When I was a kid, the Fourth of July crystalized everything that was great about the summer. School was a distant memory, and it seemed that I would never have to go back. Football in the back yard. The heat … that good clean American heat.

And of course, the BBQ. Now I’m living in China without a proper Fourth of July, and I feel like I have full-blown seasonal affective disorder. It’s time to bring the Fourth back in a big way, with a full-on BBQ feast.

There are a ton of BBQ ranges on Taobao, from big ole’ Texas-style Webers, to tiny little pits. We are gonna start from where I assume most of China’s apartment-dwelling expats might be interested.

This one is clean, large and impressive. Suitable for your bigger parties, when you want to be able to serve all your guests at more or less the same time.

The Executive – 400rmb

This blue one is popular and is probably the best value. It is just slightly smaller than the executive, but should work just fine. The Moderate – 100rmb

Now we are getting serious. While this one is small, the fact that it can collapse into a suitcase is a major advantage. It is clean and impressive, but some of your guests will have to wait til round two to get a burger. Suitcase Space BBQ – 550rmb

I think this one will be the most appealing to most of us. It combines the folding convenience of a suitcase grill with a cheap little pricetag. Great for storage and transport, but only average for the actual BBQ experience. Ghetto suitcase BBQ – 135rmb

“At least there is beer”

If you are a total wuss and aren’t even a real man at all, maybe you should stick with something like this. (I have a case of them stashed – don’t tell anyone.)

Disposable BBQ Tin – 15rmb (buy several)

Charcoal – 20rmb/bag or even cheaper. Or if you want to get the certified bbq grilling variety, throw down 32rmb for this instant light charcoal.

If you are looking to add some mesquite flavor to your meats, you are in luck. Taobao has some Mesquite wood chunks – 100rmb

This one is a total mystery. This chemistry-lab looking shit is all I could find. But it comes with a happy description and comes from the same dude who’s selling that instant-light charcoal, so it should be fine. – 12rmb

Don’t look like a chump trying to flip your stuff with chopsticks. A good bbq toolkit will impress everybody. BBQ Tool Kit – 80rmb

Need more? Just type “BBQ” into the magic Taobao Search8 launch center off TFG’s homepage.

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