the hottest grills for the money

Last year\'s unsold grill could mean a better deal for shoppers this year.
The latest grill test results from consumer reports can help shoppers find the best model for the dollar.
The testers spent nearly 600 hours baking hundreds of steaks. After cooking 89 pounds of the chicken, they found that the results of the main barbecue shop brands were mixed.
Some Weber models performed strongly, but some of the larger models, or even some of the smaller ones, were not impressed.
Kenmore and Char-
Broil has models on the recommendation list.
However, other models of Char-
Broil got some of the lowest scores.
Testers also noticed that grill accessories have become standard on some models.
Griddles, pizza stones, vegetable trays and steamboats are some of the extra bonus features consumers can expect to see.
For those who want a barbecuethe-
Go for the big race, the etiitaville G1000, $400, installed in any with 2-
Inch receiver connection, the only portable grill for ace low
High temperature performance-temp evenness.
In the medium category-
370 grill. to 520-square-
Inch cooking area with space for 16 to 30 burgers-
Brinkmann 8108410-
The $200 and $250 AUD Vantage series 67C3 are the best purchases in Consumer Reports.
For large grill with an area of over 520 square inches and space for 30 or more burgers, Brinkmann 810-1575-W (Wal-Mart)
Best Buy\'s consumer report is $380.
Portable or small grill is a grill with a cooking area of less than 370 square inches, with space of 10 to 15 burgers.
The best purchases include Char-
Broil Red Patio $463250210,270 and Weber Q $200,200.
Check carefully how the size is selected.
Usually the bigger the grill, the bigger the cooking surface, but that\'s not always the case.
According to experience, the more people you feed often, the larger the cooking area you should get.
BTU don\'t buy.
According to tests reported by consumers, more BTU per hour does not guarantee faster warm-up or better searing and cooking.
Focus on features.
Electronic firearms are usually easier and more reliable than push-type firearms.
Button or rotate the launcher. Stainless-
Steel or coated castings-
The iron furnace is easy to scorch, and the temperature of the Scorch is consistent.
Although the design is different, infrared technology can emit strong heat to food, not just to the air, but also to the heat.
Learn about stainless steel.
Like 304 and other 300-
Compared with the less expensive 400 series, the series of stainless steel is not easy to rust, and can better resist corrosion in past tests.
Stainless steel of different grades is usually used for different grill parts.
View the company website, or-
Store display, information about usage levels. Think safety.
When shopping, gently push the grill a few points to test the firmness of the grill.
Look for sharp corners and edges.
Grip the handle tightly;
If the hands are too close to the hot lid, they may be burned. Flare-
Ups happens, but usually the larger the space between the grille and the burner or the seasoning stick, the less constant flashups.
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