Key Features Pizza became popular in American right after World War Two. GI’s who served in Italy had been exposed to the culinary delight and wanted more. At the same time, a large number of Italian immigrants were flooding into the Eastern and Midwestern United States looking for a better way of ...
Key Features Weber has been one of the most trusted names in grilling since they first emerged onto the scene in the late 1950s. For decades their 22-inch and 26-inch kettle grills were seen as the vanguard for quality backyard cooking appliances. As time has gone on they have expanded into ...
Key Features The portable gas grill marketplace is sometimes flooded with cheap options that have a relatively short lifespan. Yet there are some quality manufacturers who are making a name for themselves amongst the more established brands. Just a few years ago Smoke Hollow was acquired by ...
Key Features Old Smokey has been a tried and true name in outdoor cooking appliances for decades. They are proudly made in the United States with American source materials. Almost every grill and smoker in their line is made from a special aluminized steel. This manufacturing process involves ...
Key Features Napoleon is a company that prides itself on offering quality grills. Sometimes this means they are designing their own grill from scratch. With some of their grills like with the NK22CK-L-1, they borrow from the successful design of other manufacturers and add their own high-quality ...
Key Features A portable charcoal grill is typically simple, and this tempts some people to look for something inexpensive, and ultimately weak. This prompts the twist of logic to look for a disposable charcoal grill. Yet a portable charcoal grill need not be a fire hazard that you leave behind ...
Key Features Wood pellet grills are very popular. However, most of them need to be plugged into a standard AC electrical outlet. This means that they are rarely portable. Green Mountain addresses these concerns with their Davy Crocket portable wood pellet grill. It is designed to fold up ...
Key Features Wood pellet grills continue to grow in popularity. Some are very utilitarian and the design visually reflects this. The Memphis Grill recognizes that a wood pellet grill is a serious investment, and you want to see quality materials and design throughout. Their VG0002S Elite Wood ...
Key Features If you like to camp, tailgate, or cookout when you go to the beach, then you are likely trying to wade through a sea of portable grill options. Figuring out which one is right for you can be a headache that continues with every new click. One of the best ways to weed out your ...
Key Features In recent years a variety of media outlets and healthy living advocates have shed light on the impact of gas emissions and possible carcinogen compounds produced by traditional grilling. While the research is still out on many of these topics, it has none the less driven a variety of ...
Key Features If you are looking for a wood pellet grill or wood pellet smoker, then you have likely noticed the flood of choices on the market today. They all work on the same principles where manufactured pellets created as a byproduct of hardwood processing, are slowly fed into an internal fire ...
Key Features Cuisinart has thrown itself headlong into the world of grills. In recent years they have come out with charcoal, propane, natural gas, and even wood pellet grills. One niche where they have gained the most traction is in with small, or otherwise portable gas grills. The Cuisinart ...
Key Features Wood pellet grills are prized by many for their ease of use and overall efficiency. Larger units are meant to do double duty as a high, yet indirect heat grill, that you can also use as a hot smoker. Some of the well-designed larger units like the ones in the Pit Boss line can produce ...
Key Features Wood pellet grills are prized for the versatility and ease of use. However, there are a few minor complaints that pop up with many of them. At the top of the list is the fact that it only offers indirect heat. This means that a wood pellet grill can’t give you that steakhouse sear ...
Key Features Most gas grill manufacturers offer a wide range from inexpensive or entry-level units, all the way up to their high-end models. This is also the case with Dyna-Glo and their Bronze 4 burner premium gas grill. It sits on a cabinet base that can store a 25 pound LP tank, with room ...
Key Features It's been said that portable gas grills come in all shapes and sizes. Cuisinart aims to prove that even a sphere can be on that list with their CGG-049 Searin’ Sphere. Cuisinart is a relative newcomer to the world of outdoor cooking appliances. Yet they bring their reputation for ...
Key Features In the past, tabletop gas grills were seen as utilitarian cooking devices that were meant to quickly sear up some meat, while you got on to other things. You would see them most often used for trips to the beach, the occasional camping trip, and riddled throughout the parking lots of ...
Key Features Demand for wood pellet grills continues to grow. At this point, the market is flooded with a variety of options. Many of which do pretty much the same thing. The pellet hopper sends prepared hardwood pellets to the firepot via a carefully controlled auger system. An igniter and fan ...
Key Features Electric grills have a reputation for not being able to bring the kind of heat you can get with a traditional gas grill, while also lacking the flavor of charcoal. This bad rap, left over from small scale kitchen appliances, don’t hold a lot of water with the Kenyon B70400 Texan All ...
Key Features Griddles and woks have the ability to develop high heat flavor. If you look around the world there are far more of them than you see of traditional gas and charcoal grills. This prompted BTI outfitters to offer their propane-fired 24-inch FireDisk, for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. ...
Key Features For some people, the Number 18, Old Smokey Charcoal Grill conjures up long-lost memories of childhood. It was one of the earliest front runners in retail level charcoal grills. It’s success as a charcoal grill, smoker, and portable grill has endeared many. To this day the original ...
Key Features Natural gas grills are in high demand in places where municipal services provide hookups. This includes parks, apartment commons, and community squares where people can grill outside, even if it’s banned on their deck. To accommodate this niche demand Modern Home Products Corp, ...
Key Features Modern manufacturing techniques continue to open doors into creative options for many of our modern cooking appliances. One arena where you see this show up is in outdoor grill designs. The Fuego F24C blends ultra-modern looks with a quality, small footprint gas grill. This is ...
