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Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The Ninja Woodfire Pro XL BBQ is reduced by £185 this weekend - it can cook 40 hotdogs at once (hurry, it's sure to sell out!)
Shoppers cooking for a crowd this summer can score a massive £185 off the Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker. But hurry, this is a limited time deal only. Helping you cook confidently in the heatwave, Ninja's all singing all dancing Woodfire Pro is a large-capacity outdoor electric BBQ grill, smoker and air fryer in one. Powered by electricity but giving you authentic smoky BBQ flavours, 'obsessed' users have hailed it a 'must have for any family'. Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker with Stand & Cover Hello summer! The Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker is now £185 off in a limited time deal on Ninja. The built-in BBQ thermometer gives you perfectly cooked meat, fish, and vegetables every time, and with four ways to cook, you'll get more for your money - including an impressive air fryer. Conveniently, it's powered by electricity, so it's hassle-free and quick to heat up, too. You'll get the top-notch flavouring from the 100 per cent natural woodfire pellets for authentic smoky flavours. £389.99 (save £185) Shop The current heatwave has us all longing for al fresco dinners, and if you're prepping for a BBQ over the heatwave then this Ninja deal is not to be missed. Shoppers are rushing to buy Ninja's large-capacity outdoor electric BBQ grill, smoker and air fryer for a massive £185 off. That's free pellets, side table and rib rack worth over £60 too. Ideally suited for larger families and hosting, the all-in-one outdoor cooker can fit up to 10 burgers, 40 hotdogs, two full racks of ribs, up to six steaks, or two 3kg chickens. In short, the supersize BBQ grill has all you need to wow any visitors over the summer, no matter how many friends or family get wind of your hosting plans. It also offers several features that set itself apart from traditional models. Conveniently, it's powered by electricity so it's hassle free and quick to heat up but you'll still get the covetable smoky BBQ flavours from the 100 per cent natural woodfire pellets. And if being in control of the BBQ makes you slightly nervous then the Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker has your back. If you've never been too confident of getting the temperature right on a BBQ then the thanks to the Ninja build-in probe there's no need to worry about undercooking chicken or overcooking steaks. Simply insert the digital probe into your food, then select your food type and perfect finish, from rare to well done. Easy. 'Fantastic BBQ' raved one impressed Ninja shopper. 'And all the other things it does. All singing, all dancing. We haven't used the oven since it arrived!'. Shoppers have also agreed the Woodfire Pro XL trumps gas barbecues too, with one writing: 'Received my grill a couple of weeks ago, have grilled burgers, roasted a pork joint in both occasions cooked perfectly. Smoker works really well and the probe is terrific. Always had gas barbeques in the past but this grill is clean and convenient to use loving it so far.' And it doesn't have to be used for meat. Shoppers have praised the Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker for cooking all kinds of foods, and in different ways thanks to the smoke, air fry and roast settings. 'The best jacket potatoes I've ever tasted have come from this' added a third. 'So soft inside and lovely crisp outside. So easy to use and the pellets just add the most delicious flavour. The whole family are obsessed with this.'
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Tesco is selling a summer garden BBQ essential and it's £18 cheaper than a John Lewis version
THE summer heat can only mean one thing: It's time to crack out the barbecue. And if you don't have this garden essential on hand, don't worry because Tesco has a bargain buy on offer. Whether you're hosting friends and family or enjoying a solo meal al fresco, a barbecue is a certified summer staple. If you're in the market for a new grill, a compact buy from Tesco proves perfect for smaller gardens. And you won't even have to wait til pay day because this item won't break the budget. Tesco is selling a Small Bucket BBQ for just £12, which is less than half the price of a similar version from John Lewis. The department store has listed a compact Portable Charcoal BBQ for £29.99. That means Tesco shoppers can save a whopping £18 by opting for this buy. This affordable item is constructed with durable steel and features a chrome-plated cooking grill. It also includes a convenient carrying handle, making it easy to store away. Manufacturers emphasised that no spirits or petrol should be used lighting or relighting this grill. Meanwhile, another shop has slashed the price of their grills in time for the weekend heatwave. Expert's warning over common barbecue myths that pose 'dangerous health risk' as Brits' grilling blunders revealed One retailer is selling a popular barbecue for less than £100 this summer. And experts have warned against a common barbecue myth that poses a "dangerous health risk". Another barbecue error could end up costing up £500 during the summer heatwave. Plus, a handy tip helps to repel flies and insects from your grill this summer. And if you'd rather shield from the sun, you can replicate your favourite barbecue snacks in your air fryer. Government advice on BBQ safety The UK Government have issued some guidelines for staying safe whilst using a barbecue: Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies. Follow the safety instructions provided with your gas, charcoal, or disposable barbecue. Never use a barbecue indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. Use enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue, but not more (normally around 5cms or 2 inches). Keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area. After cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it. Empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into dustbins or wheelie bins. If they're hot, they can melt the plastic and cause a fire. Make sure your barbecue is well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste. In the countryside or public park areas, only use disposable barbecues where there are specially designated areas and carefully follow the safety guidance. Enjoy yourself, but don't drink too much alcohol if you are in charge of the barbecue. Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue; use only recognised lighters or starter fuels on cold coals. Remember to compare prices It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Major supermarket giving away free BBQ food to customers this summer worth £25 – here's how to get yours
A MAJOR supermarket chain is offering free grill food to customers who share their barbecue fail stories this summer. Iceland is offering regular prize draws over the coming months - and all you need to do is outline your own barbecue fiascos. 4 4 As summer approaches, many Brits will be hoping to dust off their grills to make the most of the warmer weekends. But many will no doubt have plenty of barbecue disasters to laugh about later too. Britain's ever temperamental summer weather can see plans quickly turned on their heads. Not only this, but some 60 percent of Brits have admitted to burning food on their grill, according to an Atomik Research survey. What's more, seven in 10 respondents said they would go on to eat the food, even if it was burnt. Iceland is now offering grill enthusiasts a chance to cash in on their barbecue fail stories. The supermarket chain has launched a BBQ SOS (Save Our Summer) Service to help Brits fully enjoy their summer grills. It is offering a free barbecue food bundle to people who share their stories over the next few months. Starting from June 7 and ending on August 17, Brits can enter the prize draw by simply outlining how their past barbecues have gone wrong. All you need to do is tell Iceland your barbecue woes in up to 100 words. One lucky winner will be selected weekly throughout the competition period. The lucky few selected will get a stack of barbecue grill food worth £23.50 in total. Paul Dhaliwal, chief commercial officer at Iceland Foods, said: "We know how unpredictable the British summer can be, one minute it's cloudy, the next it's perfect BBQ weather. "People want to seize the moment and get grilling without all the hassle. 4 "That's why we've launched our SOS BBQ Service, so no one has to miss a single sausage this summer." The free food package for the lucky winners will include the following: Iceland 4 Chicken & Vegetable Kebabs – 300g (£4.00) Iceland 8 BBQ Beef Koftas – 320g (£4.00) Iceland Extra Thin BBQ Chicken Sizzle Steaks – 450g (£4.00) Iceland 4 100% Beef Quarter Pounders – 454g (£3.50) Iceland Sticky BBQ Pork Belly Slices – 300g (£4.00) Iceland Ready Cooked Salt and Pepper Chicken Skewers – 340g (£4.00) A total of 11 bundles, which is one per week, will be given out over the promotion period. Winners will be selected by a random computer process on the Monday of each week.
WIRED
02-06-2025
- General
- WIRED
Behold, a Four-Burner Grill That's Also a Griddle and a Pretty Good Pizza Oven
I'm at the pizza oven. I'm at the burger grill. I'm at the combination pizza oven and burger grill. Oh, and did I mention I'm also at the griddle? And at the, uh, gas burner? The new, hulking Cuisinart Propel+ 3-in-1 on my back patio is one of those unholy Franken-cookers that always seem like wonderful and terrible ideas at the same time. They fill you with both envy and suspicion. The Propel+ is on the one hand a honking big but basically standard four-burner grill with two side tables. But flip up the lid on one of those side tables and you'll find a fifth burner beneath a cast-iron griddle big enough for a sextet of burgers or pancakes. Beneath the griddle, the gas burner is also set up so it could heat a pot of sauce if you need it. But the coup de grâce, and the bête noire—and probably some Italian words, too—is the pizza oven. Instead of the usual grill-top, the lid on this four-burner grill is instead shaped into the somewhat squat segmental arch of a stainless steel pizza oven, complete with a smoked-glass oven door. Also included is a 15-inch cordierite pizza stone, complete with a wrought-iron mounting bracket that'll affix it to the top of the grill. Damn, that's a good idea—one that seems like it should already exist. But very few comparable devices do. Cue covetousness, and suspicion. An Argument for Grill Pizza I'll get the suspense out of the way. You absolutely can make a pizza you'll be proud of with this Cuisinart Propel+. It took a few failed attempts, however, in part because I was lured away by false temptation. This Cuisinart is a monster: a 44,000 BTU grill that can heat to 600 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 minutes with the lid down, and crest 700 in 10 or 15 more. With everything on high, this thing draws enough juice to drain a 20-pound propane tank in less than 10 hours. The side griddle adds 11,000 more BTUs. With burners at max, you can also heat up the cordierite pizza stone north of 800 degrees. At that point, we're near Neapolitan pizza territory. Or so I hoped. But alas, it was not to be. The middle burners under the pizza stone will indeed superheat the stone. But ambient oven temp won't get quite high enough, topping out below 750 degrees. Unless you turn the middle burners down to medium, you'll scorch the pizza's bottom before cooking the top.
