BBQ Essentials for Summer 2012

One of the biggest benefits of the sun and the warm heady days is the alfresco eating that comes with it. Barbequing as the phenomenon is known is one of the most enjoyable manners in which to enjoy the summer.

What better mixture could there be than sunshine, food, friends and beer in an outdoor environment - frankly, we can't think of one. So, what are must have implements to ensure your garden or patio equates to that of a Michelin Star (well nearly) eatery for the summer months?

Barbeque

Of course, the cooking implement itself is probably the most important part of the whole set up. There are any numbers of barbeques out there and as with your kitchen oven, it's all down to you the sort you choose.

There are numerous high end makes and models of barbeques, yet you'd still be amazed at the number of people happy to use a disposable barbeque. However, if you have a little bit of cash Weber make fantastic cooking devices that look and perform well and are often available on daily deals sites at great rates.

We'd always say that charcoal is the way to go with meat. Sure you can get a gas barbeque and it certainly is cleaner and easier to use. However, it just doesn't offer the flavour a proper charcoal grilling does.

Starter Chimney

Instead of using lighter fluid and risking getting chemicals on your food, why not purchase a starter chimney. These chimneys are fantastic for starting up the barbeque and you only need the addition of some paper to do so.

The fire starter chimney is low cost and also just as efficient as fluids. It also lasts forever and you don't have to constantly replace and replenish stocks - it's just there for every summer to come.

Furniture

Great barbeque furniture is a must and city deals sites often have an array of chairs, tables, rattan furniture and other places for you to sit in abundance during the season. This means you get a stylish and functional piece of outdoor furniture for a low cost.

Most of this furniture is made from natural materials, is made to a high end standard and when it gets a little closer to the darker end of the year, it still looks great in your conservatory.

Look for wicker types of furniture, though do remember if you're intending on eating a barbeque on it, ensure it's a dark colour and preferably that the materials are washable.

Meat Thermometer

Never being one to put a dampener on a flame; we still would like to preach that food safety is still a priority. A meat thermometer can be a great way of ensuring your meat has hit a certain temperature and that the bacteria inside are dead.

Meats such as chicken need to reach a particular temperature or else you may provide both a succulent meal and a sick stomach to your guests. Generally meat thermometers are inexpensive and unless you're a real extraordinaire in the kitchen you won't need an expensive one. However, they allow you to get the right temperature of meat and balance the juicy and safe.

Rotisserie

If you're cooking a big piece of meat then a rotisserie is a great addition and can really offer you that even cook. Many of these come with pieces that allow them to simply and easily attach to your barbeque and provide you with the delights of the great hunk of meat of your choosing.

They do take a little bit of time to cook with; however the meat is amazing as is the sense of masculinity. There's probably little to parallel roasting meat over an open fire in manliness terms.

Of course most of these accessories and even the barbeque itself is often available on daily deals sites such as Groupon.ie and others.

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