Why Merklinger? Meat, fish, pizza, bread – all in 1

Before we get to the details in the comparison of grill manufacturers, first the test winner, Merklinger.

Grills need to be solid, they need heat and temperature and they should be able to make the whole family happy! Models from the hardware store wobble quickly, are poorly “ventilated” (heat is missing) or the space is not enough. If you want to grill more than just sausages, you need a solid grill. When looking at premium grills in comparison, there are many good alternatives to the DIY store, for example also Napoleon, Weber, Big Green Egg or the Broil King, but at some point you have to choose!

Test winner and the Premium Grills

If we add up the experience of those involved here alone, then we have over 100 years of barbecue experience in the room. A garden grill for meat, vegetables, fish, pizza and bread in one and then also Made in Germany – Merklinger has convinced us the most and so it stands:

Our barbecue test winner for the garden: Merklinger

Just the quality of workmanship, the material and the extremely good heat development, as well as their distribution ensure that Merklinger is a nose ahead in our comparison. So if you do not want to buy a grill 0815 from the hardware store, but want to buy something good, stable for your garden and family, this premium grill is the recommendation.

Not only we say that, but also grill world champion and meat sommelier Oliver Sievers!

Grill world champion Oliver Sievers about Merklinger

The decisive impetus then brought the opinion of the barbecue world champion himself. Because, even more convincing than the opinion of our editors, is the solid test by a professional. So, in the end, the verdict of the reigning barbecue world champion and meat sommelier Oliver Sievers was also convincing.

This grill can do it all!

Preparation of meat and vegetables:

Bread is super quick to make too:

From ribs for barbecue experts to sausages for the little ones:

Even side dishes in the pan!

Homemade bread as a side dish and dip base:

Read more about our test winner here!

Merklinger: German craftsmanship that convinces

Compact, mobile and robust: With these attributes, the award-winning design from Merklinger is convincing. A special feature of the outdoor kitchens with wood fire is their quality seal and the fact that they are all produced in Germany. Thanks to a sophisticated concept, the Merklinger allows the preparation of grilled food or dough and baked goods, such as pizza, pies or pastries m pizza or wood-fired oven.

But also with us you can dive into the world of the Bavarian manufacturer and learn a lot about the compact outdoor kitchen that is fired with wood. Thanks to the compact outdoor kitchen, cooking outdoors has never been so easy. Baking, grilling, cooking, smocking, smoking and gentle braising are all possible without much effort. A special highlight is the possibility of parallel use of the options, by separating the fire chamber and baking chamber.

Effective and energy-efficient firing

The outdoor kitchen is powered by the most natural kind of fire, namely the wood fire. The burning of the wood not only releases inimitable aromas, but also gives the eye something to look at when the flames blazing devour the wood. Another plus point is the effective heat distribution and the low wood consumption.

Honest and robust craftsmanship

The extreme weather and corrosion resistance are one of the hallmarks of the brand. Only robust and high-quality materials are used, such as 6mm solid steel, solid wood legs made of larch or highly stable industrial castors, which ensure that the outdoor kitchen is ready for use in any season. The hand-welded workmanship of the materials allows for immense precision, coupled with the highest quality in every detail. In addition, all materials come from local suppliers.

Optimum air circulation despite uncomplicated handling

A big plus is the ease of use of the Merklinger. To get it going, a fire has to be lit in the combustion chamber and after just 20 to 30 minutes of heating up, the outdoor kitchen is ready for use. Due to the fancy air circulation technology, a precise temperature regulation between 70 and 400° Celsius is possible, so that almost every dish can be prepared without great stress. In order to grill and bake at the same time, the temperature can be regulated differently, so that different heat ranges are created.

Cleaning is also easy and is carried out by pyrolysis, which ensures that baking, roasting and grilling residues decay into ash at high temperatures of up to 500 °C. This can simply be removed with a cloth once the oven has cooled down, making chemical cleaning agents that attack materials superfluous. Pictures say more than 1,000 words. A happy grill world champion!

Even the barbecue world champion grills with Merklinger!

The Shop: Models, accessories and cooking courses

Depending on the preferred method of preparation, it is advisable to buy different models of the Merklinger family. The range can therefore be divided into models for grilling and baking. But also accessories such as fire plates, bread sliders, stainless steel roasters, baking sets, mobile side tables made of wood or vouchers can be purchased in the shop. Grill or baking enthusiasts can also book cooking courses directly on the manufacturer’s website.

