Grilling season is almost upon us…unless you’re a four-season BBQ master. The smell of a BBQ in summer gives off quintessential summer vibes, and we can’t wait to start grilling!
As you wake up your summer kitchen from its winter hibernation, you may notice it needs replacing. You may also want to up your BBQ game with the top, must-have BBQ accessories this year. This article will help you update your outdoor kitchen and BBQ so you’ll be the talk of the neighbourhood.
First… you need a good BBQ grill
Outdoor cooking isn’t true without a good BBQ for grilling your favourite foods. This season, you’ve got many kinds of outdoor grills, smokers, griddles, and pizza ovens to choose from.
Gas Grills
Gas Grills for your backyard BBQ are convenient as you only need a natural gas hookup (no more carting around heavy propane tanks). They also heat up quickly, meaning you can start cooking anytime you crave BBQ.
We love the 66" Napoleon Rogue SE 625 Natural Gas BBQ with Infrared Rear and Side Burners when cooking for large groups. It features a handy infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ side burner, making searing meat to lock in the flavour faster and more delicious.
Pellet Grills
Pellet Grills are great for temperature control for precise, reliable grilling. They’re also better for you as they don’t require you to use extra oils or fats to cook, and you get the natural flavours of the wood infused into your foods. It’s also better for the environment as drippings from your foods fall into a drip pan, not on your burners, to burn and emit harmful carcinogenic substances.
Traeger is a popular brand of pellet grill. They come in various sizes, but we love the Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill, which can cook up to eight chickens, seven rib racks, or 40 burgers!
Kamado grill
A Kamado grill is a good option if you cook for long periods. Its excellent insulation and temperature control make it highly efficient at cooking for long periods. They’re also typically smaller than traditional, freestanding BBQs so you can move them around your patio.
Check out the Primo Large Round Charcoal Ceramic Kamado Grill. It may have a small floor footprint but can cook up to 10 burgers at a time. Use it for grilling, baking, roasting, or smoking your favourite foods.
Charcoal Grill
The versatility of charcoal grills allows you to place your food on direct heat for rich, smoky flavours or indirect heat for flavourful, tender BBQ. Food drippings on the charcoal create steam that further infuses flavour into your foods.
The Broil King Regal 500 Charcoal Grillmakes grilling easy and tasty with 625 sq inches of cooking space for all your favourite meats and vegetables.
Electric Grill
Electric BBQ grills are often easy to start (with the push of a button) and can be used indoors if needed. They’re super convenient, with no smoke fumes and only basic maintenance requirements.
For electric BBQ grilling on the go, get the 29" Napoleon TravelQ PRO285E Portable Electric Grill with its wave-shaped grills, even heat transfer, and space for up to 17 burgers.
BBQ Smoker
BBQ smokers can be fueled by electricity, charcoal, or pellets, and each imparts a unique flavour to your meats.
The Broil King Vertical Charcoal Smoker fits nicely even in the smallest outdoor spaces and has over 770 sq. in of cooking space to slow roast or smoke your favourite foods.
Gas Griddles
Griddles are great for cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner on their large flat cooktops. It allows you to cook items like eggs or small vegetables without worrying about them falling through the grill grates.
Eno Plancha makes several freestanding or built-in models for your griddling pleasure.
Outdoor Pizza Ovens
There’s something special about fresh pizza from an outdoor oven. They’re often more expensive than a traditional BBQ, but pizza lovers swear by them for pizzas and other oven-based cooking.
You can make wood-fired, gas, or dual (gas/wood) pizzas in this stylish pizza oven from Gozney.
Whip up amazing sauces with a side burner
Have you ever made a summer dinner where you ran inside and outside constantly to manage cooking multiple foods simultaneously? Instead, get a BBQ side burner to whip up amazing sauces or sides without leaving the patio. They can be installed (or included) on the sides of your freestanding BBQ or built into your outdoor kitchen countertops.
BBQ accessories you need
Become the BBQ master chef you were born to be with these helpful (or, in some cases, tasty) BBQ accessories:
- Spice rubs from Traeger add a touch of intense flavour to your food.
- BBQ sauces help bring out the flavour in the meat.
- Wood pellets infuse their natural flavour and aroma into your favourite foods.
- Pizza stones create the perfect crispy BBQ pizza crust. Try this set of 10-inch personal-sized pizza stones from Napoleon.
- BBQ floor mats protect your patio floors from scratches and spills.
- A meat thermometer, like this one from Treager, helps you cook the perfect rare or medium-rare meats.
- Grill cleaner: Use a safe grill cleaner to remove food stuck on your grill.
- Grilling Multi-tool: When BBQing on the go, have all your grilling tools at the ready with a multi-tool.
Where to get the best deals on BBQs and BBQ accessories
Let Westcoast Appliance Gallery in Victoria be your outdoor kitchen specialist. We can help you build the perfect outdoor kitchen so you can be the King or Queen of the grill this summer season. You’ll be the talk of the neighbourhood when you level-up your grilling game this year.
...And save the GST and PST on most outdoor appliances (except Traeger) when you buy from Westcoast Appliance Gallery. Ask us for details on this limited-time offer.
Talk to the outdoor appliance experts at Westcoast Appliance Gallery today for more advice about designing your perfect outdoor kitchen.