Summer is almost here, and it’s time for outdoor barbecues. But are you unsure whether to choose a charcoal or gas barbecue? Are you tired of the long cooking times with a charcoal barbecue yet afraid that the results with a gas barbecue might not be the same? When choosing a new barbecue, many questions come to mind: which is the best? Will the gas one meet my needs? For those who prefer simplicity, surely a gas barbecue or even better, a plancha, is the right choice. Choosing a gas plancha allows us to enjoy our barbecues with peace of mind, without worrying about the unpleasant smell of charcoal. This gives us the ability to cook safely in both large and small spaces. There are many models on the market, from the simplest to the most professional. So, choosing a gas plancha can vary depending on our needs and possibilities. The choice of a gas plancha certainly offers many advantages. But what is a gas plancha? Let’s discover it together!
The plancha has a history of over 200 years
The plancha is a steel plate on which, starting from 1800, the Spanish and then everyone else, began to cook. The plancha spread because it was more convenient than the grill: easier to clean and transport, it simply needed to be placed on the embers to quickly cook a wide variety of foods. Today, there are many types of planchas, including the gas one: food is cooked on a plate heated evenly. The food retains all its original taste, as the heat obtained with gas instead of charcoal doesn’t cover up the flavors; moreover, it preserves all the nutrients contained in the food.
The plancha is the evolution of the gas barbecue
As we mentioned earlier, the plancha is a sturdy, easy-to-clean, hygienic stainless steel plate because it is non-porous. The plate heats up very quickly, the cooking is uniform with no more food charred on the outside and frozen on the inside. Gas waste is reduced, as heat dispersion is limited. Are you familiar with the burnt smell that clings to clothes, hair, bags, and shoes? Well, forget about that, because with a gas plancha there are no annoying fumes. On the plancha, you can cook your sausages and ribs, but it’s also great for vegetables, fish, and shellfish. Oh, and you can also use it to melt chocolate and prepare a fondue!
