Stainless steel grills come in a huge variety of price points and quality levels, so if you’re in the market for one, you need to do your homework. We’ve put together a list of some of the best stainless steel grills on the market – hopefully, it’ll make your search a little easier.
The first grill on our list is Weber Summit S-420. This natural gas grill offers 580 square inches of cooking surface and four stainless steel burners, with an impressive heat output of 48,800 BTU per hour. That’s hot, folks.
It also offers a stainless steel work surface, a recessed side burner, and a cart with two locking castors and two swivel castors. The price is steep – around $1150, but this grill might just be the last one you’ll ever buy.
Another standout in the world of stainless steel grills is the Holland Legacy LS. This grill is smaller than the Weber, with a heat output of 13,000 BTUs. One unique thing about the Legacy is the fact that you don’t need to adjust the burner. The valve is preset by the manufacturer, so cooking is simply a matter of timing.
It’s also got a drip pan that, if filled with water, turns the grill into a steamer. The Legacy runs on liquid propane, but does have a natural gas model available. It even has a smoke drawer, for adding flavor buds, and has heavy duty castors on the cart. It’s also guaranteed “no flame up – or your money back”. Folks who own a Legacy won’t own anything else.
The last stainless steel grill we’re going to look at is the Vidalia 440 gas grill. Made in the USA, this grill features two 20,000 BTU burners for a total output of 40,000 BTUs. It’s also got direct and indirect cooking surfaces, so if you’ve got “delicate” foods that shouldn’t be exposed to the heat directly, you can still grill them on this baby.
Drippings are retained in the drip pan under the food, so that they continue to flavor the meal; basically, it bastes and marinates your food as you cook. You can even steam or deep fry on this grill, without buying expensive accessories, making it one of the most versatile stainless steel grills on the market.
Shopping in the retail sea of stainless steel grills can be a bit mind boggling, but with a little bit of homework, you can find the grill that suits you and your family to perfection.