WOODFIRE ELECTRIC BBQ GRILL & SMOKER OG701UK

SUMMER IS AROUND THE CORNER AND THAT MEANS BBQ SEASON! IF LIKE MYSELF, YOU LOVE COOKING UP A BBQ FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY BUT ARE PUT OFF BY USING THE OFTEN LARGE AND LABORIOUS GASFIRED OR CHARCOAL BBQS, THEN CHECK OUT NINJA’S NEW NINJA WOODFIRE ELECTRIC BBQ GRILL & SMOKER.

Over the weekend whilst camping with some friends, I had the opportunity to test out Ninja’s new electronic kitchen appliance and it was nothing short of a game changer!

This easy to use, all electric barbequing device comes with impressive 7 cooking functions, including - grilling, smoking and air frying. Not only does it use less energy, but it effortlessly achieves authentic BBQ flavours that put traditional gas and charcoal models to shame. This is made possible by the integrated smoke box that uses real woodfire pellets to create an unrivalled rich and tantalising smoky flavour. Coming, also, with different automatic timer settings you can get the perfect cook for all your barbequed meats.

One of my friends who I was camping with is from South Africa, meaning he knows a thing or two about barbecuing. To say that he was impressed by the quality and flavour of the barbecued meat would be an understatement. He was certainly taken aback by the fact that such a small electrical device could rival the cooking conditions of a gas or charcoaled system. Together we agreed that the brisket we cooked was just about the juiciest we had ever eaten.

Being small and weighing in at only 12kg, you can also just about grill anywhere with this device, whether that be in gardens, patios, campsites or balconies. Its size and portability make life so much easier. It’s perfect for those with little storage and for those, like myself, who enjoy camping. I am always having to use large inconvenient grills or ones that are too small and fit only for single use. With this small and lightweight device, I could easily cook and carry on the go. All I had to do is place it on my foldout table, plug the cord in, put my meats and veg on the grill and press a few buttons. As simple as that!

Another stand-out feature whilst testing this appliance was definitely how each component was fully detachable. This meant everything could be easily washed and cleaned, unlike the big BBQ models we are all used to cooking with. They are always a nightmare to clean and usually, if you’re not too careful, you just end up forgetting about cleaning them entirely.

Ninja’s smart new electric grill is admittedly quite expensive in comparison to other models, coming in at just under £350 pounds. But like all Ninja digital kitchen appliances you know you’re getting something that is highly durable, energy efficient and convenient. With its multiple cooking functions, easy to use digital settings and overall portability, this small, little neat device is definitely worth a few extra quid.

Whether you’re a seasoned barbequer, like my South African friend, or simply looking to enjoy a summer evening’s meal with family and friends, you will struggle find a better option than this!

Pros

- Small and lightweight

- Portable

- Easy to clean

- Energy efficient

- Multiple cooking functions

- Automatic timer settings

- Inbuilt smoke box CONS

- Expensive