If you often cook for a crowd, the Royal Gourmet Dual 3-Burner unit is worth a second glance. #2 Char-Griller Dual Function Gas/Charcoal Grill Suitable foods include thin foods with a low water or sugar content that cook well over direct heat, e.g. steaks, fish, vegetables and other delicate foods. It can be hard to control the heat if it's a gas to charcoal model, as most of them don't have air vents. Unlike some other barbecues we've tested, this one has four wheels on the base rather than two, which should make it nice and easy to move around your garden. All of the grills are dishwasher-safe too, meaning less time scrubbing and more time relaxing. Gas grills have a well-earned reputation for being user-friendly. Still, there are some outdoor chefs who just can’t live without the taste of genuine wood smoke. For these individuals, a hybrid grill could provide an easy solution.

Hybrid Design– The Gas2Coal® 2 Burner BBQ converts from gas to charcoal in less than 60 seconds, and with no tools required. I had a gas BBQ many years ago and have been cooking on coals for over 10 years but had forgotten how easy it is to cook on gas. Most models will be hot enough to cook on in just a few minutes thanks to the fast-lighting gas mechanism.But, if you're like me, then you don't like cooking with a gas grill because you miss the taste off cooking over coals. Made2Match Accessory Compatibility– Accessories allow you to add extra storage (sold separately) to the grill's side shelves, keeping everything at hand. Gas grills generally produce an even heat, but it is normal to experience slight temperature fluctuations in different areas of the grill. However, if you find that part of your grill is not getting hot enough or is overheating, then it is safe to assume that something is wrong. The reasons for this can be the following points: Cooking on gas also seems to work fine, very good temp control, cleaning is a bit of a problem as the bottom of the BBQ bit is not removable, my old BBQ the whole under side beneath the burners slid out and could be scraped clean quite easily, the Coal 2 gas requires you to remove all the grill, heat shields etc to get and clean it. (Unfortunately, it does say in the small print that this BBQ is not designed to be cleaned by turning it on full and burning excessive off, I hadn’t seen this bit, this technique worked fine on my old barby for years.) Electronic Igniter– An electronic igniter means you can light your burners with the simple push of a button. No matches needed.

All of the burners are constructed of high-quality stainless steel. As long as the metal is cleaned regularly, these burners should last for several seasons without rusting through. A wire brush is the perfect tool for this task, but some people prefer to use less abrasive methods.

There are two important methods of grilling with a closed lid. One is direct grilling and the other is indirect grilling. Here is the difference A second painted shelf is located on the right-hand side. While we think it’s a bit too narrow to be used for prep, it’s suitable for tools and condiments. First, distribute the briquettes or charcoal evenly in the firebowl. It’s important to ensure that there are no gaps. You can alternatively pile up the charcoal or briquettes in the middle of the cooking grate and then place the food to be barbecued directly over the charcoal. To make lighting the charcoal as easy as possible, you can either use our half-time charcoal starter, a variant on a charcoal chimney, or a standard charcoal lighter.