So, you\u2019re looking to buy a grill. And, you ask yourself or you type in a Google search, \u201cWhat is the best grill to buy?\u201d Well, let\u2019s begin with a simple answer to your question: There is no such thing as the best grill, only the best grill for your needs, preferences, and constraints. <\/em>You need a grill that can do what you want with the time and money you\u2019re willing or able to invest. So to begin, let\u2019s look at your options. Please note, some of these grill types will overlap. For example, a portable grill might be a gas grill with its benefits and limitations. Continue reading to learn more about how to choose the best grill to buy for your home.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re looking for pure convenience in a full-sized grill, it\u2019s hard to argue with gas grills<\/a>. Quick to heat up, easy to control, easy to clean, and frequently feature-rich with other cooking tools, a gas grill has become a staple of many homes for good reason. Here are some of the top benefits of a gas grill type:<\/p>\n Gas grills are the most convenient way to cook with a grill. They provide instant heat, as opposed to charcoal grills or pellet grills, which take longer to ignite. With gas grills, you simply push a button or turn a knob to start the grill. Gas grills also reach desired temperatures much quicker than those charcoal and pellet grills. Many gas grills can reach between 700 and 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. So, your total cooking and preparation time is much shorter than other grilling methods.<\/p>\n A big benefit of a gas grill is a fast preheat, which allows the grill to reach desired temperatures soon after they\u2019re lit. Cooking grates will preheat fairly quickly as well. Gas grills also offer temperature controls. With the option of multiple burners on a gas grill, you can spread temperatures across your grill to create different cooking zones.<\/p>\n Gas grills don\u2019t only offer high heat. As mentioned in the previous bullet, gas grills can create indirect heating. This is possible on grill models with multiple burners.<\/p>\n With gas grills, there are so many models, styles, configurations, and accessories available. You can customize your grill in any way you like \u2013 giving you the ability to buy the outdoor grill which fits you and your home perfectly.<\/p>\n While these may not really be disadvantages, these are some things you should keep in mind about gas grills. You\u2019re looking at a pricier investment than many of the others on this list. You\u2019re working with the problems and risks inherent to flammable gas. And, your temperatures are lower at the peak than what charcoal can provide. Plus, if you\u2019re looking for that traditional smokey charcoal flavor, you won\u2019t be getting that, either.<\/p>\n Related Post: Gas Grills vs. Charcoal Grills: Which One is Better for You?<\/a><\/p>\n Charcoal grills<\/a> are often considered the best overall option <\/em>for people who search for \u201cWhat is the best grill to buy?\u201d. Inexpensive, versatile, hotter, capable of smoking, and low-maintenance, a gas grill can accomplish pretty much anything you want a grill for without costing a lot in the process. Here are some of the top advantages of charcoal grills:<\/p>\n While gas grills can reach high cooking temperatures, charcoal grills have no max temperature setting. You can get them as hot as you desire (although, please be careful!).<\/p>\n Charcoal grills can produce multiple cooking methods, offering both direct infrared heat and indirect heat. There are also charcoal grill models, which can offer you the ability to grill, smoke, sear, bake, and more. You can also create dual cooking zones by banking some or all of the coals to one side.<\/p>\n When you place charcoal below food, it cooks using infrared heat. This results in less moisture loss when compared to other types of heat transfer. This means juicier, more delicious meats than what you will get from other grill types.<\/p>\n You can add wood flavors to your meats by adding wood chips to the top of the coals of your charcoal grill. There are many flavor options available for charcoal grills. You can experiment with different flavors and learn which ones you like best!<\/p>\n Due to their simple design, charcoal grills do not have the same pricey components that other grill types will have. This means they are less expensive. Generally speaking, charcoal grills are almost always less expensive than gas grills. Although, not always, as there are some more expensive charcoal grills, such as Big Green Egg, which is a high-end charcoal grill model.<\/p>\n If you ask a charcoal grill owner, \u201cWhat is the best grill to buy?\u201d, chances are they will say to go charcoal. You will most likely get a sense that they are sold on the idea that charcoal grilling is the way to go. There is a sense of pride among charcoal grill enthusiasts, and the skill is often passed down from one generation to another.<\/p>\n Many places will ban charcoal grills specifically, even if the rest on this list are allowed, as they can present a relatively high degree of fire risk. Charcoal is also a bit slower to get started than other options, and leave a lot of mess for clean up, so they\u2019re a weak choice if you\u2019re in a hurry. Charcoal grilling is an event, and sometimes an all-day affair, so don\u2019t buy this grill if you\u2019re looking to quickly grill your meats.