Barbecue season is upon us so it’s time to start those cookouts by the pool. But when you are new to outdoor grilling, or when it’s time to replace that old grill from a few years ago, you want to be sure and choose the right grill. That’s why Khue and I have decided to review some of the top grills on the market today. Some that we’ll list here are for the larger oudoor party but others are for the basic family barbeque guy or gal.
1. La Caja China
La Caja China
The large family man or outdoor grill aficcionado just has to have a Caja China. This is the grill that can do it all, whether it’s rotiserie chicken or a ful baby pig. This is the barbecue that adds that special flavor. It’s the basis of every outdoor party. It’s definetly unreal as to how easy it is to roast a full 100lb pig with this roaster. The Caja China comes with 2 stainless steel racks, a marinating syringe, metal handles and even a recipe book. There are also other accesories you can get for it. Caja China is certainly one of the most well known manufacturers in the industry and this is reflected a bit in the price. Still at about $400, it is well worth it for those large pool parties, tailgating parties or outdoor shindigs.
2. Blacktop 360 HFI Premium Party Hub Grill/Fryer, Black/Blue
Blacktop 360 HFI Premium Party Hub Grill/Fryer, Black/Blue
If you are a sports fan or a student you may want something that is easy and practical. So I’m placing the Blacktop 360 in second place for this reason. It offers a cool modern design and it even has a deep fryer in the center. This is an outdoor grill that comes mostly assembled so it has an easy setup and is very sturdy and seems well built. The only slight drawback is that usage isn’t totally intuitive, because it is rather high-tech and you do need to provide a couple of double A batteries for the igniter. It offers 452 square inches of cooking space and includes some nice features like a cutting board, thermometer, 3 position cover and even a carrying bag. This one could earn 5 out of 5 rating.
3. Char-Broil 12601578 Patio Bistro Tru-Infrared Electric Grill
Char-Broil 12601578 Patio Bistro Tru-Infrared Electric Grill
This grill offers 320 square inches of grilling area which does a very good job of searing the flavors in and keeping food moist. It has a precision electric dial for temperature control, and I love the stylish design. It is an electric grill that really gets the job done.
4. Weber 46110001 Spirit E210 Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Weber 46110001 Spirit E210 Liquid Propane Gas Grill
This is a modern propane outdoor grill for your yard. It offers two stainless steel burners with a 26,500BTU per hour output that is extremely easy to clean up. The ignition system is easy to use and it’s easy to assemble.
5. Char-Broil Classic 480 40000 BTU 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner
Char-Broil Classic 480 40000 BTU 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner
This is the ideal gas outdoor grill, the classic system you want to use in your back yard. It is a 40,000 BTU gas grill with a neat 10,000 BTU lidded side burner. I enjoy the 480 sq inches of cooking space and the additional secondary cooking space that sort of swings away. It also offers some nice shelving for workspace and the stainless steel lid makes for convenient barbecuing action.
6. Coleman RoadTrip LXE Propane Grill
Coleman RoadTrip LXE Propane Grill
This is a barbeque grill that is made for the tail gater or party goer. It uses butane with 20,000 BTUs for cooking; 10,000 for each burner. It’s easy to clean and offers perfect flow and pressure. It’s a nice compact uit that can be folded up and carried which is ideal for camping trips.
7. George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill
George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill
Like that small, minimalistic look? Then this George Foreman fits the bill. Actually this one has a very interesting feature as it can be either a nice indoor or outdoor grill. That means you can use it throughout the year and at $94, well you just can’t beat the price for a great gas grill.
8. Weber 741001 Silver One-Touch 22-Inch Kettle Grill, Black
Weber 741001 Silver One-Touch 22-Inch Kettle Grill, Black
For all you charcoal grillers out there, this is a tried and true black kettle grill that works with mesquite or charcoal. However, unlike those grills that are cheaper, this one is rust-resistant. It offers 363 inches of total cooking space and a 22 inch diameter cooking grate with rust resistant vents. It comes with a strong aluminum ash catcher that helps with easy clean ups. Best of all, it comes wiht a great 10 year warranty which is virtually impossible for a charcoal grill.
9. Cuisinart CGG-200 All-Foods 12,000-BTU Portable Outdoor Tabletop Propane Gas Grill
Cuisinart CGG-200 All-Foods 12,000-BTU Portable Outdoor Tabletop Propane Gas Grill
You live in an apartment and you have a very small patio on which to grill, what do you do? Well this portable tabletop propane grill will do the job for you. Made by Cuisineart, you know you can’t get much better than that. This offers 2,000 BTU burners and an easy twist start ignition. And you know Cuisinart, they have to offer some new feature for cooks, which you’ll find here to with this removable all-purpose veggie panel. If you need small then this 19x27x12 tabletop grill does the trick.
10. Masterbuilt Electric Veranda Grill, Grey
Masterbuilt Electric Veranda Grill, Grey
When Hi-tech and small are the way you want to go then nothing could be better than this electric veranda grill. This is a 1,650 watt grill with 196 sq. inches of cooking space. It has 5 settings; warm, low, medium and high and the removable reflector plate offers even heat distribution. The thing I like about this grill is that it’s convenient because it’s electric and super easy to clean.
