subject: Cooking On The Spit [print this page] Outdoor meals have always been very popular, and with good reason. The backyard is largely ignored until the time comes to have that ever popular outdoor meal. Cooking a full piece of meat is something that many people appear to be missing in the outdoor setting. Hamburgers and hot dogs are a given, but what about a rotisserie? What if you want to cook a roast? Sometimes these things simply taste better over an open flame, and you certainly cannot deny that!
Cooking a whole chicken will require a BBQ spit, and you may be a bit confused as to what that is. In essence, the BBQ spit is a rotisserie that stands above the grill or the fire pit, and you can use it to cook your meat above the fire. There are several different BBQ spits on the market, and the one you choose will depend on your setup.
The Fire Pit
Obviously an over the fire BBQ spit will need to be tall enough to avoid the pit itself, and these are some of the most popular. For example, you've likely seen a spit in an old movie. When using this type of spit, you are carrying on a long honored tradition.
Over the Grill
Cooking with a BBQ spit over the grill is one of the newer methods, and this will generally require a specialized spit which attaches to your grill. These are a bit shorter, and they can be rather easily stored. If you need to cook a lot of meat, both single and dual spits are available. Cooking with a spit is becoming much easier.
Motion
Form actor side, there two different types of BBQ spit. While one is motorized, the other is manual. The benefit of the motorized model is that you will not need to watch it or interact with it until the meat is cooked. It is however easy to forget about the cooking, and if the motor ever fails, you will have a rather one sided cook job. A manual spit will be a bit more work, but you will have much more control over the entire process.
This won't be an easy decision of course, but having a BBQ spit is worth the trouble. If you are ready, then you will need to determine which would suit your needs and your lifestyle. As with any other product, you have the option of buying either online or in an actual store.
Instant gratification can be obtained in a retail store even if the selection is limited. Online you will have a much larger selection, and you may be able to score a significant discount. Remember, when it comes to a spit you now have plenty of options.
