The Cooks' Den » Barbecue Grills http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Ducane Propane Gas Grill 4100 | Affinity Barbeque Cart w/ Thermometer, Stainless Steel & Black 31741101 http://www.thecooksden.com/ducane-propane-gas-grill-4100-affinity-barbeque-cart-w-thermometer-stainless-steel-black-31741101/ http://www.thecooksden.com/ducane-propane-gas-grill-4100-affinity-barbeque-cart-w-thermometer-stainless-steel-black-31741101/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:19:37 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=11736 Ducane Propane Gas Grill 4100 Ducane's Affinity 4100 Propane Grill provides 693 square inches of porcelain-coated cooking grid and 48,000 BTUs of grilling power. That should be enough to keep the burgers coming when friends and family show up for dinner. Add a rotisserie and for slow-roasting poultry and ham.

Four burners with independent front-mounted controls control the heat to different portions of the cooking grid. Pretty standard on most grills of this, type, it's still a nice-to-have. You can set one high enough to sear steaks and then shift the meat to the other areas for slow, precise cooking. Check on progress with the cover down, using the cooking thermometer in the grill hood. A welded stainless steel warming rack at the back keeps hot food warm while you finish the meal. Underneath the grid are four porcelain-coated heat reflectors, which keep drippings off the burners and radiate the heat of the flames evenly over the entire cooking area above. All these parts clean up after the cookout with a stainless steel wire brush.

Two of the casters under the cabinet lock in place, so you can lock the grill in position for the cookout and then wheel the grill and the LP tank out of the way later. Again, pretty standard for a grill of this type, but definitely nice-to-have. Electronic ignition provides a dependable and safe start, but a metal match-holder lets you use the old lighting method if the ignition's batteries don't do their job. Stainless steel shelves on both sides of the burner area give you space for ingredients, meat fork and spatula, and a spot for plates when it's time to serve the hot meal.

Warning: assembly is required. That shouldn't be too difficult, with a few common tools on hand. One more warning: unless you store the unit indoors, you'll need a weatherproof grill cover. The cabinet back has an open section for air flow to the burners and won't keep the rain out.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/ducane-propane-gas-grill-4100-affinity-barbeque-cart-w-thermometer-stainless-steel-black-31741101/feed/ 0 Ducane Affinity Gas Grill, Black 3100 | Natural Gas Line Barbecue, Electric Ignition 31732101 http://www.thecooksden.com/ducane-affinity-gas-grill-black-3100-natural-gas-line-barbecue-electric-ignition-31732101/ http://www.thecooksden.com/ducane-affinity-gas-grill-black-3100-natural-gas-line-barbecue-electric-ignition-31732101/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:15:26 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=11733 Ducane Affinity Gas Grill, Black 3100 Ducane's Affinity 3100 Natural Gas Grill hooks up to a permanent natural gas supply line, so you'll never need to bother with setting up LP tanks and trading the empties in for new ones. The Affinity 3100 gives you all the flavor and convenience of outdoor grilling without the heavy work.

Three individually controlled burners create a maximum of 36,000 BTUs over the 418 inches of cooking surface. Porcelain-coated stainless steel reflector plates over the burners radiate the heat evenly to the porcelain-coated grid above. The grid and plates clean up with a stainless steel wire brush and carry a three-year warranty. Fuel lines to the burners end in spider-blocking mesh, so you won't need to worry about nests blocking the pipes in the springtime. Other handy perks include a built-in thermometer in the grill hood and a dependable battery-powered electronic ignition.

Sized for the couple or the small family, the Ducane Affinity 3100 includes a wrap-around shelf with no extra burner outside the cover. Many find the extra space more useful than an extra burner. Inside the stainless steel cover is a small warming rack of welded stainless steel rod, good for heating up buns and keeping cooked food warm. Notches in the cabinet sides accept a rotisserie, but that's not included with the basic grill.

