5 Reasons Why a Gas Grill is Best
It has been estimated that 75% of all people use a gas grill to cook-out with. That number really doesn’t surprise me when you take a look at all of the advantages. Here are 5 good reasons why you should use a gas grill for all of your backyard barbequing:
1. Convenience. This is reason enough for most people to use a gas grill. Think about it for a minute. With a gas grill you simply turn on the propane tank, push the starter button and you’re ready to go. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
With a charcoal grill you have to buy charcoal, get dirty by having to stack it into a pile in the grill, pour out gobs of lighter fluid, light it up and then wait for 30 minutes before you can even think about starting to grill with it. That’s not my idea of a fun time.
2. You can grill out at anytime. With a gas grill you can cook out during any time of the year. It can be 0 degrees outside in the middle of winter and you can still fire up your gas grill. And if you happen to be grilling when it suddenly begins to rain, a gas grill won’t go out on you. It will still be burning and allow you to finish grilling your foods.
3. Another great thing is that most every gas grill has a built in thermostat so you know what temperature your food is cooking at. You can adjust the heat up or down accordingly. With a charcoal grill you usually never see this feature, and you certainly have no way of adjusting the cooking temperature.
4. You have the ability to cook different foods at the same time. This is a major point. With a gas grill you can cook several different kinds of foods at one time. You can have meats on one side of the grill cooking at a higher temperature, and you can have potatoes or vegetables cooking on the other side at a much lower temperature. This is due to the fact that a gas grill will have separate temperature controls for each side. Some gas grills even include controls for the front and back in addition to side to side. On many models you will also have a pot warmer to heat up foods like beans if you desire.
5. Clean up. Gas grills can easily be cleaned after using. Unlike a charcoal grill, there are no messy hot ashes to have to deal with. You can simply clean off the grates after cooking and wipe the area down for an easy clean up. And because a gas grill will cool off much faster, this can be done quickly after finishing your dinner. Try doing that with a charcoal grill. They will stay hot for hours afterward and you have to keep the kids away from getting burned.
I think you can see the many conveniences of using a gas grill. There is one word of caution I will give. Because a gas grill uses propane, you need to exercise caution. Follow all safety instructions when using the tanks. Always check for cracks in the line leading from the tank to the grill. If you notice a problem fix it immediately. The last thing you want is a fire on your hands. Be sure you are using tanks that are meant for gas grills. I have even seen people try to rig up a homemade job. Obviously, this is not a good idea.
Gas grills are quite safe as long as you follow precautions. But, the best thing of all about using a gas grill is that the food tastes great! Are you hungry yet?
