Your Guide to Buying a New Barbecue Grill
Are you thinking about buying a new barbecue for someone? Or maybe you just want to get yourself hooked up with a new grill while the sales are in full swing! If you have been doing any browsing for barbecue grills, you have probably noticed there are a lot of options. It can be a little confusing as to which one to choose for you and your needs. This quick guide will help you pick the barbecue that will work best for you. You can visit Greenwood Hardware and see what we have to offer and get even more opinions from our helpful staff.
Gas Grills
Gas grills are very common. Propane tanks are hooked up to the grill and heat with some flames are used to cook the food. Gas grills tend to be the most expensive. Cooking food on a gas grill tends to be much slower than the other kind because it doesn’t achieve that seriously hot heat. Most gas grills stay under 500 degrees, while charcoal surpasses that heat. There are a few models that are capable of reaching hotter temps. However, some barbecue connoisseurs don’t feel you get an authentic barbecue flavor with a gas grill like you do with a charcoal or wood pellet insert grill. A gas grill does tend to be more convenient and lighting them is a breeze. You also have more control over the flame. It is a lot like cooking on a propane burner.
Charcoal Grills
Charcoal grills are a favorite among those who truly relish an authentic barbecue. Charcoal grills are typically considered to produce better tasting food. However, a lot of that is personal preference. Lighting a charcoal grill isn’t as difficult as it used to be. It will take about 30 minutes for the grill to heat up to the point you can cook food, but you can shorten that time with a chimney. Charcoal grills are generally less expensive. Cleanup of a charcoal grill is a bit more time consuming, and you will need to scrub the soot and buildup from the grill on a regular basis.
Wood Pellet Insert Grills
Pellet grills are often referred to as wood pellet smokers. The term is interchangeable and generally means the same thing. Wood pellets are used to create heat and smoke. The type of pellets you use influences the overall flavor of the food you cook. Pellet grills are perfect for those big chunks of meat. The grills cook at a very low heat and do take much longer to cook, but the slow-cooking over the smoke is where you get a great deal of flavor. These grills are perfect if you have plenty of time to cook and need to prepare a large piece of meat for a big gathering. Most of the inserts and grills will require electricity. Make sure you check before you buy.
Barbecuing is a hobby many people enjoy all year round. It isn’t just for summer! Head into Greenwood Hardware today and check out the options. No matter what you choose, you are sure to be thrilled with your new grill. Stop on in, or contact us today!