| Barbecue or barbeque, typically shorted to familiar | | | | flavor. The gas travels through the gas lines up to the |
| terms like BBQ, Bar-B-Que, and 'barbie,' is a method | | | | igniter switch; when the switch is ignited, the burner or |
| and apparatus for cooking meat with the heat and hot | | | | burners are turned on, and heat and flame are |
| smoke of a fire, smoking wood, hot coals of charcoal, | | | | created. The difference between a gas grill and a |
| cooking gas, or even electricity. The cooking process | | | | charcoal grill is that the gas flames are minimal and |
| includes the application of a marinade, spice rub or | | | | produce a slow, steady heat. Wood chips are placed |
| basting sauce to the meat. Vegetables are also very | | | | at the bottom of the grill to add barbecue flavor. |
| much part of this somewhat ritualistic cooking process. | | | | 2. Features – Gas barbecues will include the basic |
| Commonly referred to as a grill, a barbecue (the | | | | cooking surface; this is often a nonstick grate in |
| apparatus) is generally a brazier fitted with a grill and | | | | porcelain, cast iron or chrome. Many grills offer a |
| sometimes a spit. The brazier can range anywhere | | | | rotisserie or rack at the top of the grill to turn the food |
| from a simple fire bowl, which uses hot coals as heat, | | | | slowly while it is cooking. Temperature control and |
| to an elaborate electric barbecue. | | | | automatic ignition are added features. Some grills offer |
| There are two main schools of thought for the | | | | a vegetable griller inside so smaller food can be |
| techniques or the methods you can use for | | | | smoked or steamed as it is being cooked. Tiered |
| barbequing. The first method, and most popular with | | | | cooking is common on most gas barbecue grills; this |
| the backyard crowds, is food cooked directly over the | | | | allows different food items to be cooked at different |
| source of heat. Food is cooked rapidly on a grilled | | | | temperatures. Flat-surface grills accommodate smaller |
| suspended directly over the charcoals, wood, or gas | | | | items that cannot be cooked on a regular grate. |
| burners. Using this method, the lid is rarely ever closed. | | | | Hidden compartments to conceal the propane gas |
| The second barbeque cooking method uses indirect | | | | tank are also a popular feature. Some grills come with |
| heat and is more appropriate when cooking much | | | | motorized hoods to free up the chef's hands. |
| larger or whole cuts of meat. When using this | | | | 3. Types – The function remains the same but grills |
| technique, the food is cooked away from the actual | | | | types may vary to include combination cooking with |
| source of heat and use of a pan of water to maintain | | | | gas and charcoal. Gas smokers provide a strong |
| moisture is typically common. During the longer cooking | | | | barbecue flavor by slow-cooking the meat in a |
| time, the lid of the barbeque remains closed most of | | | | dome-shaped grill filled with flavored wood chips. |
| the time. The rule of thumb for this method is using a | | | | Full-size portable grills that fold up for easy transport |
| low temperature for a long period of time. | | | | are great for campers and those who travel. Small |
| The term barbeque also refers to the food which is | | | | tabletop grills are great for hikers and those who are |
| prepared on the grill, typically we mean meat, poultry, | | | | tent camping. Built-in gas barbecue grills that are a part |
| or fish which is highly seasoned and basted frequently | | | | of an outdoor kitchen area serve as a permanent |
| to keep it moist. The word barbeque also conjures up | | | | fixture for backyard décor and entertaining. |
| the image of an informal style, outdoor gathering | | | | 4. Size - Grills come in a variety of sizes, from tabletop |
| where barbecued food is served. | | | | grills to built-in outdoor grills. The size of the grill |
| Gas grills come in a variety of styles with added | | | | depends greatly on how many burners the grill has; |
| features to suit every cook. Whether you're cooking | | | | most grills have between one and five burners. The |
| for one or for a crowd, these grills are the perfect | | | | burners take up the length of the surface of the grill, |
| choice for any chef who loves to create authentic | | | | allowing for variations in size, but the benefit to having |
| barbecue flavor. When you are ready to purchase, | | | | multiple burners is that the food can be cooked at |
| here are a few tips to consider when evaluating your | | | | different temperatures in different areas of the grill. |
| options: | | | | To some barbecue is a lifestyle and to most it a way |
| 1. Function- Most consumers look for gas BBQ grills | | | | of life. Always remember the safety guides of using |
| that will slow-cook their food to lock in juices and | | | | gas and let's get cooking! |