A throw-away aluminum pan fits neatly below the burners to catch excess grease -- remove the pan after every cookout and be sure to replace it with a fresh one. In between uses, protect the grill with a rain-proof cover, because the cabinet isn't weatherproof.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/ducane-affinity-gas-grill-black-3100-natural-gas-line-barbecue-electric-ignition-31732101/feed/ 0 Capital Performance Cabinet Gas Grill | Stainless Steel Infrared 52 Inch Barbeque http://www.thecooksden.com/capital-performance-cabinet-gas-grill-stainless-steel-infrared-52-inch-barbeque/ http://www.thecooksden.com/capital-performance-cabinet-gas-grill-stainless-steel-infrared-52-inch-barbeque/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:48:24 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8575 Capital Performance Cabinet Gas Grill Capital's 52-inch Cabinet Gas Grill gives plenty of work space both on the grill and off, with options for chopping block inserts on both side tables. The hood is spacious, controls are chrome plated, and cabinet construction is seamless and smooth -- eliminating weak points and sharp corners. Capital put a lot of design effort into the appearance of this grill, paying attention even to small details like hidden casters.

Total heat output for this large grill is over 100K BTU's, including a 30K double side burner available even when the hood of the main grill is closed. Four main burners run at 25K apiece, with one burner converted to infrared. The infrared burner has high-medium-low settings for searing as well as slow cooking. A fifty-pound capacity rotissierie in the rear runs on a separate 15K burner unit. The warming rack is easily removable for better access to the rotissierie area.

Halogen lighting for evening cookouts is a standard feature built into the double-walled hood. The electronic ignition system is reliable and convenient, powered by 9V batteries. A smoker box is available as an accessory.

Capital's grease reduction system includes grease collection pans on rollers, with disposable pan liners to collect the waste oils.

You'll want a nice BBQ tool set to go with such a nice grill, too.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/capital-performance-cabinet-gas-grill-stainless-steel-infrared-52-inch-barbeque/feed/ 0 Lynx Infrared Propane Gas Grill | Stainless Steel Cabinet Portable 42 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/lynx-infrared-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-portable-42-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/lynx-infrared-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-portable-42-inch/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:44:56 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8572 Lynx Infrared Propane Gas Grill Lynx describes this professional quality 42-inch gas grill as a mobile kitchen. Over 800 square inches of primary cooking grill plus a warming grill over 300 are powered by a burner system with an output of 75000 BTU's. Two of the cast red brass burners can be topped with ceramic briquettes to convert dripping fats to smoke, and a third Pro-Sear burner provides fully controlled infrared heat over a full range of temperature settings.

Built-in lighting is standard under the hood and behind the controls for convenient operation during late evening cookouts. A heat stabilizing system deflects wind away from burner flames when the hood is closed, keeping the temperatures constant. For wood smoke flavor, a removable stainless steel box can be filled with wood chips and pulled out for emptying ashes and cinders.

The side shelves fold down for easier storage of the movable cabinet grill, which is mounted on six heavy duty casters. Two storage drawers are included, and the stainless steel cabinet doors hold condiment shelves that can be removed for cleaning. The housing itself is a gap free design, assembled with heli-arc welding techniques that creates a seamless weather resistant shell.

Topping off the list of perks is a three speed rotissierie, adjustable to two positions, heated by a separate infrared burner.

Compare this with the Kalamazoo Stainless Steel Propane Grill.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/lynx-infrared-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-portable-42-inch/feed/ 0 DCS Propane Gas Grill | Stainless Steel Cabinet 48 Inch BGB48-BQR http://www.thecooksden.com/dcs-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-48-inch-bgb48-bqr/ http://www.thecooksden.com/dcs-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-48-inch-bgb48-bqr/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:41:17 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8569 DCS Propane Gas Grill Handcrafted from 304 gauge stainless steel, the DCS cabinet-style, 48-inch gas grill features a patented grease collection system built into the reversible cooking grid. One side has rounded grill bars, better for cooking fish or vegetables, and the other side the standard V-shaped bars preferred for searing poultry and meat. Each surface includes channels that funnel waste oils towards the grease collection reservoir below the grid.

A smoker tray with its own 3500 BTU burner is standard equipment and essential if you want that real woodsmoke flavor. The primary cooking surface is a spacious 638 square inches with 241 more on the warming rack. Underneath, three 25000 BTU burners provide even, radiant heat. Dual side burners of 17K BTU's apiece give you plenty of options for sauces outside the main grill area. The integrated rotissierie has its own burner, running at 14000 BTU's.

Other perks include electronic ignition powered by a nine-volt battery and halogen lighting installed on the rotissierie motor. Aimed so that it illuminates the entire working surface, the lighting system is outside the main cooking area and stays free of grease and smoke.

