Our Grill Experts explain the various types of grills and their benefits. You can see there are a lot of options. Our Grilling Department experts are always available to guide you to the perfect grill to fit your needs.
Gas
- Fast, offers a large cooking area and they’re easy to use
- Instantly on and require the shortest amount of pre-heating before you can start grilling
- Burners typically emit around 40,000 BTUs of heat, firing on three, four, or more burners
- Cook your food from below with either direct or indirect heat
- Easy cleanup
Natural Gas
- Fast, functional and easy to use
- Cost efficient
- Powered by the same pipeline that connects the gas line that you use inside your home
- Burn clean and produce less air residue
Charcoal
- Easy to use
- Generates a lot of heat
- Adds that rich, smoky flavor
- Operated by air intake vents. The more air is allowed to enter and exit the grill, the hotter the grill will get.
- Takes longer to set up and clean up
Green Egg
- More sophisticated version of the charcoal grill
- Made from a thick ceramic material
- Excels as an extremely hot heat source
- Versatility of cooking on them makes them appealing
- Uses hardwood lump charcoal
Pellet
- Convenient and flavorful option
- Acts as both a smoker and a grill
- Sophisticated with digital thermostat controls
- Adds a delicate smoke flavor
- Requires a power source
Electric
- Convenient and portable
- Can be used indoors and outdoors
- Easy to clean
- Requires a power source
- Does not add the flavor you get from charcoal, pellet or gas grills
The experts at Gertens are always available to answer your questions!
