Picking The Perfect Charcoal Grill

Everybody cherishes classic, charcoal flame broiling. Beside being less expensive than other flame broiling techniques, it includes a crude, particular taste to your frankfurters, burgers, ribs, and other barbecued things. A few people lean toward charcoal flame broils over gas barbecues since they are simpler to ship and are more secure to use than gas. While there are contrasts in sentiment and inclination among grillers, it actually remains that charcoal flame broils are digging in for the long haul. So be it a cookout, or an open air barbecue, charcoal flame broils will more that make up their value in convenience and dependability. When picking charcoal flame broils, nonetheless, it pays to realize what your needs are and to know the advantages and disadvantages of having such a barbecue over the other accessible barbecues around.

1. Cooking Space

First of all, you have to determine how much space you need for grilling. If you are grilling for a small family of three, you will do well enough with a 75 square-inch grill. You will have to consider larger grills if you are cooking for more people. It doesn’t make sense if you bring a puny sub-75 inch grill to a large picnic. Remember that the size of your grill increases the amount of items you can grill exponentially. Just looking at the grill won’t give you a clear idea on how big the grilling area is. Some grills have a warming rack that increases the perceived size of your grill.

2. Portability

– Get grills that have wheels
– Try choosing grills whose parts are ergonomic and efficient
– Lessen the risk of damaging your grill when transporting
– Your grill also has to withstand the rigors of outdoor use
– It does not pay to purchase a flimsy looking grill – go for those that are durable and lasting

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3. Convenience

Some charcoal grills come with their own igniters. Try choosing grills that have this option. Other grills need lighter fluid to fire up. With the built-in igniter, you will not need lighter fluid anymore. On the other hand, you may want to avoid lighter fluid altogether. Some people dislike the taste and smell this fluid adds to the grill. If you must, use alcohol instead. It burns odorless and does not ruin the flavor of your food. Choose grills that allow you to easily access the ash pan. This makes cleaning the grill a lot easier. It also lessens the amount of ash flakes that may settle in your food. Also, lids are a very important part of the grill. Choose a grill that has a lid to keep the heat trapped within the grill. This allows for faster and smokeless grilling.

The materials used in making the grill are also very important. Some grills are made of material that easily corrodes or does not stand up well against the elements. Stainless steel grills hold up remarkably well to both the weather and the heat of the grill. Try avoiding painted grills as the paint may easily flake of. Although lightweight, durable materials are hard to come by among grills, you would do best to look for such. Remember, though, that first and foremost, the most important built characteristic you are looking for in a grill is durability.

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