Prices, models and packages

The Merklinger wood-burning oven family consists of three models: The Merklinger 600, 800, and 1200. There is little difference between the three Gills in design, but there is an immense difference in size. Take a look for yourself and find out about the special features of each model.

The Merklinger wood-fired oven 800 was even awarded the German Design Awards 2021.

For clever savings foxes there are also three different packages to buy, which we will also present to you in the following.

Merklinger 600

The Merklinger 600 is the smallest and most compact outdoor kitchen, but has no less performance. Whether baking, grilling, cooking, smoking or smocking, here everything is possible in the smallest space. The model is particularly suitable for those who have a small terrace or only little space in the garden.

The 600 model is equipped with 4 natural firebricks, which ensure an ideal moment of enjoyment and make it possible to effortlessly conjure up delicious dishes for two to six people at the same time.

• Price: 3.290,00 €
• Baking/grilling/cooking surface: 60 cm x 50 cm (width x depth)
• Weight: 220 kg

Merklinger 800

The Merklinger 8000 is not only the winner of the German Design Award 2021, but also the best-selling model of the family. With a larger grill surface, the 800 offers enough space to prepare the wishes of four to eight people and is therefore also ideal for parties or birthdays.

• Price: 3.890,00 €
• Baking/grilling/cooking surface: 80 cm x 50 cm (width x depth)
• Weight: 245 kg

Merklinger 1200

The model “Merklinger 1200” is the most expensive model and can also be used gastro-suitable for cooks, professional bakers, caterers or grillers. With a purchase you will not only receive two pages of tips and tricks for the preparation of your first dishes, but also a surprise set.

Unlike the two smaller models, the Merklinger 12oo is significantly larger, with nine natural firebricks and an extendable grill grate.

• Price: 7.890,00 €
• Baking/grilling/cooking surface: 120 cm x 70 cm (width x depth)
• Weight: approx. 440 kg

Packages for smart savers

Be quick and grab one of the limited packages and save up to 600 €. There are three different packages you can choose between.

Barbecue World Champion Package:

The Grill World Champion package includes the Merklinger 800, the autographed book “Männer am Grill” by Oliver Sievers, a steak knife as well as two bottles of the award-winning “Hot Sauce” by Oliver Sievers.

• Price: 3.990€

Family Package:

In addition to the Merklinger 800, the family set also includes a high-quality 10-piece complete accessory set for an unbeatable price of €4,090.

• Price: 4.090 €

Outdoor Kitchen Package:

The outdoor kitchen package is also lined and unbeatable in price. In addition to the Merklinger 800, the set also includes a mobile side table with granite surface, as well as a high-quality 1o-piece accessories complete set.

• Price: 5.790 €

Advantages of the Merklinger at a glance

The Merklinger not only looks good, but also impresses with its performance and numerous other features. Get a quick overview of why it’s worth investing in the premium outdoor kitchen from the Bavarian company.

• Fast delivery
• Secure, encrypted payment
• 30 year rust through guarantee
• Mounted for you and ready for immediate use
• Many tips for the perfect dishes
• Optimal customer service, available for really every question

4 recipe ideas for newcomers to the outdoor kitchen

Cooking doesn’t always have to be difficult. Thanks to the extensive options that the Merklinger outdoor kitchen offers, you are quite free in the preparation of your dishes. You feel inspired and want to prepare delicious dishes in your new, premium outdoor kitchen? We have picked out one or two delicious recipes for you that are guaranteed to make your mouth water.

Spareribs: The classic on the grill

Spareribs are probably one of the most famous dishes that can be conjured up on a grill. Josef Hartl, chef at the inn “Der Unterwirt”, shows you how to prepare them best. It is practical that the Merklinger, with its precise temperature regulation between 70 70 and 400° Celsius, can be ideally set for this.

As a side dish you can serve, for example, a delicious potato salad, a fresh green salad or, like Hartl, crispy vegetables cut into strips:

Crispy pizza from the wood oven

A pizza like at the Italian restaurant: That’s what the Merklinger Outdoor Kitchen can do. Depending on your preference, you can roll out your pizza traditionally like at the Italian restaurant, or with an American touch, decorate it with a cheese crust. You can find ideas for toppings here. Whether vegetarian with arugula, with ham and mushrooms or even a sweet version with berries – everything is possible.

