Winter BBQs and outdoor cooking with Calor Gas

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it doesn’t mean it’s time to put the barbecue away for another year. In fact, autumn and winter are some of the most rewarding seasons for outdoor cooking. Crisp air, crackling fire pits, seasonal flavours and gathering friends and family outdoors create a completely different barbecue experience that many enthusiasts look forward to all year.

From sizzling hot dogs and loaded burgers at warming feasts around the bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night, outdoor cooking remains a fantastic way to bring people together throughout the colder months. With modern gas barbecues offering reliable performance whatever the weather, there’s no reason to limit your outdoor cooking to the summer season.

Winter barbecuing also opens up a whole new world of recipes. Think slow-cooked brisket, roasted winter vegetables, festive sausage platters, smoky baked camembert and even indulgent desserts cooked over the grill. For those looking to add a memorable twist to Christmas celebrations, why not take the festivities outdoors and cook part, or even all, of your Christmas dinner on the barbecue? Turkey, glazed ham, pigs in blankets and roasted vegetables all take on incredible flavour when cooked with a little smoky barbecue magic.

The beauty of outdoor cooking at this time of year is that it encourages experimentation. Seasonal ingredients such as squash, root vegetables, game meats and festive spices lend themselves perfectly to barbecue cooking, helping you create dishes that are packed with flavour and ideal for sharing.

To inspire your next outdoor feast, we’ve included a delicious autumn/winter recipe for you to try. Before firing up the grill, make sure you’ve got plenty of gas to see you through the cook. There’s nothing worse than running out halfway through a perfectly planned meal.

With Calor’s nationwide bottle delivery service, ordering a replacement gas bottle is simple and convenient. You can order online and have your gas delivered directly to your door, helping ensure your barbecue is ready whenever inspiration strikes, whatever the season.

Scan the QR code below to order your gas and keep outdoor cooking all year round.