CNET
31-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
I Tested Ninja's New $1,000 Grill with Built-in Smoker and Convection Fan
CNET's expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.3 / 10 SCORE Ninja FlexFlame $1,000 at Ninja Kitchen Pros Built-in smoker can add smoky flavor to food with the push of a button Convection fan provides fast preheating and heat recovery, and even cooking Feels well built and includes a 10-year warranty Griddle attachment offers mess-free cooking of flaky fish and vegetables Large 424 square-inch grill top Cons A big grill means a lot of grill to clean Must be plugged in to operate, and the power cord is short Accessories are sold separately Expensive Ninja FlexFlame 8.3/10 CNET Score $1,000 at Ninja Kitchen Grills aren't just simple machines with iron grates over hot coals or burners like they used to be. There are smart grills with top-down broilers, pellet grills that burn at ultra-precise temps and those mobile apps to manage your ribs and brisket without leaving the pool lounger. Ninja, ever the innovators in kitchen gear, has launched its first-ever full-sized gas grill and it's one of the most feature-heavy we've tried. The $1,000 FlexFlame Grill is a beast of a BBQ with large cooking surface, built-in smoker box and convection fan to mimic the evenness and precision of an indoor oven. There are also attachments to turn the grill into a griddle or pizza oven, making it one of the most versatile on the market. The Ninja's clean appearance hides a dynamic grill top that can turn into a griddle, smoker, roaster or pizza oven. David Watsky/CNET So is the Ninja FlexFlame really worth $1,000? I tested it for weeks and was wholly impressed with the form and function but a grill this expensive only makes sense for someone who takes advantage of all it has to offer. Here's everything you need to know about the flashy new Ninja FlexFlame. What's different about the Ninja FlexFlame? The FlexFlame looks like your average outdoor three-burner gas grill but unique features include: A convection fan for even cooking and precise temperature control. A built-in pellet smoker allows you to impart smoky flavor into any food. The dynamic grill top transforms into a flat-top griddle, roaster and pizza oven with attachments (sold separately). The built-in smoker box sets the FlexFlame apart from most of the grills we've tested. David Watsky/CNET Design and build quality The FlexFlame is sturdy and designed for easy cooking. All the add-on attachments, including the roasting rack, cast-iron griddle top and pizza stone, fit squarely in their places and are well-made. The grates and griddle are enameled cast iron and the under-cabinet space is roomy. Similar to industry leader Weber, it has a 10-year limited warranty. The grill is solid, once assembled. Adding pellets to the hopper is slightly awkward but there are no other obvious design flaws. David Watsky/CNET The stainless steel and porcelain-coated finish looks nice, but the aesthetics are nothing special. If smudgy stainless steel isn't your thing, there's a matte black edition available from Ninja or The Home Depot. Assembly and setup Assembling the grill should take one hour or more. The instructions are user-friendly and include video tutorials. In most regions, a white-glove service is available to have the grill delivered already set up for an extra cost. Cooking performance A built-in convection fan helps with evenness and efficiency The CyclonicHeat fan helps distribute air evenly over food and keeps the temperature consistent. David Watsky/CNET Once the grill is set up and plugged in (yes, it requires electricity to operate) and ignited using the ignition system, all the burners are ignited, and a built-in convection fan begins to pump away, I was able to choose a cooking method ranging from a precise low and slow cook or roaring high heat as hot as 600 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for pizza. Preheating the oven to its hottest 600 degrees Fahrenheit takes about 10 minutes, which is fast for a grill. A temperature readout on the dial lets you know when it is ready. The CylonicHeatIQ -- aka a convection fan and heat sensors -- circulates heat evenly throughout the chamber and keeps the temperature consistent. I saw this feature on display when I roasted a whole chicken with a can of light lager up its rear. It was done in less than 45 minutes and the skin was crispy and the bird was evenly cooked. Lightning-fast temperature recovery Even if the lid was opened, the FlexFlame recovered the set temperature much faster than other grills. David Watsky/CNET The convection fan also gives this grill quick temperature recovery via powerful burners and a convection fan. If I opened the lid to check cooking progress, I typically returned to temperature within a few seconds of closing it again. Grilling: This grill gets screaming hot and the temperature readout helps determine when it's ready for action. I found it easy to get a great sear on the burgers, salmon and chicken I cooked on it. Grilling on the FlexFlame wasn't much different from grilling on other quality grills I've used. The Ninja FlexFlame's smoker and a low, slow heat from the burners combined to make some mighty tasty ribs. David Watsky/CNET Smoking: The FlexFlame's marquis feature is the built-in smoker box. All it takes is to drop a cupful of wood