<\/p>\n Related Post: Top 7 Big Green Egg Charcoal Grills<\/a><\/p>\n Another common answer to the \u201cWhat is the best grill to buy\u201d question has to do with portability. Portable grills<\/a> are quick to heat, inexpensive, and can travel easily for camping, cooking at a friend\u2019s house, or special events. Here is a rundown of the top benefits of portable grills:<\/p>\n As you might have guessed, portable grills a portable, light in weight, and you can bring them with you anywhere. They are usually small enough to fit into the back of your SUV or truck. Oftentimes, portable grills are foldable and weigh less than 30 lbs.<\/p>\n If you use a traditional grill, and you\u2019re only cooking for one or two people, you end up using a lot of extra energy. You only use a small part of the grill, so you end up wasting energy. Portable grills can be a perfect size in terms of energy efficiency for smaller groups or individuals.<\/p>\n Although there are some options which are expensive, with their smaller sizes, portable grills are often less expensive than a traditional grill.<\/p>\n On the downside, of course, you\u2019re dealing with a limited space for cooking, you\u2019re usually going to have a lower maximum temperature than a full-sized grill with the same technology. You might also find lower-end portable grills more likely to break down as they try to cut weight, especially since you\u2019re likely to move it around a lot more than a full-sized grill.<\/p>\n Related Post: Top 5 Portable Grills for Tailgating<\/a><\/p>\n Electric grills<\/a> are similar to gas gills in their list of benefits, being easy to use and quick to heat. In fact, they heat faster, they\u2019re even safer, they can be healthier if you\u2019re worried about the effects of charcoal, and they can be safer than all other alternatives\u2014while taking up less space, even for a full-sized and full-featured unit. Since there\u2019s no combustion and no more smoke than normal stovetop cooking, electric grills can be used indoors safely. Here is more information on the benefits of an electric grill:<\/p>\n Other grill types are often not allowed at condos, apartments, and some other dwelling types. Electric grills don\u2019t fall into these restrictions due to the fact that they only use electricity. They use radiant heat instead of actual fire. They also won\u2019t generate as much smoke. They won\u2019t give off any smoke unless fat drippings hit the heating elements.<\/p>\n With an electric grill, there is no propane tanks, wood pellets, or charcoal needed. You just need to plug into an available electrical outlet.<\/p>\n With no charcoal or actual fire, that means you won\u2019t have any ash to clean up. Also, components like grill grates and heating elements are usually removable and dishwasher-safe.<\/p>\n On the downside, you\u2019re not getting quite the same flavor as even what a gas grill could, you\u2019re going to need an outlet, and they can be surprisingly power hungry.<\/p>\n Related Post: How to Choose the Right Electric Grill<\/a><\/p>\n Wood pellet grills are an interesting choice. They have perhaps the most precise temperature control features of the grills which still produce a true grill taste, they heat up very quickly, they cook evenly across the surface without creating hot spots, and since a wood pellet grill is the same thing as a wood pellet smoker, you can drop the temperature and smoke up perfect barbeque whenever you like. Pellet grills<\/a> also offer a unique flavor as a result\u2014all those smoke flavors like mesquite that you enjoy on meat products, you can now impart on what you\u2019re grilling. Here is a little more information on the biggest benefits of buying a pellet grill:<\/p>\n For most pellet grills, they feature ignition that is effortless. Ignite the grill with the touch of a button. There is also oftentimes a wireless connectivity component to these grills, giving you the ability to control the grill from your smartphone via an app.<\/p>\n Pellet grills act as an oven or smoke chamber, which provides even heat through every inch of the grill. This is most even heat you will find of any grill type.<\/p>\n With pellet grills, you can use a wide variety of flavors for your pellets. Some examples of flavors available are apple, bourbon, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and cherry.<\/p>\n As a downside, wood pellet grills need electricity AND are low-mobility to begin with, they can quickly get pricy for comparable features, and wood pellets aren\u2019t as easy to find on short notice as the alternatives, so you need to plan ahead.<\/p>\n Related Post: Top Reasons to Buy A Pellet Grill<\/a><\/p>\n A griddle or flat-top grill is worthy consideration if you\u2019re looking at grill options. It\u2019s largely going to offer the same experience as an electric grill, in that it won\u2019t offer the familiar grill taste, but it can run on any fuel source. Here are some more benefits of a gas griddle<\/a>:<\/p>\n Gas griddles are best used for cooking foods that you just wouldn\u2019t be able to cook on traditional grill. This is a result of griddles featuring consistent heat across a large, flat cooking surface. There are no grates. So, you can cook foods like eggs, pancakes, rice, fajitas, corn beef hash, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and much more. This really opens up the amount of foods you can cook. In addition to those foods previously mentioned, you can also cook the typical foods and meats you typically would on a gas or charcoal grill<\/p>\n Due to being simple pieces of cooking equipment, gas griddles usually come in a number of shapes and size. There are freestanding griddles, as well as inserts which can attach to your gas grill.