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If you have an old brazier in your yard, then it’s time to think about replacing it with an improved design. Now the gas barbecue grill is very popular, allowing you to cook delicious meat no worse than in a restaurant.
Device and device capabilities
Modern grills are designed not only for cooking meat products. Most models completely replace gas ovens, as they have a built-in oven. On a gas-powered grill, you can cook fish, vegetables, bake pizza, pies, etc. in the oven. There are many types of appliances that differ in functionality. Let’s look at what main parts it consists of:
- Burners are the main working mechanism of a gas grill, and the efficiency of the device, as well as the taste of the cooked dish, depends on their quality. Stainless steel products are considered the most reliable. Cast iron and brass burners have proven themselves well. When choosing a gas barbecue grill for a summer residence, you need to pay attention to the regulation of combustion. It is better to give preference to models with a smooth tincture. The stepwise adjustment of the combustion of the burners is always indicated by numbers like: “1”, “2”. Their disadvantage is the inability to accurately set the desired heat temperature.
- True gourmets who love Veldan steaks should pay attention to infrared burners. They can be steel, ceramic or glass. During the combustion of gas, heat is generated with a temperature of up to 370оC.
- The grate is not just a part on which the products lie. The quality of the prepared dishes depends on its design. Stainless steel and cast iron are characterized by a large accumulation of heat. On such a grill, products are fried better. Moreover, the rods should be thick round or flat wide. On a grid with thin round rods, the effect of frying food is reduced.
- Manufacturers are trying to improve their products with additional components to expand the functionality of the device. It can be: a built-in oven, additional side burners, a rotating spit, etc.
- Separately, from the additional elements it is worth considering a smoker. It can be built into the grill or connected separately as an independent device. The smoke in the smokehouse is obtained from the burning of sawdust.
- All gas appliances are equipped with an electric fuse that allows ignition. However, it is better to purchase a model that has a window for manual ignition from matches.
That’s all that can be said about the device of gas barbecue grills. As you can see, the design of the device is no more complicated than a kitchen gas stove.
What to Look for When Choosing a Gas Grill
The fuel for the grill models under consideration is mains or liquefied gas. There is no big difference in this and the quality of cooking is not affected. When buying a device for personal use, you need to consider the availability of natural or liquefied gas in your area. It is important to provide for the convenience of connection: a cylinder or a line. The first option allows you to make the device mobile.
When buying a mobile grill powered by bottled gas, it is important to pay attention to the body of the product. It must be made of stainless steel, enameled steel, non-ferrous alloys or cast iron. The handles on the body are made of materials resistant to high temperatures. Cheap plastic will melt on the first heat. It is very convenient to use a mobile device, the body of which is equipped with wheels for transportation. They usually have a locking function.
If it is not attracted to the body of the grill, then the material is excellent. Magnet sticking indicates the presence of ferrous metal. Such a case is also durable, but in terms of wear resistance it is inferior to stainless steel.
Browse popular models
Arriving at the store, the buyer is lost in choosing the right model of gas grill. To make this task a little easier, we have compiled a rating of the popularity of devices from different manufacturers.
Weber Genesis II
We will start our review with the Weber gas grill, and look at the new Genesis model. The device is available in two versions:
- the budget model Genesis II is endowed with a set of basic functions;
- the multifunctional model Genesis II LX has additional options.
Grills of both modifications can have 2,3,4 or 6 burners. The simplest appliances with two and three burners are suitable for a small family. Such a barbecue grill can be placed on the terrace, in the yard or in a small gazebo. Space saving is due to folding side tabletops. The device, where 4 or 6 burners are installed, is designed to cook a large number of products.
CHAR-BROIL PERFORMANCE 2016 T-22G
From devices with infrared burners, one can single out the gas grill CHAR-BROIL of the Performance 2016 T-22G series. The compact model at an affordable price has all the necessary functions for cooking and is equipped with two burners. The case is equipped with two lateral folding table-tops and transport wheels.
Spirit E-210
Of the latest generation models, Spirit gas grills from the manufacturer Weber can be distinguished. The Spirit E-210 is equipped with an oven chamber and two folding worktops. A 5 l gas bottle can be installed in the base cabinet. The Spirit E-210 gas grill model can be connected to a 12 l cylinder, but it is installed next to the appliance.
TARRINGTON HOUSE 3+1
Of the budget models, the TARRINGTON HOUSE grill is quite popular. It is called 3 in 1 because of the three main burners and one external burner. The steel case is equipped with a tabletop and three side hooks.
Conclusion
By installing a gas appliance in the country, you get a barbecue, barbecue and grill without the smoke of burning wood. And if you give preference to a multifunctional appliance with a smoker and an oven, the range of prepared dishes will expand.