Direct or indirect?
We’ll explain the difference!
Direct or indirect? Kettle grill, classic grill or Dutch oven? With or without a cover? Here you can find the key information about the various grilling methods at a glance.
You can view our cinematic lighting instructions on enjoying the perfect grilling experience here. We also provide a few tips on various grilling methods and fuels.
Place the barbecue lighter (for example, two to three firelighter cubes) onto the barbecue grid and light it on fire.
Fill the Dauerbrenner barbecue briquettes into the chimney starter.
Place the chimney starter directly above the barbecue lighter.
Allow the barbecue briquettes to heat up for 30 minutes.
No need to fan, to blow or stand guard.
After about 30 minutes, the barbecue briquettes will have fully heated through and will be covered with a layer of grey ash.
Carefully shake the barbecue briquettes out onto the barbecue grid.
Now you can enjoy four hours’ worth of grilling.
We’ll explain the difference!
Direct or indirect? Kettle grill, classic grill or Dutch oven? With or without a cover? Here you can find the key information about the various grilling methods at a glance.
Classic, open grill without a lid
Swivel grill, grill cart
Food that is only briefly grilled, such as steaks, cutlets, chicken, hamburgers, sausages or vegetables.
Closable grill with lid and ventilation slots
Kettle grill with lid
Dutch oven, cast-iron fire pot with lid
Large pieces of meat and poultry that need to be cooked for over 25 minutes.
Wood charcoal or barbecue briquettes?
Do you love relaxing evening barbecues? Do you have a weakness for quality food that takes a long time to grill? Or would you prefer to quickly grill up a few sausages?
No matter whether you’re interested in a marathon or sprint, we’ll provide you with the key facts on material composition, lighting, burning duration and heat – in other words, inspiration for hosting your next barbecue. Test out the various options yourself and compare the properties of charcoal and barbecue briquettes.