grilling notebook
5 Grills for
Every Need
There’s a grill that
will fit any budget or
cooking style. These
units provide a taste
of what’s in stores
and online.
FIRE STONE COOK NUMBER
(Electric) Perfect for balconies, this
small electric grill has a temperature probe
that helps you grill big-time meals.
$579,
866/303-4028; firestonehp.com
KITCHENAID KFRS271TSS
(Gas) Burners
specially made for uniform cooking and a
system that reduces flare-ups by channeling
away grease give you total cooking control.
$1599; 8OC/334-6889; kitchenaid.com
POWER
SOURCES
■ Propane
is the
most-used fuel
source. It requires
periodic tank refills,
but it gives you
freedom to move
the grill around.
■ Electric
units
are convenient and
they’re usually
acceptable where
regulations prohibit
open flames, such as
balconies. But they
don’t provide smoky
flavor, and you can’t
stray far from an
electrical outlet.
■ Charcoal
may
seem old-fashioned
and it’s messier than
gas or electric, but it
provides barbecue
flavors that grilling
purists crave.
■ Natural gas
can
be plumbed directly
to grills, eliminating
the need for tanks.
Natural gas is also
less expensive than
propane. However,
once the gas is
hooked up, the grill
can’t be moved.
VERM ONT CASTINGS VCS 4037
(Gas)
This solidly built grill features cast-iron hood
ends for better heat retention, and back-lit
dials and a pop-up light for easy nighttime
grilling. $1489,800/668-5323; myownbbq.com
W EBER PERFORMER
(Charcoal) This grill
offers the unbeatable taste of charcoal cooking
with conveniences such as propane gas
ignition, an ash cleanup system, and a charcoal
hopper. $349; 800/446-1071; weber.com
W EBER GENESIS E-320
(Gas) A porcelain-
enamel finish gives this grill high style, and its
cast-iron grates ensure that it cooks as good as
it looks. $849; 800/446-1071; weber.com
MINDEN MASTER GRILL
(Gas) You can
custom-design this grill with options such as an
ice bucket, griddle, or a bamboo cutting board.
$389; 888/985-2249; mindengrill.com
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