Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Using Gas or Charcoal BBQs

The act of Barbequing or Grilling has been around as long as humans. Cavemen quickly realized that food tasted good after it was cooked over an open fire. Barbequing has become a standard American tradition for families. The reasons as clear as to why, not only does the food that comes from barbequing have a taste that is unmatched by other cooking methods, but barbequing presents a reason for families to gather together.

Gas BBQs work by a spark igniting the gas within the grill. Gas BBQs typically have a knob or button in which you push, which in turn activates a small hammer. The hammer hit's the top of an ignition crystal. Then the burner mixes the gas with oxygen and spreads it all over the cooking surface.

Gas Barbecues come in all shapes and sizes, which makes then ideal for just about any type of barbequing party. Smaller gas grills give you the portability needed to plan barbeque parties away from home. Larger Gas Barbecues are handy and efficient for cooking larger amounts of food quickly, and without the mess of other types of Barbecues.

So after deciding that you indeed are in the market for a barbeque grill, there are several factors that you must consider when you purchase your first gas grill, such as weight, cooking surfaces, cost etc.

Smaller Charcoal BBQs are ideal for cookouts, camping, and tail gate parties, but would not be useful if you were cooking for a larger amount of people. If you plan on feeding a larger amount of people, a larger charcoal barbecues will better suit your needs. If you are having issues deciding on which type you should get, you may consider getting both. Smaller Charcoal BBQs can cost as little as $10 to $15 dollars, and will give you the ability to travel.

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