A Guide To Grills

Every new homeowner gets excited when Spring comes around. It's not so much as enjoying the joy of a back yard bursting with greenery but a place to put an outdoor grill or kitchen. The question is what is the best suited for a home chef's needs? It is nice to have a full outdoor oven and fridge however it's sufficient to just buy a multipurpose grill as well.

The first question that should be asked is how much cooking will be done? If you do entertain a lot then an outdoor kitchen is a great idea. If it's a barbecue once a month along with an occasional outdoor dinner then maybe a grill or hibachi is a good choice.  As with everything, there are high end and low end grills. More money means more extras. The higher end is the gas grills. These are great for the environment because it's clean cooking or cooking that doesn;t  produce any emissions. They have great temperature controls, which means more evenly and better cooked foods.Some are even equipped with infrared heating. electric grills are great if you have a small patio area. It requires ceramic briquettes to heat up. Of course there are the traditional charcoal ones.,These cook food with an intense smoky flavor , great for ribs and steaks. You can also alternate briquettes with wood chips for a more flavorful foods. Higher end grills have air vents and dampers to control cooking temperatures and igniters . Having these eliminate the need for lighter fluid too. The good thing about buying any kind of grill is the price. You can get a cheap one for under fifty  dollars or splurge  on a $1,000 one.

On the other side of the spectrum is the outdoor kitchen. This is for true cooking affectionados and frequent party givers.It also helps to have a relatively big back yard too. An outdoor cooking area will take up as much room as an indoor one.There also is the extra costs of installing another gas and waterline to support it. However if you really want one it is doable. A low end one can cost about a grand , while the most expensive can reach  up to $15,000, An average cost is about $1,000 to $5,000 If you  are handy you can definitely install an outdoor cooking area. Modular units can be built by the amateur remodeler...Outdoor kitchens are great.. They can be styled like an outdoor Tuscan kitchen with marble and  over head trellis or a trendy Malibu hangout, complete with a plush dining area and pool area.An outdoor kitchen has a full working sink and mini fridge. An every handy island can also be installed, along with a pizza oven.This can also contain a propane grill and ice bin, eliminating the need for an oven and fridge.Keep in mind that an outdoor kitchen does have to be covered come winter.The covers  are usually canvas and they do have to be customized.

Spring is coming and with it comes the urge for outdoor cooking. You can go for a traditional charcoal grill or a lush outdoor kitchen.Whatver the choice it comes down to fun outdoor cooking and the delicious foods that come from that.