Brazier is one of the simplest appliances for cooking food away from home. A simple device allows you to install the structure on the ground in a matter of minutes, ensuring its stability and reliability. This applies to mobile models designed for transportation. The standard portable barbecue is not only distinguished by a folding design, but also by the presence of additional accessories for transportation. But this segment also has its own classifications and differences in the device, which should be considered when buying.
Production material
Brazier can be made of any material that can withstand extreme thermal loads. As a rule, brick and metal are used, less often - stone. In this case, stainless steel construction is considered as the most practical and safe from an environmental point of view. A small mass also identified this metal as optimal for the precast grill. The portable stainless steel sheet construction weighs an average of 5-6 kg, which does not cause problems during transportation.
As an alternative to this material, cast iron can be considered, which wins in terms of strength, durability and ability to retain heat. By the way, stainless steel requires the use of finished coals for ignition, which also adds to the market attractiveness of cast iron, which has no such restrictions. On the other hand, such fryers are prone to corrosion, have thick walls and, accordingly, cause a lot of trouble during transportation and during physical handling.
Dimensional parameters
The main characteristics in this part include length and depth. The first indicator will determine the number of skewers that can be placed above the fryer in one approach, and the second - the height above the fire. In the range from 40 to 80 cm in length, on average, 4 to 7 skewers are placed. As for depth, it is more standardized. The optimal height is considered to be about 14-16 cm above the fire. A more accurate value should be determined based on the requirements for the preparation of the target product.
It will also be useful to pay attention to the thickness of the applied sheets. Of course, the thinner the individual parts of the folding barbecue, the easier it will be to carry it. However, optimization of this characteristic will inevitably lead to a decrease in the operating life of the barbecue. The average range is 0.5-3 mm, but, as experts say, only structures made of sheets with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm can confidently last 4-5 years.
Design features
The main features are the installation method. The marching models are all disassembled, and the difference between them lies precisely in the technical implementation of this feature. Traditional designs of portable barbecues are made in a rectangular shape, but, unlike stationary versions, they allow you to disconnect individual parts. Thus, the bearing base on the basis of four legs, the wall and the bottom of the structure is dismantled. Moreover, there are models in which additional fasteners and clamps are not required for assembly - the connection and subsequent retention is carried out through special grooves and perforations.
There is another type of mobile design - with a folding mechanism. As a rule, they are X-shaped. Folding is done according to the principle of classic cruciform chairs. Moreover, in the inner niche of the folding grill there remains a place for placing products and cutlery. But, noting the features of portable structures, one cannot but note their weaknesses. They lose to stationary braziers in terms of reliability, because their bearing base is less stable. Also, a standard mobile installation will be inferior to the simplest non-separable analog in cooking capabilities.
Portable brazier made of stainless steel in a suitcase
When assembled, such models are a small case, convenient for moving. The design can be additionally provided with fasteners that increase the reliability of the fold. There are also models on wheels that are convenient to move on a flat surface. The only drawback of the portable brazier made of stainless steel in a suitcase is its technical weakness and unreliability.
Of course, this applies mainly to Chinese models, but versions from major world manufacturers in severe operating conditions can be damaged, the presence of which will not allow assembly or proper installation of the structure. Jamming of individual functional elements is a frequent problem of broiler diplomats.
What else to consider in choosing a portable brazier?
The mobility of the design as one of the areas of optimization, of course, gives a lot of advantages, but this does not mean the rejection of other features. For example, like stationary models, folding versions can be equipped with burners, electric ignition and automatic skewers rotation system. Of course, the camping brazier is also equipped with auxiliary accessories such as wire racks, pallets, boxes and racks that facilitate the cooking process. These and other devices should be considered when buying a roasting pan in the basic configuration, since separately add-ons are more expensive.
Conclusion
On the market, mobile barbecue variations are represented by both domestic and foreign manufacturers of kitchen equipment and garden equipment. Companies like Onix, Kraftool, Grinda, etc. earned the greatest trust from professional chefs. In these families you can find a simplified portable brazier worth 1-1.5 thousand rubles, and multifunctional diplomat models for 3-5 thousand
But in any case, to get the maximum benefit from the acquired tool, appropriate care will be required. Barbecue manufacturers regularly advise cleaning surfaces of structures, apply protective equipment to them and store the product only in a dry place without contact with direct sunlight.