Are you in the market for a new grill? There are different types of grills, so consider your options before you settle on one. Your lifestyle, schedule, and preferences will determine which style of outdoor cooking is right for you.
Popular Types of Grills: Charcoal
Serious grillmasters often swear by charcoal as grilling fuel. Charcoal imparts a flavor that can’t be replicated with a gas grill. You won’t have the same instant gratification you can get by turning on a propane grill; it can take a half-hour or more to get a charcoal grill hot enough to cook food. However, many folks assert that the smokier flavor of charcoal-grilled meats is worth the wait.
Propane Grills are Convenient Types of Grills
Propane grills are the most popular types of grills in America and are perfect for busy individuals who don’t have a lot of spare time. For some, the convenience of instantly lighting the grill with the turn of a knob overshadows the flavor difference from charcoal.
Also, when you buy propane in a large 20 lb tank, it is a much more affordable fuel than charcoal. If you have a natural gas line to your house, you could hook up a stationary grill to it and save even more money.
Flat Top
A flat-top grill is similar to a gas grill except instead of grates, it has a flat, cast-iron surface. This provides a bit more versatility in what types of foods you can cook on it because you won’t have to worry about small bits falling through the grate.
A flat-top grilling surface works especially well for sandwiches like burgers and cheesesteaks. Even foods that are not traditionally grilled can be cooked on a flat top, like hash browns, quesadillas, or fried rice.
Wood Smoker
There is a reason why smoking meats is a competitive sport; it takes a lot of skill to perfect it. A wood smoker requires building a fire with logs and then tending to it for hours as the meat is slowly smoked.
You can alter the flavor of the meat by burning different types of wood. Smoking meat with a wood smoker is considered an art form by many and will take practice and precision to do well.
Pellet Smoker
A pellet smoker is a high-tech way to smoke meat that anyone can use without much skill. Just set the temperature and timer and a motorized fan will circulate the smoke from the burning pellets.
Some manufacturers even make smokers that can be controlled remotely via WiFi. While a smart pellet smoker is a big investment, you’ll easily get delicious results without much effort.
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