Tuesday, March 17, 2009

What to Consider when buying a Propane Grill

By Michael James Bill Clarkson John Hopstret Mel Carzell Peter Phillips Mike Smith Mark Smith Bill Allen

You don't want to waste money when you are purchasing a propane grill. You want to get everything you need, nothing you don't, and the best price possible. You will consider the costs, makes, models and features, but there are some other things you are going to want to consider, such as upkeep and who you purchase the grill from.

First, lets start with the choices you have for a propane grill. You can opt for either the portable propane grill or a backyard propane grill, and depending on what you want it for, one of the two will suit you better. If you like hosting large parties and cookouts with lots of family and friends, then the backyard grill is the way to go. If you're looking for something that is more lightweight, though, and easy to move around, you might want to consider a portable propane grill.

With a backyard grill, of course, it's going to be restricted to the backyard, or front yard if you ever choose to move it there. It's bigger, and kind of bulky, but it does have a very large cooking surface; this will definitely come in handy when you have big pieces of meat to cook, like rib slabs or whole chickens

If you are lacking in the space department for a grill, you may want to consider the portable grill as well. Portable grills don't have a big footprint, so they may be a better fit for you. Plus, since they are easy to move, you can put them away and pull them out only when needed. They are very handy, and do a good job as long as you aren't trying to cook for a huge crowd.

Another thing that you'll want to consider is the addons available for the grill you choose. Sometimes, you can get a side burner to go with your grill, and if you like cooking vegetables or sauces for your meats, it would be a nice accessory to have. You can also find drip pans for most grills; these come in handy for catching the greasy messes of meat that can fall through the grill. With a drip pan, you're able to pull it out, clean it, and keep on going. It really makes the cleanup process a breeze. One other item that you might want to consider is a grill bar, if it's available. You can cook on it, and lift it off for cleanup instead of having to scrub your grill.

If you are looking for a top of the line grill, most people look no further than Weber, and for good reason. Yes, they are pricey, but they also pump out some of the best quality grills in the industry. These things are built well, have great warranty's, and just plain do a good job at cooking evenly.

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