{"id":249,"date":"2019-04-22T11:33:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T11:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backyardgrillchef.com\/?page_id=249"},"modified":"2020-09-13T07:14:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-13T07:14:07","slug":"best-propane-grill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backyardgrillchef.com\/best-propane-grill\/","title":{"rendered":"We Review The Best Liquid Propane Grills – Which Gas BBQ Grills Are Small, Portable & Perfect For Outdoors?"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/span><\/p>\n Although you don\u2019t get the same taste as with cooking with charcoal<\/a>, the convenience of having the best propane grill means there\u2019s always space on my patio for one. It seems that over 60 percent of outdoor grill owners in the US<\/a> agree with me too.<\/p>\n For that mid-week grill after work, you can\u2019t beat the speed of an electronic ignition and the turning of a dial that you have on the best propane outdoor grills. When camping or picnicking in open spaces, the top gas grills help avoid those outdoor fire bans that are so common now.<\/p>\n Join me as I take a look at what to consider in the best gas grills for your money, and later, I list my favorites in the gas grill reviews section.<\/p>\n The best propane grills can vary in cost from just over a hundred dollars to well over two thousand bucks and more. Good gas grill brands make models which can be as much a status symbol as your beloved car on the driveway. How do you make sure you choose the best gas grill for the money?<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u200bThe first questions you need to ask are how many people do you intend to cook for and how much patio space do you have available? The largest top gas grills will often have a cooking space over 500 square inches, and up to almost 800 square inches on the top end grills\u2014great for groups of 10 people or more.<\/p>\n Also, consider the clearance the grill needs, top-rated propane grills can get very hot and will need at least 2-feet clearance at either end. If you only intend to cook for smaller groups or have limited space, a mid-range propane grill could be the answer and much cheaper too.<\/p>\n BTU or British Thermal Units is a term you will hear plenty about when looking for the best propane grill. It\u2019s basically a measurement of the heat output of the burners of the grill, for more explanation click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For larger grills with a bigger area to heat up, you will need more BTU, normally this means more powerful burners or a larger number of burners. Most gas grill experts would recommend 80-100 BTUs per square inch of cooking space\u2014more BTUs than you need will just burn up extra fuel.<\/p>\n The other factor which will affect the performance of your best gas grill is the metal used for the grates, with cast iron tending to get much hotter but stainless steel retaining heat better. If you want those distinctive sear marks on your foods, go for cast iron, although food can stick easier to cast iron and they can be harder to clean.<\/p>\n Stainless steel, by comparison, will help keep in the moisture of the food and be super easy to clean when finished. Some of the top-rated propane grills will feature porcelain-coated cast-iron grates which offer the low maintenance of stainless steel with the better heat conducting ability of cast iron.<\/p>\n Good gas grill brands like Weber and Char-Broil often guarantee their top rated propane grills for up to 10 years. If properly maintained the best propane grill should last you a lifetime with just the grates or flavorizer bars needing replacing every five years or so.<\/p>\n Try to choose a grill which uses porcelain-coated steel in its construction for more durability or stainless steel found on some of the best propane grills is great for weather resistance. Cheaper propane grills may use a powder coated steel which can often chip or flake with extreme use, leading to rusting.<\/p>\n The following YouTube video shows how to deep clean a gas grill which can significantly improve the lifespan of your best propane grill.<\/p>\n \u200bThe best propane grills for the money will come with extra features like a side burner, side shelves for extra workspace, and a large hood for convection cooking. The more independent burners a grill has to offer will allow for more heat zones and greater versatility.<\/p>\n The top-rated propane grills will normally feature some variant of the flavorizer bars pioneered by Weber. These sit under the burners and capture the juices of the meats, which then vaporize to give the food a smoky BBQ taste. They can also help with grease management\u2014an important element of maintaining the best propane grills.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n In the following gas grill reviews, I have looked for what I consider to be the best gas grills for the money. Although you can often find less expensive alternatives, all the top gas grills we have looked at come from well-known manufacturers and are extremely popular\u2014that many people can\u2019t all be wrong.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u200bThe Spirit II E-310 is one of the smallest gas grills Weber makes but it still offers an impressive 529 square inches of total cooking space.<\/p>\n Three stainless steel burners output a decent 30,000 BTUs of heat to prepare food for between five to seven people. Porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates are reversible with a thin side ideal for more delicate foods like fish, while the wider side creates great sear marks on your steaks.<\/p>\n The Spirit range uses Weber\u2019s patented GS4 grilling systems. Infinity Ignition ensures the grill lights the first time and superior burner tubes make for a constant gas flow across the entire surface, producing more evenly cooked food.<\/p>\n Flavorizer bars ensure you get more of a smoky flavor and an effective grease management system prevents flare-ups.<\/p>\n Although more expensive than many similar competitors, with Weber you get a grill that will offer a long lasting superior performance. If that\u2019s not enough, it\u2019s backed up with Weber\u2019s 10-year warranty on all parts.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n From one of the cheapest Weber gas grills, we move to this monster of a grill which is one of Weber\u2019s top offerings for best propane outdoor grills.