{"id":2990,"date":"2021-08-01T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T08:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/?p=2990"},"modified":"2021-10-04T08:58:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T07:58:47","slug":"how-to-bbq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/how-to-bbq\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner\u2019s BBQ Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Britain\u2019s weather is on the upturn, there\u2019s no doubt that you\u2019ve been catching the scent of fires and sizzling burgers all around the neighbourhood \u2013 us Brits do love a good BBQ! With people stuck at home last year, the UK saw 100 million BBQs being lit between April and August,[1]<\/sup><\/a> and since having friends and family round is set to become a staple in our lives again, there\u2019s never been a better time to fire up the grill and get everyone round.<\/p>\n

Hosting your own BBQ can be quite intimidating, but you have nothing to fear this summer! We\u2019ve put together this beginner\u2019s guide that will cover all the steps you\u2019ll need for a successful BBQ, whether you have a gas grill or a charcoal one. So, bring in the drinks and get set for a scorcher.<\/p>\n

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  1. Gas BBQ Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Charcoal BBQ Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Meat Temperatures and Cooking Times<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Safety Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Gas BBQ Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    How to fuel<\/h3>\n

    To prepare a gas BBQ, you\u2019ll need to locate the gas supply hose and regulator. Gas BBQs tend to be fuelled from portable propane tanks, so thread the regulator from your BBQ onto the tanks valve (make sure this is aligned properly and that you don\u2019t over tighten it), then open the valve all the way.<\/p>\n

    How to light<\/h3>\n
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    1. Find the igniter button on your BBQ and hold it down, turning the burner control knob closest to it slowly as you do.<\/li>\n
    2. Look through the grates – you should see a row of small blue flames, which signifies that the burner tube has ignited.<\/li>\n
    3. Once this is lit, let go of the igniter button immediately.<\/li>\n
    4. Repeat this process for the rest of the burners until they are all lit.<\/li>\n
    5. If your igniter isn\u2019t working or your grill doesn\u2019t have one, you can use long matches or a lighter wand to fire up your BBQ.<\/li>\n
    6. Once it\u2019s lit, close the lid and wait until the temperature reaches 200\u00b0C to pre heat the grill, then reduce the burners to the medium setting.<\/li>\n
    7. Your burners might not light initially, but just release the igniter button, reset the control knob and wait a couple of minutes to try again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This is a generic guide, always check the instructions that come with your BBQ before you get started.<\/p>\n

      See this video by Which? for more guidance.<\/p>\n