All too often consumers seeking a high end stainless steel gas grill are won over by a manufacturer's reputation, the look of the grill or other factors such as recommendations from friends or family. Now, this is a fairly large investment, as appliances go, and consulting an master in the field could help in making an informed decision. A trustworthy gas grill master can help you value the assorted features found in these high end grills and quide you to the best selection for the features you prefer.
The simplest way to correlate the manufacturers objectively, of course, is with a chart! Our chart compares Fire Magic, Alfresco, Kenmore Elite, Viking, Dcs, Dacor, Lynx, Vintage, Weber Summit Gold D, Wolf, Altima, Turbo, ProFire, Phoenix, Tec, Solaire Infrared, Vieluxe, Lazy Man, Jenn Air, Holland, FrontGate, Capitol, Crown Verity, Ducane and Dynasty.
Some of the features on the chart are:
*Btu Output: How many burners, and how many Btus are standard?
You'll need to do some math to decree the actual heat your food will receive. Ideally, you want to have over 95 Btu's per quadrilateral inch of cooking surface. How will you know? Take your total Btu's and divide it by the customary cooking surface. So.... If your cooking covering is 660 quadrilateral inches and the total Btu's are 104,000 then 104,000 Btu's divided by 660 quadrilateral inches = 157 Btu's per quadrilateral inch. That would be a winner!!!
*Temperature Range: This is a very important characteristic if you like to do a range of cooking. You'll be able to do all things from searing steaks to baking pizza with a
large climatic characteristic range.
*Burner material can consist of cast stainless steel, stainless steel sheet metal, cast iron, infra-red and even cast brass, which is used in commercial settings. Dual burners allow for indirect cooking and good heat control. Cast brass or cast stainless burners are your best bet. They will last longer and are more durable. Grease tends to burn through sheet metal easily.
*Infra-Red Burners are an selection for those who ask a well seared steak. reasoning of an infra-red cooking system? Temperatures on an infra-red cooking ideas can reach up to 1600 degrees on some grills. Infra-red cooking allows for quick, high temperatures, which cuts cooking time and helps seal in juices -- exquisite for searing a steak. If blackened food or steaks are your taste preference - infra-red cooking is the way to go. If you plan on conventional cooking -- go with a hybrid that offers infra-red and accepted burners. Tip - make sure you can turn infra-red burners back to accepted for large parties.
*Rotisserie backburners are a favorite option. Used to cook large pieces of meat evenly, rotisseries use a lot less heat than general grilling. Btu ranges ordinarily range in the 13-15,000 category but the best grills offer 18-28,000 Btus. Meats cooked using a rotisserie are ordinarily juicier, self-basted and slow roasted. Tip - look for a model with a drip tray to make cleanup easier. Be sure to correlate ready rotisserie space, especially if you want to roast a turkey or two.
*A Triple gourmet Grill allows you to use gas, infra-red And charcoal cooking! How versatile can you get!!
*An adjustable smoker box is exquisite for those who enjoy the added flavor of hickory, mesquite or other wood to your meats. It makes smoking easy. Adjustable vents allow you to operate the number of smoke flavor to provide just the right taste.
*Warranty is one of the most important features to consider. Only the best grills offer a warranty against a health called burn through which affects the burners.
*Does the grill you are considering offer a countertop model? These types of gas grills can be dropped into an outdoor kitchen which can be customized with your selection of tile, stucco or other solid surfaces, doors, drawers and other Accessories like refrigerators or sinks.
*Cooking Grids: Stainless steel cooking surfaces won't rust or chip. Earthenware cooking surfaces tend to chip and could flake off into food. No N.S.F. (National Sanitation Federation) affiliates use Earthenware cooking grids.
*Cooking Grid Size: How many people do you normally feed? The size of your crowd will decree how big your grill should be. Tip - make sure you can turn infra-red burners back to accepted for large parties.
*Inner Liner: This accessory radiates heat more evenly to grill, directs dripping to tray and separates the valve and multiple from combustion chamber. This will prolong the life of your burners and sell out the chances of a grease fire. The grill hood covers the cooking covering and assists in trapping the heated air inside. Look for a duplicate insulated wall hood. If you're buying a stainless steel model, with a duplicate insulated wall hood, it won't turn a brown or blue hue. It will keep it's shine.
*Stainless Steel Flavor Grids: This heat distribution ideas should be stainless steel for long life and durability. Flavor grids reflect all the heat up toward the grilling covering
and vaporizes drippings. You can add wood chips and other flavor enhancers to your flavor grids to add some zest to your selection of meat.
*Fuel Conversion: Will your grill unmistakably turn from natural gas to propane if you want to move it from the back yard to the street for a block party?
*Side burners provide versatility giving you isolate controls for each burner. Side burners offer you added cooking options and come with single or duplicate burners. You
can fry up some french fries or treat the team to sweet corn. The Btus range from 12-17,000, but be sure to look for cast brass or cast stainless burners.
More Great Options:
*A power/wok burner will give you even more cooking diversity. Saute onions or boil lobsters! Brown butter or deep fry a turkey! Having a party? A power burner can
accommodate a 26" wok! With a range of 3,000 - 60,000 Btu's, the power burner is a exact advantage for any cook!
*A full sear plate or briquette tray (which can also be filled with lava rocks or wood chips) under the cooking covering protects burners and allows for drippings to smolder which gives foods more flavor. Look for a model that will speedily flash the drippings eliminating flare-ups.
*Adding a warming rack will keep food warm and away from direct heat and also give you extra cooking space.
*Add a griddle to your side burner and enjoy breakfast alfresco!
Armed with this information, you should be able to define your needs and pick a grill that will give you many years of great food and good times. Enjoy!
