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Different Types Of Outdoor Grills

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Grilling is a great outdoor cooking activity that gives food a flavor that can be hard to replicate.  Most grilling is done on an outdoor grill, but there are many different types depending on your tastes.  Loosely defined, grilling is usually a form of outdoor cooking that has dry heat cooking the surface of the food.  If you’re using a griddle, the heat transfer is by direct conduction.  If you’re not using a griddle, heat transfers to food via thermal radiation.  Any grilling with the heat coming from above the food is termed as broiling in the US and Canada.

Gridiron Grilling

This is probably what you think of when you think about grilling on outdoor grills.  Charcoal, outdoor electric grills, or outdoor gas grills are the most common, however there are other types as well.  Usually the heat source is under the gridiron with the meat placed on top.   This is also often referred to as an outdoor bbq grill even though traditional barbecuing is cooked by smoke and indirect heat.  Here is a review of the most traditional type of outdoor cooking:

Weber 741001 22.5-Inch One-Touch Silver Kettle Grill, Black
The Weber One-Touch Silver kettle grill is perfect for anyone who wants a well-designed, no-nonsense grill that cooks up food deliciously. Perfect for backyard barbecues or just whipping up an evening meal, this impressive grill has a cooking surface (22-1/2 inches in diameter) big enough to accommodate six large steaks, twice as many burgers, or up to a dozen kebabs. And the One-Touch Silver's classic kettle shape radiates heat evenly and keeps charcoal flare-ups to a minimum. The barbecue pioneers at Weber--they've been making grills since 1951--know how to design a grill that lasts. The One-Touch Silver's porcelain-coated steel bowl and lid are exceptionally strong and designed never to rust, fade, or peel. The grill's hardware is of the highest quality. The aluminum vents and ash catcher won't rust, and the grill's tripod base, nylon handles, and all-weather wheels combine to make this Weber both exceptionally sturdy and easy to maneuver. Weber's patented One-Touch cleaning system--a clever setup of lever-activated blades--sifts ash out of the kettle and into the grill's removable catch pan. You never have to get your hands dirty--and emptying the kettle takes only a few seconds. For those in search (or need) of culinary guidance, Weber includes a 31-page owner's guide filled with cooking tips and time-tested recipes for grilling everything from pork chops to bratwurst to Cornish hens.

  • The Weber One-Touch Silver kettle grill measures 22-1/2 inches in diameter
  • The grill is made of black heavy-gauge porcelain-enameled steel lid and bowl
  • The aluminum legs are rust-resistance and have an ash catcher attached for your convenience
  • The One-Touch cleaning and venting system allows you to empty the ash in seconds without getting your hands dirty
  • This grill comes with weather-resistant molded nylon handles
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Grill-Braising

If you’re looking to braise meats or vegetables, you will find that outdoor cooking grills handle it well.  An outdoor electric grill or a gas grill would be your best bet for this type of grilling.   This process involves putting a covered pot on top of the grill and letting it simmer for some time.  This allows you to brown the meat before braising, and also to glaze with sauce on the normal grill after going through the braise process.  The results of this are quite similar to classic bbqing but are faster than smoking your bbq in a pit.  Here is a recommended dutch oven to cover your needs:

Lodge Logic 5-Quart Double Dutch Oven and Casserole with Skillet Cover
Lodge Logic 5 Qt double Dutch oven and casserole with skillet cover. Sturdy integral, ovenproof loop handles for convenience. Tightly controlled metal chemistry and exacting mold tolerances deliver consistent product for even heating and superior cooking performance. The High Dome lid offers greater capacity and also works double duty as a skillet. Electro statically coated with a proprietary vegetable oil, and cured at high temperatures to allow the oil to deeply penetrate the surface of the cast iron. 10.25 inches in diameter. Dutch oven depth 4 inches and lid depth 1-1/2 inches

  • 5-quart pre-seasoned cast-iron Dutch oven and casserole with skillet cover
  • Sturdy, integrated side handles on base and lid for secure transport
  • 1-1/2-inch-deep domed lid doubles as a skillet
  • Hand washing recommended; oven-safe
  • Measures approximately 10-1/4 by 13 by 5-1/2 inches; lifetime warranty
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Sear Grilling

If you have an infrared grill or an outdoor gas grill that has an infrared area, you can do what is known as sear grilling.  Sear grilling seals the meat by instantly searing the outside.  This traps in the  flavor.  Here is a natural gas grill with infrared searing area.

