The Great Grill Debate – Gas Versus Charcoal

The great American barbecue is a traditional way to bring family and friends together on a pleasant sunny afternoon but the sun isn’t the only thing heating up these days! Over the years, there have been many heated debates about which types of grill cook meats better; natural gas or charcoal grills.

Die-hard grilling aficionados affirm that the flavor and process of cooking with charcoal grills can’t be matched but with the majority of new grill purchases being gas models, there are obviously fans in that camp as well.

Tom Maley, Owner of Jack’s BBQ on North Market, uses a gas based grill for his barbecue offerings. Jack’s has been a Shreveport staple for more than thirty years. “When this restaurant first opened, we used to use a wood smoker. Over time, I found that we get a better result with a gas grill. In fact, charcoal can be drying to meat if left on the grill too long.” Although reluctant to share any secret recipes or proprietary tips, he offers one word for keeping meat flavorful with a grass grill: marinade.

The case for gas or charcoal seems to be divided along three main points: convenience, cost and taste. Charcoal grills require quite a bit of afterwards clean up while gas grills require you to heat the grates and scrape with a wire brush. The ash residue left by the charcoal will have to be cleaned out and thrown away.

Sue Cobb with Cobb’s BBQ made some transitions with their barbecue preparation as the demand required. “When we changed from a small rotisserie to a commercial sized pit, we went from charcoal to hickory wood. Hickory wood provides us with great flavor and burning capability.” Cobb also advised that “you just don’t want to cook over gas with no flavor” and offers the following tip: place wet hickory chips on the grill for added flavor.

Gas grills have push button starters for an instant fire; although you still have to heat it up. It will take at least 30 minutes to heat the charcoal to the required temperature. In addition, with a gas grill you can grill for longer periods of times without having to replenish the fuel. One disadvantage is if you run out of gas and don’t have an extra tank, your grill cools quickly and you could sabotage your barbecue efforts.

The ability to raise and lower the heat with a gas grill gives you the option of controlling the temperature of the foods being grilled. You will never have to worry about the wind since the heating comes from below and they heat more evenly over the surface grates. With a charcoal grill, you do not have the ability to regulate the temperature and will have to rotate the food to find hot spots and then to cold spots for proper and thorough cooking.

For some, this little bit of extra work is acceptable in order to get that genuine barbecue flavor for their steaks on a grill, burgers or ribs that they swear natural gas grills just don’t provide.

Shreveport resident Ronald Monsour prefers a gas charbroiler for his home cooking use. He does admit that a wood grill is best for long cooked meats such as brisket but if it’s a steak or small meal, gas is his grill of choice. “We make an all purpose seasoning and homemade sauce that gives the meat distinct flavor. If you really want a good taste, marinade your meat overnight and throw the meat on an extremely hot grill. It seals in the flavor.” Monsour also adds that tongs and spatulas are a better way to flip your meat to avoid penetrating the meat and losing the juices. “Be sure to let your meat sit 4-5 minutes after you take it off the grill so the juices can be reabsorbed,” he adds.

When it comes to cost, the charcoal grill is much more inexpensive than a gas grill. The smaller models are great for someone with no backyard or limited grilling space.

Charcoal grills may not have the ease of natural gas grills when cooking a barbecue, but for serious barbecue connoisseurs, it’s the ritual that counts. The primitive thrill of cooking outdoors will keep this debate heating up for years to come.

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Different Types of Barbecue Grills

All Americans would readily agree with one thing – one of the best ways to spend time during the weekend is to arrange a barbecue party in the backyard. A hectic week at work gives you enough reason to throw a barbecue party at your place, where, besides your family even close friends are invited. Opting for a barbecue get- together is as much about playing the perfect host as it is about de-stressing and relaxing.

But behind all the enjoyment lies the basic joy of cooking which remains incomplete if the wrong kind of cooking equipment is used. When you decide to throw a barbecue party, there are different types of barbecue grills that you can choose from. Initially, the sheer range of barbecue equipment might confuse you. This is precisely why you should have a fair idea about all possible types of barbecue grills.

On average, the market for cooking equipment offers five different types of barbecue grills to choose from. These types of barbecue grills are charcoal grills, smoker grills, propane grills, natural gas grills and multiple fuel grills. All the mentioned types are adequately suitable to be set up in your backyard. But if you are looking for something inexpensive then you should probably opt for a charcoal grill.