Bake your own bread rolls

Semmeln, Wecken, Brötchen or Schrippen – no matter what they are called, they are a true classic on the breakfast table. But not only in the morning, but also at lunch or in the evening a homemade roll can taste great. They are also ideal as a side dish to your grilled meal. What’s a bratwurst without a decent roll?

See for yourself and let Manuel Limmer, from the Scharold city bakery in Friedberg, show you how to bake crispy rolls in your outdoor kitchen.

You need the following ingredients for the preparation:

• 1000g wheat flour
• 10g yeast
• 600ml water
• 25g salt
• 25ml olive oil

Baked banana with salted caramel and cashew nuts

Something sweet to finish off? No problem, desserts can also be prepared in the outdoor kitchen without any problems. Let yourself be inspired and cook together with chef Josef Hartl and convince your guests with a dessert in a class of its own.

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3 Favourite tips from the editorial staff on saving electricity

Before we get into the big world of cooking and baking, here are our three favourite tips that can be easily integrated into everyday life as small life hacks.

Watch out for the filling quantity in the kettle

Each standardized kettle almost a quantity of 1.5 to 2 liters. They always fill their kettle completely. But the rule is that you prepare the water for a cup of tea. Of course it is often stressful in everyday life and you don’t necessarily think about the filling quantity of your own kettle. The heating of a quantity of water, e.g. 1.4 litres in relation to the filling quantity of a cup of 0.2 litres, takes a little more than seven times as long. The actual purpose of having boiling water for making tea for a small cup of 0.2 l was 7 times as much energy as we would have needed. Of course this doesn’t sound so much for a cup of tea, but if you extrapolate the cups to the year, you can already save a few euros. Another small step to be able to treat yourself to a nice holiday at the end of the year. Families who need the kettle more often or even offices where the kettle is constantly in use can save a lot of money by saving electricity through the filling quantity of the kettle.

Therefore, before filling the kettle, always be sure to think about the amount of water you really need. This not only saves you money but also time! Not only does it take 7 times as much energy to completely fill a kettle, it also takes 7 times as long. If you follow these energy-saving tips so consistently, you will not only have more money for your holiday at the end of the year, but also more time! Little tips make so much difference, if we all join in, we’ll make a difference!

Toaster instead of oven

One of my favorite tips for saving electricity, right to the beginning! Use the toaster instead of the oven, think about small alternative ideas. Let’s start with a simple one at Sperren, the bread roll for breakfast in the single household. No matter whether one roll or two rolls, many use the oven. You can warm up rolls from the baker, e.g. from the day before, perfectly with the toaster, so that it is like fresh from the oven! With the bread roll attachment, which is already integrated in most toasters and can be raised by simply pressing a button, you can not only make breakfast rolls but much more! Many, when we are in the single household, still have a piece of pizza left from the day before. Instead of eating it cold or throwing it in the oven, use the roll top. So the pizza is heated from below like in a stone oven, so that the pizza has almost the same flavour as from the oven. You also save on preheating the oven, our next tip for saving electricity!

Microwave for small dishes

My favorite tip number one is as simple as ingenious, microwave instead of oven and stove! Instead of turning on the oven or stove, you should always warm up small dishes in the microwave. This not only saves energy when cooking, but also when washing up!

Bake without preheating – cook with residual heat

Every pizza pack says, “Preheat the oven. Do you really have to? Preheating the oven has no real advantages. The only thing it brings with it is a higher electricity bill. Because if you put your oven 10 or 15 minutes in front of your neck, you could have already put all your energy into your pizza. As simple as that may sound, preheating the oven means that a lot of energy is lost.

This guy is as simple as he is short and practical. No matter what you want to prepare in the oven, put the dish in the oven as soon as it starts, the energy is transferred directly and you save time, electricity and money!

Electric or gas operation?

With the stove, gas operation is cheaper than electric operation. This is due to the favourable gas price. The stove is quite different, here the electric stove is much cheaper than a gas operated one still open. But there are also big differences in electrical appliances.

As you already know, if you have an integrated circulating air function, you will save up to 30% energy compared to the classic top / bottom heat oven.

After baking, we now come to cooking, our biggest everyday problem when it comes to wasting energy. From the open lid to the 5 litre pot for a single portion of spaghetti Bolognese.

