Canadians Trending Toward Quality and Innovation in their Barbecues
On February 26, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BARRIE, ON - It has been a particularly harsh winter in Canada, but warmer days are drawing near. Warmer temperatures bring thoughts of gathering in the backyard and grilling over an open flame.
Officials at Napoleon Gourmet Grills recognize that barbecues can be so much more than just a cooking rack over a fire. Some features enable more experimentation with different cooking methods and styles, and others make life easier and complement the backyard oasis.
“The versatility of today’s grills make them a vital tool for your culinary adventures,” says Stephen Schroeter, senior vice-president of Napoleon Gourmet Grills. “The innovations and features in new grills hitting the market this year build on making your barbecue an extension of your kitchen and an integral part of your backyard living space.”
Grill features trending in 2014 include:
• a charcoal tray insert that features the flavours of charcoal barbecuing with the convenience of a gas grill;
• infrared grilling for intense heat that quickly sears food to lock in flavors and moisture, resulting in succulent, flavourful food in a much-reduced grilling time;
• Rotisserie attachments that bring out incredible flavors, and allow unhealthy fats to drip away from the meat; and
• smoker tubes and trays to make it easier to experiment with new flavors and cooking styles without having to fumble with foil packets. Simply pull out the tube, fill it with wood chips and slide it back in, and users will be able to enjoy delicious wood-smoke flavors.
For those times when users are cooking after the sun has gone down, more barbecues are coming with interior halogen lights that illuminate the cooking surface and the interior cabinet. While stainless steel remains a popular choice for grills, porcelain-covered lids in different colors are making their way into the market. These lids are easy to clean and are esthetically pleasing.
“Homeowners are increasingly looking for high quality and value in their backyard grill,” says Schroeter. “They are looking for well-built barbecues that enhance their cooking and their lifestyle.”
