Cleaning and maintenance are also straightforward with small portable BBQ grills. Many models feature removable grates and drip trays, making it easy to clean up after your grilling session. This convenience encourages more frequent use, allowing you to experiment with different recipes and cooking techniques.
For monitoring the temperature of your grill, you can use any leave-in digital meat thermometer. Choose a model that has a braided steel sleeve over its wires, designed to prevent crimping or melting where it touches the hot surfaces of the grill. Position the probe on the grates, without the tip touching metal, so that it measures the temperature at the cooking surface.
Before you start cooking, prepare the food. Meat dishes such as steaks, sausages, chicken breast or fish are best suited for cooking on a charcoal oven. You can season the food with spices or marinade.