So Many BBQ Grills - Which Type is Best For You?

There are a lot of different BBQ grills on the markethappy with the results, it was nice to just set the
today, different sizes and styles. Sometimes choosingtemperature (Hi / Low), and not worry about it. The
the best one for you is more confusing than it shouldcooking was very even, the steaks were perfect!
be, after all, it is just a BBQ. At one time that meantGas Grills - these BBQ grills have become very
a basic, round BBQ that you used with briquets. Butpopular in the last 10 - 20 years. Which shouldn't be
today you do not have to be so limited, the optionsvery surprising, there is no charcoal to buy or dispose
are endless. Let's take a look at what's available.of, you get almost instant heat, and if regularly
Charcoal BBQ grills - of course, these are still available,maintained, the heat is evenly disbursed. These grills
and the preference of many outdoor cookingcome in a variety of sizes and can be quite deluxe.
enthusiasts. They take pride in knowing exactly howWhen we moved from the country into town, we
many briquets are needed depending upon what andchanged from charcoal to gas. I was reluctant at
how much they are cooking in order to create thefirst, but soon got used to the convenience. It is nice
perfect temperature. Barbecuing is an art, and theyto be able to BBQ whenever you wish without
are experts. No matter what they cook, it turns outwondering if you need briquets. Sure, you may run
perfect every time.out of propane, but it is an annual problem, not
Portable BBQ Grills - these grills are normally smaller,monthly.
easy to load up into your car or truck to take withBBQ Islands - these are for the serious griller. They
you to park or beach. These can be either charcoal,are large, and though you can get one on wheels,
gas or electric. Many are small, tabletop grills, andthey can also be a permanent fixture on you patio.
some are bigger, but are light enough to carry. SinceThe grill is built into a surface with an island, and
they are not very big, they are best for smalloften with a small refrigerator below for storing
gatherings.everything you need without running into the house. I
Electric Grills - electric grills are not very common, andhave seen some really nice island grills made out of
though not for everybody, they serve a devotedbrick or stone, adding great ambiance to a patio.
market. Most electric grills are small and designed forMost of these are propane BBQ grills.
the table top, but you can get full size grills as well.Regardless of where you live or the type of BBQ-er
These are perfect for people who do not grill a lot,you are: the occasional griller, the weekly griller, or
but enjoy the occasional summer BBQ. Also great forthe "often as possible" griller, there is the perfect grill
apartment living when grilling on a balcony. No needout there for you. With so many different types of
to worry about briquets or gas, just plug it in. I haveBBQ grills on the market today, you can find one to
only used one once, it was the grill on the balcony atsuit your lifestyle and grilling needs.
a resort. I had never used one before, but was very