BBQ Gas Grills
We men may not be the greatest chefs in the kitchen, but give us an outdoor BBQ grill and a miraculous transformation takes place.
There’s something almost primeval happens with a guy and a gas grill. It ignites a primordial instinct in us. Perhaps it stems from the ‘hunter/gatherer” gene from days gone by.
Or maybe we just like to drink beer when we cook!
At the risk of being sexist here, this is article is primarily directed towards the fellers. Sure, there’s no doubt that the ladies can also create mouth-watering creations on a gas grill. Maybe even better. But, give a dude a BBQ grill , some meat and spatula — and watch the magic begin.
The majority of us backyard chefs use propane but I hear tell that some grillers prefer natural gas. But for pure portability, propane is the way to go. You can get refilled tanks just about anyplace nowadays. Just drop of your empty tank for a full one. Then, it’s back to grilling. Tis a great country we live in.
Oh, and speaking of portability, most models are equipped with wheels (you know, those roundy things invented shortly after we discovered our beloved fire?). With wheels permanently attached to our gas grills, now we are free to move about the yard. This tactical mobility is great if you’re producing clouds of smoke that you’d prefer NOT to blow into the house.
Or if the heat of the summer day is a bit on the scorchy side (as is often the case here in Texas), then rolling the grill to a shady spot under that Live Oak is much appreciated. Grill, beer, and shade. Can you say Heaven?
I personally use a grill that cooks over a gas flame. (There’s that primordial thing again.) But I hear that some backyard chefs have upgraded to a radiant heat method.
With radiant heat method, the grilling elements are, well, heated! This in turn provides the proper temperature for grilling. (Makes sense but personally, I like the flames.), But they tell me it provides a nice even heat that is good for rotisserie. And I do like me a rotissified chicken! (Said in my best President Bush impression.)
Many modern grills also offer convenient side tables attached to the grill. This provides a great place to have-at-the-ready all those secret spices you like to use as well as a parking spot for your patent-pending, to-die-for secret BBQ sauce. (And no, you’ll never get my personal recipe so don’t bother asking.)
These new fangled BBQ gas grills may also include a handy side burner or two. Nice. This provides a great spot for heatin’ up stuff (like those BBQ beans) at different temperatures than the main attraction requires.
You know, there’s always an excuse, I mean a ‘good reason’ to fire up the old grill. They come in a variety of sizes and you don’t have to purchase a king-size mamma-jammer if you’ve just got a single steak to prepare.
Then again, if you’re the type who enjoys showing off his culinary expertise, then a monster grill enables you to feed the masses. You can prepare a feast for a small army with one a Kong-sized grill.
You most likely have seen these gargantuan, outdoor behemoths. Ah, what a thing of beauty! All decked out in stainless steel just a glimmering in the sun — just begging to be used.
I’m not much into status symbols, but I can tell you, we guys are duly impressed (envious?) with these block-long babies. When we’re invited to a neighborhood shindig and the host unveils a larger-than-life grill that was made for a king… Well, I can’t tell you we’re not thinking this guy is compensating for a tiny body part. No sir. We’re just in awe over the wise investment our neighbor has made and hope Santa brings us one too!
Yes, gas grill is darn near a necessity for a guy. And since they work just as well on an apartment patio as they do out on the back forty, you just have to have a BBQ gas grill! Period.