Charcoal barbecue – What goes better with camping in the great outdoors than barbecuing together at the campsite?
Enjoying the idyllic natural surroundings with your loved ones, relaxing in peace and quiet and eating a delicious sausage, a juicy steak or grilled vegetables after a long, eventful day in the roof tent.
The typical camping feeling only really comes about when you can smell the smoke from the charcoal grill from afar!
But how does a charcoal barbecue actually work?
How high should the temperature be and which barbecue is the best?
Read more here.
Camping Ratgeber:
Typical camping feeling when barbecuing
A charcoal barbecue is the best way to experience an extra dose of camping feeling on your vacation.
Whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a trip lasting several days – as long as the campsite allows it, you can end your day as you wish with a barbecue.
The preparation may take a few minutes longer than with a gas barbecue, for example, but you can look forward to the typical smoky taste of your food.
Alternatively, you can browse here for other products in the barbecue and cooking category to ensure you are well-equipped at the campsite and on the go.
Charcoal barbecue: advantages and function
You can either pack the necessary charcoal and a barbecue lighter or buy them at your nearest supermarket.
A charcoal barbecue is also worth having on colder evenings.
The intense heat of the charcoal warms the air, allowing you to sit down next to the barbecue and relax without freezing, so you can start planning your next vacation with a delicious roasting aroma and flavor.
These are the advantages of a charcoal barbecue:
- Typical camping feeling
- Smoky barbecue flavor
- Cozy atmosphere
- Sitting together
- Warm air around the grill
- Delicious roasted aroma during the waiting time
How does a charcoal barbecue work?
To barbecue on a charcoal barbecue, all you need is charcoal and a barbecue lighter.
The charcoal must be placed in the appropriate tray and lit using the barbecue lighter.
It will start to burn and embers will form after a short time.
Once this has spread evenly, the temperature is high enough to place sausages, steaks, fish, vegetables etc. on the grill.
Now all you have to do is turn your food occasionally and wait for it to be ready to eat.
Some barbecues have a height-adjustable grid, which also makes grilling much easier.
There are these different types:
- Floor grill
- Kettle grill
- Round grill
- Funnel grill
- Swivel grill
- Mini grill
- Table grill
Charcoal barbecues in comparison: brands, prices & tips
Barbecuing with a charcoal barbecue is therefore the best way to make the most of your time with your loved ones and get the most out of your vacation with that typical camping feeling!
But which charcoal barbecue is the best in comparison?
Take a look at the most appealing brands and test winners such as Weber, Tepro & Co.
Tepro charcoal barbecue Toronto
- Grill surface with removable grill grate insert
- Uncomplicated assembly
- Built-in thermometer
- Grate in grate system
- Price: ~ 150,00 Euro
Taino Hero XL charcoal barbecue
- Stable frame with two side shelves
- Temperature display
- Porcelain-coated
- Transport rollers
- Price: ~ 130,00 Euro
Weber Master-Touch GBS
- Integrated lid thermometer
- Weatherproof wheels
- Lid handle with heat protection
- Easy cleaning concept
- Price: from ~280,00 Euro
Reading tips! Grilling meat, fish or vegetarian dishes
You’re at the campsite, have your charcoal barbecue with you and are now wondering what to cook?
With a charcoal barbecue, you can cook just about any dish you like.
Whether fish, meat or completely vegetarian – read more articles about barbecuing here!
Meat: recipes for beef, pork & lamb
Getting the perfect meat is not necessarily easy.
That’s why we have helpful tips on how to grill the perfect steak, prepare tender pork and use the strong taste and smell of lamb to turn it into a delicacy.
Barbecuing is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy meat.
Read the following tips and recipes to get the maximum flavor and tenderness:
Fish: salmon fillet, trout & seafood
Preparing fish is tedious work for many people.
People often reach for ready-made products that they quickly throw on the barbecue, but freshly prepared fish has so many advantages.
Grilling fish is recommended for all those who want to grill more than just sausages.
First of all, it is important to know how to smoke fish well so that the typical “fishy” smell that puts most people off fish disappears.
Read more here about the best way to prepare fish and great recipes for the perfect salmon, sea bream and trout:
Vegetarian dishes & tips
Are you a passionate camper and a convinced vegetarian or vegan?
It’s usually not possible to conjure up a complete gourmet meal on the campsite.
However, for many campers, bratwurst and steak are a must.
But even as a vegetarian or vegan, you can have a relaxed and carefree time on the campsite.
With the right equipment and helpful recipes, you can easily implement your meat-free, fish-free or completely animal product-free lifestyle on your vacation in the great outdoors.
Here you will find valuable tips, important information and simple dishes that you can easily cook at the campsite without much effort:
Need more tips?
Read all about cooking while camping here.
