Whether you grill a little or a lot, there’s most likely a grill in your backyard. Almost three-quarters of American adults own a grill. Which types of grills? It depends on who is doing the cooking.
You may be asking how many types of grills are there? Hardwood pellet grills, propane gas burners, charcoal kettles, and more are on the market today, adding to the great debate of which heat source is best for your outdoor grilling.
Outdoor cooking and grilling can be a great way to spend time outside while entertaining. Keep reading to learn which types of grill are best for you.
Charcoal Grill
One of the cheapest types of grill is the basic charcoal grill. Some will argue that this is the only way to grill. Charcoal grills are easy to use and they give food a smoky flavor only charcoal can achieve.
Charcoal Kettle Grill
Kettle grills are the most common charcoal grill. They are shaped like kettles and are very simple in form. They get the job done without a lot of fanfare. There’s a rounded bottom where the charcoal goes, the grill grates, and a tight, removable lid with vents.
Most are lightweight, made of metal, and can be portable depending on size.
Kamado Grill
The Kamado grill is fashioned after a Japanese rice cooker, the mushikamado. It’s constructed of ceramic rather than metal. It insulates the heat and creates a more uniform cooking temperature by burning the charcoal more efficiently.
This type of charcoal grill gets to a higher cooking temperature than any other grill. The consistent heat makes these grills perfect for baking too. You can make everything from pizzas to homemade bread.
Pellet
The pellet grill is a hybrid of a smoker and a grill. They have gained in popularity in that last five or so years, but have been around for a few decades.
Food-quality pellets go into a hopper and end up in a burn pot. The thermostat and burn pot work together electronically so the grill gets to and stays at the temperature you want to grill your food.
Set something like brisket or a large roast on there and there’s no reason to keep a too close eye on it. The temperature remains constant and cooks the meat without over monitoring.
Gas Grill
Gas grills take the least amount of time to heat up before you can start grilling making them great for a quick weeknight dinner. They are easy to use. You just push a button to get started and adjust the heat as needed by turning the dial.
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Best Type of Grill
Now that you know the different types of grills, which one would you consider the best? You have to take your grilling needs into account. What are you grilling most of the time? What is your budget? Do you grill year-round or is it seasonal?
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