BBQ at Home Ideas For 2021

We’re keeping things outdoors this weekend, editorially speaking, to soak up the sun and enjoy the beginnings of what’s typically the most fun season of the year. Today’s post focuses on the art of the sear, rather literally.

Behold these ten incredibly quirky bbq grills, from converted cars and motorcycles to globes, beer barrels and Altoid tins.  Some have been upcycled from common every day objects while others started out as a creative sketch and turned into one-of-a-kind backyard legends.

Although we’re sure the burgers, steaks and franks come out no more flame-kissed than those from any other grill, they’ve still got that certain extra something… namely, quite a story to tell.  Kick back and enjoy!

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Choo Choo Train Rib Cooker via Buzzard Blog

Restaurant Grade-Professional 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill

• NEW FEATURES – This unit comes equipped with Blackstone’s new and improved side shelf giving the user a removable cutting board, convenient paper towel holder, and strategically placed trash bag hooks. PLUS Blackstone’s new rear grease management system to help eliminate mess.
• RESTAURANT STYLE COOKING – With 720sq inches of flat top grilling, this griddle is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cook eggs, pancakes, quesadillas, grilled cheese, steak, potatoes, teppanyaki style foods and more. Also enjoy a bottom shelf, side shelf and the NEW side shelf with cutting board, paper towel holder and trash bag hooks.
• REPLACE YOUR STANDARD GRILL – Replace your grill or BBQ with a Blackstone griddle and never look back! This grill is simple to use and easy to assemble, so you’ll be cooking in no time. Eliminate the hassle of kerosene, charcoal and matches; This grill includes an easy start, battery powered push button ignition. With the simple push of a button your griddle is ready to go! Take the headache away from outdoor cooking and spend more time enjoying the outdoors
• DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY – This Blackstone grill is built to last with a powder coated Black Steel frame, stainless Steel burners and thick cold Rolled Steel cooktop. Easily wheel around your yard or transport from your backyard to the campsite thanks to the removable griddle top, fold up legs and four industrial strength caster wheels
• CONTROLLABLE HEAT ZONES – Four independently controlled 15, 000 BTU stainless Steel burners make a total of 60, 000 BTUs controlled low to high for versatile cooking options
• TRANSPORT WITH EASE – Easily wheel around your yard or transport from your backyard to the campsite thanks to the removable griddle top, fold up legs and four industrial strength caster wheels

1957 Chevy Big Block Grill via Automopedia

A great way to have a BBQ from the front of your old car. The design has to be right but how coolis that.

Blackstone Tabletop Grill – 22 Inch Portable Gas Griddle

• PERFECT SIZE – With 330 sq. inches cooking surface, this portable grill makes it easy to cook a quick, full meal wherever you are without the hassle of setting up a full sized grill
• ADJUSTABLE HEAT ZONES – Two independently controlled H burners makes for a versatile cooking surface where you can cook several foods at once and not burn a thing! Also allowing the option to keep certain foods warm while others cook.
• REAR GREASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – Built in grease channel and catch draws grease away from your food. Allows for easy clean up at then end of each use
• PORTABLE – Super convenient portable griddle for tailgaters, parties, backyard barbeques and camping
• GRIDDLE COOKING – Allows you to cook without the worry of flare ups or flavor loss from leaked juices, and helps keep meats tender

Smad Beer Kegerator Refrigerator Draft Beer Dispenser for HomE

Sorry, had to throw this in. Perfect for those who like a cool drink but not always from a bottle. Cool beer idea that seems really popular.

• Stainless steel reversible door
• Holds US standard 1/2 1/4 1/6 and 1/8 kegs
• Four rolling casters included for easy mobility
• Temperature range of the thermostat goes from 36℉ to 45℉(2.2℃ to 7.2℃)
• For free standing use only; Perfect for home,party,hotel,bar,restaurant and BBQ etc

