CONSUMER'S WORLD; COPING/With Buying a Grill become more sophisticated and expensive
Written by Florence fabricantjune 1988, this is a digital version of an article from The Times Print Archive before its online publication began in 1996. To keep these articles as they appear initially, the Times will not change, edit, or update them. There are occasional copywriting errors or other problems during the digitization process. Please send a report of such issues to archid_feedback @ nytimes.com.It's time to enjoy the simplest and oldest cooking method in the world: barbecue food with hot coal. As the weather warms up, the desire to cook outdoors also follows. Look at the Grill last year. There are a lot of options if you want to replace it because the device is getting more and more complicated. Only 29% of American families have no grill. Whether you buy it for the first time or replace it, buying a Grill no longer means buying a $15 Brazier at a local discount store. The grill has become an important cooking device that can affect the way meat, fish or poultry are cooked for hundreds of dollars. Generally speaking, a wellThe construction of the separate charcoal grill will cost $75 to $100.Most gas grills cost at least $100.Crafted custom grill for $1,650.It is especially important that the grill is durable because it is usually placed outdoors. The barbecue industry association said that more than half of the families who own the grill use the grill five times a month in the summer. The association estimates Americans will grill more than once.4 billion times this year. The government warned that it could be dangerous to eat charcoal. Often barbecue food, because barbecue can lead to the production of carcinogens. Advertising the size of the grill you bought should be determined by how often you plan to use it and how many people you plan to cook. Betty Hughes, director of consumer affairs at WeberIf you host a large group at least twice a season, it's worth buying a bigger grill, says Stephen products. Weber's most popular model is a kettle grill of 22 1/2Inch diameter, providing a cooking surface of 397 square inches. The cooking surface of about 500 square inches is many pairs of Burner gas grill and larger-The size of Webb charcoal grill. While gas grills are more convenient as they are heated faster and less confusing, more than 70% of BBQ homes are barbecued with charcoal."Many people think charcoal is a seasoning, but this is not the case ." Hughes said. This is the evaporation of fat and juice on hot coal. Her company has a gas grill for $350 to $600 with specially treated steel bars under the cooking surface to facilitate evaporation. A Department of Charbroil, W.C.Bradley has launched charcoal coal balls for gas grills.
"Every year, tens of millions of people buy charcoal because they think charcoal is the only way to get an outdoor flavor," said Jim Morrow, the company's product manager .".Please click on the box to verify that you are not a robot. The email address is invalid. Please re-enter. You must select the newsletter you want to subscribe to. View all New York Times newsletters. Well-Baked Food is the result of proper calories and a certain amount of fat. Fat can be brushed on the food itself or before cooking. Special hardwood, especially pecans or mesquite, is a flavoring agent. With gasoline, Wood. The smell of smoke can be achieved by soaking pecans or other hardwood chips in the water and spreading them on lava rocks. The grill should have a lid so that the food can be baked or smoked or baked. The adjustable rack is another convenient feature. The grill should have an easy way to handle spent fuel or other debris. The thermostat on the grill is not necessarily reliable. Before you buy a gas grill if you don't want to put it together yourself, ask if it can be assembled. Special care should be taken to connect the propane tank and to test whether there is a leak in the joint of the coupling (when applied to the leaking joint, the detergent solution will bubble ). Check for leaks every time you change the tank. Try to find a gas grill with an auto starter so you don't have to bother playing. The advertising gas company sells propane tanks and supplements empty tanks. It's a good idea if you have a safe place outside to store an extra tank. If you want to cook in a small outdoor area, you can use the compact hibachi. Macy's Pioneer Square has a folding square called the son of Hibachi, which is made at $25 for BBQ time. If the outdoor environment is not suitable as a cooking place, a portable non-smoking electric grill can be used in the kitchen. The grill costs $70 to $120.Also useful in small outdoor terraces. For campers, cyclists, and pickers, Pyramid's new free Grill is a smooth, foldable stainless steelSteel installation in a suitcase. Because of its reflective surface, it only needs a small amount of charcoal and it costs $50.Can be ordered by calling 800-824-4288 (Oregon, 503-548-1041).Once you have the grill, remember that you need the basic tools: strong long-There are handled pliers, using brushes, and a large fork and spatula. Some other valuable accessories include a set of kebabs, baskets designed for cooking hamburgers or fish, insulated gloves, heavy wire cleaning brushes and protective covers for the grill. Keep in mind that you also need a properly grounded socket for the grill attachment on the electric grill and gas grill. For the convenience of cleaning, Williams-The Sonoma store offers a barbecue cleaning kit for $15.A version of this article was printed on page 1001056 of the National edition on June 4, 1988, with the title: The world of consumers; Buying a Grill becomes more complex and expensive.
