subject: Outdoor Charcoal Grills - Detailing With Different Categories Of Grills [print this page] Many questions which is needed asked when buying a grill is cost, usage, other uses besides grilling, flavor and portability should be considered. The most important item in this list will depend on what you want. Look in detail about the different categories and makes a judgment on which grills would be best in that category, charcoal, propane, natural gas or smokers.
Cost:
Cost is the main factor and check the grill to go for is charcoal. They start at $15.00 for a small, basic unit and only $30.00 for a standard 22" kettle grill. Propane grills are the next lowest in price which will starts around $100.00 for a basic unit. A small smoker starts at around $130.00. Since natural gas grills are hooked to a home's gas line, they tend to be larger units, and more expensive starting around $300.00. They now have dual fuel grills as well that use natural gas most of the time but can also use propane; these are the most expensive with an asking price of $450.00 up.
Usage:
The easiest grill to use is probably the natural gas grill. It is hooked to your homes natural gas line and doesn't require you to buy large propane tanks on a regular basis. Getting a grill that has a battery powered or electric starter makes things even easier. Propane is the next easiest to use since there are no charcoal briquettes or wood chips to worry about. While it seems that a larger grill is a better grill, remember that larger also means a larger area to clean.
Features:
Natural gas or propane grills will also offer additional cook spaces that a charcoal or smoker unit cannot. If you plan to cook full meals on your grill, gas burners and a warming tray come in handy. A rotisserie option may also be important to you depending on what you want to grill.
Flavor:
Flavor is the most important item, a smoker or a charcoal grill will be your first priority. Smokers are meant to slow cook over time and impart a smoky flavor to meats. Choose the type of wood to smoke that will give you the flavor you are looking for. Gas grills can also impart a good grilled flavor, and now many gas grills have a smoker option on them.
