You can simply turn on the gas and fire up the grill, thanks to the electronic ignition system, which is easy to light and requires the simple push of a button. The burners feature stainless steel heat tents above them as well for safe grilling and to prevent juices from dripping onto the burners and causing flare-ups. The lid-mounted temperature gauge enables easy monitoring of the inside temperature of your grill, providing better control and cooking accuracy.
Lightweight construction consists of a thin 430 stainless steel lid, control panel, single door and handles and painted steel side shelves and cart on four casters. Not only does it provide a welcome bit of storage space, but it also protects your propane tank and the regulator from the effects of wind, snow, and rain. That’s good for both safety and performance, and it’s a heck of a lot nicer to look at, too, than an exposed propane tank.
The main cooking surface is made of durable cast iron that should last for years, especially with the porcelain coating there to protect it from moisture and food debris. The Char-Broil Performance Burner Gas Grill is a capable system that’s large enough for families and most parties. It produces a consistent heat with no flare-ups to make grilling easy and the result great every time. Lots of space, easy start and simple cleaning make this a really attractive gas grill. If only the warranty was longer we’d be saying run out and buy this right now.
The side burner on the Char-Broil Performance Gas Grill gives you extra cooking space, in addition to the 500 square inches you get on the grill’s surface. You’ll also find the rust-resistant cast-iron grates provide impressive durability. This grill uses the Surefire Electronic Ignition System for reliable one-touch starts every time. The cooking area is about 300 square inches primary and 100 square inches on the warming rack. It’s on the smaller side of grills, so this is to be expected.
Some average-size grills have up to four burners with corresponding controls large grills often have six. Additional burner controls generally allow the cook more flexibility. This indicates grill temperature when only one or two of the burners are on, to represent a cooking task where the food is placed between or alongside the direct flame. So, you can use it to indirectly cook or grill, but it won’t char your food. This Char-Broil gas grill scores above average and reaches its maximum temperature pretty quickly.
This model is the smallest grill in Char-Broil’s Performance BBQ line. Available at Tru-Value and other independent retailers it has heat indicators above each stainless steel burner just like Char-Broil’s Commercial grills. There’s no natural gas option on the grill, which is a shame for people weber spirit 2 who don’t like cooking with propane, but that’s really one of the only downsides to the grill. The storage space may get just a little tight with the propane tank, but I’m sure you’ll be able to manage. What I can’t speak to is how well it will hold up over multiple grilling seasons.
So, expect style, decent quality, and reasonably durable grilling gear. When you make rubs at home we recommend you add salt first then the herbs and spices because salt penetrates deep and the other stuff remains on the surface. We put salt in these bottled rubs because all commercial rubs have salt and consumers expect it. You can still use these as a dry brine, just sprinkle the rub on well in advance to give the salt time to penetrate. For very thick cuts of meat, we recommend adding a bit more salt.
This way, you won’t get third-degree burns from touching the grill. The Weber Spirit E-310 offers a step up in quality of materials and build as well as a longer warranty. The Char-Broil Performance 475 typically heats up in about 10 to 20 minutes. The grill distributes heat very well and retains even temperature with high consistency.