Designed to be weather resistant, the DCS uses welded seams (rather than mechanical assembly systems) for fewer gaps where water can enter or grease can collect.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/dcs-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-48-inch-bgb48-bqr/feed/ 0 Solaire Stainless Steel Gas Grill | Infrared Convection Burner Cabinet 56 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/solaire-stainless-steel-gas-grill-infrared-convection-burner-cabinet-56-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/solaire-stainless-steel-gas-grill-infrared-convection-burner-cabinet-56-inch/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:04:40 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8513 Solaire Stainless Steel Gas Grill Solaire's 56-inch gas grill with ceramic InfraVection burners offers fully controlled infrared grilling, easily convertible to the more traditional convection heating of older styles. If you like new grilling options but cling to the old methods you already know, the Solaire backs you up with both systems.

The main grilling surface of 667 cubic inches is backed up by a secondary warming rack of over three hundred cubic inches, powered by three main burners running at a total of 85,000 BTU's. Dual side burners run at 17,000 BTU's each, and the independently heated rotissierie section adds another 18,000 BTU's of controllable infrared heat. This variety and large working surface area provides every option you'll need.

Accessories available as an additional purchase include a stainless steel wood chip smoker box, steamer/fryer system, a BBQ sauce tray to replace a portion of the cooking grid, and a large stainless steel griddle. The Solaire is like having an outdoor kitchen, far more versatile than a single purpose gas grill. Some cabinet space is devoted to storage, within a weather resistant welded steel framework. Heli-arc welded seams cut down on gaps where rain can enter and grease can collect. A vinyl grill cover is included.

Check out this outdoor fireplace, too -- it's perfect for keeping your grilling buddies warm on a winter night, or roasting marshmallows with the kids.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/solaire-stainless-steel-gas-grill-infrared-convection-burner-cabinet-56-inch/feed/ 0 Fire Magic Echelon Gas Grill | Elite Magnum Infrared Propane BBQ E1060 http://www.thecooksden.com/fire-magic-echelon-gas-grill-elite-magnum-infrared-propane-bbq-e1060/ http://www.thecooksden.com/fire-magic-echelon-gas-grill-elite-magnum-infrared-propane-bbq-e1060/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:42:24 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8512 Fire Magic Echelon Gas Grill The largest of Fire Magic's infrared burner grills, the Elite Magnum provides an incredible 1,056 square inches of grilling space and a total heat output of 150,000 BTU's. That's enough to run a fair-sized restaurant kitchen, or keep up with the appetites of neighborhood gatherings.

To heat the main cooking area, the Elite uses four independently-controlled cast stainless steel infrared burners. Two 15K infrared burners heat the rotissierie section, and the single side burner packs a powerful 60K, enough to heat a large wok for stir fry vegetables or simmer a large stockpot of chowder.

Halogen lighting for late evening cookouts is built in, and a rotissierie cradle is included. Every feature of this grill is more than you'd expect to see, from the electronic ignition system powered by 110V AC house current to the four zone digital meat and grill thermometer. Each of the four zones is divided from the others by heat shields for accurate control, and the monitoring system gives precise readings on each. All front mounted controls are stainless steel castings.

With plenty of cabinet space in the heavy duty stainless steel housing and an independently heated smoker drawer for adding wood chips without mess, this weather-resistant and fully-warranted grill satisfies every grilling need.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/fire-magic-echelon-gas-grill-elite-magnum-infrared-propane-bbq-e1060/feed/ 0 OCI Elite 30 Built-In Gas Grill & Rotisserie | Propane Stainless Steel 30 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/oci-elite-30-built-in-gas-grill-rotisserie-propane-stainless-steel-30-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/oci-elite-30-built-in-gas-grill-rotisserie-propane-stainless-steel-30-inch/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:31:58 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8293 OCI Elite 30 Built-In Gas Grill &The OCI Elite 30 Propane Grill offers a spacious 774-square-inch cooking grid and a built-in rotissierie, with one of the heaviest stainless steel grill hoods of any model on the market. This built-in grill is heavy duty, and some interesting features are available, but cooking options are not as full spectrum as you'd expect in this price range.

