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Gas Bbq Grills: A Range of Features

Gas BBQ grills have earned a rightful place in the backyards and on the porches and patios of people all over the country, indeed, around the world. With good reason too. They are convenient and reliable.

I went on a quest to the store today to really take a close look at the gas BBQ grills they had there. It was pretty interesting to actually see first hand the many differences. I went to one of the big box stores, where I knew there would be a decent selection. The lower end grills were pretty basic and didn't have some of the features I really like in a grill. On the other hand, the really high end sported features that I couldn't care less about. Here's some of what I discovered.

If you consider gas BBQ grills from least to most expensive you get a feel for the differences without much effort at all. The cheapest ones were small, had fewer burners, smaller temperature gauges, and thin metal tops. These certainly do the job of cooking up your veggies and meats, but they don't offer a lot of bells and whistles. As you go up in price you start to discover small improvements. For example, the diameter of the handle used to open and close the lid top got bigger. This makes the unit seem better somehow. You also notice that the way you access the propane tank makes more sense. The cheaper grills often have some wimpy lifty thingy (that's a technical term) that would drive anyone batty trying to manage while getting to the tank valve. No thanks! The gas BBQ grills that have doors that open, or can be accessed from the back make way more sense.

The nicest, and most expensive gas BBQ grills are Heavy Duty, have lots of features, and offer solid quality and longevity for the money. These, as well as some of the middle priced grills, often have side tables and side burners built-in. I didn't think I would like having a side burner at first, but it turns out that it is actually pretty handy to have. We usually cook a side dish there while the other food is being grilled nearby. It makes it pretty handy, especially if you've taken your grill away from home. Corn on the cob, sauces, or even a creative desert can be prepared easily with a side burner. The cheap units just don't offer that.

One final important note about gas BBQ grills worth mentioning is the grill surfaces themselves. I have discovered that the grill surface can make quite a difference in your food. There are some that are quite wide and allow the food to make more contact with it. Others have a more ridged, or pronounced surface that the food makes contact with. I prefer the later. I don't like it when meats and veggies stick to the grill, and having less contact surface helps with this. Both are fine and can be managed with either cooking spray or aluminum foil.

Whether you get a small, cheaper unit, or move up to a more feature-rich, larger and expensive one, you are in for a treat. Gas BBQ grills help make the world go round.

About the Author

MJ writes for ClickShops Inc., where you can find a great selection of gas BBQ grills to enjoy cooking out with family and friends at www.gasbbqgrills.com

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Can you cook Papa Murphy s pizza on an outdoor BBQ grill?

I know that you can make homemade pizza and cook it on the grill, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about how long to cook a pre-made pizza and at what temperature.

Yes you can. Papa Murphy's now offers a reuseable aluminum "grilling tray especially for putting your pizza on the BBQ grill.
I just got this in my e-mail from them today:

http://www.papamurphysgrilling.com/pdf/PapaMurphysGrillingInstructions.pdf

It has complete instructions for grilling your pizza, whether it's on a Gas Grill, Charcoal Grill, or wood pellet grill.

Here are the instructions for a gas grill:

Setup: Grill surface should be at least 16”x16”.
1. For grills with 3 or more burners, pre-heat your grill to 425° – 450° – only lighting
the outer burners. For 2 burner grills, light both burners and pre-heat your grill to
375° – 400°. For best results, use an oven thermometer on the grill surface to confirm the
temperature. Grill should be left at desired temperature for 15 minutes prior to baking.
2. Remove the plastic wrap and leave the pizza on the paper tray. Place the pizza and
paper tray in the aluminum grilling tray and place them all together on the center of
the grill surface. Close the lid. Note that if you have a thermometer in the lid of the grill, it
will no longer read the right temperature. Do not adjust the temperature of the grill once it is
pre-heated.
3. Baking time is approximately 20-30 minutes. DO NOT LEAVE THE GRILL
UNATTENDED. CHECK FREQUENTLY BY LIFTING THE CRUST WITH A SPATULA AND
TURN PIZZA 1/4 TURN EVERY 5 MINUTES…turn it, don’t burn it! Baking times
may vary. Bake until desired doneness is reached.
4. Use oven mitts to remove pizza and aluminum grilling tray from grill. Let stand 5
minutes. Remove pizza and paper tray from the aluminum grilling tray. Cut and serve!

There you are!

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Replacement Cooking Grid For BBQ Guys Stainless Electric Grill $18 This Replacement Cooking Grid from Aussie Grills by Meco is for use with BBQ Guys Stainless Electric Grill.

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