2007's Hottest Christmas Gifts for Grillers
Michael Clearwater
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Surprise dad with a Christmas gift that will really light his fire this holiday! Thrill your favorite grill jockey with one of these great Top 12 gift ideas.
A new grill is at the top of any grill jockey's wish list, and are available in every price range and configuration from portable hibachi's for less than $30, to elaborate outdoor cook centers that come fully equipped with a second mortgage. 
Gas grills are the most popular types of grill to own, for the simple reason they are so easy and convenient to use. Turn on the gas, push a button and you're ready to start cooking. It's almost as easy as using your kitchen stove - and just as predictable. Gas grills start at around $100, and can easily exceed a thousand bucks for models that look like the Starship Enterprise is parked on your deck or patio.
Gas grills have improved a lot in the past few years and will do a good job of grilling, spit roasting and a decent job of smoke roasting. Many of them have built-in smoker boxes so you can get smoke flavor too! When it comes to picking any grill -BIGGER IS BETTER. You want the largest cooking surface available in your price range. All the bells and whistles are handy to have - but are only window dressing. Imagine what it would be like cooking your holiday meal with only one burner. A grill has to have enough room to move the food around and provide different heat zones so you can cook more than one dish at a time. Already own a gas grill? ...Perfect! Now is the ideal time to get a charcoal grill to compliment it and round out your live-five cooking arsenal.
Charcoal grills take a little more effort, but nothing brings out the depth of natural flavor in meats and vegetables like cooking over wood or charcoal. If I had to pick a single piece of equipment to use exclusively - this would be it. Every serious grilling enthusiast should own at least one to get the truly grilled taste and real smoke flavor that makes live-fire cooking great.
Prices range from around $30 for small portable units, to a little over a thousand dollars for top-of-the-line units big enough to handle all your cooking needs.
A new grill is at the top of any grill jockey's wish list, and are available in every price range and configuration from portable hibachi's for less than $30, to elaborate outdoor cook centers that come fully equipped with a second mortgage.
Gas grills are the most popular types of grill to own, for the simple reason they are so easy and convenient to use. Turn on the gas, push a button and you're ready to start cooking. It's almost as easy as using your kitchen stove - and just as predictable. Gas grills start at around $100, and can easily exceed a thousand bucks for models that look like the Starship Enterprise is parked on your deck or patio.
Gas grills have improved a lot in the past few years and will do a good job of grilling, spit roasting and a decent job of smoke roasting. Many of them have built-in smoker boxes so you can get smoke flavor too! When it comes to picking any grill -BIGGER IS BETTER. You want the largest cooking surface available in your price range. All the bells and whistles are handy to have - but are only window dressing. Imagine what it would be like cooking your holiday meal with only one burner. A grill has to have enough room to move the food around and provide different heat zones so you can cook more than one dish at a time. Already own a gas grill? ...Perfect! Now is the ideal time to get a charcoal grill to compliment it and round out your live-five cooking arsenal.
Charcoal grills take a little more effort, but nothing brings out the depth of natural flavor in meats and vegetables like cooking over wood or charcoal. If I had to pick a single piece of equipment to use exclusively - this would be it. Every serious grilling enthusiast should own at least one to get the truly grilled taste and real smoke flavor that makes live-fire cooking great.
Prices range from around $30 for small portable units, to a little over a thousand dollars for top-of-the-line units big enough to handle all your cooking needs.