Traditional outdoor grilling was all about putting some burgers, steaks or sausages on a charcoal grill and then serving them in a bun, with condiments such as tomato ketchup or mustard.
Yet, in recent years it has become fashionable to barbeque other foods, such as fish, vegetables and other small-sized and delicate items.
However, the wide gaps in BBQ grills mean special utensils are needed to cook small or delicate items like fish and vegetables. Barbecuing these foods using special perforated equipment, such as frying pans, stir woks and grill grids, prevents them falling through the grill and makes it easy to transfer them onto and off the BBQ, but retains the distinctive cooking effects of barbecued food. The perforations allow heat to rise evenly into the pan and add the smoky aroma of outdoor grilling and rich flavor to kebab meats, vegetables, seafoods and fruits.
Benefits of using Lotus Rock for BBQ cookware
As readers of this blog will already know, Lotus Rock has numerous advantages for use on standard cookware utensils, and these can also be appled to BBQ items as well. Benefits of Lotus Rock for barbequing include:
- Thick carbon steel construction keeps food the ideal distance from heat
- Excellent heat retention to keep food hot for longer, while retaining natural flavours of foods for superb tasting dishes
- BBQ cookware is notoriously troublesome to clean, however Lotus Rock’s hydrophobic nano-silica coating reduces the problem.
- BBQ-ing requires the use of metal tongs or spatulas; the Lotus Rock non-stick coating is metal utensil safe
- Lotus Rock has a durable, natural non-stick release which will neither expire nor release toxic fumes when overheated.
Lotus Rock BBQ Collection
BBQ Frying Pan with soft-grip handle
Open design and sloped sides prevent foods from falling into grill and allow easy removal of foods from the grill
Comfortable silicone grip handle is easy to grasp and remove safely from a hot grill
30cm Dia. (51cm L w/handle) x 6cm H
Base: 25cm Dia.
Weight: 1.06kg
BBQ Stir Wok with soft-grip handle
The sloped pan sears and browns beautifully, and its smooth surface makes it easy to stir and toss ingredients.
Shake basket to rotate foods, without turning each piece
In a wok different foods can be mixed together, under intense heat from the grill, the juices from meats or other fattier foods can permeate the mix.
Comfortable silicone grip handle is easy to grasp and remove safely from a hot grill
12″ Dia. (20 1/2″L w/handle) x 4″H
Base: 8″ Dia.
Weight: 1.43kg
BBQ Grill Roaster with twin hollow cast stainless steel handles
With the open curvature design and sloped sides, this grill pan prevents foods from falling into fire and allows easy removal of foods.
Sets flat on grill grate Grill shrimp, scallops, or beef tenderloin or poultry, without skewers Handles make the transition on/ off grill super easy 15 1/4″L (19 1/2″ w/handles) x 11 1/4″W x 2 1/2″H (3″ w/handles) Weight: 4-lb., 6-oz.
BBQ Grill Grid x2
This grid can cook a variety of foods on your outdoor grill, from sandwiches and flatbread to small pieces of meat, chicken, seafood and vegetables.
Efficient design makes it easy to cook different types of food simultaneously while keeping them organized on the grill.
43.5cmL x 32.5cmW x 2″H
Weight: 2.22kg Weight (with ribbed section): 2.28kg
Basting Pot
Perfect for slathering a slow-cooking rack of ribs with barbecue sauce, basting a roasting turkey with melted butter, or applying a glaze of maple syrup to grilled peaches.
Heavy gauge steel pot, with innovative PTFE free Lotus Rock non-stick coating.
Basting pot is heat safe to 650 degrees and can be placed directly on the grill or in the oven to keep basting liquids hot.
Easy-pour dual spouts to heat and serve soup, gravy or sauce
Ergonomic double-riveted stainless steel handle for comfortable grip
5 1/2″ Dia. (5 3/4″L w/spouts [12 1/4"L w/handle]) x 3 1/2″H (4 1/4″ with handle)
Base: 4″ Dia.
Capacity: 1 quart
Weight: 1 lb.
Summary
A common complaint with grilling outdoors is that the high heats of the open flame can make it difficult to control the temperature, and tender vegetables like asparagus can char and overcook easily. However, this problem is significantly reduced with Lotus Rock BBQ items because they all have a thick carbon steel construction (2.0mm) which keeps all food an ideal distance from the fierce heat below. As well as creating a buffer between the food and the flame, the thick carbon steel gauge of Lotus Rock also conducts heat evenly and retains heat well to keep food hot for longer.
The handles of the Lotus Rock BBQ stir wok, fry pan and the grill roaster are easy to grasp and make it simple to transfer the pan on and off either a charcoal or gas griill, even when wearing bulky grilling mitts. This makes the process of outdoor grilling safer and it reduces the chance of the food being burnt or overcooked because the food can be removed from the grill quickly.
Lotus Rock’s durable non-stick release, strong construction, and easy-to-clean coating mean these BBQ utensils can be used for a number of years, and not just for one summer. Lotus Rock BBQ pans don’t have to be re-seasoned, and as long as they are always kept dry and cleaned after each use no rust should appear on them.