Yakitori grill: how to grill Japanese skewers at the table
Yakitori is best grilled on a narrow Japanese charcoal grill with binchotan. Here's how to choose the grill and how to get juicy skewers with a nicely glazed crust.
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Konro grill: what is it and which tabletop grill should you choose?
A konro is the long, narrow Japanese grill for skewers. Here's how it differs from a shichirin, and how to choose the tabletop grill that suits your way of grilling.
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Buying a plancha BBQ
X-Flow Technology from Tiger Fire: What Is It and Why Does It Make a Difference?
With X-Flow technology, Tiger Fire introduces a new chapter in wood-fired plancha cooking. This exclusive air circulation system makes the 2026 models more powerful, cleaner and more precise than
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Buying a plancha BBQ
Buying a plancha: what should you look for?
You don't buy a plancha BBQ for just one summer. It's an investment you want to enjoy for years. Yet we see many people getting swayed by looks or price, while it's exactly the
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Using your plancha BBQ
How do I maintain my plancha BBQ?
Good maintenance is the difference between years of enjoyment or frustration every season. A plancha BBQ doesn't need complicated maintenance, but it does need the right routine. With a
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Using your plancha BBQ
Which oil do I use for the plate of my plancha BBQ?
The right oil on your plancha plate matters more than most people think. It prevents sticking, reduces smoke, protects your plate against wear and even helps prevent rust. Use
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Using your plancha BBQ
How do you create heat zones with a plancha BBQ?
The big advantage of cooking on a plancha BBQ is that you can create multiple temperature zones with one fire. By handling your wood smartly you create clear heat zones. This way you can cook
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Using your plancha BBQ
How do I light a plancha BBQ?
Lighting a plancha BBQ is simple, as long as you build the fire calmly. No hassle with chemical products, no smoke show, just a stable heat you can cook cleanly on later. With this
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Kamado BBQ cooking techniques
Baking in Embers on the Kamado BBQ
Baking in embers might just be the most underrated kamado technique. No marinades, no sauces, no fuss. Just time, heat and patience. By slowly cooking ingredients in their own skin
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