The traditional classic barbecue grill offers a tremendous way to cook food. In fact, while the barbecue grill is usually associated with the summertime, there are those individuals who gladly use their barbecue grills in the dead of winter. The dead of winter, by the way, does not always refer to weather that is merely cold. And it also does refer to weather that is merely frigid. There are those people that will actually cook outdoors on a barbecue in the winter…in the snow. Heavy snow. Yes, barbecues have their die hard fans.
However, while everyone enjoys cooking on a barbecue grill, no one enjoys cleaning it. Cleaning a barbecue grill can be quite a hassle and it is also a potentially excessively time consuming process. Also, the traditional grill also has the potential to be a $re hazard. Sometimes these negatives can outweigh the benefits of the traditional barbecue grill.
The alternative to the traditional grill is the barbecue gas grill. The barbecue gas grill dispenses with the trappings of charcoal, ash and burning embers, and replaces them with a manageable gas tank that turns on with one depression of an ignition switch. One press, and it $res up. And it $res up in a manner that is safe and manageable. There is no issue of the mess and cleaning required with combating traditional grills. As such, the barbecue gas grill has grown tremendously in popularity in recent years. This is not surprising. But does the barbecue gas grill provide the same quality as the traditional charcoal grill?
The Benefits of Barbecue Gas Grills
Gas grills work by a spark igniting the gas within the grill. Gas grills typically have a knob or button in which you push, which in turn activates a small hammer. The hammer hit’s the top of an ignition crystal. Then the burner mixes the gas with oxygen and spreads it all over the cooking surface.
Barbequing is typically thought of as a summer event, but some diehard fans of barbeque will not think twice about breaking out their barbeque grills right in the middle of winter. Grillers in the southern states may not face the problem, but if you live past the lower states, then chances are your Winter includes a large amount of snow. Smokers and charcoal grills present a problem as you must set the grill up properly, and then wait for the grill to get ready. This can take hours, so the idea of standing outside waiting on the grill may not sound appealing in 3 foot of snow. Gas grills give you the opportunity of quickly cooking barbeque.
Another issue found with out types of grills is the cleanup involved. Once you are done grilling with a smoker or charcoal grill, you are then required to clean out the burned remains. In 3 feet of snow, chances are that you do not have a place readily available for disposal. Fire hazards come with the burnt coals and wood chips. Gas grills will simply need a wipe down before it can be stored away for the next time.
Gas grills, unlike some of the other grills types, 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. You will be able to cook your whole meal, including side dishes if you plan correctly. 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.
A feature that comes with different cooking surfaces is the ability to cook different foods, at different temperatures, at the same time. This feature is available if your gas grill have separate burners. This allows you to cook your meals much more quickly. Some gas grills even come with a warming feature, which will keep your food warm while the rest of it finishes cooking.
Gas grills usually contain a built in thermometer, which will aide you in cooking. You will know the exact temperature you are cooking at. Charcoal and Smoker grills do not typically contain this feature, which either leaves you guessing what temperatures you are cooking at, or requires you to buy extra equipment in order to find out what temperature your food is.
Gas grills have safely concerns all of its own, but they are unmatched by other types of grills. Propane gas is extremely flammable if not used correctly. Other grills however, present higher opportunities for fire as they cook with an open flame. Gas grills are typical built much sturdier then their more simpler counterparts.
If you are considering traveling with your barbeque grill, a gas grill may be the best option. Gas grills come in small sizes which are perfect for traveling. Small size gas containers are available at your local grocery store or department store, which allows you to easily transport the fuel source as well.
