Compared to frying, grilled food tends to have less fat. If one is grilling meat with bits of fat, the heat melts the majority of it and it drains away making it less fatty. These portable BBQs are small enough that you can carry them anywhere, yet they produce gas- or flame-broiled succulent food. In this review, we look at what to expect from your portable BBQ, the perpetual debate over gas vs charcoal cooking, and we discuss the pluses and minuses of each of our selected models. TheNotebook Folding Grillis perfect for camping or taking the beach and the stand out feature is how it folds downs, absolutely brilliant. It is lightweight and doesn’t take up too much space, which is the whole idea of a portable bbq, so it does what it says on the tin.

If you are using a gas model, temperature control is much easier compared to the charcoal models. You just need to turn the gas up or down accordingly. Charcoal bbq grills have dampers to help in temperature control. Upper dampers act as the hot air exits, cooling down the heat. The bottom dampers are responsible for fanning the heat and keeping the coals alight. If great manipulation is applied, you can have the bbq grill run for as long as needed but most charcoal models will give you around 60-90 minutes of cooking time. Features that make life easier PERFECT GIFT: Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, LANDMANN BBQs are the perfect gift for anyone who loves outdoor cooking.

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The ergonomic handle on top of the lid is insulated to protect from burns. They have even provided a place within the barbeque where you can place your cooking tongs which is another well thought out design feature. This is especially handy because the dome-like lid is not stable enough to hold utensils. Our recommendation Cleaning the barbeque is a breeze and you will greatly appreciate the water compartment that collects the fat which works well. The PicNic is made of a pressed and punctured metal sheet for a sleek look. The legs are 40cm (16 inches) long, so for comfortable grilling, you’ll have to place the BBQ on a table or kneel down beside it. The FENNEK portable grill cleans up nicely in the dishwasher. However, reviewers state that they lost the shiny look of the BBQ because residue builds up and is difficult to get off. But that’s no problem if you don’t mind a BBQ that looks a little used.

The 10-year warranty on the Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Premium 14-Inch Portable Grill highlights the confidence that the company has in its BBQ. Pros The lid and the bowl of this portable BBQ are porcelain enamelled. This coating serves to keep the heat inside the BBQ and not dissipate into the surrounding air. The vents that let in the air to stoke the fire are on the sides of the BBQ. You open or close them to control the amount of heat so that your food is thoroughly cooked. However, the position of the charcoal grid and the cooking grill can’t be adjusted to move them closer together or further apart.The PicNic is a case portable BBQ which means that everything fits into a suitcase-style case. This BBQ sits on steel legs but you need to place it on a table if you want to stand up and barbeque. The cooking grill is adjustable to three heights so you can keep vegetables away from the hot coals or lower the grill when the coals start to die down.