Best BBQ in Singapore: How to up your grilling game!
There is nothing like a good old-fashioned BBQ to bring people together. With some delicious food and glorious company, barbeques are undoubtedly one of the best social gatherings you can have. After all, it’s hard to say no to a feast of smokey, well-seasoned meats and veggies?
However, if you’re looking to continuously improve your grilling skills and impress your guests with some of the tastiest meals, you are going to want to consider the following tips and tricks to ensure that you offer a flavourful experience. This can help ensure that all your guests leave your party wanting to come back for more.
So here’s how you can elevate your BBQ game and make some of the best BBQ in Singapore!
1. Invest in a good quality grill
In terms of getting the best flavour, charcoal grills always give you the best results of any grilling method. Charcoal grills are known as the Original Infrared Grill (according to Napoleon) and they get much hotter than any other type of grill. When charcoal is spread all over the inside of the grill, you are gifted with all-over radiant heat with a much larger surface area than that of a gas or electric grill.
The coals themselves also lend a distinctive taste to the food, giving you a very authentic BBQ ‘char’ flavour. While it is less precise than other methods of grilling, as long as you pay attention to managing the fire, you can get the ideal low-temperature burn, perfect for those amazing smoky flavours.
If you don’t have the time or the patience to set up and maintain a charcoal grill, not to worry! Napoleon has got you covered, as most of their gas models (except for the Travel series ones) are compatible with the Charcoal Smoker Tray which turns your Napoleon gas grill into a charcoal one in less than 20 minutes! All you have to do it place the charcoal tray over your burners, turn them on, close the lid and once the charcoal has been lit, you can switch the burners off! No sweat!
Our recommendation: Napoleon PRO22 Charcoal Cart
What’s to love? Napoleon’s PRO22 Charcoal Cart is a twist on the classic kettle grill. We are digging the thick and robust cast iron cooking grids, as opposed to the usual thin-wired, chrome plate steel on its counterparts. You can also adjust and lower the height of the grid, bringing it closer or away from the heat. We are also fans of the attached cooking lid and foldable side table, for extra convenience.
2. Use thermometers
A meat thermometer, particularly a Bluetooth thermometer, ensures that all your grilled meat is reaching the right internal temperature. This can be particularly useful on a charcoal grill as you have less control over temperature modulation. An instant-read thermometer is also a great tool that can help you check and monitor the temperature of the grill itself. Now, with a Bluetooth thermometer, you don’t even have to be outside with your grill while it slow cooks or smokes for you. You could be in the kitchen preparing other dishes or having a drink with friends in air conditioning, and the thermometer will alert you when your food has reached the set temperature. These tools can help you come out with the perfect grilled meat, cooked to perfection.
Our recommendation: Napoleon Bluetooth Accu-Probe™ Bluetooth® Thermometer
What’s to love? While this Bluetooth thermometer comes with 2 probes, you can actually get an additional 2 and use 4 at one go – great if you have 3 or more types of meat in your barbie!
3. Invest in good cleaning tools
This is an underrated tip as many people tend to overlook the cleaning process in favour of the cooking process. Residue can easily build up on the grates and the inside of a grill, which contains carcinogens. Leftover food bits are also a magnet for bacteria. But safety aside, it is important to know that the state of your grill can also greatly affect the taste of your food. Regular grill maintenance is therefore paramount to having the best BBQ in Singapore.
Moreover, the cleaning tools you use also matter. Low-quality stainless steel or brass wire brushes can leave behind small bristles that get stuck on your grill and end up in your food. When choosing cleaning tools ensure that you are getting a tool with bristles that do not deform or dislodge from the tool. A long handle made out of stainless steel or wood is also preferred over plastic, as plastic can melt. The brush should also be easy to use effectively. If you are struggling to clean with your cleaning tools, it might be time to upgrade. Remember that you should also clean your grill brush with water and soap. Just remember to hang it vertically so it can dry off properly—otherwise, it can end up with rust.
Our recommendation: Napoleon Gas Grill Cleaning Toolset
What’s to love? Standard grill cleaning tools emphasise cleaning just the BBQ’s exterior, the cooking grids and drip pan. But this underrated toolset from Napoleon makes it easier for you to take on the inside of the grill – from clearing up the inside of the burner tubes with a venture cleaner, to tackling tough food bits with a firebox scraper – these tools help make sure your grilling experience is top notch.
The best BBQ in Singapore starts with the best BBQ grills and accessories
If you are looking for the best BBQ grills and accessories in Singapore, look no further! At the BBQ Grill Store, we have the best equipment for all your grilling needs. Our purpose is to share the wonderful world of grilling with you, aiming to be your one-stop shop for all things BBQ-related. We can help you find the perfect grill for you so that you can share in our love for BBQ and take your BBQ game to the next level.
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