The month of August has been sweltering, but the dog days are almost over, and now is the ideal time to start thinking about your barbecuing. September and the beginning of October are the optimal times to purchase a new outdoor barbeque for use in your garden, as the summer season for this type of equipment is winding down. On Black Friday, you may also find grills on sale, which is particularly likely if you’re seeking an American-made grill.
Buying a grill for the first time can be intimidating, particularly if you are unfamiliar with grilling and have never done it before. Today, we are here to help you make the best decision possible by streamlining your options and guiding you through the process.
Charcoal Barbecue
The outdoor grill is by far the most popular form of barbecue, and it is common to find one in North American backyards. They can be propelled by either natural gas or propane, both of which are readily available in specialised canisters at most home improvement stores. If you have a natural gas line at your home, it will likely be less expensive and more convenient to operate your gas grill on natural gas rather than propane. However, prior to purchasing a gas grill, you should ensure that it can be connected to a natural gas connection.
Gas grills are excellent because they are so simple to operate. In less than ten minutes after turning it on and igniting the burners, you can have burgers or hotdogs ready to serve. The flavour, however, suffers as a consequence of this convenience. You will never attain the distinct flavour of smoked meat if you only use a gas grill.
A grill that uses charcoal
The interior of a charcoal barbecue and a gas grill may appear identical from the exterior, but this is not the case. Charcoal grills use specialised charcoal briquettes as their primary heat source as opposed to gas. These briquettes generate a more intense heat, which contributes to a better sear on the flesh. Even though the majority of barbecue traditionalists maintain that charcoal produces the most authentic flavour, they also pack a significant flavour wallop.
Many people enjoy the routine of using a charcoal grill, but it cannot be denied that it requires a considerable amount of time. You cannot immediately start preparing on the grill after turning it on. It is necessary to start a fire, position the briquettes on the ground, and wait for them to burn down to coals.
Electric Grill
If you enjoy grilling but live in a community or apartment complex that prohibits gas or charcoal grills, you may want to consider purchasing an electric grill instead. These unique home appliances are equally comfortable indoors and outdoors. Electric grills generate heat through a potent electric grill plate, as opposed to using charcoal or gas.
If you can’t get enough of rich, smouldering flavours, you should consider becoming a dedicated smoker. Smokers are designed to cook meals at a low temperature for an extended period of time. The majority of recipes that call for the use of a smoker require the food to be smoked for at least an hour, and frequently for 12 to 24 hours for larger portions of meat.
In smokers, charcoal or wood, typically in pellet or flake form, is used to generate heat. You can find smokers that are simple to operate and generate heat using electricity or gas, but you will sacrifice a great deal of flavour if you choose this option.
