| There are 3 main types of barbecue grills: | | | | with the new self-cleaning option they are as easy to |
| 1) Charcoal | | | | clean as indoor ovens. |
| These are the oldest of the 3 types and have been | | | | Natural gas grills require an electrical outlet to be |
| around for decades. As the name suggests, these | | | | hooked up to. This is usually not a problem because |
| use charcoal for heating purposes. Not only does the | | | | most patios have one. But it is something you should |
| charcoal provide heat, it also adds to the distinct | | | | bear in mind while figuring out where to keep your |
| flavor. It is because of the flavor that people are | | | | grill. Only in a rare case can a grill be a fire hazard, but |
| willing to take more time to prepare and clean this | | | | for most natural gas grills are the ideal choice. |
| grill than other types. | | | | Propane grills also produce a good amount of heat |
| There are a few things to bear in mind for users of | | | | only a little lower than the ones by natural gas grills. |
| these grills. For those wanting to make brisquettes, | | | | These grills are more convenient because they are |
| be aware of that the fluid that is used to light up the | | | | much easier to move around. That can be a nice |
| grill can leave a foul taste in the meat if the fluid isn't | | | | feature when you want to move your grill around. |
| completed burnt off before you begin cooking. One | | | | 3) Electric |
| other drawback is the time required for the grill to | | | | Electric grills are a relatively newer choice. In simplest |
| cool down before you can clean it. The charcoal has | | | | terms, they are in electric ovens on wheels and have |
| to be replaced after 2-3 uses and the cleanup is | | | | quite a few advantages. There is no need for fuel. |
| usually messy. | | | | You only need an electrical outlet and a cord to plug |
| 2) Gas | | | | into it. Most models are self-cleaning, like many |
| Gas grills are the most popular type of grills right now. | | | | interior ovens. Exact temperatures can be achieved |
| The two types of gas grills are natural gas and | | | | and maintained. One small downside is that due to a |
| propane. | | | | couple of these useful features, these barbecue grills |
| Natural gas grills give a large amount of heat at an | | | | can be a little more expensive. |
| even temperature. Cleaning up these grills is easy and | | | | |