Beer Barrel BBQ Grill via Epotpourri

Big Bad Barrel Pit Charcoal Barbeque

• 🔥🥩🍗 multi-function – our 5 in 1 barrel gives much more than meets the eye! It can be used as a Table to set down any item, an independent fire pit for winter, a BBQ pit with an adjustable cooking rack to manage the desired cooking temperature for meat or pizza, adjustable barrel Height for child safety, and the option to hang your meat as the perfect grill smoker.
• 🔥🥩 Portable – unlike solid barrels our 2 piece barrel can be dismantled to make easy for transport. A large barrel cannot fit into cars and a truck is necessary. Ours can be transported in most cars and all SUV; s along with trucks. This makes it very convenient for use at parties, Tailgating, beaches and parks. Quick and easy assembly and storage. Plan on 1-1. 5 hours of assemble to set-up the big bad barrel. Packaged for better shipping with extra padding there will not be any damage in ship
• 🔥🥩🍗 beginner or Pro – Whether you’re a Pro with smokers and grills or just getting started, the Big bad barrel comes equipped with 6 stainless Steel hooks, 3 utensils, an independent charcoal pit, and standard stainless steel grilling rack. Enjoy cooking with pork ribs, hamburgers, fish and specialty meats.
• 🔥🥩🍗 cooking time – the Big bad barrel heats consistently to 225 degrees which is the optimum temperature for smoking. Temperature Can be Adjusted with the top vent on the lid. The consistent temperature throughout the barrel creates wonderfully evenly cooked meats. Meats are usually smoked from 2-6 hours depending on the thickness and style of meat.

Globe-Turned-BBQ by Goldenhen via Inhabitat

Not to sure about this one. Looks a little on the flimsy side.

Real cook Charcoal BBQ Smoker Grill

• [MULTI-LAYERED DESIGN] – Thanks to the latch locking system,Realcook water smoker can be used as a fire pit for cold weather, an adjustable barrel grill for grilling, steaming, baking, braising, roasting, two different heights of bbq charcoal grills for meats and as a smoker for smoking.
• [SPECIAL BOTTOM VENT DESIGN] – Built-in thermometer, Realcook charcoal smoker with special bottom damper and ash collector, which is easy to control the bottom air flow to maintain a steady temperature inside the smoker,easily removes the ash cup and dumps ashes in seconds.
• [PROTABLE & EASY ASSEMBLY] – Unlike integral barrel smoker, Realcook portable smoker can be easily disassemble to 4 parts that merely take a small cube in most of the car trunk. It only takes 30-45 minutes to install and is suitable for party,park,beach,backyard.
• [LARGE CAPACITY] – Featured 969 square inches cooking surface with 2 cooking racks, Realcook vertical smoker accommodates large cuts of meat or slab of ribs for smoking and tall enough for hanging large turkeys, chickens and other food with 4 hangers inside the lid.
• [2 ACCESS DOOR DESIGN] – Realcook wood smoker featured 2 access doors is more flexible to check the status of foods and add charcoal or wood without removing the whole layer to avoid losing heat.The porcelain-enameled water pan captures smoker and moisture for infusing smokey flavor into your meat.

Motorcycle BBQ Grill via Waylou

Probabaly about as coolas you can get when it comes to a barbeque. Does it still run?

Multi-Function Barbecue and Charcoal Smoker Grill

• 14-inch smoker size L41.5xW36.5xH75cm,With cooking grill:size:41.5*40.5*62cm and Smoker:size:41.5*36.5*65cm.
• Offers 6-in-1 versatility to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise,and BBQ all on the same smoker grill.
• Integrated thermostat for coking to perfection,monitors the internal temperature of your smoker.
• Barrel shape promotes the chimney effect for quick heating-up,Porcelain-enameled lid, bowl, and center section retain heat and won’t rust or peel.
• It’s easy to assemble and easy to use. Two layers design you can easily take them apart to transport or clean. Use as a bbq grill or a smoker it depends on you. With the latch locking system, it can provide you more stability.

The Lil’ Pig by Traeger

Stainless Steel 4-Burner Cabinet Style Gas Grill

• Exclusive Stainless Steel finish for increased style and durability
• Stainless Steel burners emit flame from the top to allow for even cooking
• Porcelain-coated grease pan is durable and can be removed for easy cleaning
• Porcelain coated cast-iron grates are rust-resistant and made to last
• Reliable electric ignition to fire up your grill and 10, 000 BTU side burner