Unlike regular run-of-the-mill grills, gas grills come with different kinds of cooking surfaces including a ribbed grill, a flat grill and a BBQ surface. A few gas grills come especially designed with a Wok-like surface, which are ideal for cooking rice and pasta dishes. Other gas grills have a full rotisserie, which is very convenient for grilling a full chicken, rotisserie-style. If you plan your menu well you could even cook the entire meal including the side dishes on the grill. Some grills additionally offer a non stick cooking surface which gives you greater flexibility and choice in cooking without worrying about food sticking to the surface and losing its flavor.

One great advantage of having different cooking surfaces is that you can simultaneously cook different kinds of foods that too at different temperatures. Your gas grill should have separate burners for you to be able to do this. With this feature you can get many foods cooked in a much lesser time. There are a few grills which even have a warming feature. With this you can keep the cooked food warm while the other foods are still getting ready.

A regular feature on most gas grills is a thermometer that is built in and tells you the exact temperature at which you are cooking. This is a big advantage over other grills like the smoker or charcoal grills which do not have a thermometer and a lot of guesswork is involved in ascertaining the right temperature or you will have to buy an external thermometer to get it just right.

Gas grills also have more advanced safety features than other grills. Propane gas poses a very high fire hazard as it is extremely flammable. But other grills could be equally hazardous as they use an open flame for cooking. The safety features that are present in gas grills offset the high flammability of the propane gas that it uses. Gas grills are also more sturdily constructed as compared to other similar grills.

Popular Stainless Steel Gas Grills

Broilmaster- is one of the most reliable and most popular of all brands of natural gas grills. The company has been around for a long time and has earned a name for its gas grills, which are very sturdily built. The Super Premium Series, which offers more than 695 square inches of cooking area, has proven to be the most popular of all their models and puts out a cooking power of about 40,000 BTU’s.

Brinkman- is relatively cheaper than its competition and puts out higher power than most. Brinkman grills are solidly constructed to last for many years. The power output is typically about 45,000 BTU’s.

Lynx- are designed specially to cook prime cuts of meat such as ribs and steaks. They have a patent feature that locks in juices so you get the full flavor of the meats. They are more expensive than other grills and can set you back anything from $500 to $3000. Lynx grills give you 840 square inches cooking are and put out around 50,000BTU’s cooking power.

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There are a few things to remember in order to throw that perfect barbeque party.

The most important thing is to start with a spotlessly clean grill. Cleaning the grill before and after each use is highly recommended as some foods have very high flavors that could stick to the grill and get transferred onto the new food being grilled. This could wreck the flavor of your new dish completely. If your last barbeque was sea-food based and this week its hot dogs, think what would happen to the hotdogs, which would end up smelling of fish. Clean the surface of the grill with baking soda when it has completely cooled down and clean the racks with a dish soap which has grease fighting properties.

Always apply some nonstick cooking spray onto the cooking area, so that the meat does not stick when you are removing it or even while rotating it as this will take half the taste away and also the meat could dry out.

Wait till the grill has reached the right temperature before you put food on it. Food could dry out or even burn if the temperature is still fluctuating. If it’s a charcoal grill you are using, wait till the coals are completely gray and only then put meat on the grill.

Meats are traditionally marinated before cooking as this enhances the flavor. What you need to remember is that most barbeque sauces contain a high percentage of sugar and fat, which tend to burn more easily. Marinating your meats in barbeque sauce could dry out the meat and probably even burn it. If you love the taste of barbeque sauce on your meats you should add it in the final few minutes, just before the meat is ready to be taken off the grill. Ideally barbeque meat should be lightly seasoned to bring out the flavor. The barbequing process anyway brings out and enhances the natural flavor of each individual meat

To get tender meat that is full of flavor, you must first sear the meat on both sides to lock in the juices. Then reduce the heat to medium and continue grilling. The initial high heat only acts to lock in the taste and flavor. Keeping the meat throughout on high fire will only urn the meat.

Cooked meat should never be kept on the same plate that the meat was in while it was uncooked. Utensils for cooked meats should always be different from utensils used for uncooked meats. This is because uncooked meats could contain some bacteria which would then transfer on to the cooked meat and could spread illnesses.

Leave the meat alone while it is cooking. Don’t poke it every so often to check if it is ready or any other reason. The juice from the inside of the meat will leak out and cause the food to dry out. Also the leaked juices could ruin barbeque grill.

