The use of charcoal as a source of heat is what we call a charcoal BBQ. Charcoal refers to the carbonised wood which is heated to provide intense and dry heat with a combination of a very distinct smoky flavour from the dripping fats, thereby creating a unique crust as well as taste. It is ideal for high heat searing as well as slow and low cooking with a variety of heat zones, thereby making it a very popular and relatively not so expensive outdoor grilling technique for the authentic BBQ flavour. 

On the contrary, griddle cooking makes use of a large and flat surface of metal for cooking a wide variety of foods such as burgers, eggs, stir-fries, and pancakes, thereby offering even heat. Moreover, it offers benefits such as preventing charring and draining away excessive grease for the purpose of getting healthier meals. The core aspects involve preheating to particular temperatures for various food items, management of heat zones, and furthermore, using tools such as scrapers and flat spatulas for the purpose of cleaning and flipping, which makes it versatile for all meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

How Charcoal BBQ works 

• Fuel used: In the grill, lump charcoal or briquettes are placed. Lump charcoal refers to the natural wood carbon and briquettes, which are compressed charcoal with additives. 
• Ignition: Heat is applied usually with a chimney starter or a lighter fluid until the charcoal turns red and is fully covered in white coloured ash.  
• Heat Zones: By arranging coal, you are able to create hot and cooler zones, thereby allowing for slow cooking as well as searing. The hot zone involves direct heat, and the cooler zone incorporates indirect heat. 
• Flavour: When drippings from food hit the hot red coals, they vaporise and later on infuse the food with lip-smacking smoky flavour as they rise. 

Benefits of charcoal BBQ 

• High heat: The amount of heat is extremely high, which reaches higher temperatures for excellent searing of food. 
• Retaining Moisture: The dry heat helps in retaining moisture in meat, thereby creating a juicy and luscious interior. 
• Superior flavour: Charcoal BBQ helps in delivering a classic, smoky and charred taste which is unmatched by gas grills. 
• Cost-effective: This method of cooking is generally cheaper than the other methods. Moreover, it makes use of less fuel than gas grills. 
• Versatility: It helps in supporting direct as well as indirect cooking. Direct cooking involves burgers and eggs, whereas indirect cooking encompasses roasting and larger cuts. 

Core principles of griddle cooking 

• Healthier cooking: It helps in draining away grease from food, unlike grilling, thereby reducing charring, which is harmful. 
• Versatility: This approach is ideal for breakfast, such as bacon, eggs and pancakes, lunch options, such as smash burgers and sandwiches and dinner options, such as seared meats and stir-fries. 
• Temperature control: It is crucial for the success of griddle cooking. It makes use of an infrared thermometer for the purpose of finding hot or cool spots. 
• Even heat: You can preheat burners on low heat for about 10 minutes for the prevention of warping, and also achieve even heating before adjusting for particular foods. 

Conclusion 

If you want to try different scrumptious food items, you can visit the best stonegrill restaurant – The Flames Galore. The Stonegrill approach of cooking allows the food to be served on a stone, which is piping hot, just right at your table. The meat is lusciously seared just exactly how you would want to take it in. Mr Narin Singh offers the provision in which you can cook your meals as per your choice. Visit us, and we will make your day memorable. 

FAQs 

Q1: How can we get a smoky flavour? 

A: You need to soak wood chips in water for about half an hour, and then you can place them over hot coals. 

Q2: How can we prevent sticking? 

A: You ought to oil the hot grate with the help of a paper towel which is soaked in vegetable oil.