[Help] Has anyone tried an electric BBQ?

[TomandJerry]

My friend is looking to buy a new BBQ for the summer and would like some feedback from people who have one

(And no, he's never used a charcoal BBQ)

Cheers !

 

[herecomesaregular]

Yes, all the time in the parks of Australia when I was out there. And I don't think I met an Aussie with a charcoal bbq.

 

[A1X]

And then they'll take it higher?

 

[Newick Seagull]

Got one last year. Its no more less authentic than a gas BBQ, when compared to a charcoal. I'm not a BBQ person so bought out ease of doing a BBQ for the 2 / 3 times a summer that I get an urge to have one. I've probably used it 4 times so far. Plugged in to an outside socket to the rear of the house. Paid very little but looks way more impressive than it actually is. If you are a BBQ connoisseur, then electric may not hit the mark.

 

[TomandJerry]

Got one last year. Its no more less authentic than a gas BBQ, when compared to a charcoal. I'm not a BBQ person so bought out ease of doing a BBQ for the 2 / 3 times a summer that I get an urge to have one. I've probably used it 4 times so far. Plugged in to an outside socket to the rear of the house. Paid very little but looks way more impressive than it actually is. If you are a BBQ connoisseur, then electric may not hit the mark.

Absolutely, more for ease of use on the odd occasion

 

[TomandJerry]

Yes, all the time in the parks of Australia when I was out there. And I don't think I met an Aussie with a charcoal bbq.

In your view, how does it cook compared to a charcoal BBQ ? Does it have a similar effect?

 

[herecomesaregular]

In your view, how does it cook compared to a charcoal BBQ ? Does it have a similar effect?

It doesn't compare to charcoal, I mean how can it?

 

[clapham_gull]

And then they'll take it higher?

I walked down there a couple of weeks ago, how those fish mongers aren't shut down is beyond me.

 

[BLOCK F]

Not a bbq as such, but we recently got an electric Ninja Grill and Smoker Woodfire Oven to use when we CBA the Weber charcoal jobbie. Have used it 3 times so far and only cooked simple stuff. Initial impressions are promising though.

 

[Lenny Rider]

Fun fact Electric Avenue was a focal point of the Brixton Riots, Good Friday 17/4/81

 

[Is it PotG?]

Don’t forget the 1 mile extender cable if you go to the park/beach.

 

[US Seagull]

I dunno. Kinda feels like if you are going to cook on electric, you might as well just do it in your kitchen like any normal cooking.

 

[Whoislloydy]

I don't see why anyone would willingly buy an electric BBQ unless prohibited by building rules? I don't know about back home, but some apartment buildings here can restrict charcoal/gas BBQs because of the flame and risk of starting a fire.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

If it’s not charcoal then it’s not a BBQ and you are just cooking outside.

 

[Weststander]

And then they'll take it higher?

 

[Algernon]

If it’s not charcoal then it’s not a BBQ and you are just cooking outside.

And don't forget the range anxiety.

 

[jackanada]

Yes. They are commonly referred to as cookers and can be found in kitchens.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Got a ninja smoker, it’s brilliant. Not the same as a bbq but gives you more control especially for inexperienced cooks. A bbq can heat meat like a train whilst the ninja smoker gives you lower temp control.

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

I have a traditional brick charcoal BBQ, a Weber gas BBQ and an electric Ninja Woodfire Grill & Smoker (yet to be tried, but probably this weekend). If there’s a crowd of us, it’s always charcoal, but if just the two of us, one of the other options.

 

[Commander]

If it’s not charcoal then it’s not a BBQ and you are just cooking outside.

Charcoal, pah!

If you’re not cooking on wood then you might as well be cooking inside.