<\/p>\n A griddle doesn\u2019t have ridges like a grill, so it won\u2019t give you char lines or create any of the other distinctive markings of grilling\u2014instead, it will heat surfaces evenly at a lower temperature. You can thus use a griddle for a nice steak and then turn around and use it for making pancakes. It\u2019s also much easier to clean, since it\u2019s a flat surface.<\/p>\n To decide what\u2019s right when you ask yourself \u201cWhat is the best grill to buy?\u201d, consider the factors we\u2019ve discussed: food taste, portability, access to fuel, clean-up time, prep time, cost. The best grill is the one which meets the most of your preferences possible with the minimum number of compromises\u2014though in many cases, you can pick cost as your only compromise point and get pretty close to your ideal target.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the market for a new grill, we hope that this guide to the top advantages and disadvantages of each grill type was helpful. Breakaway<\/a> is the #1 grill superstore on Cape Cod, MA. We can help you make your decision as to what grill type is best for your home and situation. We can help you answer that difficult question, \u201cWhat is the best grill to buy?\u201d<\/p>\n Breakaway sells all grill types mentioned in this blog post: gas grills, charcoal grills, electric grills, portable grills, pellet grills, and gas griddles. We offer the top grill brands in the industry, including Weber<\/a>, Big Green Egg<\/a>, Broil King<\/a>, Saber<\/a>, MHP<\/a>, Green Mountain<\/a>, and more. In addition to these grills, we can also provide you with grill accessories<\/a>, grill parts<\/a>, cooking fuels<\/a>, wood pellets<\/a>, charcoal<\/a>, and BBQ propane tank refills<\/a>. Come visit us at one of our store location in South Dennis or Mashpee or call us at 508-398-3831<\/a>. Or, reach out to us online<\/a> to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you and earning your business.<\/p>\nWhat is the Best Grill to Buy for Your Cape Cod, MA Home?<\/h2>\n
Gas Grills<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nInstant Ignition and Higher Heat<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Great Heating Controls<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Gas Grills Offer Indirect Heating<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Gas Grills Are Stylish & Customizable<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What are the Disadvantages of Gas Grills?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Charcoal Grills<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMaximum Heat<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Multiple Cooking Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Juicier Meats<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Wood Flavor Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Charcoal Grills Are Less Expensive<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Charcoal Grill Owners Have a Sense of Pride<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What are the Disadvantages of Charcoal Grills?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Portable Grills<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThey\u2019re Portable!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Perfect for Small Groups & Parties<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Very Reasonable Prices<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What are the Disadvantages of a Portable Grill?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Electric Grills<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nYou Can Grill in More Places<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Electric is More Convenient Than Other Fuel Types<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Electric Grills Are Easy to Clean<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What are the Disadvantages for Electric Grills?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pellet Grills & Smokers<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPellet Grills Feature Effortless Ignition<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The Most Even Heat of Any Grill Type<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pellets Create an Awesome Smoke Flavor<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Are There Disadvantages to Pellet Grills?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Gas Griddles<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nYou Can Cook Other Foods<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Multiple Shapes and Sizes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What are the Disadvantages of Gas Griddles?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How to Make Your Grill Choice<\/h3>\n
Breakaway: Your Guides to Grill Buying on Cape Cod<\/h2>\n