Barbecue-Gas Or Charcoal?

CC1 · #1 05-23-2008, 08:36 PM

In my opinion charcoal is best for the occasional grilling but if you use your grill very often as I do all spring, summer, and fall, then gas makes a lot more sense since it can instantly be turned on or off.

We use our gas grill very often when the weatehr allows it so we wear them out pretty quickly.

I am in the market for one right now and quickly discovered I have $800 taste and a $200 budget!

This time around I would love to be able to spring for one with the infrared back burner for the rotieserrie and a side one for searing steaks.

Esther · #2 05-24-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CC1

In my opinion charcoal is best for the occasional grilling but if you use your grill very often as I do all spring, summer, and fall, then gas makes a lot more sense since it can instantly be turned on or off.

We use our gas grill very often when the weatehr allows it so we wear them out pretty quickly.

I am in the market for one right now and quickly discovered I have $800 taste and a $200 budget!

This time around I would love to be able to spring for one with the infrared back burner for the rotieserrie and a side one for searing steaks.

Have you looked at a Holland? They are rather pricely but guaranteed not to flame.

We love ours.

CC1 · #3 05-24-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

Have you looked at a Holland? They are rather pricely but guaranteed not to flame.

We love ours.

I have heard good things about those Holland grills but I think they are probably out of my reach.

Lowes carries a model of the Char Broil brand for $499 that the entire cooking area is infrared. The cooking grates are stainless steel and then there is some kind of solid covering beneath that so that no food drops completely down and there are no flame ups.

For Memorial day weekend Home Depot has some special grills that aren't online or in their sale flyer. There are some great deals on low end gas grills.

I have decided I probably am going to get a cheapo $157 one that has stainless steel burners and lid but no side burner. I will use it for a couple of years until I can buy the $637 one I want from Sams Club that is all stainless steel and has the electric rotissierie built in, large cooking area, etc.

Unless of course when I show up with the budget rented truck to take my $157 grill home I change my mind and go in dept to get the $499 one Home Depost has I like. I have a coupon for $30 off and throuhg 5/28 if you buy a grill that cost at least $149 they are giving you two free propane tank fillups which is worht about $36 here. That would mean only paying $433 for the grill and they have 12 months with free financing. ARghhhh!!! decisons, decisions.

Praxeas · #4 05-24-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I have heard good things about those Holland grills but I think they are probably out of my reach.

Lowes carries a model of the Char Broil brand for $499 that the entire cooking area is infrared. The cooking grates are stainless steel and then there is some kind of solid covering beneath that so that no food drops completely down and there are no flame ups.

For Memorial day weekend Home Depot has some special grills that aren't online or in their sale flyer. There are some great deals on low end gas grills.

I have decided I probably am going to get a cheapo $157 one that has stainless steel burners and lid but no side burner. I will use it for a couple of years until I can buy the $637 one I want from Sams Club that is all stainless steel and has the electric rotissierie built in, large cooking area, etc.

Unless of course when I show up with the budget rented truck to take my $157 grill home I change my mind and go in dept to get the $499 one Home Depost has I like. I have a coupon for $30 off and throuhg 5/28 if you buy a grill that cost at least $149 they are giving you two free propane tank fillups which is worht about $36 here. That would mean only paying $433 for the grill and they have 12 months with free financing. ARghhhh!!! decisons, decisions.

I prefer flame ups...what is the point in bqq?