Key Features Gas grills are increasingly popular, and they are often the first step for entry-level grillers. Unfortunately, a really cheap gas grill has a relatively short lifespan. So, it can be hard to choose one with confidence in its quality. Char-Griller clearly put some thought into ...
Key Features If you love to camp or tailgate, then being able to take a grill with you when you is likely part of the experience. These days a lot of campgrounds and stadium tailgate areas are banning charcoal grills due to the potential fire hazard. Not to mention lugging charcoal and a proper ...
Key Features A sleek and compact gas grill is very appealing for people with a small outdoor entertaining space, yet also want to be able to catch the eye of their guests. Unfortunately, some grill manufacturers fall short on filling this niche need. Kenmore might not be the first name you ...
Key Features If you are shopping online for a portable gas-fired grill or griddle, then you are spoiled for choice! The increasing popularity has inspired a wide range of manufacturers to flood the market with options, making it hard to sort out one from another. The first choice in the ...
Key Features Before the 1960s it was pretty rare to find a whole hog anything outside of the Southern or Southeastern United States. As backyard grilling took off in the early days of the baby boom, so did the desire for smoked meat. Still, whole hog roasting was relatively limited, and if you ...
Key Features Entry level charcoal grills tend to have little in the way of special features. Most are a simple box or a kettle that can hold enough charcoal to handle searing some steaks, hamburgers, or bratwursts. The grill grates are usually either plated with temporarily shiny chrome or made ...
Key Features The Foggo grill is a newcomer in a relatively new niche of indoor, battery powered, charcoal grills. The heating method for grills like this uses a minimal amount of charcoal, that is fed oxygen by a small, battery-powered internal fan. The heat of the charcoal gradually warms the ...
Key Features Smoker cabinets are an affordable option for replicating near competition level barbecue in the comfort of your own back yard. Camp Chef started out making grills and wood stoves for camping enthusiasts. A big part of their early market segment was hunters who went out on prolonged ...
Key Features A “Whole Hog” or whole pig roast is an event designed to draw large numbers of people together to connect and celebrate. There’s something about being able to roast an entire animal, especially over a charcoal-fired rotisserie, that brings magic to the moment. Answering the call to ...
Key Features Grilled fish is one of life’s little pleasures. Unfortunately, when you live in an apartment or condo that doesn’t allow grilling, you are left searching for options. Nutrichef recognizing this seldom-answered niche with their PKFG16 Electric Indoor Fish Grill. Right off the bat, ...
Key Features A high-quality gas grill shouldn’t be just a thing of beauty that strikes up the occasional conversation at the family cookout. It should also be a cooking companion with the versatility to conveniently prepare a wide range of dishes. The Broil King 956214 Regal 420 ticks off all ...
Key Features Twenty or so years ago rotisserie was only really thought of as a way to cook a succulent chicken at the deli. In time home appliance manufacturers stepped up to the plate to offer a variety of countertop options. While these units managed to produce a juicy bird, they also left a ...
Key Features In the 1950s and into the early 1960s barbecue and smoked meat was primarily a thing reserved to the Southern and Southeastern parts of the United States. As backyard grilling started gaining popularity, more and more aficionados of fire-kissed flavor started taking an interest in ...
Key Features These days outdoor kitchens and lavish outdoor entertainment spaces are increasingly popular. Of course, the best ones have some sort of centerpiece or impressive conversation starter to wow guests. Sure, you could go with a puddling water feature, a lighting array, or a fancy ...
Key Features Portable electric grills are popular for people who live in condos, apartments or other arrangements where traditional gas and charcoal grilling is prohibited. The ability to pull up stakes and take it with you when you tailgate or camp somewhere with available electricity is also a ...
Key Features A portable grill is practically a “Must Have” item these days if you really want to make the most out of tailgating party, a beach trip, or a weekend spent camping. To answer this popular need, Coleman offers a line of gas grills. The breadth of their line is also influenced by the ...
Key Features Charcoal kettle grills were one of the great hits of the 1950s and 60s. They were largely responsible for bringing the art of backyard grilling into the American cultural consciousness. The original kettle grill manufacturers were eventually followed by imitators who tried to produce ...
Key Features There are a lot of people who hold onto pleasant memories of charcoal grilled food on camping trips and at tailgating parties. Unfortunately, in recent years portable charcoal grills have gone a little bit by the wayside. It is largely due to the inferior materials used in their ...
Key Features Let’s face it, there are times when you are craving the unmistakable taste of charcoal grilled meat kissed with a smoky flavor. Then there are other times when you just don’t want to deal with the hassle and mess of charcoal when you could just lay a respectable hunk of meat over a ...
Key Features Weber started out into the world of grills with their classic charcoal kettle. This was how they made their name in the industry and established a decades-long reputation. As propane and natural gas became more available and popular, they eventually started designing their own gas ...
Key Features If you need to cook for an event of a large number of people on a regular basis, then chances are you are looking for something that offers maximum capacity, as well as consistency. This is sort of a special niche in the outdoor grill and griddle industry. A variety of manufacturers ...
Key Features When they are done right, kabobs, or kebabs are a thing of beauty. With the right prep system, they can be easy to make, and certainly impress dinner guests. Depending on what you are offering they also allow diners to customize what they want on their plate. Still, Blackstone ...
