Types of Outdoor Grills: Which Is Right for You?

Summer nights are the best time for cookouts with family and friends. If you're looking to buy a new grill, there are so many types of grills and barbecues available today that it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. This blog post will discuss the different types of outdoor grills and barbecues and help you figure out which one is perfect for your next cookout!

Types of Grills

Nobody wants to run the oven or stove on a hot day, so grilling outdoors is the best way to cook during summertime. Grills come in all shapes and sizes, so it's essential to know which type of grill will work best for you.

Natural Gas / Liquid Propane

Gas grills are the most popular types of grills on the market. They're easy to use and can be turned on with the push of a button. Gas grills are perfect for cooking burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and steak.

Pros:

• Quick and easy to use
• It can be used to cook a variety of food

Cons:

• Requires a gas line connection
• It may be more expensive than other types of grills

Charcoal

Charcoal grills add a smoky flavor to the food you can't get with gas grills. They're great for cooking ribs, pork shoulder, and other types of meat that benefit from a smoked flavor. Charcoal grills can be a bit more challenging to use than gas grills, but once you get the hang of it, they're a lot of fun!

Pros:

• Adds a smoky flavor to food
• It can be used to cook a variety of food

Cons:

• It takes longer to heat up than gas grills
• It can be challenging to use

Pellets

Pellet grills are a newer type of grill that use wood pellets to create smoke. They're perfect for smoking meats but can also be used to cook up veggies and fruit. Pellet grills are easy to use and produce delicious food.

Pros:

• Fast & easy to use
• It can be used to smoke a variety of food

Cons:

• Can't sear
• Requires more maintenance

Hybrid Grills

Hybrid grills are the best of both worlds. They offer the convenience of gas grills with the flavor benefits of grilling with solid fuels. If you can't decide between a gas or charcoal grill, a hybrid grill is the way to go.

Pros:

• It offers the convenience of gas grills
• Grill with various fuels and techniques

Cons:

• It can be more expensive than other types of grills
• It may be hard to find in stores

Electric

Electric grills are perfect for those who live in apartments or condos. They can be used indoors or outdoors and are very easy to use. Electric grills are great for cooking smaller items like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken.

Pros:

• It can be used indoors or outdoors
• Very easy to use

Cons:

• Not as powerful as other types of grills
• No added mesquite flavor

Smokers

Smokers are a type of grill that is designed explicitly for smoking meats. They're perfect for ribs, pork shoulder, and other types of meat that benefit from a smoked flavor. Smokers can be a bit more difficult to use than gas grills or charcoal grills, but once you get the hang of it, they're a lot of fun!

Pros:

• Adds a smoky flavor to food
• It can be used to smoke a variety of food

Cons:

• It takes longer to heat up than gas grills or charcoal grills
• It can be difficult to use

How to Decide?

Now that you know the different grills available, it's time to figure out which one is right for you. If you're looking for a quick and easy grill, go with a gas grill. If you're looking for a grill that adds a smoky flavor to your food, go with a charcoal grill. If you're looking for an easy-to-use smoker, go with a pellet grill. And if you're looking for the best of both worlds, go with a hybrid grill.

Some questions to ask yourself when choosing a grill:

• Do you want to add a smoky flavor to your food?
• Do you want an easy-to-use grill?
• Do you want the ability to sear your food?
• Do you live in an apartment or condo and can only use an electric grill?

Once you've answered these questions, you'll be well on your way to choosing the perfect grill for you.

Get Your New Grill Before Summer is Gone!

These long summer days are best spent outside by the pool. Get a new grill quick before summer is over from American Made Grills. We have a wide variety of grills to choose from, so you're sure to find the perfect one.

Luxury Gas Grills

1. The Estate Grill - The Estate Grill is the ideal gas grill if you're searching for a high-end model. The Estate Grill is a unique collection of luxury gas grills made in the United States. Every element, from interior and exterior illumination to the spring-assist hood to rotisserie storage, was designed with extreme accuracy to meet stringent quality standards.
2. The Atlas Grill - The Atlas Grill is a high-performance grill line made in the USA. With its elegant design and exceptional performance, the Atlas Grill will elevate your outside experience. With a dual-position warming rack system with #304 stainless steel construction and inside and outside lighting, the Atlas Grill has everything you need to complete your outdoor space.

Luxury Hybrid Grills

1. Muscle Hybrid Grill - Burn charcoal, lump coal, wood chunks, natural gas, liquid propane—all are options! Grilling with any combination of solid fuels puts inventiveness in the chef's hands thanks to its unique Multi-Fuel Tray System. With the Muscle Grill, you get the adaptability of a multi-fuel chameleon with the raw power of a champion that outclasses any single-fuel competitor.
2. Encore Hybrid Grill - With the same technology as the Muscle Grill with sleek, elegant lines, the Encore offers a robust 110,000 BTUs of grilling horsepower. Take advantage of the convenience of gas or simply use it to ignite those solid fuels in seconds. The Encore is the top performer in any class; the only question is how big: 36 or 54 inches?

With summer coming to an end, don't wait too long, or you'll miss your chance! Find the perfect grill for you at American Made Grills today. Get grilling today.