I need a new gas BBQ grill - any ideas?

[Warhawk]

Any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive gas grill? Maybe $200-$300 or so?

The one I got as a wedding gift (in 2000) is getting old and at a minimum the grilling surface needs to be replaced. I think my wife would be open to getting me one for my upcoming birthday. I don't grill too often, mainly steaks, chicken, burgers, and sausages during get-togethers, etc.

What should I look for?

From what I gather, porcelin-coated or stainless steel grilling surfaces are the best.

I found this:

http://bbq.about.com/od/gasgrills/tp/aatp042403.htm

Any other suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[NoBonus]

Porcelin is a nice grilling surface, but you MUST keep it clean (like you are supposed to) Otherwise, you will bake matter on to the grill. There is a special, smooth metal cleaning tool you can use to clean it, but it is not as effective as a wire brush on a metal grill. Other positive about porcelin, since it does not rust, you can wash it in the sink.

 

[carmichaeldave]

if you go gas, you should just save the money and fry it....tastes about the same...

otherwise, do what the men do: get a charcoal grill. a little extra work, a ton of extra flavor.

 

[PurpleHaze]

I agree Dave. I had a fairly expensive to run and maintain gas grill for about ten years until it broke down a couple of summers ago. I replaced it with a relatively inexpensive charcoal grill ($30 at WalMart) and could not be happier. I spend about $60 annually on charcoal and lighter fluid (best prices at Sam's or Costco), various meats taste as good or better - especially with some hickory wood chips added to the coals.

 

[Warhawk]

if you go gas, you should just save the money and fry it....tastes about the same...

otherwise, do what the men do: get a charcoal grill. a little extra work, a ton of extra flavor.

I had a charcoal grill before the gas one and just prefer the speed and simplicity of gas - I got things to do. And frying it is nothing like cooking on a gas grill.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I have a charcoal grill with gas start and it is the best of both worlds. Great taste and a no fuss start. Its the Weber Performer model, it usually runs around $300 but you can find them on sale frequently.

 

[Warhawk]

I got a new BBQ yesterday - in the process of assembly right now.

Got a 4-burner Turbo Classic from Barbecues Galore on sale. We actually have our propane service stubbed out and capped off at 3 locations outside the house, so now we need to find where we want to put it for now and hook it up as soon as I get all the parts together....