Copyright 2006 Emma SnowSummer Is Here And The Steaks Are Ready To Grill, The Only Problem Is That You Don't Know Exactly What Type Of Barbeque Grill To Buy. There Are Many Questions That Need To Be Asked When Buying A Grill. Things Such As Cost, Ease Of Use, Other Uses Besides Grilling, Flavor And Portability Should Be Considered. The Most Important Item In This List Depends On What You Want. This Article Looks In Detail At The Different Categories And Makes A Judgment On Which Grills Would Be Best In That Category, Charcoal, Propane, Natural Gas Or Smokers.CostIf Cost Is The Main Factor, The Grill To Go For Is Charcoal. They Start At 15.00 For A Small, Basic Unit And Only 30.00 For A Standard 22" Kettle Grill. Propane Grills Are The Next Lowest In Price, Starting At Around 100.00 For A Basic Unit. A Small Smoker Starts At Around 130.00. Since Natural Gas Grills Are Supposed To Be Hooked To A Home's Gas Line, They Tend To Be Larger Units, And More Expensive Starting Around 300.00. They Now Have Dual Fuel Grills As Well That Use Natural Gas Most Of The Time But Can Also Use Propane; These Are The Most Expensive With An Asking Price Of 450.00 Up.Ease Of UseThe Easiest Grill To Use Is Probably The Natural Gas Grill. It Is Hooked To Your Homes Natural Gas Line And Therefore Doesn't Require You To Buy Large Propane Tanks On A Regular Basis. Getting A Grill That Has A Battery Powered Or Electric Starter Makes Things Even Easier. Propane Is Probably The Next Easiest To Use Since There Are No Charcoal Briquettes Or Wood Chips To Worry About. While It Seems That A Larger Grill Is A Better Grill, Remember That Larger Also Means A Larger Area To Clean.Additional FeaturesNatural Gas Or Propane Grills Can Offer Additional Cook Spaces That A Charcoal Or Smoker Unit Cannot. If You Plan To Cook Full Meals On Your Grill, Gas Burners And A Warming Tray Come In Handy. A Rotisserie Option May Also Be Important To You Depending On What You Want To Grill.FlavorIf Flavor Is The Most Important Item On Your List, A Smoker Or A Charcoal Grill Should Be Your First Priority. Smokers Are Meant To Slow Cook Over Time And Impart A Smoky Flavor To Meats. You Can Choose The Type Of Wood To Smoke That Will Give You The Flavor You Are Looking For. The Only Problem With A Smoker Is When You Want A Quick Pork Chop Or Hamburger, It Isn't So Quick. Consider A Gas Grill For Quicker Cook Meals And A Smoker When You Really Want To Impress The Neighbors. Charcoal Is The Next Best In The Flavor Department With No Gas Undertone. Gas Grills Can Also Impart A Good Grilled Flavor, And Now Many Gas Grills Have A Smoker Option On Them.PortabilityWhen Portability Is The Most Imporant Requirement, Propane Is The Way To Go. Charcoal Grills Run A Close Second. Small Propane Tanks Make It Easy To Take Your Grill Camping Or To A Tailgate Party And You Aren't Left Wondering Where To Put The Smoldering Coals. Charcoal Can Work And There Are Several Small Portable Units Available; Just Make Sure You Have A Plan For What To Do With The Used Briquettes.
