Barbecuing is one of America’s favorite activities, and with good reason! Barbecues are not only a delicious way to prepare food, but they also encourage moments of conviviality and enjoyment outdoors. In addition, grilling allows you to enhance the flavors of meats and vegetables, and promotes healthier preparation by reducing the amount of fat. Whether you are just starting out in the world of barbecues or are a grill master, the rotisserie is the key piece of equipment.
However, there are so many options available that choosing the perfect grill can be a challenge, especially on places like Amazon, where the variety is immense and almost endless. If you are a barbecue lover, you will be happy to know that there are four grill models that are among the most valued and sold, and that are designed to satisfy both amateurs and experts.
Amazon bestseller — Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill
You are looking at one of the gems of grill engineering and, as a barbecue fan, this is one of my favorites. The Weber Performer Deluxe is the best to take roasting to another level. This model comes configured with the Touch-N-Go electronic ignition system, so you no longer have to fight with charcoal lighting. You simply press the button with propane gas (it doesn’t come with the tank, though), and in a matter of minutes you’ll be ready to grill.
The generous and spacious cooking area, 363 square inches, plus the 22-inch porcelain-enameled bowl and lid, allow you to grill everything from hamburgers to a Texas-sized cut of steak with complete ease. It is made of aluminized steel so ashes and soot do not stick and can be easily cleaned. This beautiful grill with removable LCD timer and thermometer is one of Amazon’s best sellers and has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Without a cover, its price is $549, while with a cover to leave it outside without damage, the price rises to $621.
PK Grills PK300-BCX Portable Charcoal BBQ Grill and Smoker – Amazon’s Overall Pick
One of the definitive machines for the most incredible barbecues, just right, and with all the flavor of meat and vegetables, is the PK Grills PK300-BCX, a portable wonder that combines the best of both worlds: fast and sizzling cooking with its direct heat, and slow and tasty smoking thanks to its capsule design and 4-point ventilation.
Burgers, steaks, and even buttered corn on the cob turn out fantastic on this gorgeous smoker grill that has independent, adjustable heat zones, meaning you can smoke and grill separately at the same time. To make the most of the heat and make efficient use of heat energy and calories, its cast aluminum body distributes heat four times faster than steel, so you’ll have even cooking every time. The PK300-BCX is on sale on Amazon for just $839.99 – don’t tell me it’s not practically a bargain for everything this big baby offers.
A Little BBQ Giant — Cuisinart CGG-750 Portable, Venture Gas Grill
This little portable beauty is the Cuisinart CGG-750 Gas Grill, one of Amazon’s picks this month for everything it offers and because customers are also in love with it: it doesn’t stop selling and selling, and we understand exactly why. If we tell you that you have to prepare to take your grills to another level, it is because you can literally take it with you wherever you want.
It’s small, lightweight, and high-performing, but make no mistake because it’s a powerful monster encapsulated in a cute matte red design with a wooden top. The propane tank fits in the lower compartment, so no matter where you are, you will be able to turn it on to cook whatever you want (it has electric ignition and starts with a single touch). What looks like a lid, well, it is a lid, yes, but it also serves as a cutting board to have everything figured out on-the-go. On Amazon, it costs $159.99.
Bonus Top-Rated Grills — Two Amazon’s Choices That Won’t Stop Selling
If the others are not what you were looking for, here are two more that are among the bestsellers on Amazon. The first is the 30-inch Royal Gourmet CC1830S, which is charcoal-fired and has an off-center smoker. It has a cooking surface of 811 square inches and has two support shelves, on the right and in front, for cutting meat or assembling burgers so that the line of hungry diners does not have to wait long.
Back in the kitchen, there is an electric grill that has caught our attention and closes this list (which has all types of grills): it is the Ninja AG301 Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill which is also an air fryer so it can be used to roast, brown, bake, and even dehydrate. It can cook up to 3 steaks and many hamburgers at the same time. Cook with 75% less fat using the air fryer cooking system, for a low-fat, low-calorie dinner.
Editor’s Pick — Amazon’s Best-Rated Pizza Oven
One of the best portable and compact pizza ovens that you can find on Amazon, and that has stolen the heart of the publisher, is the Ooni Karu 12. This oven stands out for its versatility, since it allows you to cook with wood, charcoal, or gas (if you buy the gas accessory separately, but super cheap).
It is ideal for those looking for that authentic Neapolitan-style pizza experience, with fast and uniform cooking in just 60 seconds, reaching temperatures up to 500°C (932°F). The pizzas stay fluffy and puffed on the edge, because he cooks them so fast that the moisture of the dough is not lost, just like you would eat them at Da Michelle next to Julia Roberts. It’s priced at $299 on Amazon, and customers are loving it.
