The discussion about which is better has been going on for many years and likely will continue for many more. From our thinking both sides are right, and we wonder why you should have to choose one over the other. With this large Combination Charcoal/Gas Grill you can have both with lots of space to grill how you want, when you want, to achieve the Grills Portable Grills results you want. This spacious grill has a total of 557 square inches of cooking space that can accommodate 32 burgers (16 per side) at once and an additional 188 square inches of warming space. As an added convenience, the grill includes a gas-powered side burner that can be used to prepare your favorite sauces or a whole host of other dishes.
Between these three, it has all aspects of BBQ cooking all taken care of. This fantastic grill offers a massive 860 Flat Top Grills Gas Grills Pellet square inches of cooking space. Again, that’s not the size of the main cooking grate where you will be grilling.
The initial outlay may be more than that of a charcoal grill, but the saving will be seen once you start to add gas grills to the mix too. Combo grills tend to be generously sized, with some on the list above offering two separate cooking spaces to cook over. This allows you to be extremely time-efficient, cooking larger batches of food at once.
Just load up the hopper with lump charcoal or briquettes, light it, and set the desired temperature via the digital, WiFi-enabled screen. It heats up to 700°F in just 15 minutes, and maintains a constant temperature for perfectly grilled food, no matter what’s cooking. Despite its relatively low price, it still boasts commercial grade burners and a huge 940 square inches of cooking grate area.
The side tables are a little larger, great if you like having a lot of extra food prep space during your cooking. It has a griddle surface of 604 in.², which helps keep the size of the overall unit down a little bit. When we first saw the price we thought it was going to be a total rip-off. But after testing the griddle out and experiencing some of the clever design choices and premium build quality we can say that the price is mostly justified. Stainless steel construction and a removable grease tray make clean up the easiest out of all griddles tested.
The burners are made with stainless steel to increase their rust resistance and make them less susceptible to corrosion. The grease trap for on the Blackstone is much better and easier to clean up than the Pit Boss or Camp Chef griddles we’ve tested. You can use charcoal in a combo grill, but only in the charcoal component of that grill. As a result, it’s important that you have quick and easy access to your charcoal so you can empty and replace it. As a rule, I would always go for a lower BTU if the unit is excellent and maintaining consistent heat levels with very little temperature fluctuation.