Summertime would not be complete without at least one
outdoor barbeque. Once upon a time, there was a very limited array of foods
that you could cook on your grill Today, modern conveniences allow you to cook
pretty much any type of food on your grill.
The easiest grill to use is by far the natural gas grill.
Natural gas grills are designed to hook directly into your home’s natural gas
line, eliminating the need to provide the fuel source. This cuts out all trips
to the grocery store for more charcoal or propane.
Another advantage when using a natural gas grills is the
ability to control the temperature in which you are cooking. Natural gas grills
have burner controls which allow you to produce different temperatures for the
different cooking areas on your grill. This allows you to cook your meat on one
side while keeping your side dished warm on the other.
Natural gas grills have the ability to come with many
different types of cooking surfaces. These different cooking surfaces include a
BBQ surface, a flat grill, and a ribbed grill. Some grills even offer these
types of surfaces as none stick, which allow you to cook a whole array of foods
that you would not be able to cook on a grill otherwise. Some gas grills even
contain a Wok type surface for cooking pasta and rise dishes, or a full
rotisserie set that allows you to cook rotisserie chicken.
Natural gas grills are by far the easiest type of grill to
clean. With other grills such as charcoal and smoker grills, you have to remove
the wood and charcoal briquettes each time. Natural grills only have to be
wiped down. Some natural gas grills even have a none stick feature.
Natural gas grills are not portable as you will need to be
able to hook them up to your natural gas line, so weight should not be that big
of an issue when you go to purchase your first grill. Instead, you should look
at the surface area available. Will you be able to cook for just yourself and
one other? How about a family of 5?
Natural Gas Grill Brands
Broilmaster- One of the most popular brands of natural gas
grills is the Broilmasters. This company has been around for a long time and
prides itself on creating great grills, even in its companies early years. If
you are looking for a reliable name, Broilmaster would be the way to go. One of
the most popular Broilmaster grills is the Super Premium Series, which puts out
40,000 BTU’s of cooking power, and has a cooking surface area of over 695
square inches.
Brinkman- These simple natural gas grills put out a lot of
power, and can be purchased for much less then it’s competition. The Brinkmans, like the Broilmasters, are
built of solid construction and meant to last a long time. Typical power output
is around 45,000 BTU’s. Smaller units can range from 12,000 to 15,00 BTU’s.
Lynx- Lynx natural gas grills were specially designed for
cooking higher end meats such as steaks and ribs. This grill have a patent
design that is suppose to lock in flavor and juices. The Lynx run on the higher
end of the price range, anywhere from $500 to $3000. The typical cooking power
is about 50,000 BTU and has a cooking surface area of 840 square inches.