To maximize the use of your gas BBQ, there are plenty of accessories available.
By the way, what is interesting is that most accessories for gas barbecues (propane or natural gas), although they are really more designed for the latter, generally also "fit" on charcoal grills. So, even if you don't have a gas BBQ, this article may still interest you. 😉
A gas grill is particularly pleasant to use, because all you have to do is turn the knob to turn on/change the temperature in the BBQ. You don't have to think about playing with the air intake, the type of charcoal you want to use or anything else.
The little extra that we have to go for with a gas barbecue, on the other hand, is at the level of flavor. But, it's correct because we have accessories made especially for that. 😉
The Smoke Box and the BBQ Quebec Copeaunator
To give your food a more pronounced flavor, you can use the Smoker Box or the Copeaunator, depending on the shape of the baffles on your appliance. If they are “standard”, go with the first, then if they are made in a “v”, with the second. In both cases, all you have to do is fill the accessory with chips, light and extinguish the fuel so that smoke is released, place the accessory on the baffles of the appliance and let it do its job, making sure that the temperature of the BBQ does not exceed, ideally, 300 °F. If you use the Copeaunator, you also have the option of adding any liquid to the “small tray” that comes with the accessory to generate aroma in the air or to put water in it to increase the amount of humidity in the appliance. These two accessories are seriously effective for adding a smoky touch to food.
The Multimax BBQ Quebec Support
This accessory really does a good job in a gas BBQ because, since the air flow is continuous, but a little drier, the skin of the chicken (if that's what you're cooking) that you're going to put in the Multimax Support will come out "drier", like that of a fried chicken, let's say (personally, I love that).
In fact, the Multimax (as it's called) is designed to hold up to two beer can chickens. The moisture in the can will penetrate the chicken as it cooks, making it puff up a bit, and making it super juicy. That, along with the nice crispy skin you'll get at the end, will give you a really sick result.
BUT! That's not all. You can also hang up to twelve chicken drumsticks on the edge of the accessory and cook them at the same time as your whole chickens. By cooking them upside down, they will soak up juices and flavors during cooking and become excellent.
Alternatively, if you don't feel like eating chicken, you can cook a roast or turkey in the Multimax, or, if you "freak out" the Multimax on board, some ribs.
There are plenty of things you can cook in there and that's why I like this accessory: it allows you to maximize the efficiency of your BBQ and save space.
The BBQ Accessory Pizza Box BBQ Quebec
Then, it's not because you have a gas grill that you have to deprive yourself of making pizzas! 😜 This accessory, all made of stainless steel, will allow you to make super good ones and, I tell you, you will never fail them (it's impressive!)!
Basically, underneath the Pizza Box are several small holes through which hot air passes when the accessory is placed on the grill grates. Then, the heat hits the ceramic stone above the holes and is held there. However, the reflective surface of the Pizza Box ensures that it is then spread from one end of the accessory to the other and stored in the double wall of its air chamber. The heat then finally exits through the "door" on the front of the accessory while "broiling" the pizza. The latter therefore has a nice hot bottom and top and a perfect appearance. (And, as an added bonus, the ceramic pizza stone is covered in porcelain enamel, so the pizza does not stick to it and the stone is easy to clean.)
The Vegetable Rack is really a "must" when you have a gas BBQ, especially because it maximizes the space on the top shelf. You can even put two on the shelf; they may stick out a little, but that's okay.
The advantage of this accessory is that you cook the inside AND the outside of your vegetables by pricking them on top. For example, put a little oil on a potato, then add spices, then insert it on one of the flames of the support. As it cooks, its inside will become soft and its outside very crispy. Stuff it afterwards with bacon, shallots, pulled pork or other and your taste buds will be delighted, I guarantee it! 👌
For cooking all kinds of vegetables to perfection, this is ideal.
The Cooking Support for Prestige / PRO 500 / PRO 825 Napoleon
Included as standard with Napoleon Phantom BBQs, this stainless steel grill can also be purchased separately and is installed in place of the top grill of your appliance. Just like with the Multimax, you can hang chicken drumsticks on this grill, but unlike the latter, you can also place salmon steaks, jalapenos poppers, stuffed tomatoes or other items on it. It is an ultra versatile and practical grill.
The Napoleon Rotisserie Basket
What's cool about this basket is that it's like... split in half, so you can cook your protein and your sides at the same time. For example, on one side you can put baby potatoes or fries, and on the other side you can put chicken breasts or something with herbs and lemon.
When cooking on the rotisserie, food will cook slowly and get a crispy exterior and a really juicy and tasty interior as it gets browned by the rear burner.
The Small Napoleon Cast Iron Skillet
A pan like this, everyone should have one. You can put the cast iron on the infrared zone of the BBQ, put your fajita (for example) in it, then, once it is ready, place the pan (with its wooden trivet) in the middle of the table. The handle that comes with the pan can be removed and replaced without any problem too, which allows for greater mobility. With a pan like this, you feel like you are in a restaurant; there are several who serve their dishes like this, still super hot, in a cast iron pan.
If you are interested, this type of pan also exists in an oval format . In both cases, they are very good products.
The Weber Crafted System
If you have a Weber Crafted compatible grill, it's super convenient because you can remove the grill and replace it with a wok, griddle, or cast iron grill, among other things, and cook directly on it on your grill. It's a really nice system that maximizes the efficiency of everything you can do on your grill.
On that note, we continue to create and bring you new products so that you can enjoy using your barbecue. These products are the ones I am thinking about right now, but the list may change in the future, depending on what comes out on the market. I will get back to you when that is the case. 😉
Happy BBQ gang!