A Grill Can Turn Your Patio into an Outdoor Kitchen for Your Family
8 minute read | Grills
With Spring about to come into full bloom, and Summer well on its way, many people are looking for more convenient and more affordable ways to get the most out of the BBQ season. Many families are looking for ways to enjoy the 5-star meal experience at home, and a new barbecue grill is a great way to do just that. It’s an interesting trend that’s partly economically motivated and partly a social trend.
They are looking for ways to have more of the great food they are used to in the comfort of home. It’s cheaper, a lot of fun, and a great way to make delicious food for your family. Of course, if you want to turn your family home into a full-fledged outdoor kitchen for the whole family, there’s no better way to do it than by installing a full size, legacy barbecue outdoor patio grill.
Why A Stainless Steel BBQ Grill is the Best Way to Turn Your Patio into an Outdoor Kitchen for the Whole Family
Patio barbecue grills have been around for a long time, and they are very easy to use. Just about any type of food can be cooked on a BBQ grill. Even those that would fall through the grill can be wrapped in aluminum foil or kept in place by some other means.
Spice Up Meals at Home With Your Own Built-in Barbecue Grill
A seasoned chef can make any meal a special one using a conventional oven and a stove-top. But by adding an outdoor grill to your list of culinary assets, you will have so many more options available to you. If you love cooking for your family, this is a great way to add to the excitement.
If you’re concerned about healthy cooking methods, BBQ can be one of the most healthy ways to prepare food. This type of cooking is an excellent way to get more variety out of your vegetables. But most importantly, barbecuing on an outdoor patio grill can be more heart-healthy than frying or even baking because the grill makes it so easy to avoid cooking in fat.
If you’re spending more time at home to save money, having a stainless steel bbq grill on your patio is a great way to get out of the house, enjoy the yard and patio, and get more out of your home while avoiding an expensive night on the town.
Having a built-in barbecue grill installed is a great way to bring the whole family together. Not only is it a great food prep alternative, but it has a similar appeal as a campfire. This gives you a great chance to get everyone gathered around, share your cooking tips with each other, teach the youngsters to cook and spend quality time with family and friends.
A lot of folks like the high-capacity of a legacy barbecue grill. It’s great for entertaining, but it can also be ideal for cooking only for the immediate family. There’s no better way for parents to bond with children than by sharing meals and playing in the yard together, and that’s where these terrific grills really shine.
Your Options; Built-in, or Portable?
Now that we’ve covered the many ways having a patio barbecue grill can make home living so much more enjoyable, it’s time to talk about what kind of unit you would like to get. There are lots of options, but here, we want to discuss the relative pros and cons of built-in barbecue grills versus portable patio grills. Both are fantastic for different and similar reasons. But the one that suits you best depends on your personal preferences, what kinds of grills you have experience with, and what forms of fuel are most readily available in your local area.
Built-In Barbecue Grills
Your new grill can be “built-in” to your outdoor patio or recreation area. One of the advantages of this is it can be incorporated with your deck in a way that looks seamless, is more weather-resistant, and is easy to clean up. They can also be built onto an outdoor grill island or be mounted on a grill cart or pedestal. This might be an advantage if you find yourself wanting to adjust for different activities, or if you simply want to move to get out of the sun.
Like any barbecue grill, a built-in grill can be run on either propane or natural gas. While propane is easier to keep mobile, if you choose to use it with a movable cart, natural gas can be used with hose attachments that can give them limited portability.
If you do choose to go with a built-in grill, natural gas might be the better option, since it frees you from having to change the fuel tank, and you might get a little extra storage space because you won't need a fuel tank.
Portable Patio Grills
If you decide you would prefer to keep your grill fully portable, there are some attractive options you may consider, and a number of distinct advantages you may prefer.
Most of the time, a fully portable grill is best fueled by propane. This eliminates the added potential complication of a natural gas line or hose that could be tripped on or damaged. Liquid propane-powered grills can be fully portable since they are completely self-contained. These grills can be repositioned depending on your needs, and they can be safely stored away much more easily when not in use. This is a great advantage, since your grill can be kept out of the elements more easily, and the reduction on the maintenance needs of a portable grill is likely to more than makeup for the slightly higher cost to use propane compared to natural gas.
With a portable grill, you know that you can always rearrange your cooking set up no matter who comes over or what events take place. Even if it starts to rain unexpectedly, you can easily move your grill to a covered area like a carport or gazebo.
Using a portable grill might be an easier way to get into grilling. A built-in grill comes with a bigger barrier to entry since you have to install it or have it installed. It’s also easier to get started quickly when the weather is agreeable, and simply arrange to store it in a more permanent way later in the season.
Whatever route you choose to get your family into barbecuing this summer, you can rest assured knowing that your quality of life will improve, as will the quality of the company you find coming over for dinner. Who knows? You might even find that installing a built-in grill has a positive effect on the resale value of your home!
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