The large variety can demand greater investment, but the small ones are quite inexpensive and can be found close by at the neighborhood departmental store. The cost of small charcoal grills range between $10 and $15, while the larger variety cannot be had at anything less than $60.

If you are in a position to invest more there is no reason why you should not opt for a propane grill. The cost of these grills start from about $100. All the other types are more costly. While a smoker grill cannot be anything less than $130 and the minimum price of a natural gas grill is about $300, the most expensive of all is the multiple fuel grill that can burn a hole in your pocket with about $450.

The comfort with which you can use any kind of grill depends on its functionality. Most people, especially barbecue-lovers are of the opinion that natural gas grills are the easiest to use because one would not require arranging for a different source of power, that is, link it to the home line and that does it!

Following closely is the propane grill, the only requirement for setting up which is propane gas. Generally, the setting up of a propane grill requires drawing the gas from propane tanks. And among all the grills available in the market charcoal and smoker grills are hardest to use because they need regular maintenance and the costs for doing this catapults out of control.

Once you consider that the grill you install needs to fit properly into your backyard much of the confusion with regards to selection gets cleared. Always choose a grill that is neither too difficult to handle (keeping in mind that there may be amateurs around wanting to lend a helping hand!) nor too large for your space.

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Stainless Steel Gas Grill Reviews

Are you ready to replace your old worn out grill with a beautiful stainless steel gas grill? One that will last longer than five or ten years? These top of the line gas grills have been reviewed by our experienced staff for btus, accessories, size and burner construction. Grills are sorted into estimated price ranges.

$1300-$1600

Bull Angus: 41629

Hot Grill Cool Price

If you’re looking for a good grill at a great price. you are looking in the right direction. The Angus is a hot addition to the Bull herd, and a grill that you can be proud to own.

The heart of the Angus is 4 cast brass burners pumping our 15,000 btus each for a blazing 60,000 btu grilling area of 390 sq. in.. A little math will show you that that breaks down to 153.84 btus per sq.in.. HOT! HOT! HOT! Combine that with the 15,000 btu rotisserie, and you’ve got a grilling package that you will enjoy for years and years to come. Want some convenience? How about 5 heavy duty push to turn knobs with ignition, full size drip tray, heavy duty thermometer, and a 210 sq.in. warming rack. Want the cherry on top? How about the included gas regulator. This grill is CSA certified, and we have certified this grill with 4.5 stars.

$2000-$2500

Fire Magic Regal II: 15-S1S1N-A

This grill puts the magic in Fire Magic

The Regal II is a grill of distinction. Hot enough at 82,000 BTU’s for any grilling challenge and large enough at 660 sq. in. for most get togethers that don’t require a ticket for entry. Match the 124 BTU output per sq. in. on this grill with any of its competitors and you will come out on top. You can have confidence that this grill will give you decades of grilling pleasure, as the all stainless steel construction and Fire Magic’s lifetime guarantee on its cast stainless steel burners assures this grill will stand the test of time. Though I consider the Regal II my personal favorite, I have to deduct ½ star for no rotisserie and ½ for no inferno burner. As it is, this piece of grilling perfection rates 4 stars.

Fire Magic Regal II: 34-S1S1N-A

Have you seen this? Take a look!

This Regal II sets the standard for Fire Magic grills. At the heart of this grill are 6 cast stainless steel burners with an eyepopping 64,000 btus. That makes this grill one of the hottest for its size at over 118 btus per sq.in., and blows away all the competition in its price range. Add the stainless steel warming rack and double wall smoke oven/hood, and it all adds up to one sweet package. Backed by Fire Magics lifetime guarantee on its burners, and quality constuction, you are assured of years of gourmet grilling. Add the rotisserie for another half star, but as it is shown, this grill rates a well earned 4.5 stars.

Fire Magic Custom II: 13-S2S1N-A

Can you believe you get this much for so little?

This grill is a very strong representative of the Fire Magic line. This custom II boasts 64,000 BTU’s in 528 sq. in. of primary cooking area, for a rating of 121 BTU’s per sq. in.

