Choosing the Right Barbecue Grill

Choosing between barbecue grills can be a difficult task.

Most people take a trip to their local suppliers and view the few that's on display. There's usually a choice of half a dozen or so gas bbq grills and an equal number of charcoal bbq grills.

When comparing them it's very likely that you've already decided what type of fuel you're going to use and believe that the task is simply going to be a matter of choosing a gas grill that you like the look of, or choosing a charcoal grill if charcoal is the type of grill that you prefer.

But, what the vast majority of buyers don't know is that there are alternative fuels to charcoal and gas. The range in size of barbeque grills is also vast; from small, use once and throw away disposable barbecues, to brick built grills, and right up-to outdoor cooking islands!

For barbecue enthusiasts, flavor is one of the most important considerations when choosing a grill.

Pellet Grills provide what many consider to be the most authentic smoky flavor associated with barbecue.

Charcoal Grills can also provide excellent flavor. There are many different types of flavored woods available for charcoal grills, making these types of grills appealing for many.

Food cooked on Gas grills has sometimes been criticized by for a lack of flavor. There are now flavored briquettes that can be added to gas grills to provide a more authentic barbecue flavor, allowing for the convenience of the gas grill and a more authentic barbecue flavor.

Product Description

Weber's One-Touch Gold kettle grill is a great buy for anyone looking for a classic model with a few convenient extras. The design is sleek. The results are delicious.

As with all Weber grills, this kettle's lid and bowl are constructed of premium porcelain-enameled steel--which means not only does heat radiate evenly, but the grill will survive if it's left out in the rain. The cooking surface (22-1/2 inches in diameter) is big enough to accommodate six large steaks, twice as many burgers, or up to a dozen kebabs, and the grill's classic kettle shape keeps flare-ups to a minimum.

Customer Review

"You're probably thinking that there's no reason to update the 10-year-old Weber you've got in your back yard. Well, turns out Weber has made some smart improvements over the years-- the new "gold" model is worth the upgrade.
The ash-catcher is super, the one-touch vent system is a big improvement (no more knocking each vent with a trowel), the plastic handles stay cooler... you get the idea. Nothing dramatic, but good progress.

But here's the clincher: setting one of these up (takes about 20 minutes, even if you make a mistake or two) just makes you feel like you're in heaven. It's summer embodied. People rhapsodize about the new car small... well, fughettaboutit. The look of a shiny new grill that you've assembled yourself is about as good as it gets.

Highly recommended accessory: the charcoal companion. Put your lighter fluid (or your MatchLight) away and use this instead-- it works flawlessly, and it's better for the environment."

rishman (Barcelona, Spain)

Product Description

Grilling really can't get much easier than this. After assembling the grill (which takes only a few minutes), simply plug it in and allow about 10 minutes to fully preheat the surface while you gather your steaks, kebabs, or whatever's to be grilled. The electric heat has an adjustable range from low (for keeping food warm) to high (for searing steaks). The nonstick grill surface not only means you can use a minimum of added fat, but it also makes cleanup a cinch. The surface has a subtle slope, with channels that draw accumulated fat or other liquids into a tray just below the surface. The high domed and vented lid helps create a circular flow of hot air to ensure even cooking--particularly important for a large roast or whole chicken.

The grill can be placed either directly on a tabletop or atop its pedestal. On its own, the grill surface stands about 6 inches high; with the pedestal, it stands about 2-1/2 feet high, not counting the domed lid. The pedestal is plenty sturdy for cooking.

In addition, because of the easy electric heat, this grill can be used outdoors or indoors

Customer Review

"Originally I saw my mother's George Forman grill (smaller indoor one with lid). Then I saw my brother's Party Size grill. Both of them love their grill. I was able to taste the food from both and found it very tasty and easy to use. I decided to do some investigating on my own intending to purchase the party size grill, when I saw the indoor/outdoor grill. I was impressed with the fact that it appeared to be a bigger cooking surface and the price I found was within reason. I purchased it for the purpose of using it as an extra grill for a cookout I was having. No one used the gas grill at all. I have since used it indoors without the stand, making it convient on rainy days. It is the easiest grill to use and clean that we have ever owned. You can cook everything evenly, because there are no coals to level out. It can easily hold 4 to 5 steaks, 10 big hamburgers, and the list goes one. I am sure there are some drawbacks to those that swear by gas/charcoal grills, but my gas grill has found a permanent residence in our shed, while George sits r

