In his spare time (of which he has little as a father of two) Luke likes yoga, surfing, meditation, DIY and consuming all the books, comics and movies he can find. But, if you’re looking for a grill that will last you years and years then you may be better off spending more on one with a longer warranty. The Char-Broil Performance Burner Gas Grill might not have the most robust materials, when compared to the high-end competition, but it certainly is easy to put together. Instructions are clear and you can have this up and running in no time. There are a few variants of this model, as the eagle eyed will have spotted from the pictures. The way you make a saving is that this, compared to the Weber and Napoleon competition, has a relatively short warranty on parts.
The primary cooking area of the Performance is 475 square inches, which compares well to other similar models, like the Weber Performer Deluxe. I’m a little skeptical of that, and would put that at closer to (I like to put ample space between meat). I’ve always been a fan of grills with porcelain-coated grates as this coating helps distribute heat weber spirit 2 evenly across its cooking surface. I’ve found this particularly useful for longer forms of cooking (i.e. not just searing), as it helps reduce uneven hot and cold spots across your grill. Char-Broil has consistently produced affordable propane grills for barbecue and grilling newcomers, with their Performance series standing as their best one yet.
The warming rack to the side actually has 10,000 BTU of power meaning it’s a grill of its own really. This can also be folded away to save on space when cooking or for storage. There is a side burner which is good if you want to make other foods.
It’s also nice to look at a propane grill and not see the ugly tank balanced on a stand or resting on the ground. The twin side shelves look spacious and seem to invite weber spirit 2 you to cook more food and experiment with flavorings. Quality isn’t totally lacking, but unlike other grills we tested, there’s no indicator for a medium heat setting.
Aside from being very affordable, the grease pan is larger than the ones you will find on even higher-end barbeques. And if you’re not content with the basics Char-Broil offers a variety of accessories weber spirit 2 like nylon cleaning brushes, pizza pans, and beer can chicken roasters. The $699 Char-Broil Commercial Double Header features a dual grill design with two separate grill enclosures and a side burner.