Gizmodo: barbecue

The 8-Bit Barbecue

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Being a secret Susan Kare fanboy, I like this 8-bit barbecue. But I want my steaks to be 64-bits, thank you very much. And if I'm eating with the rest of the Giz gluttons, it has to be multi-core.

The Barbeque is part of the No Screw No Glue line by designers Joost van Bleiswijk and Kiki van Eijk. [Mocoloco]

BabyQ Barbecue Lets You Grill On The Go

Andi Wang — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:04:13 EST

For those whose living spaces that are too small for a barbecue pit, or for those who never know when they'll need a barbecue on hand, the BabyQ is a small, portable grill-to-go. This 22x17x6cm device—which is small enough to fit into your girlfriend's purse—weighs in at a little under two pounds, can feed about two to three people, and even comes with its own mini charcoal bag to hold your coal. The stainless steel BabyQ is also dishwasher friendly so you don't have to worry about greasy hands and dirty fingernails when you're done with this baby griller. [PDB via Yanko]

10 Awesome Grills You Can Buy For The Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ

Sean Fallon — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The Memorial Day weekend is finally here. For many of us, that means it is time to travel and or bust out the grill and cook up some meat. However, with gas prices being the way they are, you may be passing on the road trip this year. So, now that you are free to focus on throwing the ultimate BBQ this weekend, you are going to need some serious equiptment—like the examples found after the break. And, unlike many of the extreme grills out there, these are priced to own.

BBQ Tower Smoker: This six-foot-tall smoker has enough racks and surface area to simultaneously cook just about any type of meat that you can think of. And it won't take up a ton of your patio space. Available for $500. [Hammacher Schlemmer via Link]

The Ultimate Tailgating Trailer: If a sporting event is in the cards this weekend, kick your tailgating party up a few notches with this tailgating trailer from Gameday Customs. The standard model includes a 26-inch LCD, satellite dish, CD/DVD player, 1000 Watt generator, and a toilet—but you will need to upgrade to get your fresh water system with sink, refrigerator and, of course, the BBQ itself. Naturally, partying this hard will set you back a few—to the tune of $14,000 or more. [Gameday Customs via Link]

Solar Powered Grill: It will probably take a year to cook a burger with a grill that reflects the sun's rays, but if you have a thing about the environment this may be an attractive option. Was available for $249. (Or you could build one yourself, like this guy.) [Tammock via Link]

Koolatron Portable "Drive N' Grill": If you decide to take a road trip this weekend, that doesn't mean you have to pass on the BBQ. This portable grill plugs right into your cigarette lighter to keep you cooking while on the go. And it is actually called the "Drive N' Grill," so my guess is that safety isn't a top priority. Available for $36. [1ofakindbuys]

Longhorn Steel Grill: Nothing beats cooking meat in a grill shaped like meat. Available for $1699. [Traeger Grills]

Smoker and Grill Trailer: This smoker/grill combo hitches to the back of your vehicle and features a whopping 108"-long cooking chamber for serious BBQ projects. Available for $8545.04. [Grill Showroom]

Beer Barrel BBQ: This simple design makes for a charcoal grill that is big enough to entertain your guests, but small enough to transport just about anywhere. Available for around $140. [Drinkstuff]

Ariete SteakHouse Indoor Grill: The product page calls it a grill, but we know a steak toaster when we see one. The SteakHouse cooks your meat vertically and heats it from the side so the fats and grease drip down into a tray without smoking. Yup, sounds like a toaster to me. Available for $220. [Ariete via Link]

Cook N' Dine Tabletop Grill: This tabletop grill functions indoors or out thanks to a flameless cooking mechanism that runs on electricity. The center of the stainless steel surface forms a shallow cooking pit that heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit—no pots or pans necessary. Prices start at around $1600. [Cook n' Dine via Link]

The Ultimate Smoker and Grill: Technically you can't buy this gigantic smoker and grill, but you can rent it for a carnival-sized crowd. This beast can cook 200 steaks or 1,000 hot dogs simultaneously, it can slow smoke 2,000 pounds of meat and it features a 48" flat screen television with satellite and a Bose sound system to entertain guests. Rental packages start at $5,000 (before additional expenses). [Adventure Alliance]

Bonus Accessories: Now that you have the grill, you are going to need some cool accessories to go with it. Here are a few favorites:

Roast My Weenie: This little dude has balls of steel—literally. Available for $15. [Roast my Weenie]

BBQ Sword: Ha Ha...pork sword. Available soon for $29.99. [Firebox via Link]

Condiment Pistol: Fill up this oversized cartoon gun with your favorite condiments and blast your burgers. Plus, you will always have the upper hand if a food fight breaks out. Available soon for around $30. [Firebox via Link]

Every Pig's Worst Nightmare: A Barbecue Shaped Like a Pig

Matt Buchanan — Fri, 18 May 2007 13:40:15 EDT

Pork is essentially synonymous with barbecue in my area of the South, so the Lil' Pig barbecue from Traeger makes sense in a creepy meta-way if you can get past the doe-eyed cuteness. The grill boasts 418 sq. inches of cooking surface, an internal hopper, a stainless steel door handle and a multi-position digital thermostat control.

So while it's "some pig," (Giz reads!) the $1599 price tag might swing you toward some grilling gear a little less porky pricewise. There's also a Longhorn grill for you Texans. – Matt Buchanan

Product Page [Traeger via shiny shiny]

Woodflame Delecto Grill: Gas and Charcoal-Free

Charlie White — Fri, 26 May 2006 14:33:44 EDT

Do your grilling this Memorial Day weekend in a way that's fast, clean and green, too. Put one small, tightly-packed cube of recycled wood inside the Woodflame Delecto Grill's oxygen-filled combustion chamber, and it's ready to start cooking in less than two minutes. When you're done, all that's left is a pinch of ash. Sounds pretty efficient. Better be for $250. – Charlie White

Product page [Delecto, via SciFi Tech]

Weenie Roaster

Charlie White — Fri, 19 May 2006 12:38:29 EDT

After posting a picture like this, what else can we say? This hot dog roaster has an oak handle and is available in a variety of life-like colors. It can be conveniently hung by its rope strap, too. Get this ballsy gag gift on eBay for $14.99.

Novelty Hot Dog Roaster [eBay, via Strange New Products]