The Gas barbecue

Appears in
Stéphane Reynaud's Barbecue

By Stéphane Reynaud

Published 2012

  • About
The gas barbecue has earned its stripes in the eyes of lovers of all forms of grilling. Warning: when bringing the barbecue out of hibernation, it is essential to check the hose connecting the gas cylinder to the barbecue. Rub the connections with soapy water. If any bubbles appear: STOP. You need to change the hose. If the flame is small and yellow, it might be that your gas jets are blocked; turn everything off and wash with lots of water. Once these precautions have been taken, a gas barbecue is easy to use: you light a spark, open up the gas, and away you go. Gas barbecues sometime contain volcanic rocks that are heated by the gas and distribute the heat evenly. They let you sear foods well while managing the heat easily. Gas barbecues are often the most complete in terms of accessories—a cover to create an oven with a temperature control, rotisserie, smoke box, side gas burner, adjustable hotplate…