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How to Have the Best Barbecue Season with Grills & Smokers

Grills and smokers are the perfect accessories to happy get-togethers and lively outings. Getting the right type of grill can make all the difference. With the variety to choose from, it can be quite confusing. Let us take a look at the types of grills available so that you get a pretty good idea of what to look for when you go shopping for one, or want to upgrade the one you already have.

There are three basic kinds of barbecue grills based on the fuel they use:

Charcoal grills
Gas grills
Electric grills

Depending on how you plan to use your grill, you can also buy camping grills that are portable and convenient to carry along when you go on that picnic. There are smoker grills, turkey fryers and fish cookers as well as a variety of add on accessories to enhance your grilling experience.

Charcoal Grills

Charcoal grills used to be the only type used in cook outs decades ago. Even today, there are people who insist that a charcoal grill is the only one worth using because of the wonderful smoky flavor it infuses into the grilled beef dripping in basting sauce. Warm summer evenings during the holidays or mildly cool winter evenings were never complete without outdoor cooking combined with the aroma of logs from a wood burning fireplace. Charcoal grills make great outdoor cooking equipment.

Charcoal grills do take some effort when it comes to lighting them and cleaning up, though. You need bbq lighter fluid to get the briquettes going. It is possible to add special flavors to the charcoal. The coals take a while to cool off.

Gas Grills

The best thing to be said for gas grills is the convenience of use compared to all others. Just switch it on, and you are ready to go. These are very popular. You have a choice between natural gas grills and propane grills.

Natural gas grills are good for high heat. These cooking grills cook your food evenly and are easy to clean. Some can even auto-clean themselves. About the only issue is the necessity of an outlet via which the gas must be fed to the grill. Also, you must position your gas grill in one place.

Propane gas grills use refillable metal tanks of various sizes. You have the flexibility to position them where you want. These also make ideal camping grills. Many tabletop portable grills are propane gas grills. The only thing is you will have to ensure that you have replacements at hand. The last thing you want to be is embarrassed at fuel running out of a wonderful cook out!

Fish cookers that are an inexpensive option when it comes to cooking and frying your fish and these are ideal as camping grills. Fish cookers come with a pot, a lid, a base, deep fry thermometer, an aluminum basket and even a recipe book. Connect a propane tank, catch your fish and you are all set for a delicious meal of fried fish.

Another good outdoor cooking option that runs on propane is turkey fryers that make the job of cooking turkey a breeze.

Electric Grills

These are just as convenient as gas grills without the hassle of refueling since all you need to do is plug in the electric grill and start using it. Electric grills are self-cleaning. You can also regulate the temperature at which you cook. Compared to charcoal and gas grills, electric grills have a higher operating cost.

While choosing the right grill, the best thing to do is go with a dependable brand where replacement parts are not a problem. Once you decide on which fuel works best for you and how much you want to spend, there is a grill or smoker that will be perfect for you.

Kings Kooker Freestanding 50K BTU Propane Burner

Weber 586002 Q 320 Gas Grill

Weber 751001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Black

Weber 2820 Smokey Mountain Cooker/Smoker

Weber 741001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Silver Kettle Grill, Black

Freedom Grill FG-50 Hitchmount Portable Propane BBQ Grill

Coleman 9941-768 Road Trip Grill, Blue

Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill

Weber 3741001 Genesis E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Black

Weber Q 200 Portable Propane Grill, Silver Series

Weber 3748001 Genesis E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Dark Blue

Weber 1780001 Summit S-650 Propane Grill, Stainless Steel