Find the Best New Grill for Summer
May 20, 2006 — -- With Memorial Day weekend approaching, and in the middle of national barbecue month, some Americans might want to think about upgrading to some of the season's hottest new grills.
Grill ownership has increased 10 percent since 2003, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. Eight out of ten households own an outdoor barbecue grill or smoker, 60 percent of Americans grill year-round and nearly half grill during winter months.
According to the numbers from the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, 65 percent of men say they get "a lot" of pleasure from grilling, compared to about half of all women.
Matt Bean, senior editor of "Men's Health Magazine," showed "Good Morning America Weekend Edition" some of the biggest and baddest new grills on the market.
Weber's super-portable q100 gas grill features 8,500-btus for quickly barbecuing burgers, steaks, poultry and seafood. Its push-button ignition means easy, reliable lighting on the road or at a remote campsite. This propane-powered grill comes with built-in tool storage; packs up for easy carting to the park.
With optional rolling cart, $55
The convenient cart is part caddy and part stand. It is designed exclusively for Weber q gas grills but is sold separately. The cart locks into position to make a grill stand wherever you're barbecuing. It simply folds down to become a quick and easy pull cart.
The Ducane three-burner is loaded with features like v-shaped heat distribution plates to evenly radiate heat from burners, heavy-duty welded rod cooking grates for perfect sear marks, and a stainless steel side shelf. Its features include a 624-square-inch total cooking area, a spit-fork rotisserie and a push-and-turn ignition system. However, before buying a stainless steel grill, make sure you do the "stainless steel magnet test." Bring a magnet with you when you shop. The cheaper stainless steel is more magnetic and is more prone to rust. Also, stainless steel does stain, especially when it's outdoors. Stainless steel grills have become less expensive than ever. They used to cost a few thousand dollars.