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If you leave food residue on the grill after every use, layer upon layer dries out and cleaning it then could be a monumental task. Also food left on the grill reacts with it and could encourage the onset of rust, which could drastically decrease the grill’s lifespan.

Most grills have similar cleaning and maintaining requirements, though each kind may have its own specific maintenance schedule.

Step 1- Gather The Necessary Items

Most of the tools necessary for cleaning grills could be found commonly in most households. You will need dry baking soda, brass wire grill brush, mild dish soap, steel wool pads, preferably those that have soap loaded onto them, dishcloth or sponge, spray cooking oil and aluminum foil.

Step 2- Brush The Grill Off

The grill should be routinely brushed to dislodge foods which are stuck to it. Brush off all surfaces using the brass wire grill brush or any other brush specified for the kind of grill you own. Some grills like propane grills, charcoal grills or multi fuel grills could have their own specific instructions. This prevents buildup of food, which in the long run can be a huge chore to remove and could cause the grill to rust if left on for too long.

Step 3- Spray Cooking Oil

Once the grill has cooled down completely and you have brushed off all the debris and buildup, then spry the cooking surface with a thin layer of cooking oil. This is done to protect the barbeque grill from rusting. It is absolutely important that your barbeque grill has cooled down completely before spraying cooking oil. A hot surface could heat up the oil and cause it to ignite. This is a potential danger to your barbeque grill and more important it is a potential danger to you too.

Step 4- Use Aluminum Foil and Baking Soda on Your Grill

Baking soda enjoys a reputation of being a quick and efficient polishing and cleaning agent. After brushing off the buildup and all the debris, scrub the barbeque grill lightly with baking soda to give it an extra shine and get it looking brand new. Baking soda could also be used to remove build up from knobs, handles and other areas where you cannot use the wire brush.

A cheaper option is using aluminum foil. Gently rubbing the grill with aluminum foil will leave it looking shiny and nice.

Step 5- Clean Your Racks

Using the wire brush remove as much food build up as you can from the grill racks. The meats are placed on the racks of the grill and special care needs to be taken to keep them as clean as possible. After taking off as much as you can with the wire brush, wash the racks with dish soap and warm water. You can use steel wool pads on racks that are extremely dirty and hard to clean. Rinse off all soap residue before keeping it away or reusing it.

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If you travel a lot and the places you visit often are the kind where you can use your charcoal grill, then you need to look at charcoal grills that are smaller in size and travel-friendly. These smaller sized charcoal grills would be extremely handy for camping, tail gate parties and small family cook-outs. Smaller charcoal grill are relatively cheap and you can buy one for an extremely wallet-friendly price of $10 or $15. If you will be using your charcoal grill for a larger crowd, then you should consider the larger sizes.

When buying a charcoal grill, besides the size of the grill, safety should be your prime concern. Charcoal grills use fire and hot embers for cooking and cooking is normally done when guests are around. If the grill is unsteady and falls over, hot coals could fly off in all directions and this could be real fire hazard. You should buy a grill which has sturdy legs as well as a sturdy structure. If the grill has flimsy, shaky legs at the outset, it will just get worse while barbequing is in progress.

The more expensive charcoal grills could have safety features that are built in. They may have smothering valves or a water reservoir. It is always a chance that an accident could occur and your grill could get too hot or get out of control. These safety features automatically kick in and help prevent potential fire hazards.

A charcoal grill uses charcoal briquettes as well a lighter fluid as fuel to cook the food. Charcoal cannot be re-used but it is rather inexpensive and available in plenty at any local store, grocery store or gas station. Charcoal should be light and must be stacked in a pyramid for the best results. It must be allowed to burn for a while, till the fire goes out and used only when red embers of charcoal are burning.

Getting the grill and the meats ready for barbequing is the fun part, whereas cleaning up after the party could be a real drag. But if you intend to keep re-using your grill over and over, it is equally important to make sure it is properly cleaned after every use to prevent the formation of rust. Charcoal grill should only be cleaned after they have cooled down completely but you will find they do take a long time to cool down. One option is to leave the grill open and let the fire burn itself out. Be sure though not to leave the fire unattended as it can be a potential fire hazard. The faster option is to close the grill, cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire. Clean the grill as soon as the grill has cooled off sufficiently. Food debris left on the grill for too long can harden, making it even more difficult to clean off later.

Clean off all the grill surfaces using a wire brush and then spray the surface with spray cooking oil. Remove the racks and then clean them with dishwashing soap that has grease fighting properties.

