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10 top tips for better barbecue cooking on your camping trips



1 Light up. Use a chimney starter to effectively light and measure out the correct amount of fuel.

2 Keep your lid on. With the Lid-on and vents open you can use your barbecue like a fan-assisted oven to roast, bake and grill.

3 Cleaning made easy. Fire up the barbecue to full heat and ‘burn off’ the cooking grate. Once the residue has dried and carbonised, brush it clean with a T-brush.

4 Direct cooking. Great for foods that typically cook in less than 15 minutes, the heat source is positioned directly underneath the food.

5 Indirect cooking. For larger joints of meat, desserts and biscuits, the heat source is to the side of the barbecue and the food is placed in the central safe zone.

6 Turn food once. Food loses moisture when turned. Sear food on both sides over direct heat before sliding to an area of indirect heat.

7 Is it cooked? A reliable temperature probe gives you confidence to serve properly cooked food.

8 Add flavour. Use soaked woodchips to add a new flavour dimension to your food.

9 Healthy option. Fats render, fall through the bars or onto the coals and vaporise.

10 Have Fun. Experiment with your own recipes, add your own flavours.

Thanks to barbecue experts Weber for their outdoor cooking tips.