Save energy when cooking:

Use smallest possible pot

The first and easiest tip when cooking is to use the smallest possible pot. Especially with pasta water, many like to use a large pot, the pasta then floats right at the bottom and above it are 30 cm of water. This 30 cm of water is a complete waste, it would be enough if the noodles were covered with 2.3 cm of water. Anything extra in the pot wastes energy. Not only when cooking, but also when sauteing meat, for example, in a pot. The larger the pot, the more area there is on which the energy can be distributed. If the surface area is then only 20% covered with meat, the heat is lost to 80% of the surface area.

Our first tip about cooking is therefore to always grab the smallest possible pot in your kitchen!

Place pot on matching plate

Of course, most of the energy is only lost when it does not even reach the pot or the pan. This is because the pot is too small for the respective hob or because the pot slips on the hob. The energy then flies freely into space, it is neither given to our food nor to our pot. Calculated on the days, weeks, months and years, a very large energy factor, which simply and proverbially disappears in the air.

• Make sure that the pot is well positioned so that no energy is lost
• Make sure the pot is equal to or slightly larger than the hotplate

Switch off hotplate before

If your lunch menu takes 20 minutes to cook, you don’t have to leave the hob running for another 20 minutes. Because there is often so much residual heat and energy in the hotplate that you can easily switch it off a few minutes beforehand. The hotplate then transmits so much energy to the pot and pan that it can be loosely fried and cooked for a few more minutes. And again you save a lot of time at the same time! If you want to clean up quickly afterwards, you can do so much faster at the cooker and hotplates, because they shorten faster. Another advantage when it comes to saving electricity.

Cooking with lid

In everyday life, things often have to go quickly, including cooking, of course. While you’re putting on the pasta water, you don’t always think about using a lid. A lot of the heat energy is lost upwards if no lid is used. Heat always has the natural property of migrating in a colder environment. Due to the migration of heat, it doesn’t take any longer for a dish to boil, the current must be turned upwards accordingly. As with many energy saving tips, it is not only practical to save one or the other euro, you also save a lot of time over the long term.

glass lids save lifting during cooking

Like the open refrigerator door or the pot that is too small for the cooking surface, removing the lid during cooking is also a constant loss of energy. If you are about to buy a new lid for your pot and pan, you should make sure that it is a glass ceiling. On the one hand you save energy again and on the other hand, I can tell you from personal experience, cooking is easier! Even if your hands are dirty at times, e.g. when kneading dough or making the crispy breading around the fish, with a quick glance you immediately have pots and pans in view. I don’t have to lift the lid all the time and can also check a single pot every few seconds without having to open and close the lid all the time. A great invention and my absolute tip for cooking!

Tip! Pressure cooker save 50% energy

Have you ever heard of a pressure cooker? In a pressure cooker, the top and bottom of the pot are closed so tightly that excess pressure is created. This overpressure ensures that dishes cook even faster. So you can directly get a little more time and of course energy in the household.

Of course we have also tested here diligently at home and this is our test winner among the pressure cookers of the price-performance ratio.

WMF Perfect pressure cooker, 4.5 l – test winner

Incredible 245 customer reviews speak for themselves. The WMF (our test winner) Prefect is the absolute bestseller when it comes to fast food. Because with this pressure cooker you can not only reduce the cooking time, but also save a lot of money and energy. With the WMF Perfect, you can conjure up a thousand tasty recipes in the twinkling of an eye, for vegans, vegatarians but also for meat lovers. With stews, tasty roasts or steamed vegetables, as tasty as from the Asians around the corner. No matter whether Asian recipes or the good, old and traditional German cuisine, with the WMF every menu will simply succeed.

• Rating: 4.4 / 5.0 stars at 245 ratings (Amazon)
• Contents: 1x pressure cooker without basket insert (4.5 litre volume and diameter 22 cm; and height 13.5 cm) with lid and sealing ring
• Material: Cromargan stainless steel 18/10, polished – dishwasher-safe
  Important: sealing ring and removable lid handle not dishwasher safe.
• suitable for all types of stoves – also for induction
• The manufacturer’s warranty: 3 years
• Only 79,99 Euro
• To the offer

Which is the best pressure cooker? Read here our big Test: Pressure cooker.

