The Ultimate BBQ Gadgets Wish List: Ooni, Ninja & More
FLEXFLAME GRILL AND SMOKER
Price: From £999.99/$1,199.99
Combining a traditional propane gas BBQ grill with a boost of electricity, Ninja has created a cooking system to upgrade your barbecue game this summer. Using the built-in convection fan, the FlexFlame can act as a grill, smoker, roaster, griddle and even a pizza oven. The digital controls also take the guesswork out of cooking, as they allow you to set target temperatures between 392 and 402 degrees Celsius.
MEATER SE
Price: From £79/$64.99
For beginner grillers who want to advance their barbecuing abilities, the MEATER SE wireless thermometer is a great tool to start with. The thermometer’s two built-in sensors can monitor the internal temperature of meat up to 100 degrees Celsius. It’s Bluetooth connected so you can monitor your cooking from your phone or tablet. The companion app also has some helpful step-by-step guided cooks to help you become a grilling master.
LUMIN COMPACT ELECTRIC OUTDOOR BARBECUE
Price: £289/$399
For portable barbecuing, the Lumin Compact by Weber lets you whip up a burger or hot dog wherever you are. The countertop grill can reach up to 315 degrees Celsius in just 15 minutes. There are several functions to choose from, including searing, steaming and even defrosting. Using including searing, steaming and even defrosting. Using Weber’s warming trays (sold separately), the grill boasts a keep-warm feature for buff et-style serving. The cooking surface of the barbecue is 1,166 square centimetres, enough to cook for two to four people.
OONI KARU 2
Price: £349/$449
Fuelled by wood kindling logs or charcoal, the Ooni Karu 2 lets you make authentic, stone-baked Neapolitan pizza in just 60 seconds. Its cooking temperature can reach up to 500 degrees Celsius, but thanks to its borosilicate glass door, you can watch as your doughy creation rises and crisps. There’s also a built-in thermometer so that you know exactly how hot it is inside your pizza oven. If you prefer not to cook with wood and charcoal, you can switch to gas-fuelled cooking with Karu 2’s gas burner attachment.
SEASONED CARBON STEEL GRILLING BASKET
Price: $69.95 (approx £52)
This heavy-duty outdoor grilling basket from Lodge is perfect for grilling vegetables and shrimp while your burgers are searing. The slotting lines in the basket allow the smoke, direct flames and heat to circulate around the food freely. Made from robust carbon steel, the basket is pre-seasoned with 100 per cent natural vegetable oil for nonstick grilling.
Along with being a great addition to your barbecue grill, it’s also suitable for open campfire cooking.
SLUSHi XL
Price: £329.99/$349.99
While the meats are flaming on the grill, the SLUSHi XL frozen drinks machine by Ninja has the beverages covered. From frozen cocktails to milkshakes, there are six functions to explore, including the SLUSHi XL’s ‘SlushAssist technology’. This high-tech feature is completely automated and senses the liquid ingredients, along with their freezing the liquid ingredients, along with their freezing points, and makes temperature adjustments to produce the perfect frozen pour.
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