Elevating Your BBQ Game: The Secret to Slow-Grilling Over Wood Coals

Yes, using a gas grill when you have a last-minute need to fire up some hamburgers for the family is convenient. The problem is you do not get the same quality of “doneness” or trapped in flavors you would want without using Santa Maria Argentine Brasero Grills.

We designed our heavy-duty devices to best utilize Argentinian BBQ techniques, including the “low and slow” method made popular many professional and amateur grillers all over the globe. Here are a few ways to make the most out of slow-cooking your favorite ingredients.

Use Multiple Cooking Zones

With our premium Santa Maria Argentine Brasero Grills, you can better control the heat levels throughout the base of the device. That means more than one heat zone, so if you want extra crispness in your freshly cut potatoes or more of a crust on your meat, you can do it at the same time.

These grills use a brasero, which is a side-mounted firebox. That is where the wood you choose burns down and creates embers you can spread into whatever types of heat zones you’d like.

Control Food Height for Precision

Another advantage of the Santa Maria Argentine Brasero Grills is its food height. Adjustable grates you can raise or lower give you more flexibility in distance from the embers. You might stick to a lower height for higher heat with steaks or increase the height for pork shoulder and whole chicken. The more you can control heat, the better you’ll be able to lock in different flavors and moisture for the final dish you’re prepping.

Choose the Right Wood

If you’re going to cook low and slow, you must know your woods. Are you looking for sweet and mellow flavorings for pork? Why not try applewood? Think your abuela wants a medium smoky lambchop? Look for oak.

The type of wood you use will shape the smokiness and rich flavor profile of your final food presentation. Harder woods tend to be the best (oak, hickory, mesquite, pecan, etc.), but there is a lot of room to try out different pieces due to the large size of our grills.

Patience Brings Quality

Wood-fired cooking should never feel rushed. Set aside the time to truly enjoy the experience of cooking with Santa Maria Argentine Brasero Grills. Slower cooking is what you need to trap in flavor and distribute heat more evenly across your ingredients.

Not only does the flavor get better, but you also improve the final texture. How BBQ food feels in the mouth makes a significant difference in the “ohs and ahs” of family and friends during the Sunday meal. Do your best to avoid lighter fluid or starter blocks. The fewer chemicals used, the cleaner the final flavor (not to mention healthier digestion).

Master the Art of “Low and Slow”

You must change your BBQing mindset. The Low and Slow is not just an Argentinian technique. It is a way of life passed down from generation to generation. Using Santa Maria Argentine Brasero Grills gives you plenty of space and control so you get the optimal height for cooking, perfect for pork belly, thick-cut veggies, ribs, and even a selection of sugary fruit for dessert dishes.

At Sunterra, we help you capture the perfect low and slow method with our custom, heavy-duty Santa Maria Argentine Brasero Grills. Now, you can bring the cultural traditions of so many families into your own backyard to impress your family, encourage neighbor visits, and fill your tummy with delicious foods.