Barbeques are a staple in the warm weather months. This summertime tradition is a great way for friends and family to get together and have fun. Having the right type of grill is of the utmost importance, as it will make all the difference to the way the food is cooked.

What Are Barbeque Grills?

A barbeque grill is designed to cook food by supplying heat from below. There are three main types of barbeque grills:

§ Gas: These are convenient and affordable. Gas barbecues have a wide range of temperatures that can be controlled. They are easier to clean than charcoal barbeques. Natural gas can be connected from the house gas line, or propane gas can be used.

§ Charcoal: Charcoal grills are classic grills. These kinds of grills use natural hardwood, charcoal briquettes, or wood chips. These produce the familiar distinct smoky flavor in the food that is being cooked. However, the coals take longer to heat up and it is harder to maintain control of the temperature. The grill is also harder to clean, compared to the gas barbeque grill.

§ Electric: These are simply plugged into an outlet to function. There is no worry of empty propane gas tanks or the mess of charcoal. They are pricier than charcoal or gas barbeque grills and there is no distinct smoky aroma in the food.

Charcoal grills are popular as they give the smokey flavor and aroma that other types of barbeque grills cannot always produce.

What Are Pellet Grills?

Pellet grills use wooden pellets and fans for heat and are like mini ovens for the outdoors. Food can be heated to a specific temperature. Pellet grills have a variety of uses; food can be grilled, smoked, baked, and braised. As the wooden pellets are heated, the fan disperses the smoke and heat, giving the food a woody aroma.

Pellet grills are more versatile compared to charcoal grills, where you can cook a wider variety of food, at specific temperatures, without fear of burning the food and flare-ups. It is more difficult to maintain the temperature in the charcoal grill. Pellet grills, compared to gas and electric grills, give the food a natural wooden flavor.

Pellet grills have become more popular due to their versatility and convenience. Compared to 2015, the market for pellet grills increased by 9.1% in 2016, according to Statista. For cooking different types of food in various ways, a pellet grill seems the better option.

If you want more information on grill types or want input on which grill would be best for you, give Brooksies Propane a call! We will do everything we can to make your next BBQ great.