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Gas BBQ Grills: A Range of Features
Gas BBQ grills have earned a rightful place in the backyards and on the porches and patios of people all over the country, indeed, around the world. With good reason too. They are convenient and reliable.
I went on a quest to the store today to really take a close look at the gas BBQ grills they had there. It was pretty interesting to actually see first hand the many differences. I went to one of the big box stores, where I knew there would be a decent selection. The lower end grills were pretty basic and didn't have some of the features I really like in a grill. On the other hand, the really high end sported features that I couldn't care less about. Here's some of what I discovered.
If you consider gas BBQ grills from least to most expensive you get a feel for the differences without much effort at all. The cheapest ones were small, had fewer burners, smaller temperature gauges, and thin metal tops. These certainly do the job of cooking up your veggies and meats, but they don't offer a lot of bells and whistles. As you go up in price you start to discover small improvements. For example, the diameter of the handle used to open and close the lid top got bigger. This makes the unit seem better somehow. You also notice that the way you access the propane tank makes more sense. The cheaper grills often have some wimpy lifty thingy (that's a technical term) that would drive anyone batty trying to manage while getting to the tank valve. No thanks! The gas BBQ grills that have doors that open, or can be accessed from the back make way more sense.
The nicest, and most expensive gas BBQ grills are heavy duty, have lots of features, and offer solid quality and longevity for the money. These, as well as some of the middle priced grills, often have side tables and side burners built-in. I didn't think I would like having a side burner at first, but it turns out that it is actually pretty handy to have. We usually cook a side dish there while the other food is being grilled nearby. It makes it pretty handy, especially if you've taken your grill away from home. Corn on the cob, sauces, or even a creative desert can be prepared easily with a side burner. The cheap units just don't offer that.
One final important note about gas BBQ grills worth mentioning is the grill surfaces themselves. I have discovered that the grill surface can make quite a difference in your food. There are some that are quite wide and allow the food to make more contact with it. Others have a more ridged, or pronounced surface that the food makes contact with. I prefer the later. I don't like it when meats and veggies stick to the grill, and having less contact surface helps with this. Both are fine and can be managed with either cooking spray or aluminum foil.
Whether you get a small, cheaper unit, or move up to a more feature-rich, larger and expensive one, you are in for a treat. Gas BBQ grills help make the world go round.
About the Author
MJ writes for ClickShops Inc., where you can find a great selection of gas BBQ grills to enjoy cooking out with family and friends at www.gasbbqgrills.com
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What is your favourite summer backyard BBQ grilling trick?
Do you have fail-safe tips and tricks to ensure a perfect barbecue, every time? Maybe you swear by a certain set of utensils, or fire up the grill at a certain temperature for a specific length of time before adding your food. Perhaps you're a pro at using wood chips to add flavour, or insist on gas over charcoal (or vice-versa). Or maybe your secret has to do with certain marinades, sauces, oils, glazes or rubs. Whatever your best barbecue tip is, let me know!
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I really like to BBQ thick pieces of prime meat. 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
The problem is cooking them all the way through. I have learned to "warm" them in the oven before grilling them on the Q.
I set my over to 80 F for steaks and 90 for chops and place the meat in there for about 15 min before transferring them to the grill.
I sear them on high heat (Mailard reaction time!) and then finish them off on medium indirect heat.
Four flips on the searing to get those cool criss-cross sear marks and two flips on the indirect side.
If I do this right, I get a very moist steak with none of that "grey" meat between the seared exterior and the moist red interior.
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Five Benefits Of Gas Bbq Grills
When we were first married, we lived out in the country and had a basic charcoal barbecue grill. But when we moved and returned to school, we were living in town, and disposing of the ash became more of an issue. Our grill was getting a bit old anyhow, so we decided to take a look at gas BBQ grills. It was spring time, so there were a lot of BBQ's available. Being students, our budget was important to consider, so we ended up purchasing a basic gas BBQ grill from a large, discount store. It was a large, double sided grill (we had four kids) and cost just under $300.
Of all the gas BBQ grills that we looked at, we were quite happy with our purchase. We primarily used just one side unless we had company. We used it regularly, but not all the time, and we were quite pleased with how it worked. Here are some of the benefits that I really enjoy in a gas barbecue grill.
- They are easy to light. You do not have to stack up a bunch of coals, squirt on the lighter and light it up. Once lit, you do not have to constantly monitor it until the coals turn white. You just have to turn on the gas, turn a knob and push a button. Very simple, even our responsible kids can easily light the grill.
- Gas lasts a long time. We use our gas grill regularly during the summer, meaning about 2 time a week. Our cylinder will last 1 to 2 years. When it runs out, it is rather inconvenient, but it doesn't happen often. Whereas, with briquets, you have to purchase them multiple times during the summer, and you always have to make sure that you have some on hand if you have a big BBQ gathering coming up.
- Gas BBQ grills cost effective, which is evidenced by the above fact that the gas lasts a long time. Filling a tank every year or two comes out to $20 - $35 a tank, depending upon where you fill or exchange it. This is just a guess, but it would probably cost 10 times that amount to buy the briquets to enjoy the same amount of cook outs.
- You do not have to wait very long before you start grilling. Once you light up the grill, you can be cooking within a few minutes. This is much quicker than briquets, which usually takes anywhere from 15 - 30 minutes to turn white before they are hot enough to cook anything. Sometimes this can be really inconvenient.
- It is easy to regulate to heat. With coals, the heat is regulated by the amount of coals that are used, and how close the rack is that holds the coals in relation to what you are grilling. These factors usually have to be determined before you start grilling because it is difficult to impossible to adjust once you get going. But, with gas BBQ grills, the flame height can easily be adjusted with the turn of a knob, a higher flame to make the grill hotter, or lower to reduce the heat. This also allows for more accurate grilling.
These are just some of the benefits of gas BBQ grills, I am sure that there are more. So, if you are in the market for a new grill, and are not sure what type you want, make sure to check out the many gas BBQ grills on the market today.
About the Author
MJ writes for ClickShops Inc., where you can find a great selection of gas BBQ grills to enjoy cooking out with family and friends at www.gasbbqgrills.com.
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