A. Types of Grills

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Mastering the Grill: The Owner's Manual for Outdoor Cooking
Mastering the Grill

By Andrew Schloss and David Joachim

Published 2007

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Different grills have different purposes. No doubt, there is a grill out there that’s built just for you, but it’s also possible that you will see the benefits in more than one model. Three things distinguish most grills from one another:

The Fuel Source. Typically, the fuel will be gas, charcoal, wood, or a combination.

The Grill’s Material. A grill can be constructed from stone, ceramic, aluminum, steel, or almost any other inflammable material. The material’s density and heat conductivity partially determine the grill’s overall cooking characteristics.