Natural Gas Grills Blog

Natural gas grills are extremely popular these days. Millions of  families enjoy their convenience, cost-effectiveness and safety.

There are many advantages to using natural gas.For one, it is much more convenient. The days of lugging heavy propane tanks around to get them refilled are over. Not to mention buying and preparing all the food and then discovering that you are out of gas. This is a safety advantage as well because propane tanks must be inspected every 5 years and many people forget to.

Second, natural gas bbq grills burn significantly cleaner than propane. Consumers concerned about the environment should seriously take this into consideration. But also it makes them good for parties. If the barbeque event is situated near the grill you don’t want your guests to be overwhelmed by the exhaust from the cooking.

Third, it is significantly cheaper than propane. In this economy, every little bit helps. Although it has only half the power of propane (and thus you have to use twice as much), natural gas is so cheap that it is a third of the price per BTU.

The selection of natural gas grills isn’t limiting either. Most outdoor grills come in a natural gas version. It merely is a difference in the regulator. Buying a conversion kit is also an option if you’ve already made the investment in a propane tank. It is so simple it only takes a few minutes to install with a wench.

There is a ton of selection with natural gas grills. Not only are there the two big brands, Ducane and Weber , but also things like build-in grills and fancy technology like infrared.

One catch of a natural gas grill is that it requires a gas line. For safety reasons you shouldn’t run one to a backyard porch. Use a certified contractor to install one. Contact your gas company for a list of reputable certified contractors to do the work.

Ask the contractor to install a connect gas line. It’s about the size of an electrical outlet box. Not only is this convenient but there is also a safety element. In the event of an uncontrollable fire you could just turn off the gas from a distance. It will also shut itself off if the flow of gas becomes high. Asking the contractor for this will make you sound sophisticated to the installer will also make you sound sophisticated and thus be less likely to rip you off.

Using a natural gas grill is easy to learn. You should heat the coals for 15 to 30 minutes. Use the warming rack to heat breads and sauces and to keep food warm.

To clean it after cooking, leave the burner on high for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid closed. This burns off the food residue. Use the tongs to rotate coals. Wipe off the cooling rack while it is still warm.

You’ll get better with your natural gas grill once you get acquainted with it. Any griller worth his salt pays attention to several variables that could affect the cooking: preheat time, the fat and juice on the meat which can cause flare-ups, wind and air currents, outdoor temperature and the location of the grill.s. After use learn the heat patterns of your grill.  Use the hottest areas for fast cooking and the  colder areas for cooking items slowly and to keep food warm. You might want to induce a small amount of flaring to enhance the bbq flavor and appearance.

Flare-ups can ruin your food by burning it. Be sure to keep a careful eye on your natural gas grill. You can also avoid the risk of flare-ups with some extra preparation. Purchase meats with moderate amounts of fat (usually under the “lean” label in a grocery store.)  Trim excess fat to reduce the amount even further.

The are some additional safety precautions to keep in mind. Keep the grill away from surfaces that can catch fire - particular deck railing and wood slidings. Never use a gas grill in an enclosed porch or a garage doorway. Use oven mitts and avoid loose clothing.

Natural gas grills have been a huge hit and millions of been purchased. Like any successful consumer product, when there is strong buyer interest there will be innovation. Infrared technology is the blue ray of grills.

The list of advantages to infrared natural grills reads like super advanced technology. It heats the food and not the surround air, saving energy. The intense heat sears the outside of food, which locks in the flavor and moisture. There is no preheating and heats the food faster, shortening cooking time. Infrared is truly the best of both worlds; it gives the flavor of a hot charcoal fire with the control of a natural gas flame. It used to be expensive but as demand as increased more moderately priced models are being introduced.

Weber is one of the largest manufacturers of natural gas grills. They truly deserve that position. The firm was founded in 1893 as a manufacturing concern. Weber is currently headquarter in Palatine, Illinois, but will be there for awhile. It has been a family-owned business for over 50 years so it does not have as strong of a pressure to make short-term profits as a public company. Weber practically invested outdoor bbq grills in the early 1950s. In addition to making grills, Weber owns several restaurants in Illinois and even owns Ducane.

This is why Weber has such a pristine reputation. But do weber bbq grills deserve this? Their grills are a bit more expensive than their competition.

One of the best things about owning a Weber natural gas grill is that since it is one of the largest manufacturers, there are a lot of accessories you can buy. Not only covers but also replacement parts. This is not just for the stylish genesis model but everything from the 100, baby to the summit. In additional, all weber grills are portable. A beautiful sight is a weber barbeque grill with charcoal in it.

The grills are quite fancy. They have a porcelain-enameled shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and black-painted, cast-aluminum end caps. Build quality is quite high so you won’t find yourself purchasing replacement parts too often. Remember you can also buy weber grill accessories to compliment the look.

Weber offers many models to choose one. The most basic one is the Spirit. Fashionable consumers can choose the genesis. Not does it have a modern style but it is also available in a variety of colors, like a peacock. The summit is for the grill king. We recommend that you start with a baby grill and after four years of intense grill to upgrade ot a new model.

Ducane is one of the largest manufacturers of natural gas grills in the world. It has over 30 years experience and is actually owned by Weber, family-controlled firm. Many families proudly own Ducane 3 burner grills. The company is based in Illinois.

Ducane parts and covers are not that hard to find, provided that one is willing to look hard enough. The company’s bbq grills are of very high quality so you’ll find that you won’t need to replace them as often as the shoddy ones.

The Ducane affinity 3400 is one of best, with very high reviews all around. One again, 3 burners allow one to have absolute control over the cooking and it doesn’t take nearly as much time to preheat. This model was so well built that many did not need to buy replacement parts after many years of operation.

It offers two models – 3100 and the 4100. Both are higher-end models and have 3-4 burners, large side tables for convenience. The materials are scratch resistant and the model has 3-4 burner models, large side tables for convenience, scratch resistant, porcelain-enameled cooking grates and heat distribution plates. A nice touch is the built-in lid thermometer.

Ducane has a high reputation with both consumers and retailers alike because of their stringent quality control, tight distribution strategy, friendly customer service and solid engineering. All grills are coated with shiny and strong cast iron. Grates are stainless steel rods. Burners are not only stainless steel but also guaranteed for life. Pricing starts at an affordable $130 but goes up to $30,000!

Ducane propane grills do exist. But natural gas is increasingly popular with both novices and aficionados alike, for all the right reasons. The writer is one of the biggest supporters of natural gas, regardless of how much he likes king of the hill. Interested consumers should seriously consider gas grills.