Expert Grill Combo 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill & Independent Griddle

If you have an infrared grill, you can allow a slightly lower BTU level. This is because infrared burners are more energy efficient and can distribute cooking heat well. On average I’d expect you to save about 30% when investing Flat Top Grills Gas Grills Pellet in one simple gas-charcoal combo grill. Despite being a budget-friendly combo grill, the Backyard still offers an impressive 36,000 total BTUs. Everything you could possibly need all in one smoker grill combo unit.

After cooking, it’s imperative that you clean your griddle to preserve its surface and avoid rust formation, even if you have a rust-resistant surface like stainless steel. These surfaces are then heated via gas burners that rest directly beneath the cooking surface. In addition, the cooking surface is made with rolled steel, which isn’t quite as rust-resistant but does allow for excellent heat retention and distribution. No, you can’t use charcoal fuel in a standard gas or propane grill. Gas grills are not designed to take on other fuels besides propane gas. Gas and charcoal is the number one priority here, but some models also add wood pellets as an added third fuel source.

Expert Grill Combo Grills

I ordered the 65 inch premium grill cover and it showed up on time and exactly as described. It’s made of thick, heavy duty material that repels water like a champ. It even has velcro strips on the side that give it a nice clean look. The stock temp Flat Top Grills Gas Grills Pellet gauge on my expert grill gave out after 5 years of diligent service. Luckily, the universal temperature gauge I ordered from My Grill Parts works just as well. If you are interested you can find more pellet grill brand reviews on this page.

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 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.

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.