Grill Features
When looking into different grills
features, you may be faced with what seems like a foreign language. How are you
suppose to pick the grill that is best for you if you do not understand what
you are reading? While the language used when describing grills will not get
any easier to read, understanding what the majority if what it means will help
you make an informed decision.
BTU is the measure of the amount of cooking
power the barbeque grill as. Simple math will be needed in determining the
amount of heat that your grill produces. Take the amount of space available for
cooking (typically measured by square inch) and divide it by the total amount
of BTU’s. Ideally you will want at least 95 to 100 BTU’s per square inch of
cooking space. So for example, if you have a grill with 50,000 BTU’s and 450
square inches of cooking space, then you will be receiving about 111 BTU’s of
cooking power per square inch. Anything less, and you may want to consider a
different grill.
The next thing you will want to consider is
the cooking surfaces. How much space does it have? Will you be able to cook for
just yourself, or you entire family? Depending on your situation, you may want
to consider a larger or smaller grill.
Grills come in a wide array of surface
types. These different cooking surfaces can 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. Some gas grills even contain a Wok type
surface for cooking pasta and rise dishes, or a full rotisserie set that allows
you to cook rotisserie chicken. Weigh your options, and remember that some
grills even come with the ability to interchange the surfaces. This way, if you
decide that you want to start cooking Rotisserie chicken, all you will have to
do is buy the accessory kit for it.
Perhaps one of the most important things
you should consider is the fuel type. Charcoal grills are one of the most used
types of grills. Charcoal grills utilize charcoal and lighter fluid to heat up
and cook your food. Charcoal grills come in all shapes and sizes, and vary in
cost. Charcoal requires you to buy charcoal and lighter fluid each time you
cook with it. It must also be cleaned out each time. Charcoal grills come in
small sizes, which are ideal for apartment dwellers or people with small homes.
Once you have used your charcoal grill, you can clean it, and store it away.
Propane grills are also useful for someone in small areas, since they can come
in smaller sizes. Propane grills use propane gas to cook your food. If you want
to quickly cook foods while still maintaining a grilled flavor, you may want to
consider Propane grills. Natural gas grills are a little more complicated then
smaller grills, so they require more room. Natural gas grills are meant to hook
up directly to your home’s natural gas line, and can cook meat in record time.
Smoker Grills are used when flavor is the number one priority. Smoker grills
use wood to slow cook your meat. Flavor can be controlled by using different
types of woods.
If you still do not understand the basic
information provided about the grill, it may be a good idea to talk with a
professional. There are stores designed specifically for barbeque grills and
barbeque grill accessories. Other stores, such as your larger department stores
may not have professionals trained specifically in barbeques, but chances are
at least one employee in the store likes to barbeque, and can aid you, if on
nothing else by personal opinion.
