All too often consumers seeking a high end stainless steel gas grill are won over by a manufacturer's reputation, the look of the grill or other factors such as recommendations from friends or family. Now, this is a fairly large investment, as appliances go, and consulting an expert in the field could help in making an informed decision. A reliable gas grill specialist can help you evaluate the various features found in these high end grills and quide you to the best choice for the features you prefer. The simplest way to compare the manufacturers objectively, of course, is with a chart! Our chart at www.gasgrillsnow.com/mfgcompare.asp compares Fire Magic, Alfresco, Kenmore Elite, Viking, DCS, Dacor, Lynx, Vintage, Weber Summit Gold D, Wolf, Altima, Turbo, ProFire, Phoenix, Tec, Solaire Infrared, Vieluxe, Lazy Man, Jenn Air, Holland, FrontGate, Capitol, Crown Verity, Ducane and Dynasty.
Lightly grease one 13x9x2 inch baking dish. In a heavy skillet, saute the onion and the pepper in 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine. Cook until tender. Stir in 1/2 cup of the flour and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the crabmeat and stir well. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set aside.* Side burners provide versatility giving you separate controls for each burner. Side burners offer you additional cooking options and come with single or double burners. You can fry up some french fries or treat the team to sweet corn. The BTUs range from 12-17,000, but be sure to look for cast brass or cast stainless burners.Preheat oven to 350F. In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup flour.* Burner material can consist of cast stainless steel, stainless steel sheet metal, cast iron, infra-red and even cast brass, which is used in commercial settings. Dual burners allow for indirect cooking and better heat control. Cast brass or cast stainless burners are your best bet. They will last longer and are more durable. Grease tends to burn through sheet metal easily.* BTU Output: How many burners, and how many BTUs are standard? You'll need to do some math to determine the actual heat your food will receive. Ideally, you want to have over 95 BTU's per square inch of cooking surface. How will you know? Take your total BTU's and divide it by the primary cooking surface. So.... if your cooking surface is 660 square inches and the total BTU's are 104,000 then 104,000 BTU's divided by 660 square inches = 157 BTU's per square inch. That would be a winner!!!* Does the grill you are considering offer a countertop model? These types of gas grills can be dropped into an outdoor kitchen which can be customized with your choice of tile, stucco or other solid surfaces, doors, drawers and other accessories like refrigerators or sinks.* Inner Liner: This accessory radiates heat more evenly to grill, directs dripping to tray and separates the valve and manifold from combustion chamber. This will prolong the life of your burners and reduce the chances of a grease fire. The grill hood covers the cooking surface and assists in trapping the heated air inside. Look for a double insulated wall hood. If you're buying a stainless steel model, with a double insulated wall hood, it won't turn a brown or blue hue. It will keep it's shine.More Great Options:* Stainless Steel Flavor Grids: This heat distribution system should be stainless steel for long life and durability. Flavor grids reflect all the heat up toward the grilling surface and vaporizes drippings. You can add wood chips and other flavor enhancers to your flavor grids to add some zest to your choice of meat.* Cooking Grids: Stainless steel cooking surfaces won't rust or chip. Porcelain cooking surfaces tend to chip and could flake off into food. No N.S.F. (National Sanitation Federation) affiliates use porcelain cooking grids.As to some of the other options you will need to choose based on the design that you have chosen for your outdoor kitchen. Have you decided you want a refrigerator? Then the type you buy will depend on the space you have available. You can get refrigerators in a range of sizes, from about two foot tall to a full size model. Sinks are the same way, you can find models from just big enough to rinse a dish out to full size ones. As far as the cabinets are concerned you will either need to buy ones that are made from special material to withstand the weather or regular home cabinets that will need to be finished and weatherproofed. These cabinets can be a lifesaver to the outdoor gourmet. They allow you to store your special barbecue utensils and spices, along with containers for food.Spoon the seafood mixture over the crabmeat crust and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.When you choose your appliances for your outdoor kitchen, just remember you do not have to buy everything at once. If you just must have that top of the line grill, then wait a little while before you buy it, everything does not need to be purchased when the project begins. You can choose your grill based on your preference. Do you love that wonderful smoky taste? Buy a charcoal grill. They come in many varieties and styles, you are sure to find one that suits your unique personality. Do you love the convince and quickness of a gas grill? Then that is what you need. There are even certain models that can be used as both. What ever suits you.* Add a griddle to your side burner and enjoy breakfast alfresco!Trout with Red Onion and Orange Relish
- 1 − 1 1/3−pound trout, boned, cut in half lengthwise
- yellow cornmeal
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium orange
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 trout with heads on (8−10 oz.)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon tarragon leaves
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Armed with this information, you should be able to define your needs and choose a grill that will give you many years of great food and good times. Enjoy!
Author: Harold Wagner
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