Have you ever grilled Easter eggs or Easter braid? With these tips you can grill at Easter

Die-hard barbecue fans barbecue all year round.

However, most don't start grilling until the temperature rises.

By Easter at the latest, the time has come to fire up the grill.

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Table of contents

• Why is lamb eaten at Easter?

• How to start the barbecue season

• Product recommendation: Weber grill grate cleaner

• Product recommendation: tepro grill trolley

• Product recommendation: Tefal electric tabletop grill

• Product recommendation: Burnhard 4-burner gas grill

• Grilling at Easter: That comes on the grill

• Product recommendation: Pizza Mondo pizza stone

• You need these utensils for grilling

• You should keep this in mind when grilling

• Book tip: "Barbecue for men"

When the temperatures climb the thermometer, it usually doesn't take long before an irresistible scent of freshly grilled meat and vegetables wafts over from the nearest balcony or garden.

Grilling is one of the most popular hobbies among Germans.

And what festival would be better suited to start the barbecue season than Easter?

While the traditional family dinner often consists of the same dishes as every year, barbecuing is an opportunity to change things up and offer guests something special.

A wide variety of dishes can be conjured up on the grill.

Lamb is traditionally eaten at Easter.

Lamb shanks and lamb chops are suitable for grilling.

Why is lamb eaten at Easter?

The lamb was traditionally slaughtered and eaten at the Jewish Passover festival.

Its white fur symbolizes purity and peace.

Jesus Christ is also referred to as "Agnus Dei," the Lamb of God who was killed to give life.

According to the Gospels, lambs were slaughtered for crucifixion.

At the last supper the disciples ate lamb.

The cub stands for the resurrection of Jesus and is intended to call people to lead a peaceful life.

How to start the barbecue season

As with any start of the season, proper preparation is key before firing up the grill.

Thoroughly clean the grill grate with a wire brush.

You can use a special grill grate cleaner to help.

This can be used to remove fat and leftover food.

Then rub the grate with cooking oil.

It is best to use a mild detergent or water for the interior of the grill.

If you have a gas grill, you should check the gas cylinder and all connections for leaks.

A porous hose must be replaced for safety reasons.

The Weber grill grate cleaner is suitable for all grills

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Remove grease and leftover food from your grill with Weber Grill Grate Cleaner.

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With the fine mist spray of the Weber grill grate cleaner, you can remove grease and leftover food from the grate and grill chamber.

Simply spray on, leave on for 30 seconds and then wipe off.

The cleaner is biodegradable and free of harmful ingredients.

Need a new grill?

The tepro charcoal grill trolley offers maximum grilling fun

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The tepro charcoal grill trolley is easy to move and still stands securely in place.

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Thanks to its innovative design, the tepro charcoal grill cart can be set up in less than 30 minutes.

The grill and warming rack are chrome-plated.

A special feature is the height-adjustable charcoal tray.

The wheels make it easy to move and it still stands securely in place thanks to the sturdy legs.

The somewhat smaller variant is the Tefal electric table grill

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The Tefal electric table grill is particularly easy to care for.

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If you don't have enough space for a grill trolley, but still don't want to miss out on the grilling pleasure, you can use a table grill.

The Tefal electric table grill is suitable for indoors and outdoors.

With the adjustable thermostat you can set the perfect grilling temperature.

Thanks to the dishwasher-safe individual parts, the table grill is particularly easy to care for.

Burnhard 4-burner gas grill for the next barbecue party

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With the Burnhard 4-burner gas grill you can entertain up to 15 people.

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With three continuously adjustable bar burners and an internal infrared ceramic burner, the 4-burner gas grill "Big Fred" from Burnhard is ideal for the next barbecue party with family and friends.

You can grill for up to 15 people on the massive cast iron grids.

Whether charcoal or gas grill - opinions differ.

Some swear by the classic charcoal grill, others by the gas grill.

When making your decision, however, bear in mind that carcinogenic substances can get into the meat on a charcoal grill.

A few tips will help you when grilling with wood and fire.

Grilling at Easter: That comes on the grill

Lamb is a particularly popular main dish at Easter.

The meat is tender and has a special taste of its own.

Lamb salmon, rack of lamb, shank and shoulder are perfect for grilling.

Marinades with fresh herbs go well with it.

Avoid intensive spices such as paprika, as they falsify the typical aroma.

In addition to the traditional lamb, a wide variety of meats can be prepared on the grill.

Meat that is neither too lean nor too fat is ideal.

Lean meat dries out quickly.

With fatty meat, the fat can drip into the embers.

Substances that are harmful to health can be produced.

What absolutely does not belong on the grill are cured meat or red sausages.

Because the curing salt also forms carcinogenic substances at high temperatures.

Pieces of meat are ideal

that are streaked with fat.

Vegetarians and vegans can place vegetables and vegetable proteins on the grid.

When you think of Easter, the colorful Easter eggs automatically come to mind.

You can also cook eggs on the grill.

Line a muffin tin with strips of bacon and crack two raw eggs into each pan.

Season the eggs with salt and pepper.

Depending on your taste, you can also add grated cheddar or fresh herbs.

Place the muffin pan on the grill.

After about 20 to 25 minutes, the grilled eggs are ready.

An absolute classic for Easter is the Easter braid.

You can even bake the yeast braid on the grill on a pizza stone.

This ensures a particularly tasty crust.

The pastry stays soft and fluffy on the inside.

The pizza stone absorbs the moisture from the dough and is not just a visual highlight at family dinners.

Pizza Mondo Pizza stone for crispy pastries from the grill

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With a pizza stone, you can not only make pizza, but also the classic Easter braid.

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A pizza stone can do more than just pizza.

Bread or the classic Easter plait also taste delicious from the pizza stone.

The Pizza Mondo pizza stone can withstand temperatures of up to 900°C.

This makes it ideal for the oven and grill.

You need these utensils for grilling

• grill

• Charcoal, briquettes or gas (depending on the type of grill)

• grill lighter

• barbecue tongs

• grill bowls

• BBQ thermometer

• Meat, sausages, fish or vegetables

You should keep this in mind when grilling

First you need to light the grill.

This is relatively easy with an electric or gas grill.

You only have to put the plug in the socket or connect the gas bottle.

After a short warm-up time you can get started.

With a charcoal grill, on the other hand, you first have to get the charcoal to glow.

Do not use denatured alcohol or fuel paste.

These pose a high safety risk and create unpleasant odors.

Solid grill lighters such as bio-lighters made of wax are recommended.

Distribute the lighters evenly over the charcoal and light them.

Rub the grill grate with a heat-stable oil such as sunflower or rapeseed oil so that the food does not stick.

It is an old misconception that the meat should be turned as often as possible.

Turning three times is usually enough to keep the meat nice and juicy.

Also note the temperature of the grill.

This is highest in the middle and cools down a bit towards the edge.

Beef, lamb and pork should be grilled in the hottest zone, poultry, sausages and vegetables should be grilled on the edge.

With the tips from the book "Barbecue for men" the grilling succeeds

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The book "Barbecue for men" by Thomas Krause contains 80 no-frills recipes.

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In the book “Barbecue for Men” you will find many tricks and tips to ensure that barbecuing is a success – and not just at Easter.

It includes 80 recipes for meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, desserts and side dishes.

Of course, women are also invited to grill the sophisticated recipes.