The lead up to Christmas is hectic for all of us as we spend hours researching and running around buying Christmas presents for everyone special in our lives. For me, buying for my family is always the hardest and most agonizing. Alcohol, socks, shirts have been done time and time again. So just what is that perfect Christmas present?

Most people love being a BBQ hero and showing off to their mates so what better Christmas present than a BBQ or unique BBQ related gadget.

We’re all time-poor, so I’ve done the research and product testing for you to make your decision as stress-free as possible.

Top 10 Family BBQ Christmas Presents

1. Flaming Coals Electric Charcoal Starter Wand

Whether you like to cook on a kettle BBQ, a spit roaster or a smoker, this BBQ gadget will get the charcoal started in just a few minutes. If your family members are notorious for not being able to light the charcoal, or worse still, can only light it with metho/petrol, make his life stress-free and get them one of these. It plugs into a PowerPoint so there won’t be scrounging around for batteries continuously and at 2000W, it really does pump out a lot of heat. Such a simple concept that works and is a great value for money Christmas present.

2. 3-in-1 Charcoal BBQ Smoker

BBQ smoking is taking Australia by storm with every living breathing person trying to show off to their mates with the perfect beef brisket, pulled pork or rack of ribs. This BBQ smoker is an ideal entry-level model for anyone to get into smoking and experimenting with different cuts of meat and wood flavours. It has a water pan inside to help regulate the temperature and a temperature gauge on the lid so you can keep an eye on the cooking temperature. Complete with 2 cooking levels, it can be used as a BBQ smoker, a charcoal BBQ or a roaster.

3. EZTemp Remote Temperature Gauge

If your gift recipient is already right into BBQ smoking, get them the ultimate BBQ Christmas present with this dual probe remote digital thermometer. Insert the temperature probes into 2 roasts, set your desired temperature and walk away knowing that the receiver will set off an alarm when your meat reaches the target temperature. Ideal for use with BBQ meat smokers where cooking times are often 5 hours plus, or for anyone that is notorious for either undercooking or overcooking the meat. It really is a foolproof way of perfecting the BBQ, without letting someone know that their culinary skills need refining!

4. Flaming Coals Mini Spit Roaster

Everyone loves a good spit roast and what better spit roast than one that he can also take away camping, 4WD or around to a mates place on the weekend. The motor runs of 2 x D batteries capable of cooking for up to 20 people, all the accessories are stainless steel, it includes a BBQ cooking grill and best of all, it packs away into a briefcase-size unit when not in use. I cook on mine at least twice a week and take it with us whenever we go camping. It even accompanied us on a 3 week trip across the Nullarbor and fit perfectly in our campervan. A very practical Christmas present for a special someone this year.

5. Flaming Coals Portable Camping Spit Roaster

If your dad dreams of being able to cook a whole lamb or pig on a spit over a roaring open fire, then this is an excellent BBQ Christmas present for dad. Whether dad likes to go camping, has a built-in fire pit at home, or loves to make up his own BBQs, this portable spit roaster will be perfect. Complete with the 2 side legs, it can straddle over an open fire, 44-gallon drum and pack away into a compact carry bag for transport. The motor can be operated using either a car battery or plug directly into a PowerPoint.

6. BBQ Rotisserie Kit

Barbecuing in the backyard is part of a traditional Australian summer enjoying a few drinks with family and friends. To mix things up a bit, how about getting dad a BBQ Rotisserie Kit that he can add to his existing BBQ? This fully stainless steel BBQ Rotisserie Kit turns up to 10kgs of meat and has a solid skewer that won’t unravel mid-cook.

7. Ozpig Camp Oven

The Ozpig Camp oven makes a great Christmas present for dad if he’s the kind of guy who loves being outdoors. The Ozpig is a pot belly heater and cooker all in one and very popular among caravanners and campers. That said, it can certainly be used at home on the back deck to keep dad warm during those cooler nights while he cooks dinner on the BBQ plates provided. The best thing about getting the Ozpig Camp oven for dad this Christmas is that there is a wide range of accessories that you can continue to buy him for future birthdays, Christmas’ and fathers days.

8. Manlaw Basting Brush & Pot set

If your dad fancies himself as a bit of a pit master, this high quality basting brush and pot set will be right up his alley. Consisting of a deep pot with a long handle and a long handled basting brush, he’ll be lathering those BBQ ribs with delicious sticky sauce all summer long….better still, without burning himself near the fire. Made from 304 stainless steel, this combo set is excellent value for money and something practical that anyone into BBQ smoking and spit roasting will use.

9. Flaming Coals Deluxe Cyprus Spit

Does your dad get bored and love things to be multi-functional? If so, the Flaming Coals Deluxe Cyprus Spit is worth considering. This spit roaster is an all in one solution which allows you to char-grill, cook kebabs on the 12 small skewers, or cook a variety of meats on the large skewers such as chickens, legs of lamb, gyros, roasts or even vegetables. It has dual motor functionality allowing dad to cater for up to 50 all using this one spit roaster.

10. Flaming Coals Texas Offset Smoker

Has your dad been especially good this Christmas? Crown him the ultimate pit master by giving him the Porsche of smokers. Complete with stainless steel cooking grills, tri-temperature gauges, probe holes for his thermometers, heat management plates, charcoal racks and so much more, you’ll be his favourite child forever more. Better still, you’ll get to enjoy the mouthwatering slow-cooked meats he smokes. This smoker can also be used as a charcoal BBQ for quicker cooking times.

Get your last-minute Christmas stocking fillers with our great range of BBQ accessories which can be express posted Australia-wide.

by: Rhiannon Peterson

Christmas Presents For The Family