Select energy saving refrigerator

The old fridge is still doing it! Many think so, but forget how much money can be saved by an energy-saving refrigerator Refrigerators are one of the most energy-intensive appliances when it comes to private households. Because they run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Many kilowatt-hours, especially with older devices, go up in smoke. That’s why one of our most valuable tips on saving electricity and money is to always opt for an energy-efficient refrigerator. In the electronics market around the corner but also at online retailers like Amazon there are many good offers.

Right, your fridge needs disposal, too. Practically, you can return your old fridge directly to many electronics stores. In a constant you also have always a recycling yard nearby, which recycles the old material. Send a fridge when you are no longer of the latest generation, then the comparison and of course the change is worthwhile.

Quick close refrigerator door

While we are on the subject of the refrigerator – it is not only the energy efficiency of the refrigerator that is decisive for electricity consumption, the closing of the refrigerator door also makes a big difference when it comes to the annual billing of electricity. It happens to me every evening when I leave some fruit for muesli cutting and the door open, because I think I have to put something in and something out anyway. Wrong! The longer I leave the door open, the more power I lose. Some products are warmed up, depending on how long I leave the fridge open, this can make its on a pudding a little less appetizing. As a rule, however, the refrigerator door does not remain open for three or four minutes, but only for 30 or 40 seconds. A lot of energy is still lost, which must first be rebuilt.

A small step with a lot of effect!

defrost refrigerator and freezer

The thicker the ice layer, the more difficult it is for the cooling unit to draw energy from the inside of the refrigerator. This effect makes the refrigerator and freezer really cold.

Anyone who still has an older model at home or who opens and closes the door more often so that condensation can form, will sooner or later have to struggle with four ice creams in the refrigerator or freezer. The ice forms at the back of the refrigerator, where the heat is extracted in the refrigerator. A thick layer of ice gradually settles on the cooling unit. In the freezer the ice collects everywhere, left, right, up, down and of course also on the back wall. The more that has formed that you become more difficult for the cooling unit. Besides, you’ve got a lot less room!

The regular defrosting of the fridge is therefore always an intelligent idea, you save electricity and have more space in the fridge! It comes even better, because it also helps with nutrition. By defrosting the fridge, you will have to think a few days in advance about what food you still have to consume. Because defrosting the refrigerator takes time, so much time that frozen products, for example, Uptown. That’s why you have to empty the fridge, the freezer too. This makes it clear which food you have hoarded, but also which food has never been touched and what you can perhaps do without the next time you shop. Defrosting the fridge and freezer is therefore not only a practical tip for saving money, you are also more aware of your diet.

Half pressure water tap

When washing vegetables or dishes, you are quickly exposed to the danger of letting the tap run at full pressure for the entire time. This consumes a lot of energy, not only through the pump, which has to push the water upwards, but also through the provision of new water for the network, which means that the ecological CO2 footprint increases not only in the company’s own house, but also in the entire supply chain around the water balance. If you turn on the tap at half the pressure, you will save a lot of water, valuable resources and of course electricity.

Although the appearance of the faucet is only a relatively small step, it accompanies us through the entire everyday life. From brushing your teeth in the bathroom in the morning to washing dishes at breakfast. The day hasn’t even started yet. Later at work, it continues. The single fork is washed with the large water jet, as are the hands on the toilet. The water is always at full pressure and the pumps run with it. This costs a lot of energy, and in the end all co-owners pay for it through rent! The economy at the tap pays off in the end, however, also at the own purse. Not only electricity consumption is lower, but also water consumption and thus the final settlement of ancillary costs at the end of the year. Cash money that I can invest much better in a vacation!

Ventilation after cooking small lamp city flash lighting

At the end of our tips for saving electricity we want to come back to the cosiness of the kitchen! Imagine we are in a small restaurant in Bella Italia, with candles all around us. A few small light bulbs light up the room. Why not give up a little light when you’re cooking? It does not always have to be the full lighting, sometimes it is worthwhile to install economical LED lamps above the hob. Such LED lamps can also be activated by remote controls. So that, for example, you can activate the light immediately when you enter the kitchen. As a rule, cooking requires only a view of the hob and worktop anyway. The rest of the room plays no role at the moment of cooking, while one cuts, snips, flames and blanches, usually. That’s why it’s worth thinking about installing economical LED lamps above your own kitchenette. This way you can not only create a cozy cooking ambience but also save money!