Blackstone Barbecues, Grills & Smokers

Get Cooking With a Blackstone Grill

Blackstone has been making grills since 2005. With input from master chefs, weekend grillers, and amateur cooks, the company engineered some of the top grills in the industry. You can find a wide selection of reasonably priced Blackstone grills to choose from on eBay.

Often referred to as cooking stations, reasonably priced Blackstone grills feature a flat top cooking surface. Some models feature a dual cooking surface, so you can griddle and grill simultaneously. In short, they are versatile, portable, and stable. Unique features include:

• Flat top cooking surface made from forged cold-rolled steel for even heat retention
• Independent heat zones that let you control the heat while cooking multiple foods
• Raised edges that allow you to use the entire cooking surface
• Grease management system that funnels grease into a rear channel for easy cleanup

First, you'll need to decide the fuel type: propane, gas, charcoal, electric, or combination fuel. Other features to look out for include:

• Cooking area - Grill sizes run from 17-inch units with a 260 square inch cooking area to 36-inch models with up a 720-square inch cooking surface.
• Portability - A portable design allows you to fold the legs for easy transport. Some units also have wheels.
• BTUs - British Thermal Units refers to the amount of heat a grill can generate. The higher numbers equal hotter temperatures and faster results.
• Burners - The grill may have between one and four burners, depending on the size. The more people you'll be cooking for, the more burners you'll need

Blackstone grills are made from expensive stainless steel and are available in black and silver. Think about the number of people you plan to feed before settling on a model. These include:

• 17-inch - This 12,000 BTU tabletop model is ideal for camping. It has one burner and requires a propane tank for operation.
• 22-inch combo - With a grill on one side and a griddle on the other, the tailgater delivers 20,000 BTUs with two burners and offers 512 square inches of cooking space.
• 28-inch - The 28-inch model features two stationary legs and two castor wheels. It delivers 30,000 BTUs over a 470 square inch cooking surface. It's a good option for picnics or small backyard barbecues.
• 36-inch - If you have many people to feed, you'll want to fire up the four burners on the 36-inch grill. It has a 720 square inch flat top and produces 60,000 BTUs for barbecue cooking. Most units have four castor wheels for easy mobility.
• Charcoal grill - This smoker cheap outdoor grill is a crowd-pleaser. It features a rotisserie grill and interchangeable cast-iron grates for smoking chicken, beef, fish and vegetables.