Outdoor Barbecue Grill ComparisonsMy section on outdoor barbecue grill comparisons will hopefully help you make the right choice when buying your next bbq grill. Please note that this is not an equipment review because I haven’t tried and tested all the models listed it’s simply my way to focus on the features of each grill that will help you to make an informed choice. What Are The Factors That I Should Consider? There’s plenty of commentary on this subject but from a flavour perspective the general consensus is that it makes no difference. Having said that, which one you buy may will depend on your lifestyle so click on this charcoal or gas link to read more. If you’ve decided to go for gas than you also have to make a decision whether to go natural gas or LPG In particular the size of the cooking surface. Consider how you are going to use your smoker, if it’s for a small family then 300 - 500 sq inches will probably be sufficient but if you have a large family or are into big party cookouts then look for a larger cooking area, say 700 sq inches. A burners fuel consumption is measured in BTU (British Thermal Unit) and although you can’t directly translate the consumption into heat output, it’s a pretty good guide. 25,000 BTU is good enough to cook most things but if you’re looking for the ability to be able to sear steaks then ensure that you’ve got the flexibility to kick up to 45,000 BTU or more. Provided you get the power of the burners correct for what you want to do then the number of burners may be less important. Do however make sure that each burner can be controlled individually Many grills also come in rust and weather resistant finishes so if your grill is going to stay out all year round then this should be an important consideration for you. Note that you don’t have to pay the earth for a weather resistant finish however you may have to compromise on some other features. In my experience the easiest to clean are porcelain enameled grates. I wash mine down with soap and warm water and it’s pretty easy. I also have a stainless steel grate which does the job but slightly more difficult to clean using a wire brush and some “elbow grease”. The third option is cast iron which is really heavy duty and I would argue is probably the most difficult to clean but if you want perfect grill lines on your steak then this has to be the best option for you. A subject close to my heart with the charcoal grill where patience is the order of the day. Many gas grill manufacturers put a lot of time and effort into designing, patenting and marketing their respective solutions. As to which on is the best I don’t know (yet) but suffice to say, these solutions generally work well and are worth the extra money to help you get the results you desire. 
The new breed of online store gives you:-
You get all this and more from the best online retailers such as customer product reviews, videos and handy hints all wrapped up with competitive prices that are free of sales tax. You can also select a number of items and make direct barbecue grill comparisons online. The best online retailers I've found are:- BBQGuys.com - Undoubtedly the largest range of grills under one roof with guaranteed not to be beaten prices. Excellent spare parts and gift shop too. GrillsDirect.com - Has a comprehensive range of grills and an excellent range of smokers. Shopping is made easy because you can select your brand and make barbecue grill comparisons online. Amazon FirePits.com - Fire pits and chimineas, you can search for what you want by construction material or fuel type. Start your outdoor barbecue grill comparisons by clicking on the links below and check out the different brands and technical specifications.
I have built a separate section for barbecue smokers but inevitably there is some crossover because many models will work as a smoker as well as a grill. Related Pages:-
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- Mainly marketing Weber and Meco but has a tremendous amount of choice when it comes to accessories. Good deals on secondhand stock too. 
