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Written by Hank Grey
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When it comes time to buy that new outdoor grill that you have been longing for, you need to make sure that you understand all the various grilling features. For first time grill owners, all those new terms can be confusing. That is why in the following article I will cover all the different grilling terms and features and how you can use that knowledge.
by HankGrey
When it comes time to buy that new grill that you have been yearning for, you need to make sure that you understand all the diverse grilling features. For first time grill owners, all those new terms can be confusing. That is why in the following article I will cover all the different grilling terms and features and how you can use that knowledge.
One of the most important things to deliberate on when buying a new outside grill is the fuel type. Grills come in hundreds and even thousands of different builds, sizes, and fuel types. The most standard type is probably the classic charcoal grill. An outdoor charcoal grill uses briquettes to cook the food instead of a wood or natural gas fuel. And those are the other two primary types of grills. Smoker grills usually use wood fuel and the smoke created to cook your food in a way that leaves a special flavor. And the final most common type of fuel for grills is propane or natural gas grills. Propane grills are perfect if you need any portability or dont have a natural gas line to your home. On the other hand if you do, a natural gas grill can save you a ton of time from having to purchase or fill up new propane containers all the time. Really fuel type is just a matter of taste established on what you will be using it for and where.
A noteworthy ingredient when picking out an grill is understanding what the different grilling terms mean. Of these grilling terms, the BTU or British Thermal Unit is very possibly the most common. It is the unit of measurement used to determine the cooking power that a grill has as well as used to describe the heat value of fuels.
The grilling surface size of the outdoor grill in question is another essential characteristic that you should to consider. If you only grill for you or 1 other, you can get away with a cheap smaller grill most of the time. On the other hand if you need to cook for a big family or like to grill for get-togethers you will probably need a larger grill that can handle your needs.
The last thing you should think about when choosing a new grill is how easy is it to maintain and clean. See if it has any features that allow you to clean it easier. This is particularly true for gas or smoker grills that can be very sloppy and hard to keep neat.
So how can you put the knowledge to good use? First look at all the various fuel types and make a list of pros and cons and pick a fuel type that will suit your need. After that most grills will give you a certain number of BTUs, for example 10000. If you want to determine how much heat that grill produces all you have to do is take the total number of BTUs (10,000 in the example) and divide it by the total square inches of cooking space (lets say one hundred sq. inches for the example grill). This will give you a total of 100 BTUs per square inch which is exactly enough to provide enough heat to cook anything you can throw at it. Once you figure that out look at the different sizes of grills. You can even look at grills that have extra burners for heating up extras.Finally look at all the extra features that the grills offer and then decide which you cant live without and pick a grill at the most affordable price that has everything you need.
About the Author:
Hank writes about all different kinds of grilling tips and techniques on his site about outdoor grills. If you want to learn more about grilling in the great outdoors or read about how to grill pork chops visit his site. |
