Ikea’s Latest Portable Cast-Iron Barbecue: Compact and Budget-Friendly

Summer is here, and although barbecuing isn’t currently advised due to wildfires, it remains a seasonal staple. Lugging around all the accessories that weigh quite a bit isn’t desirable, but Ikea has just released this SOLUPPGÅNG barbecue for only €69.

Charcoal cooking and better flavor

The standout feature is that, being made of cast iron, it’s highly resistant to impacts and wear from use and also helps distribute heat evenly across the grill. It has side handles that make cooking easier and let you move the coal when you need to lift the flame.

With some top holes to increase the temperature, foods cook faster. It’s perfect for items like vegetables, fish or steaks since, being porous, they don’t slide into the flames. It comes pre-seasoned with vegetable oil and for maintenance, you can heat it in the oven or on the stove and remove excess oil or clean stubborn stains with a scrub pad without fear of scratching.

Its dimensions are 20 x 43 x 21 cm and it’s available for home delivery as well as in-store pickup.

And the one that’s flying off the shelves…

It’s true that this barbecue is a bit small for bigger gatherings, but on Amazon there’s one that sells every month: this Tarrington House charcoal barbecue for only €115.90. It features three cast-iron grills with a steel frame, a thermometer, a coal tray, a folding side shelf, ventilation openings, a lower shelf, a removable ashtray, a bottle opener, and 4 storage hooks. Dimensions: 105 x 115 x 67 cm.

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