Gas Grill
Finding a quality gas grill at an affordable price is not always an easy task.
On the spectrum of options, you have the cheap, low-quality units folks buy for vacation properties, but when you go to use them, they either don’t work, half the unit catches fire, or some component of the grill (like the temperature knob) is out-of-whack and the flame chars your meat.
On the other end, there are incredibly expensive, boat-size units that do everything but the dishes. However, aside from the ridiculous price, most backyard cooks just don’t need the size and features these units offer.
So, for those that are looking for a practical, reliable and affordable grill, we have a favorite; the Brinkmann 810-8411-5. Its predecessor, the 810-8410S, ranked third on Consumer Reports’ “recommended” list of mid-size grills.
Both have four main burners, each with an individual control, a side burner for pots, skillets, etc, an igniter, a fold-out front tray for beverages/plates, a bottle opener, two side shelves and each costs only $200 from the Home Depot.
We have been using the 810-8410S grill for the past two years with no problems, the igniter fires up every time, the burners produce even heat, and nothing has cracked, broken – or must importantly – caught fire.
