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A quality propane flat top grill is essential to any grill master. The high and even heat these grills give off perfectly produces that beautiful Maillard reaction that turns food into edible magic. Here I’ll discuss how to choose a great propane flat top grill and share a few of my top product choices.
Number of Burners and Cooking Space: Multiple burners allow you to create cooking zones with different temperatures. This can let you, say, perfectly sear a steak at high heat, while simultaneously browning baby carrots at a lower heat.
BTUs: British Thermal Units (BTUs) are thrown about on every grill listing out there. They’re a measure of fuel efficiency, not grill heat, and needn’t be among your top considerations when choosing the right grill. What’s more, this measure is often used incorrectly by salespeople and in online sales listings.
Quality: Have you ever noticed how many old grills are sitting by the side of the road or in a pile at your local dump? Unfortunately the extremely wide range of grills available to us includes a lot of cheap products that rust and fall apart in a few short years. Thankfully there are also some incredibly durable options, made of heftier thicker-gauge metal, that will easily be the last grill you ever purchase. Read on for some favorites.
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Best Flavor Profile for a Propane Flat Top Grill
One of the reasons you see so many old grills in the trash is because their former owners purchased a Weber Q and never looked back. Turning it into a flat top grill requires the purchase of an additional Griddle, which replaces one side of the standard Weber grate.
The steel hood and innovative airflow design give the Weber Q a unique flavor profile which has become extremely popular around the world. Durable construction, combined with a stellar record of amazing customer service, makes the Weber Q one of my top gas grill choices. Check out this complete guide to flat top grills.