Product Description

It's hard to believe that a grill just 14 inches tall could offer 189 square inches of cooking space, but it's true. Weber's super-portable Baby Q gas grill features 8,500-BTUs for quickly barbecuing burgers, steaks, poultry and seafood. A push-button ignition means easy, reliable lighting on the road or at that remote campsite. The grill is equipped with an infinitely adjustable burner valve and high-quality regulator. A sturdy, reinforced nylon grill frame offers optimal stability for those larger cookouts. A cast aluminum lid and body stand up to the occasional drop off the tailgate, yet are light weight enough for easy transfer from trunk to picnic table. The grill also features a large, heat-resistant lid handle and a porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grate. The Baby Q is fueled by a standard 14.1 ounce propane cylinder

Customer Review

"Oh man, I love this grill! I have a little second floor patio, and I've been afraid of using my little charcoal cast iron camp stove. BUT I was also afraid of propane. When I got this puppy, it took me two weeks to screw up the courage to hook up the propane. Now I'm completely addicted! We have had grilled delicious food every single night! I'm still on my first tank, too. Burgers, steaks, pork chops, turkey, chicken, scallops, veggies. Yum yum yum. I can see using this all winter, too, since it takes a second to light, you leave it alone, it gets blazing hot, you stick the food on, close the lid, check the time. That's it!"

Hungry in Bryn Mawr (Bryn Mawr, PA)

Product Description

Take backyard grilling to the next level with the power and performance of Weber's Spirit grill. A fully enclosed cart with stainless steel doors and handles make the Spirit E-210 grill a sharp-looking and long-term addition to any patio. The cart's sides, rear panels and cast-aluminum end caps are painted black to contrast the shiny steel. The unit is constructed with a porcelain-enameled shroud with center-mounted thermometer for easy temperature checks.

The cooking system, rated at 26,000 Btu's, includes 2 stainless steel burners. Weber's electronic Crossover ignition system lights all three burners in succession with the push of a button. Weber's porcelain-enameled Flavorizer bars eliminate grease-fueled flare-ups that often occur with other grills. This design vaporizes fats and juices when they hit the angled bars, quickly sizzling them away, adding delicious, smoky barbecue flavor rather than cauterizing flames. The primary cooking area measures 350 square inches. But, a 108-square-inch warming rack along with a 70-square-inch basket give the Spirit a total of 528 square inches of cooking area-ample space for feeding full-scale patio gatherings.

Customer Review

"This grill was extremely easy to install. It came with the necessary hose and nozzle for the natural gas hook up. The size of the grill surface space is great and easy to clean. The different grill and warming surface levels are nice to have. We have used our grill for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Just put a griddle on it and make you eggs, bacon, & Pancakes for breakfast without using a lot of pans and without the inside mess. We really like our Weber Natural Gas Grill."

Denice A. Kempel

Product Description

The Genesis® E-320TM gas grill features an enclosed cart with corresponding painted steel doors with stainless steel trim, stainless steel handles, and accent colored painted side and rear panels. All grills have a porcelainenameled shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and accent colored painted, cast aluminum end caps. The cooking system, rated at 42,000 BTUs, includes 3 seamless stainless steel burners and an electronic Crossover® ignition system.

The primary cooking area measures 507 sq. inches; the warming rack area measures 130 sq. inches, giving a total cooking area of 637 sq. inches. The Genesis® E-320TM gas grill also has a 12,000 BTUper- hour input flush-mount side burner.

What a Beauty!

Customer Review

"This Weber product is just wonderful. Easy to assemble, easier to use. Holds more food than anyone would want to cook."

S. Koplowicz (Millsboro, DE USA)

Product Description

Wood Pellet/Wood Burning This little grills got a lot of heart; just taste your food and see. The Little Louie Wood Pellet Grill is a convection cooker that uses wood pellets to evenly grill any food youd want to barbecue, preserving an intense wood flavor. Your Sunday barbecues will never be the same! Convection cooking means that hot air created through heated wood pellets circulates over your cooking via a combustion fan. No need for a rotisserie to get your food evenly cooked all the way through! Plus, cooking with wood pellets is a safe and healthy alternative to the carcinogens given off by charcoal. And wood pellets preserve an aroma and flavor so appealing and delicious, its surpassed by nothing.

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