Plancha or BBQ: which to choose for tasty meals at home?

Imagine a summer Saturday night.

Your guests are arriving. The skewers are ready. The jumbo shrimp are waiting their turn. The marinated salmon is already filling the terrace with its aroma.

But one question often comes up:

Should you choose a plancha or a BBQ?

Both allow you to cook delicious meals. However, their results are very different.

In this guide, discover the advantages of each option and why more and more Quebecers are adopting the plancha to cook meats, fish, and seafood.

What is a plancha?

A plancha is a large cooking plate heated by gas or electricity.

Unlike a traditional BBQ, food cooks directly on a uniform metal surface.

Result:

✔ Fast cooking

✔ Uniform heat

✔ Very little smoke

✔ Easy cleaning

✔ Retention of cooking juices

Plancha or BBQ: what are the differences?

BBQ	Plancha
Grill cooking	Flat-top cooking
Juices fall into the fire	Juices remain on the plate
More smoke	Less smoke
Grill marks	Uniform crust
Longer cleaning	Quick cleaning

The plancha offers great versatility.

You can prepare a complete meal without changing the cooking surface.

Why is the plancha gaining popularity?

Many cooking enthusiasts appreciate the simplicity of the plancha.

A few reasons:

• Heats up quickly
• Uniform cooking
• Few flare-ups
• Easy for large quantities
• Suitable for both meat and seafood

It also allows you to cook several foods simultaneously without wasting space.

Which foods to cook on a plancha?

The plancha is ideal for:

Meats

• Beef flank steak
• Filet mignon
• Burgers
• Keftas
• Marinated skewers

Seafood

• Jumbo shrimp
• Scallops
• Lobster
• Langoustines

Fish

• Salmon
• Cod
• Tuna tataki

Sides

• Onions
• Bell peppers
• Zucchini
• Mushrooms
• Potatoes

Pro tips for perfect cooking

Always preheat the surface

A hot plancha allows you to quickly sear food.

Lightly oil

A small amount of oil is enough.

Respect temperatures

Do not overload the plate.

Let the food develop a nice color before turning it over.

Use marinades

The flavors remain on the plate and enhance the cooking.

Mistakes to avoid

Turning the meat constantly

This prevents the formation of a nice crust.

Cooking on an insufficiently hot plate

You risk losing the searing effect.

Overfilling the surface

The temperature drops quickly.

Neglecting cleaning

Quick maintenance after each use extends the life of your equipment.

Why choose Aliments DKL?

At Aliments DKL, we select superior quality products to allow you to succeed with your meals for every occasion.

✔ Restaurant quality

✔ Frozen products to preserve quality

✔ Delivery everywhere in Quebec

✔ No subscription

✔ No commitment

✔ Priority satisfaction

✔ Practical and easy-to-cook portions

Our perfect products for the plancha

• Marinated AAA flank steak
• Filet mignon skewers
• Keftas
• Asian marinated salmon
• Jumbo shrimp
• U10 scallops

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 FAQ

Does a plancha replace a BBQ?

For many families, yes. The plancha allows for versatile cooking with less smoke.

Is a plancha easy to clean?

Yes. A simple scraping and wiping are generally enough.

Can you cook fish on a plancha?

Absolutely. Fish is actually one of the most appreciated foods on this type of surface.

What size should you choose?

For a family, a 28- to 36-inch plancha generally offers an excellent compromise.

Does the plancha consume a lot of gas?

No. Its rapid heat-up time makes it very efficient.

Useful references

To learn about best practices for food handling:

• MAPAQ
• Health Canada

Conclusion

Whether you are a BBQ lover or a fan of new culinary trends, the plancha offers a simple, fast, and impressive cooking experience.

Imagine your guests around the table, skewers perfectly seared, jumbo shrimp golden to perfection, and tender salmon that melts in your mouth.

With Aliments DKL products, it becomes easy to create memorable meals at home.