When did we decide to turn away from the coal bricks for a grill to a gas grill?
Well, many are glad to have that alternative.
Let’s have a look at how gas has changed the way we can cook.
So What About the Gas Grill Then
Gas grills come in all shapes and sizes, which makes them ideal for just about any type of barbequing party.
The smaller of these grills give you the portability needed to plan barbeque parties away from home.
While larger grills are handy and efficient for cooking larger amounts of food quickly, and without the mess of other types of grills.
So after deciding that you indeed are in the market for a barbeque grill, there are several factors that you must consider when you purchase your first gas grill.
The Weight Of The Grill
Gas grills literally come in all shapes and sizes.
The type of grill you get should really depend on what you plan on using the grill for.
If you foresee camping trips, barbeques at the beach or tailgate parties, you may want to consider getting a smaller gas grill.
Smaller gas grills can range from anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds.
Portable gas containers are also available for these types of grills.
If your plans are more focused on home cooking, then larger grills should suit you fine.
Grill Cooking Surfaces
Gas grills, unlike some of the other grill types, have the ability to come with many different types of cooking surfaces.
These different cooking surfaces include a BBQ surface, a flat grill, and a ribbed grill.
Some grills even offer these types of surfaces as none stick, which allow you to cook a whole array of foods that you would not be able to cook on a grill otherwise.
You will be able to cook your whole meal, including side dishes if you plan correctly.
Some gas grills even contain a Wok-type surface for cooking pasta and rice dishes or a full rotisserie set that allows you to cook rotisserie chicken.
Grill Surface Area
Similar to weight, you should consider the amount of cooking surface area you will need, depending on the situation you will be in.
If you will only be cooking for yourself or and one other, you will want a gas grill with a smaller surface area, as it will be easier to clean.
If you plan on holding parties or cooking for a larger family, then you will want to consider a gas grill with a larger surface area.
This surface area may also include different types of cooking surfaces.
Look for the type that suits you best, or is interchangeable.
The Cost Of A Grill
Gas grills are typically on the higher end of the cost scale, as they require more mechanical parts than other grills.
You can expect to spend anywhere from $50 for a smaller grill up to $400+ for a large stationary grill.
You also have to remember that you must also purchase gas for your grill.
Yes…
That is right the gas grill will not work if you do not have the gas to cylinder.