The 18,000 BTU rotisserie backburner leaves the backburners of many larger and more expensive grills in the dust. The custom II has the state of the art solid state electronic ignition to give hassle free starting and of course, the Fire Magic lifetime warranty including burn through on its burners. This is a grill you will be proud to own and will give you a lifetime of grilling pleasure. It lacks only an inferno burner to be perfection. As it is, it still rates a strong 4-½ stars.

Lynx: L30R-N

How did they get all that on one grill?

Talk about great grill goodness going for a great price, this is the grill you are talking about. Start with the cast red brass burners with 25,000 BTU’s each. These burners put out enough heat for any grilling challenge and are backed by a lifetime guarantee from Lynx that includes burn through. The 600 sq. in. main grilling area assures you can easily keep up with 10-12 guests. Add to this sweet package all the convenience features like the 240 sq. in. warming rack, the halogen hood light, 9V electronic ignition, flush mounted hood thermometer and you’ve got your grilling questions solved. A fine piece of grill art like this deserves and gets 4 ½ stars.

$2500-$3500

Fire Magic Regal: 15-S2S1N-A

This grill will make you want to throw away your stove.

Elegance, style and function converge in the Regal II to make this grill one of the best values on the market today. Six cast stainless steel burners with a total of 82,000 BTU and 660 sq. cooking inches gives over 124 BTU’s per sq. in, and makes this one hot grill. The 22,000 BTU rotisserie backburner puts all the Regal II’s price competitors in the dust. Top this grill off with stainless steel cooking grids, stainless steel warming rack and double wall hood and you will have a grill that will give a lifetime of grilling pleasure. This is a truly great grill, worthy of your consideration. This grill rates an impressive 4-½ stars.

Fire Magic Monarch: 1B-S2S1N-A

Wake the neighbors–call your friends–treat them to some good grillin’! This Monarch grill from Fire Magic certainly lives up to its name. Six cast stainless steel burners combine for a total of 95,000 BTU’s. Spread those BTU’s over the spacious 792 sq. in. cooking surface and it gives an impressive ready of 120 BTU’s per sq. in. Add the 28,000 BTU rotisserie backburner with high torque motor and this is a grill master’s dream. Fire Magic’s lifetime warranty on it’s cast stainless steel burners and ergonomically designed body ensures that this will be a grill you will be proud

to own for years of trouble free, quality grilling. This grill has the distinct honor of being rated at 4 ½ stars.

$3500-$4500

Fire Magic Monarch: 1B-S2L1N-A

Indiana Jones couldn’t find a better grill.

If you are looking for a grill that has it all, your search is over. This Monarch is a genuine ruler of grills. With a cooking surface of 792 sq. in., this Monarch can easily keep pace with your guests grilling requests. The heart of this spacious grill is four cast stainless steel burners, flanked by a 25,000 BTU inferno burner for a total of 89.000 BTU’s. This combination of power and space gives this Monarch 112 BTU’s per sq. in. Throw in the 28,000 BTU rotisserie backburner and the extra pair of cast stainless steel burners that can replace the inferno burner for total conventional grilling and you are ready for any challenge. The flexibility, space, heat and design of this grill makes it mandatory that it receive 5 stars. Check out our how-to videos for roasting a pig on this grill!

We hope these reviews will help you see the advantages of making your next grill the last one you’ll ever have to buy.

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Experience a Different Cooking Style With Your Own Gas Grill

Have you ever tried gas grill cooking before? If not, then you should consider looking into cooking with the use of this type of grill, because it really is going to provide you that different and convenient cooking experience you’ve never had before. You can make use of this portable grill during the barbeque season. So, why not get one for your own convenience?

You can definitely make use of these portable grills when you would like to go on a picnic or you would like to experience barbecuing with your family member even at your very own backyard. You’ll just have to know what to look for and when you find one, you should know how to take good care of it.

This gas grill is a portable appliance that can be used even for camping purposes. Let’s say that during camping you would like to cook or grill the meat that you have hand, you can easily cook or grill the meat on slow fire, and you would surely love the perfect taste of grilled meet together with the current ambiance that you and your friends or family are enjoying.

The best experience when cooking through a portable grill is through the features of its cast-iron burners. The heat that these burners provide can as much help you determine the perfect temperature to cook your food. There are different techniques which you may look into on how to control and adjust those knobs. However you may look for a portable grill which has a wind guard feature to protect those flames when you are cooking.

