cooking. While checking doneness is important, repeated prodding is ineffective unless you are highly experienced.
After several pokes, you are often no closer to knowing whether the meat is properly cooked.
8. Not Allowing Meat to Rest After Cooking
This is a common mistake both indoors and outdoors. Serving meat immediately after cooking does not allow it to relax and reabsorb its juices.
Resting meat ensures better flavour, tenderness, and overall quality.
Order Your BBQ and Pizza Oven Today
At Goldline, we understand how essential pizza and outdoor cooking are to our valued clients.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality BBQ and pizza ovens across Melbourne. Simply place your order, and your appliance will be delivered within a short period.
Contact us for any concerns or clarifications, and we will be happy to assist you.
