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14 July 2010 360 views No Comment

Barbecue (also commonly spelled barbeque or abbreviated as bbq) is the epitome of outdoor cooking. It has been around for many years and the term barbecuing can encompass several different cooking techniques. The most referred to technique in the U.S. is the slow cooking of meat by heat and smoke. Regular old charcoal grilling is technically also barbecuing, however. If you’re using the term barbecuing in British usage, barbecuing is exactly the same thing as what citizens of the U.S. would consider grilling. While wood or charcoal barbecue grills are most common, gas barbecues are already popular and that popularity is not slowing down. Who doesn’t love the taste of slow cooked meat? Slow cooked meat breaks down the collagen in the meat which gives it that tender “falling off of the bone” property that makes it just melt in your mouth. Here is one of our recommended gas bbq grills:

Broil King Model 94628 Crown 20 Post-Style 44,000 BTU Natural Gas Grill

The sturdy Crown Series is a dependable performer, featuring Broil King's legendary Super 8 Infinity Burner. A new Therma-Cast oven design provides greater clearance for large roasts and better convection cooking. The stylish stainless steel wrap is insulated from direct heat which protects against discoloration. This stylish grill will maintain its looks for years of cooking enjoyment. Post design, patio base sold separately.

44,000 BTU main burner output with porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grids
605 square inches of total cooking space
Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave cooking system
Super 8 Infinity stainless steel burner; Accu-Temp thermometer
Post design, patio base sold separately

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Retail Price: $499.99 Our Price: $418.55

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A smoke box is very common for a gas bbq. Smoke boxes use convection to draw hot smoke past meat, very slowly cooking it. You can add artificial smoke flavor to the wood chips in the smoke boxes to give the meat a little bit more flavor. When smoking while slow cooking, sometimes gas barbeque grills are preferred due to the fact that they dry out food a little less than their charcoal or wood counterparts. This process is the most wide known usage of the term “barbecue” in the U.S.; however some enthusiasts consider this a completely different cooking technique called hot smoking.

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Metal Grill Smoker Box

Smoker box turns any gas or electric grill into wood smoker
Constructed of nonstick-coated heavy-gauge metal for durability
Holes in lid allow wood chips to release fragrant smoke; features Tom Douglas logo
Measures 5-7/8 inches by 3-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 inches
Dishwasher-safe

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Retail Price: $20.00 Our Price: $12.99

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Gas bbq grills are more expensive than charcoal or wood grills due to their extra parts. The longevity of a gas bbq grill may be extended more by being able to be repaired. Sometimes with charcoal or wood grills it is just easier, or cheaper, to purchase an entirely brand new grill. Sometimes this is a little less convenient. Natural gas grills are also a considered cleaner than charcoal or wood. There is no ash cleanup involved, just shut it off and you’re done. Air pollution is also less of a factor with gas than charcoal, although this is a minor point for most people. Due to the above few reasons, most commercial restaurants or heavy duty cookers are running with gas barbeque grills to supply their needs.

Gas barbecues may not have the classic feel, or even taste, of what you have come to expect as “barbecue”, but they are still a contender in the market and many people prefer their taste over wood and charcoal.