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If you have an old barbecue in your yard, then it’s time to think about replacing it with an improved design. Nowadays, a gas barbecue grill is very popular, allowing you to cook delicious meat no worse than in a restaurant.
Device design and capabilities
Modern grills are designed not only for cooking meat products. Most models completely replace gas ovens, as they have a built-in oven chamber. 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 prepared dish, depend on their quality. Stainless steel products are considered the most reliable. Cast iron and brass burners have proven themselves to be quite good. When choosing a gas barbecue grill for your cottage, you need to pay attention to the combustion adjustment. It is better to give preference to models with a smooth setting. Stepwise combustion adjustment of burners is always indicated by numbers like: “1”, “2”. Their disadvantage is the inability to accurately set the desired heat temperature.
- Real gourmets who love Vel Dan steaks should pay attention to infrared burners.They can be steel, ceramic or glass. When gas burns, heat is produced with a temperature of up to 370OWITH.
- The rack is not just a part on which food rests. The quality of the prepared dishes depends on its design. Stainless steel and cast iron have high heat accumulation. Foods are fried better on this grill. Moreover, the rods should be thick, round or flat, wide. On a grate with thin round rods, the frying effect of food is reduced.
- Manufacturers are trying to improve their products with additional components that expand the functionality of the device. This could be: a built-in oven, additional side burners, a rotating spit, etc.
- A separate additional item worth considering is the smokehouse. It can be built into the grill or connected separately as a stand-alone device. The smoke in a smokehouse comes from burning sawdust.
- All gas appliances are equipped with an electric igniter 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 design of gas barbecue grills. As you can see, the design of the device is no more complicated than a kitchen gas oven.
What to look for when choosing a gas grill
The fuel for the grill models in question is mains or liquefied gas. There is no big difference in this and does not affect the quality of cooking. When buying a device for personal use, you need to take into account the availability of natural or liquefied gas in your region. It is important to provide ease of connection: a cylinder or a line. The first option allows you to make the device mobile.
When purchasing 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 the first time it is heated. It is very convenient to use a mobile device, the body of which is equipped with wheels for transportation. They usually have a locking feature.
If it is not attracted to the grill body, then the material is excellent. The sticking of a magnet indicates the presence of ferrous metal. This case is also durable, but in terms of wear resistance it is inferior to stainless steel.
Review of popular models
Arriving at the store, the buyer is lost in choosing the appropriate gas grill model. To make this task a little easier, we have compiled a popularity rating of devices from different manufacturers.
Weber Genesis II
We'll start our review with the Weber gas grill and look at the new Genesis model. The device is available in two modifications:
- the budget Genesis II model is equipped with a set of basic functions;
- the feature-rich Genesis II LX model 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. This barbecue grill can be placed on the terrace, in the yard or in a small gazebo. Space saving occurs due to folding side tabletops. A device with 4 or 6 burners is designed for cooking a large number of products.
CHAR-BROIL PERFORMANCE 2016 T-22G
Among the devices with infrared burners, we can highlight the CHAR-BROIL gas grill 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 side folding tabletops and transport wheels.
Spirit E-210
Among the latest generation models, we can highlight Spirit gas grills from the manufacturer Weber. The Spirit E-210 is equipped with an oven chamber and two folding countertops. A 5 liter gas cylinder can be installed in the lower cabinet. The Spirit E-210 gas grill model can be connected to a 12 liter cylinder, but it is installed next to the device.
TARRINGTON HOUSE 3+1
Among the budget models, the TARRINGTON HOUSE grill is quite popular. It is called a 3 in 1 because it has three main burners and one external burner. The steel body is equipped with a table top and three side hooks.
Conclusion
By installing a gas appliance in your dacha, you get a grill, barbecue and grill without the smoke of burning wood. And if you give preference to a multifunctional appliance with a smoker and oven, the range of prepared dishes will expand.
