{"id":489,"date":"2023-04-19T14:46:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T14:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billyoh.com\/resource\/?page_id=489"},"modified":"2025-02-10T11:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:10:36","slug":"how-technology-is-changing-the-way-we-barbeque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/billyoh.com\/resource\/how-technology-is-changing-the-way-we-barbeque\/","title":{"rendered":"How Technology is Changing the Way We Barbeque"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Barbeque Grill<\/a> has existed in some form in cultures around the world for a long time. There is something about the process of cooking meat and other foods with an open flame that calls to people.<\/span><\/p>\n

It creates a pleasant social environment and makes it an experience greater than the food being cooked and consumed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the UK barbequing popularity has surged over the past few years. And while barbequing has been around for thousands of years, more recent technological advances have changed the details of how we barbeque.<\/span><\/p>\n

These new tech features make the cooking experience more convenient and efficient. That leaves you with more time to focus on friends and family and with confidence in superior results.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart BBQ Grills<\/span><\/h2>\n

Smart grills are connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal to an app on your smartphone or tablet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using a variety of sensors or probes, every detail of that juicy steak or searing veggies is transmitted to the palm of your hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The smart device may also use formulae to calculate perfect cooking times based on the desired doneness and other factors you input.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some grills give you the ability to adjust the temperature automatically or give you ultimate control remotely with the tap of the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of this means that you no longer must station yourself next to the grill while your guests have fun around you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look at some of the top technology features that are taking backyard BBQs<\/a> by storm in the UK and around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Automatic Temperature Control<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the most difficult tasks is getting a grill or smoker to reach and maintain the perfect temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Temperature is determined by the heat source intensity and the amount of airflow within the grill. The key to this automated technology is being able to regulate the airflow and adjust how much oxygen reaches the flame.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some grills will handle this tricky task for you. Certain models come equipped with an attachment that monitors the interior temperature of the grill and adjusts a fan to increase or decrease the airflow as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that troubles like hot spots or flare-ups are reduced and give you the ability to cook food just the way you want it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kits are also available so that models without this feature can be modified to give them this superpower.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pellet Grills<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pellet grills are perhaps the newest form factor in the grilling world. There are some key differences between these cookers and more traditional cooking methods like charcoal<\/a> and gas<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With pellet grills, hardwood pellets are used as a fuel source. These compressed sawdust pieces are placed inside a hopper and the electric grill is powered on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A fan blows air over the ignited pellets while heat and smoke are transferred to the cooking area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many pellet grills include a probe that can be used to monitor the internal temperature of cooking meat. Precision temperature control is achieved with a digital or manual temperature dial.<\/span>
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In-Grill Thermometers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Every time you open the grill lid, you are drastically changing the cooking environment which makes it difficult to maintain optimum cooking conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meat thermometers that communicate remotely and allow you to see the internal food temperature solve this annoying problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

The in-grill thermometer is one of the best tech devices that will allow you to:<\/span><\/p>\n