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We spent weeks grilling 16 different types of food to determine the best for every skill level.
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The Genesis E-325S easily accommodates 20+ burgers simultaneously or two whole chickens with room to spare.
Beware though, those tables dont fold down, so measure your available space before purchase.
The searing burner really impressed usit created a nice crispy char on steaks.
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This did not diminish the love Mooney has for his Weber Genius at home.
He especially appreciates the expansive cooking area, It allows me to cook entire meals without needing additional ovens.
Theres a shelf to roast my corn and potatoes and the space to grill all my steaks.
The 23-inch side tables have room for all your implements, though they don’t fold down.Credit: Southern Living / Robert Perino
The Genesis line comes with an enviable warranty.
This beast boasts 570 square inches of cooking area, three burners, and an easy-to-maneuver four-wheel cart.
We also appreciated the large storage cabinet for storing the propane tank and accessories (not included).
The key is to soak your wood chips beforehand so they don’t catch fire.
Next, wrap them in aluminum foil, and cook for another 2 hours.
Brush them withBBQ sauceand turn the grill back up to high.
Although this grill is pricier, we felt it is worth it.
And bonus, the side table provides extra room for keeping a platter or implements at the ready.
We appreciated the porcelain-coated cast-iron gratesthey retained heat well and helped cook things evenly.
We also found them easy to clean and maintain, provided that you season them during assembly.
Overall, we felt this grill was a good value.
This model also comes in four fun colors: red, blue, black, and stealth.
If so, the affordable Weber Go-Anywhere Gas Grill fits the bill.
We appreciated the easily attachable legs that flip up for storage and handles for transport.
We did find lighting the grill challenging, often requiring matches to ignite.
And it comes with Webers 10-year warranty on the cookbox and lid assembly.
Finally, we thoroughly cleaned each grill according to the manufacturers instructions.
We looked at the ease of cleaning the grates after use.
In the end, we took all the data and evaluated the value of each propane grill.
Some items require a quick sear then a slow cook," he says.
The common wisdom is to allot 70- to 100-square inches of cooking area per person.
Regarding power, heat output is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs).
Generally smaller grills have a lower BTU rating because they have less burners.
But dont focus solely on finding a high BTU rating.
Look also at the overall temperature range and heat-retention capability.
And remember, a higher BTU rating means more propane and thus more cost.
Expandable grates like on our top pick theWeber Genesis E-325S Gas Grilllend flexibility to what you might cook simultaneously.
Fold out legs, large storage cabinets, and fold-down shelves all make storage more economical.
He also loves utilizing hiscast-iron skillet while grilling.
And if your summer is filled with camping, beach outings, and picnics, portability is key.
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Care
Nothing ruins a great evening of grilling than opening the cover to messy, sticky grates.
As Mooney advises, grill care is critical for maintaining your investment.
Clean your grill after every use.
The Mesa 300 stood out in testing for its porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, fold-down side shelves, and expansive storage cabinet.Credit: Southern Living / Katherine Fuller
Then scrub it with a grill brush before you close it down.
I also season my grill regularly.
Despite the hefty weight, it was relatively easy to move with its rolling wheels.
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Questions and Answers
Are propane grills better than charcoal grills?
We took a look at the differences between charcoal and propane, and found advantages and disadvantages to both.
And according to Mooney, gas grills also provide a more consistent heat.
Is one brand of gas grill better than all of the others?
What is the easiest kind of propane grill to clean?
Gas grills with removable grates and no hard-to-reach nooks and crannies are the easiest to clean.
Beyond construction, the material of the grates matters.
Stainless steel is lightweight and cleans up with little effort.
Porcelain-coated cast iron weighs more, but still cleans easily.
Both materials are rust and corrosion-resistant, making them simple to maintain.
How long do propane grills last?
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Despite the hefty 80-pound weight, the Char-Broil Performance 375 3-Burner Gas Grill was relatively easy for us to move with its rolling wheels that lock securely once in place.Credit: Southern Living / Kimberly Holland
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It took us just five minutes to assemble this grill, although we had consistent issues attaching the propane tank.Credit: Southern Living / Tara Massouleh McCay
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We did find igniting the grill challenging, often requiring a match to light.Credit: Southern Living / Nellah McGough
We grilled 16 different types of food over a period of three weeks to determine the best propane grills.Credit:Southern Living / Tara Massouleh McCay
The Char-Broil 463365124 Pro Series 3 Burner Gas Grill just missed the cut because the middle of the grill consistently came in about 25% hotter than the rest of the cooking surface. However, we did appreciate its overhead food rest, rolling wheels, and ample side tables.Credit:Southern Living / Jonathan Castleberry