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the extra features I particularly love about this top-rated gas grill\u2014it has a huge choice of burners to use. In addition to the 60,800 BTU offered by the main burners you also get a 12,000 BTU side burner and a 10,600 BTU Sear station burner\u2014combatting one of propane grills largest problems, the lack of a good sear.<\/p>\n You also get a smoker burner and stainless steel smoking box which is placed directly over the burner\u2014just add wood chips to the box and turn on the burner to enrich the smoky flavor of your food. And finally, a rear mounted rotisserie burner with 10,600 BTUs is perfect for spit roasting your meats.<\/p>\n Extra touches like an LED fuel gauge and built-in thermometer on the hood add to the ease of use. If you love cooking on the grill as much as I do and you have the extra budget, you’re gonna love this as it\u2019s one of the best gas grills out there.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This budget model from Char-Broil is proof that you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune if you just want to grill some wings and burgers at the weekend. The Char-Broil, as the name suggests, features 280 square inches of cooking space with two stainless steel burners for 20,000 BTUs of cooking power.<\/p>\n A porcelain coated steel construction, this propane grill is rust resistant, although the build quality can seem flimsy compared to more expensive models. I\u2019m not too sure I would want to use this grill on a more windy day and it may not be as durable as grills like the Weber,<\/p>\n The smaller surface area heats up very quickly due to the two powerful burners and is capable enough to cope with parties of three to four people. The large lid allows for heat to spread more evenly across the grate and can even be used for indirect cooking with independently controlled burners.<\/p>\n Extra features include plastic side shelves for storing tools or extra workspace, and one shelf includes a side burner with a lid for when not in use. A detachable drip tray is easy to remove and clean, with grease dripping off the food into it, it makes for a healthier meal.<\/p>\n All in all, this is a great value for money little propane grill that is ideal for the occasional weekend party of three to four persons.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u200bNot everybody is lucky enough to have a huge backyard for their outdoor grilling. This unique mushroom-shaped grill features an impressive 346 square inches of cooking surface, but in a much more compact design.<\/p>\n This space-aged grill gets its unusual design from a former chief designer at Apple, it features circular burners allowing for a more even heat flow inside the grill.<\/p>\n Under the dome-shaped lid, it\u2019s still large enough for a group of four to five diners. The powerful dual ring burner means the grill reaches 500 degrees Fahrenheit in under five minutes, with a heat output of 21,000 BTUs.<\/p>\n If you live in an apartment with a smaller balcony, and maybe an open fire ban, this compact propane grill could be the ideal choice for you. The Fuego F24C propane grill is also compact and light enough to put in the trunk of your car for that next camping trip.<\/p>\n Pros<\/p>\n Cons<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u200bIf you are travelling, camping, picnicking or tailgating, a propane grill can be more convenient than a portable<\/a> charcoal grill. Some open spaces, especially National Parks will even forbid the use of a charcoal burning grill.<\/p>\n The Coleman Road Trip LXE features a fold-up cart design which makes it so much easier to store in the trunk of your car. Wheels and a large towing handle make it simple to maneuver to your grilling area and quickly set up.<\/p>\n A 36-inch grill it features 285 square inches of cooking area, and you can even swap the grates over for a traditional grill or griddle effect. Two independent controlled burners provide 20,000 BTUs of heat output and allow for two different temperature zones.<\/p>\n Adding to the convenience of this compact grill is the removable drip pan and an instastart button for quick ignition without matches. If you are cooking for a small family or group of four to five people on the go, you will struggle to find a propane grill which is more portable and easy to move than the Coleman Roadtrip.<\/p>\n My colleagues and friends often accuse me of being on the Weber payroll, I tend to always recommend the Weber model as the best grill. However you will find Weber\u2019s best propane outdoor grills in almost every neighborhood across the states, they\u2019re just that good.<\/p>\n Although the Weber Summit S-670 offers the ultimate propane gas grill, the price can be outside many people\u2019s budget. For this reason I find the Weber Spirit II E-310<\/a> to be the best propane grills for the money. It may seem basic, with cheaper models from other brands offering more features, but it\u2019s simple to use, reliable and extremely durable.<\/p>\n \u200bHopefully you now know everything you need \u200bto get started, but if you still are looking for more then be sure to check out the homepage<\/a> for all the most important topics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Although you don\u2019t get the same taste as with cooking with charcoal, the convenience of having the best propane grill means there\u2019s always space on my patio for one. It seems that over 60 percent of outdoor grill owners in the US agree with me too. For that mid-week grill after work, you can\u2019t beat … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":270,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Best Propane Grill | Top Small & Portable Gas Barbecue Grills","_seopress_titles_desc":"Cooking on gas! 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Factors to Consider Looking at the Top Rated Gas Grills<\/h2>\n
How Big of a Grill do I Need?<\/h3>\n
What is the Best BTU for a Gas Grill?<\/h3>\n
Are Stainless Steel Grates Better?<\/h3>\n
How Long Should a Gas Grill Last?<\/h3>\n
Other Features to Consider<\/h3>\n
Our Choice of the Best Propane Grills in \u200b2023<\/h2>\n
Best Overall\u2014Weber 45010001 Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Best High-End Propane Grill\u2014Weber Summit S-670 Liquid Propane Gas Grill<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Best Budget Propane Grill\u2014Charbroil Classic 280<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Best Propane Grill for Small Spaces\u2014Fuego F24C Professional Propane Gas Grill<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Best Portable Propane Grill\u2014Coleman Road Trip Propane Portable Grill LXE<\/a><\/h3>\n
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