pellets into the hopper. Once the grill is fired up, either on low/slow mode or a higher heat, you close the hood and tap the woodfire flavor button and the system starts pumping smoke inside. These were some of the better ribs I've made and it couldn't have been easier. David Watsky/CNET I used the smoker to cook a rack of pork ribs at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours. They were tender and juicy with a pleasant, light smoky flavor. I then cooked beef ribs at a lower temperature but for a longer time and the smokiness was more pronounced. I let the beef ribs smoke for even longer and it totally paid off. David Watsky/CNET Griddle: As much as I enjoyed the smoker, the feature I found myself using most was the half or full griddle insert and I recommend buying those add-on accessories. While beef and chicken are often the stars of a barbecue menu, I love cooking the whole meal out there. That often includes veggies, potatoes or flaky fish that can break apart and fall through the grates onto the burners and into a wretched mess. If you get the Ninja FlexFlame, the half griddle attachment is a must. David Watsky/CNET The FlexFlame griddle sits firmly next to the grill grates, so you can use both surfaces at the same time. Chicken and beef get kissed by the flames and attractive grill marks, while salmon enjoys a fierce sear yet stays intact on the griddle side. Toss broccoli or diced mushrooms drizzled with olive oil with them, and you've got a meal in less than 15 minutes. You can grill flaky fish or make a diner-style breakfast on the FlexFlame's griddle. David Watsky/CNET Pizza: Because the oven can reach 600 degrees Fahrenheit and hold its temperature consistently, it's an ideal grill for making pizza, especially if you order the pizza stone attachment ($50). Precision heat for expanded outdoor cooking The grill cooked my beer can chicken evenly in less than 45 minutes. David Watsky/CNET Along with the griddle insert and option to smoke, a feature of the FlexFlame I fell for was the digital control panel with precision temperature settings ranging from 200 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. With most grills, the temperature inside the grill is a guessing game and it often doesn't correspond directly to the setting on the dials. FlexFlame's precision allows you to use it like a traditional convection oven, even in summer, a great foil for keeping the kitchen cool on lasagna night. Perfect grill for steaks and thick cuts of meat The FlexFlame allows you to cook using different methods and surfaces at the same time. David Watsky/CNET Fussy carnivores know that the best way to cook a thick cut of meat like ribeye, filet or pork chop is to sear the outside on both sides and finish it with indirect heat in the oven. Because this grill can imitate an oven with more precise convection cooking, you can do both right in the FlexFlame's cooking chamber. Simply move the seared steak up to a roasting rack to finish and stick it with a meat thermometer to nail the doneness. It's a beast to clean A grill big enough to accommodate all those features and functions means there is a lot of real estate to clean afterward and maintain. That's especially true after a long, slow, low cook such as ribs, brisket or pork shoulder. None of the grill's components are advertised as dishwasher safe, requiring manual cleaning. Slow cooking combined with convection heat can result in a good deal of mess to clean up after. David Watsky/CNET Fatty foods ooze grease and the convection fan blows air around so things can move more than in a typical grill. There's a grease trap and management system, which is particularly useful when griddling, but it can only do so much. All grilling requires cleanup but expect a relatively robust cleaning session after each use of the FlexFlame. Read more: How to Clean Your Grill like a Pro It must be plugged in to work, which is kind of annoying This is my first grill to require electricity, and there were times I wished it didn't. The power cord attached to the grill is short -- I assume for safety -- so you'll need an extension cord. My home doesn't have outdoor outlets, so running a cord out the back meant I could not close the storm door. Within a few minutes of using the smoker feature, much of that smoke had snuck its way into the house. Not exactly where you want it. Conclusion: The pricey FlexFlame is worth it for the right person The new Ninja FlexFlame has all the makings for a delicious summer. David Watsky/CNET The Ninja FlexFlame offers more than most gas grills, including impressive temperature control, a dynamic grill top and the option to smoke your food with the push of a button. At $1,000 for the grill only, it costs more than most, especially if you nab the add-ons. (I like the half griddle pan best.) Because of this, you'd be wise to consider all that the Ninja offers and whether you'll use these features regularly to justify the cost. If you're smoker- or barbecue-curious or have been considering an outdoor pizza oven or flattop grill, the FlexFlame can stand in valiantly for all three outdoor cooking appliances. Plus, it delivers all the trappings of a sturdy and high-functioning gas grill. If you're not in the market for those other tools, just a great grill; the exceptional Weber 3-Burner Spirit E-33 or E-321 can be yours for roughly half the price.
