An integral part of barbecue
equipment,
barbecue grill has many variations, from the cheapest ones to the most
luxurious and multifunctional. However, one doesn't need an expensive
grill to cook delicious barbecue
food,
a simple grill will be enough to achieve the necessary result.
Competitive marketplace is the best place to find a good and not too
expensive barbecue grill: some of them cost $200, others, with
additional space and perfected design – about $500. Stainless
steel is considered the main barbecue grill advantage; most
lower-priced models have at least one stainless part.
Those who need a simple middle-sized barbecue grill without the frills,
of about $100-$300, for 4-6 servings, should choose basic grills which
feature porcelain-steel grates, cast-aluminum firebox and hood. The
disadvantage of this type of grill is few drawers, lack of stainless
grates and trays with wood chips used for smoking. Midpriced barbecue
grills contain a smoker tray (or rotisserie), an electronic igniter,
high-heat side burners and allow to cook for 15 people. In general,
these models have either long-warranty burners or premium grates. The
price varies from $300 to $500. As to a high-end grill, not everyone
can afford it, but it is rather worth buying. Having all the features
of a midpriced grill, it boasts more powerful burners with lifetime
warranties, better storage space, a fully rolling cart, and the main
benefit – all-stainless construction. It can also include
toe-kick to hide the wheels. The price of such a barbecue grill is from
$500 to $1000 and more, but the quality of grilling doesn't change much.
While choosing a grill, one should know that grates of porcelain-coated
steel are easy to clean and rustproof, but rather fragile. Bare cast
iron is sturdier, but needs to be greased with cooking oil to
prevent from rusting. Grills with 300-series stainless steel including
nickel are more solid (and expensive) than 400-series stainless.
Manufactures often use cheaper materials for depreciation, so the price
of a barbecue grill influences not the cooking capacities of a grill,
but its serviceability.
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