Dacor Stainless Steel Built In Barbecue Grill OBS36NG
Dacor Stainless Steel Built In Barbecue Grill OBS36NG. 73,000 BTUs. U-Shaped Grill Burners (20,000 BTU) made of 18SR Stainless Steel with Titanium. Sear Burner (20,000 BTU) with SearControl Technology. Infrared Ceramic Rotisserie Burner (13,000 BTU). Easy-To-Clean Removable Grease Tray. Built-In Halogen Lights. Illumina Burner Controls. Perma-Flame Instant Reignition. Removable Rotisserie Motor and Fork Set. V-Shaped Even-Heat Channels. Removable Smoker Tray. Temperature Gauge. Easy-To-Clean Porcelain Grates. High-Quality 18 Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Construction. Cutout Height (max.): 9. Cutout Width: 36 1/2. Cutout Depth: 25. Overall Height: 26. Overall Width: 36. Overall Depth: 27 1/8. Total BTUs: 73,000. U-Shaped Grill Burners (20,000 BTU): 3. Sear Burner with SearControl Technology: 1. Infrared Ceramic Rotisserie Burner (13,000 BTU): 1. Removable Grease Tray: Yes. Built-in Halogen Lights: Yes. Illumina Burner Controls: Yes. Perma-Flame Instant Reignition: yes. Removable Rotisserie Motor and Fork Set: Yes. V-Shaped Even-Heat Channels: Yes. Removable Smoker Tray: Yes. Temperature Gauge: Yes. Easy-To-Clean Porcelain Grates: Yes. 18 Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Construction: Yes. Circuit Requirement: 120 VAC, 15 A. Total Connected Load: 2.9 Amps, (0.35 Kw). Model Type: Natural Gas/LP Gas. Manifold Pressure: 4 /11 Water Column. Minimum Gas Supply Pressure: 5 /11 Water Column. Full Warranty: 1 year. Rotisserie Burner: 5 year Limited Warranty. All Stainless Steel Components Including Grill Burners and Grill Grates: Lifetime Warranty. Built on a strong foundation of pioneer spirit and American heritage, Dacor was founded in 1965. Forty years later it is still family owned and operated. Dacor continues to reinvent the modern kitchen by designing and building innovative products, combining years of experience with cutting edge technology. Each product is meticulously crafted and individually tested to perform flawlessly and look exquisite. They invite you to experience Daco

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Stove top grilling

If you have an outdoor kitchen (or cheat and cook inside!), you can cook on a special grill pan in order to accomplish your grilling needs.  This resembles a frying pan however has raised parts inside that resemble a gridiron.  This can also sear foods if the heat is high enough.

Lodge Logic LPGI3 Pro 20-by-10-7/16-Inch Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle
The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box. This professional-size cast-iron grill/griddle combo from the Lodge Logic series measures 20 by 10-1/2 inches (with an actual cooking surface of 19-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches), serious enough to straddle either a campfire or two burners on your stovetop. The reversible feature of this crowd-pleasing cooker means you can use the smooth side for cooking flapjacks, eggs, and grilled cheese sandwiches, and the ridged grill side for hamburgers, steaks, and sausages. A slight slope drains fat into a generous grease gutter, and the two loop-style handles provide safe transport. After the meal is done, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately. Lodge covers the sturdy griddle with a lifetime limited warranty against defects. This pan is guaranteed to pass down from one generation to the next. --Ann Bieri

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Two sided grilling

Most commonly used by restaurants, two sided grilling has also hit the consumer market in the past decade.  In the 1990’s a very popular George Foreman indoor outdoor grill appeared that cooked meat on both sides by contact.  This type of grill is still known as a “George Foreman grill” and is often a very convenient grilling option.  While this is also a broiler since it uses top heating as well, marketers simply refer to it as a grill.

George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill
Grilling really can't get much easier than this. After assembling the grill (which takes only a few minutes), simply plug it in and allow about 10 minutes to fully preheat the surface while you gather your steaks, kebabs, or whatever's to be grilled. The electric heat has an adjustable range from low (for keeping food warm) to high (for searing steaks). The nonstick grill surface not only means you can use a minimum of added fat, but it also makes cleanup a cinch. The surface has a subtle slope, with channels that draw accumulated fat or other liquids into a tray just below the surface. The high domed and vented lid helps create a circular flow of hot air to ensure even cooking--particularly important for a large roast or whole chicken. The grill can be placed either directly on a tabletop or atop its pedestal. On its own, the grill surface stands about 6 inches high; with the pedestal, it stands about 2-1/2 feet high, not counting the domed lid. The pedestal is plenty sturdy for cooking, but the grill still seems a bit top-heavy, so pay special attention if grilling in a high-traffic area or near kids. Because of the easy electric heat, this grill can be used outdoors or indoors--when using it indoors, though, be prepared for potential spattering, steam, or other side effects of cooking. --Cynthia Nims

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