How to Choose an Inexpensive Barbecue Grill

Barbecue Grills for All Budgets and Needsto prevent smaller food from falling into the charcoal.
Today's outdoor chef has many different choices ofThe manufacturer also says the grill is especially
grills. Manufactures have come up with designs anddesigned with adjustable hood and bowl vents to
functionality to meet the needs and expectation ofallow for maximum control of air flow.
every outdoor griller. Prices range from $30 to $1,000Simple, Easy-to-Use and Cost Effective Barbecue
or more. In general, charcoal grills are less expensiveGrills
than gas units. Let's start from simple andWeber 22.5 In. One-Touch® Silver Charcoal Grill -
inexpensive and move our way up to fancy,Black Less than $100
near-gourmet-kitchen setups that allow you toThis is the familiar classic kettle that many of us
impress your guests with your grill and your food.grew up using. The innovation in this reasonably
In general, grills with a larger cooking surface arepriced unit is their exclusive One-Touch cleaning
more expensive, so you need to think about howsystem made of aluminized steel.
large a group you typically cook for. If you haveChar-Broil 26,500 BTU 2 Burner Gas Grill Around $100
parties with 20 or more guests, you may want toThis inexpensive gas grill has an impressive 410 total
opt for the largest grill you can get. Features likesquare inches of cooking surface, and an electronic
warming racks, side burners and even ovens are nowignition system for easy lighting. The grill also features
available on outdoor grills, making the griller's job muchtwo metal side shelves that can be used as prep
easier, but also making the cost of the grilling unittables or holding areas for prepared food.
higher.Char-Griller Super Pro Charcoal Grill/Smoker Less than
Portable Barbecue Grills$150
Weber Smokey Joe® Silver Charcoal Grill AroundThis unit is great for outdoor chefs who want to
$30learn how to prepare smoked foods as well as grilled
This is the mini, go anywhere version of the classicfoods, but do not want to buy a dedicated meat
Weber kettle grill. Small enough be easily portable tosmoker. Features of this unit include an adjustable
any outdoor event, the grill is also useful for thosegrate and dampers, 3 level adjustable cast iron grates
with smaller patios or backyards. The 14.5 in. grillfor even heating, an easy-dump as pan for simple
width limits how much food can be cooked at once,clean-up and a wire storage rack. It also boasts a
but for those familiar with cooking with Webertotal cooking surface of 800 sq. ft.
kettles, it requires no learning curve and is a greatBrinkmann Stainless Steel 4 Burner Grill Less than
value.$200
Aussie Pre-assembled & Completely PortableThis unit has 48,000 BTU's and over 660 square
Charcoal Grill Around $50inches of total cooking space. It has two large side
This popular manufacturer of charcoal grills has cometables to provide all the workspace you will need.
up with a versatile design for use in on camping trips,Another great feature of this reasonably priced grill is
tailgating, picknicking-the griller on the go. Noa warming rack that allows you to keep foods
assembly is required. The grill's legs are designed toheated while others finish on the grill. They also say
fold and the hood and bowl lock for easy transporttheir "integrated ignition" allows for a quick start each
and storage. They've even thought of including atime.
hook on the grill so that it can hang on the wall whenThese are just a few recommendations of
not in use. The cooking grid is in a criss-cross designinexpensive barbecue grills available.