charcoal grills

It’s late November, Thanksgiving is looming and the winter weather has arrived early. But those of us who love to grill will still find a way to get outside and cook up something special, even if the weather is less than ideal.

If you’re in the market for a new grill, one of the first questions you’ll need to make is whether to choose charcoal or gas. In fact, we’re often asked, “Is gas or charcoal better for grilling?”. However, there’s a third option you’ll want to consider, as well: pellet grills.

Think you need a full-size grill to cook a gourmet meal? Think again! Portable grills offer a great grilling option whenever you’re on the go. While these grills can’t do everything their larger cousins can do, their premium performance and mobile design make them a versatile option for cooks everywhere.

In today’s market, you have stainless steel appliances, stainless steel grill, stainless steel everything to choose from. It’s common to see a product branded as “stainless steel”, but not everyone knows what this actually means. In this article, we’ll help you understand what is stainless steel and how it impacts bbq grills.

We’re often asked if gas grills are “better” than charcoal grills (or vice versa). The short answer is, no, neither option is inherently “better”. The long answer is, essentially, the rest of this article.

As the summer grilling season starts to ramp up, we’re seeing more questions about our grills. Today, we’ll cover a few of the more common questions we get regarding grill fuel options. If your question isn’t on the list, be sure to give us a call at 888-690-3773 to speak with one of our product specialists.

The first place to begin when thinking about cooking with charcoal is considering how much different it is as a fuel than gas. Charcoal/wood is the O.G. (original grill) fuel type but over the years gas has surpassed charcoal in worldwide popularity – especially in America where two out of three people own a gas grill according to the Hearth, Patio, & BBQ Association. This doesn’t mean that gas grills are superior. Both gas and charcoal grills have their pros and cons: gas grills typically offer convenience – they get hot quickly without having to mess with starting a fire, whereas charcoal grills offer distinct & deep flavors gas cannot create. It’s estimated about 1 in 5 Americans own both a charcoal and gas grill, so many folks seem to value having both options when it comes to grilling. Either way, let’s look at why, as a fuel, charcoal is so much different than gas.

What better way to start your next DIY project, home improvement job, or redesign than with the ideas and inspiration of our past projects. We’ve put together a varied list of different setups that focus on patio projects with a new fire pit, custom grill island, or other patio endeavors.

It’s turkey time again, and this year why not smoke your turkey? Smoking a turkey is not as difficult as it appears, in fact – in many ways, it’s much simpler to smoke your turkey than the traditional oven roasted bird.

The Tuscany region of Italy is famous for its simple yet flavorful cuisine. Panzanella is no exception. This classic Italian salad makes use of stale, crusty bread pan fried in olive oil and garlic – think croutons – and mixes it with delicious fresh vegetables.