You’ll just have to keep in mind, that to preserve the lifetime of these grills, you have to take care of it and check its gas for safety purposes before using it for cooking. More often, gas leakages may cause certain fire accidents. It is also necessary that before you keep your gas grill and store it at a place in your kitchen, it has already been cleaned from any greases. With a lot of options out there, you’ll surely find a grill that would fit your expectations. Try searching the Internet for more information before you go purchase a grill for your own convenience.

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Portable Barbecue Grills – Reasons to Buy a Portable Gas Grill This Summer

The summer months are nearly here and it is at this time that each and every home should purchase one of the many portable barbecue grills that are for sale. This is a great option in the event that you live in a house that only has a small-scale backyard.

A portable bar-b-q propane gas grill is certainly a great way to cook a tasty lunch during a sunny day out on the patio with very little effort.

The Weber Portable Gas Grill

Portable bbq grills are available to buy in different sizes and shapes but if you are after a grill that looks a little bit distinct and contains quite a contemporary style then you may like to look at purchasing something from the Weber portable gas grill range.

These type of grills function by using propane gas. All you need to do is to add a small gas container on the device after which at the push of a knob, you should have all the power and heat that is needed to get the grill cooking.

You are able to set how much gas is necessary by switching the flexible control device that is on the side. It is an amazing addition mainly because it will be easy to determine how hot you need the grill to become dependent upon what you are currently preparing.

Food To Cook On Your Portable BBQ Grill

This grill will help you prepare a variety food so you can make a complete meal that everyone will enjoy. All you have to do is to put your choice of meat and vegetable products on the grill and wait while it goes to work.

This type of food that you can prepare is really up to you but you should definitely includes lots of sausages, some steak and pork chops as well as crunchy vegetables like peppers and sweet corn.

If you are looking forward to the summer then a portable barbecue grill is a wonderful way to prepare a meal and spend the day out in the garden soaking up the sun’s rays.

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How You Might Find the Kitchen Worktop That Is Best For You

If you are deciding to give your kitchen an upgrade and buying a new kitchen worktop, you should read the succeeding parts of this article so that you will find valuable help. This article will focus on worktop materials which include laminate, granite, and wood. Reading this article will help you make the right decision on what kitchen top you should purchase. However, it is important to note that the considerations are not conclusive for they might be highly subjective depending upon individual preferences.

For many kitchen lovers, the worktops which are made from granite are seen to be superior in terms of its quality. This is basically because granite is a hard material which shows very minimal sensitivity towards scratches or chips. Moreover, the material also exudes physical attractiveness in terms of its appearance. Aside from the fact that it is seen to last a lifetime, this material is also said to complement almost every kitchen style or theme. If you are working under a good budget, you should go for granite. However, if your financial resources are limited, you can try other options for your kitchen worktops.

One material which is more affordable is wood. However, its cheap price does not compensate for its appearance because it also looks physically attractive and would bring natural look at your kitchen. However, they are less functional compared to granite since they can easily be stained especially under prolonged exposure to water spills or drips. There is a need to have them maintained regularly so that they will be functional for a long time. Depending on what you like, worktops made from wood are made available at different timbers with various tines and gray patterns.

Among the materials, the ones made from laminate would be the least inexpensive. However, such would not prove to be true for long. One of the main benefits from using this material is their wide availability in terms of color, texture, and pattern. The problem with this material is that it might actually be not worth the buy because they do not last long which means you will need to purchase a new one after some time like in a span of five years.

The most important consideration would most probably be the allocated budget. If you are not trying to save on money, go for the granite worktops. On the contrary, wood and laminate counters are better advised if you are working on a tight budget.

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This is a ground floor 2 bedroom, bathroom home. It has a coveted private patio with a table and gas grill for enjoying meals outside. There is plenty of space inside for preparing meals, or simply relaxing. The abundance of windows makes the home light and bright! The interior decorations are comfortable and include tile floors, granite countertops, laundry in the unit and more. There is private parking for 2 cars with this unit, which is also a unique feature of a 2 bedroom home. Being located on a court means it is just steps from the bay and the Pacific. The master bedroom has a king. Guest bedroom has a queen and a twin. Couch has a double pull out that is big enough for 1 person The guest bedroom has a closet that is almost the length of the room There is a flat screen HD TV in the bedroom.

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