Hot To Choose a Barbecue Grill

At Barbecue and Beans, we take the hassles out of purchasing a barbecue grill. Our information will help you get the best grill for your money. We’ll start by taking six vital points into consideration. When it comes to choosing a barbecue grill, you must…

#1 Feel the Fire

If you are buying a charcoal barbecue grill, make sure the grill gives you the ability to control your fire. If you not, you won’t be able to barbecue properly. If your meats or poultry are to close to the fire, they will cook too fast but not thoroughly, potentially causing food borne illnesses. Many charcoal barbeque grills on the market won’t allow you to control your fire or temperature, making it hard for you to produce mouth watering BBQ.

#2 Take The Proverbial Head Count

If you have a large family or frequently entertain large crowds, look for a barbecue grill with lots of grilling, shelf, and storage space. The last thing you want to do run out of real estate

#3 Perform a Grill Check

If you’ve ever watched competition BBQer’s or renown chefs such as Bobby Flay or Emeril Lagasse on the barbecue grill, then you know how they love to see those grill marks. Just so you know; wide grates leave the wide grill marks barbecue connoisseurs crave. The grills with wide or thick stainless or cast-iron grates tend to be best at browning quickly and searing to seal in juices; this is an essential for turning out delicious meats and fish. Heavy grates usually take longer to heat up.

#4 Inspect The Burners

The burners distribute the gas and flames; they also are a gas grill’s most-replaced part. Burners warranted for ten or more years are likely to last longest. Recessed side burners are also a plus since some can accept a griddle and others include one. If you don’t cover your barbecue grill, look for a side burner with its own cover.

#5 Take a Test Drive

Prior to purchasing a barbecue grill, check the construction. You need to make sure the rolling cart that supports the firebox and lid doesn’t rattle when pulled or shaken. That’s a sign of shoddy construction.

#6 Take The Price Test

Based on our surveys, paying more than $1,000 for a high-end model usually doesn’t buy you better grilling.

Now that we’ve covered the barbecue grill essentials, let’s quickly examine the three categories of grills: the Basic Barbecue Grill, the Mid Priced Barbecue Grill and the High End Barbecue Grill.

The Basic Barbecue Grill

These grills are ideal for BBQer’s who want a no frills, small or medium-sized grill for serving four to six people. The price range for basic barbecue grills hovers around $100 to $300. Most of these grills lack burners with long warranties, thick stainless grates, drawers, rotisseries, premium coated cast-iron and trays that hold wood chips for smoking. These grills usually only have the basics: two wheels, a painted cart, a cast-aluminum firebox and hood and thin porcelain-steel grates.

The Mid Priced Barbecue Grill

The grills in this price range ($300 to $500) are the best choice for most outdoor cooks. They come with features such as: premium grates, rotisserie, smoker tray, higher-heat, burners with longer-warranties, recessed side burners, electronic igniters, double doors and of course more stainless.

The High End Barbecue Grill

These grills are best for those who plan on serving up to 15 people and who love the upscale, ritzy with all the bells and whistles type of grill. On these grills you’ll find all the features on the mid priced barbecue grill plus: lifetime burner warranties, more burners with more heat, better storage space, a cart with full rolling capabilities and mostly or all-stainless construction.

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