An example where size isn’t everything!

With Father’s Day approaching on September 6th, many of us may be looking for something other than the traditional boring socks and jocks. I’ve discovered that buying a cooking appliance with multiple functions is a great way to keep a dad or husband happy. So he won’t get bored and only use the gift a few times before tossing it in the back of the shed.

Although mini in size, the Flaming Coals Mini Spit is packed full of features and is one of my personal favourites to cook on due to its versatility. 

I know that every hardware store seems to be selling some sort of mini spit these days, but don’t be fooled, you get what you pay for! I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories about skewers snapping and motors melting.

What to love about the Flaming Coals Mini Spit

The pros

Firstly, this may be the feminine side of me coming out, but I love the fact that you have a choice of 2 colours. Personally, I prefer the model with the red lid, but the black lid model has recently been released and has also been quite popular with one customer buying 170 of them for a promotion!

It weighs only 10kg, making it easy to transport, throw in the back of the car, or take camping. We frequently bring the mini spit to friends’ houses for a cookout…maybe that’s why they invite us, who knows!

With three wing bolts on each leg, it comes together in a matter of minutes. I don’t need a screwdriver, and even the most inept person can put it together by themselves. I also like how it folds up into a briefcase, allowing you to throw all of the accessories inside, close the lid, and carry it by the handle.

The Cons

• It’s low to the ground, but all mini-spits have this feature. If it bothers you, you can always prop it up on a benchtop.
• Limited to hold 10kgs of meat, however, if you’re wanting to cook for more than 30 people, you should go for a bigger unit
   

What can you cook?

• Charcoal BBQ – use the accompanying stainless steel grill to cook a BBQ just like any other, but with the added flavour of cooking over charcoal.
• Cook chickens, roasts or legs of lamb by using the small forks it comes with. To put the size into perspective, the Flaming Coals mini spit is long enough to cook 3 chickens at once so you can pack quite a bit on it.  
• Cook gyros (souvlaki style meat) by either using the small forks it comes with or get the gyros discs as an optional extra to make your life easier while carving.  Learn more about cooking gyros
• Cook veggies, fish or pretty much anything in the optional basket. The basket clamps onto the skewer and is adjustable in width so you can fit either thin pieces of salmon or butterfly 

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