A motorized rotisserie unit with its own infrared burner rated at 15K BTUs has a weight capacity of 50 pounds, enough for two turkeys on the spit at once. This is a much better option than trying to cook with indirect heat on this two burner grill. Each of the main burners is rated at 28K BTUs, and all three are independently adjustable.

Standard on this grill is an "easy slide" grease-catching pan that runs in and out of the catch area on ball bearings -- that's a very pleasing touch, considering how unpleasant it can be to struggle with a pan full of grease and waste oil. While not especially fancy, this grill was made to please, with heavy duty controls that are polished stainless steel and an insulated grill hood. The friendliest addition to the design is a halogen lighting system under the hood, so you can continue to cook after sundown without bringing in spotlights.

As with most grills, the high quality stainless steel cabinet will still require a grill cover for protection from weather -- the stainless steel won't rust, but there are openings which could let in rain and cause other problems.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/oci-elite-30-built-in-gas-grill-rotisserie-propane-stainless-steel-30-inch/feed/ 0 Broil King Signet 90 Gas Grill & Rotisserie | Aluminum Stainless Steel Three Burner http://www.thecooksden.com/broil-king-signet-90-gas-grill-rotisserie-aluminum-stainless-steel-three-burner/ http://www.thecooksden.com/broil-king-signet-90-gas-grill-rotisserie-aluminum-stainless-steel-three-burner/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:16:55 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8290 Broil King Signet 90 Gas Grill &Broil King's economical Signet 90 offers 50 BTUs of cooking power in a three burner grilling system, plus a 10K BTU side burner and a rear rotissierie unit running at 15K. The design allows slow barbecue with or without the rotissierie in use, but the success of that will depend upon cooking skill and experience with the settings.

Each burner is independently controlled and lights by dependable electronic ignition. The 400 square inch cooking grid is porcelain-coated cast iron. Be careful when cleaning the grid so you avoid damaging the porcelain layer. For slow cooking, the company recommends placing a pan of water on the Flav-R-Wave shield over one of the main burners, but that can be an awkward business, and taking it out before the grill cools is discouraged. Consider using the rotissierie instead.

Side tables fold down for storage and lock securely in place during use. The grill hood and cabinet are a mix of stainless steel and cast aluminum, both of which are very durable. Broil King guarantees the structural parts for life, the burner tubes for five years (but under a pro-rated re-purchase system), and gives a two-year warranty on small parts.

This unit does not offer a smoker option, and placing ceramic briquettes, containers of wood chips, or other home remedy solutions on the Flav-R-Wave system is not recommended. The Flav-R-Wave panels generate smoke by vaporizing meat juices that fall through the grid.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/broil-king-signet-90-gas-grill-rotisserie-aluminum-stainless-steel-three-burner/feed/ 0 Weber Summit Propane Gas Grill | Stainless Steel Cabinet Four Burner S-420 http://www.thecooksden.com/weber-summit-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-four-burner-s-420/ http://www.thecooksden.com/weber-summit-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-cabinet-four-burner-s-420/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:05:10 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8256 Weber Summit Propane Gas Grill Weber's Summit S-420 Propane Gas Grill offers four burner cabinet-style grilling without all the expensive add-ons. If you want a solid basic grill for an average family cookout, the S-420 is a good choice.

The cooking grid of 3/8" diameter stainless steel rods provides 538 square inches of working surface, and the warming rack adds 112 more. That's plenty of space, and the four burners provide 48.8K BTUs for thorough heating of the grid. Each burner can be individually lit and adjusted, preventing wasted fuel and giving better control of temperature zones. A 12K BTU side burner hidden in the end table can handle sauces, soups, or coffee.

A rotissierie is available as an add-on, but neither that nor a smoker box is standard on this grill. With the small hood size, slow cooking is a little more dependable than in Weber larger versions of the Summit -- the smaller space still allows plenty of cooking room and controls the air flow issues, but for slow and even roasting, the rotissierie is still a better option.

Weber's flavorizer system controls flare-ups by vaporizing dripping fat before it reaches the burner flames, cutting back on charring issues that can be troublesome with charcoal fired grills and poorly designed gas versions. Quality of the build is as good as with Weber's larger Summit grills -- this one carries the same good warranty and has just been scaled back a bit. Be sure to get a grill cover for your Weber -- the stainless steel is rust-proof, but the cabinet is not rain-proof.

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