"Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" wrote in message
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Hi all,
Have been on the market for a new gas grill for the past few weeks and
it only gets more complicated. Have seen a couple that I like at BBQ
Galore (Capt'n Cook) that have cast iron burners, then a couple both
at Home Depot and Lowes with stainless steel burners, what is the
difference and which one is the better buy? Same thing for the
cooking grills, stainless steel, cast iron and porcelain covered cast
iron. Then I saw something new at Home Depot, their RED 3 or 4 Zone
Infrared grill. The flame never touches the cooking surface or food.

I did search Google, and now I am here for your expert advice. Many
thanks in advance.

Ray
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If I were looking to buy a gas grill right now I'd look very strongly for
one that has one infrared burner under the grates for searing even though
Consumer Reports in this month's issue didn't agree. They say the infrared
grill isn't any hotter than regular propane. They left out infrared burner
designations for individual grills. They more or less equate porcelain CI
with stainless. I wouldn't agree with that. Their top rated grill is the
Genesis E320, which is larger than the Silver B and costs $650 down the
street. The Weber Esprit 310 has the same surface area and the same BTU
output as the Silver B. I think for most of us that's enough. You can get
coated CI grates on it when you buy it.

Their best buy choices a Blue Ember at Home Depot, Char-Broil Red at
Lowe's and the Brinkmann 810 at Home Depot. Their test of the Broil King
Signet resulted in the grill melting and they said run from it at all costs.

Like many, I'd buy another Weber if I were looking. My Silver B is still
cruising along.

Kent