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Who can blame them for this barbeque craze? You can let your creative juices run wild when you barbeque. You can innovate by mixing and matching marinades and coming up with your own unique creation. Every barbeque party is different in that every dish is unique and so is the venue and the barbequing method, each one of which is distinctive and adds its own special touch. The taste and aroma of grilled meat can tempt even the fussiest meat eater to indulge.

You can use a wide variety of meats as well as fish and other side dishes when barbequing. Traditionally beef, pork and fish seem to be the most popular choices. Many grocers and fish mongers keep meats and fish that are pre-cut and packaged specially for barbequing. Besides the meat they would also have an assortment of marinades and spices for barbequing and sometimes even an entire grilling kit.

Potato salad, coleslaw and beans are the most popular side dishes that accompany the main barbeque dishes. These dishes are easy to prepare in advance and will keep well till it is time for it to be served.

You can acquire different flavors by using different kinds of grills. A barbeque favorite is the natural ’smoked’ flavor and this can be got by using a smoker or charcoal grill. Smoker grills have the added advantage of allowing you to use different kinds of wood so you could control and make small adjustments in the flavor of the meat. Propane grills also give meat a grilled flavor and in a much shorter time.

Some grills come in a choice of cooking surfaces that you can choose from including a ribbed grill, flat grill and a BBQ surface. A few gas grills come especially designed with a Wok-like surface, which are ideal for cooking rice and pasta dishes. Other grills have a full rotisserie, which is very convenient for grilling a full chicken.

The whole charm of hosting a barbeque party is that a barbeque itself is reason for hosting the party. You don’t have to wait for a reason to celebrate and throw a party. As a barbeque party is always held outdoors, it gives your guest a perfect opportunity to mingle in a casual setting.

You can add to the gaiety of a barbeque party by hosting a themed barbeque party. Once you’ve decided on the theme you could buy loads of decoration in that theme. Guests could also be asked to dress up. A beach theme would provide a perfect barbeque setting. Get loads of shells, sand and ask guest to come dressed for the beach. The food could be all sea food.

Barbequing is so popular for entertaining because the food preparation is more fun than work. Guests are part of the cooking process. It is almost for most American families, and one that everyone can participate in.

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Charcoal Grills

Charcoal grills are the most popular of all grills. They come in all sizes and shapes and are small enough for people who live in apartments or smaller homes. Charcoal grill use lighter fluid and charcoal as fuel. It is recommended that you clean your charcoal grill after each use, before you put it away.

Propane Grills

Propane grills as the name suggests use propane gas as fuel for cooking food. Propane offers you the advantage of cooking meats in a shorter period of time while still retaining the grilled flavor. These grills are also small enough to be conveniently used by apartment dwellers and people in smaller houses.

Natural Gas Grills

Natural gas grills are designed to be hooked up directly to the natural gas line in your home and it cooks meat in record time. These grills are more complex than other smaller grills and do take up more space.

Smoker Grills

Smoker Grills impart that irresistible smoked flavor to your barbeque meats and are the perfect choice when flavor is your main priority. Smoker grills slow cook meat using wood as fuel. Different woods impart different flavors so flavor can be controlled by the choice of wood.

What to Consider When Buying Your First Grill

Every grill comes with its own advantages as well as its own disadvantages. Before going out to buy a grill you should decide what it is you are looking for in a grill and weigh your available space as well as budget options so that you can buy one that is best suited for you.

Cost

Depending on the make and the available features, barbeques could be downright cheap or extremely expensive. If you have budget constraints then go in for a charcoal grill which is a less expensive option. Smaller charcoal grills could be got for as little as $10 or $15 at discount department stores. Propane grills are a slightly more expensive option, starting at approximately $100 and smoker grills are even more expensive at a starting price of $130. Natural gas grills, at a starting price of $300, are at the higher end of the cost spectrum. The most expensive are multiple fuel grills whose prices go upwards from $450.

Flavor

Smoker grills impart a true ‘smoked’ flavor to the food and should be your first choice if your space and budget allows for it. Different wood chips or wood impart a different flavor to the meat, which makes this grill very versatile. If you love the smoked flavor but find the smoker grill too slow, then you could go with the charcoal grill. A charcoal grill cooks meat faster and still provides a ‘smoked’ flavor, but this cannot be controlled.

Space

You should consider our available space when going to buy a grill. Besides space to use it, when it is not in use, a barbeque grill could take u a considerable amount of storage space. Propane grills as well as charcoal grills are ideal choices for smaller spaces such as city homes or apartments. If you have storage space, then you have a whole wide vriety of options open to you.

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