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1. Blackstone 1517 28 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station - 2-burner - Propane Fueled - Restaurant Grade - Professional Quality
Feature
RESTAURANT STYLE COOKING - **replace your grill or BBQ with a Blackstone griddle and never look back** - 28.5" x 16.5" means 470sq inches of flat top grilling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner - cook everything from eggs and pancakes to quesadillas and grilled cheese to steak and potatoes including Teppanyaki style foods and more. Also enjoy a bottom shelf and two side shelves for food storage and prep.ELECTRONIC IGNITION - Simple and easy to assemble, you'll be cooking in no time. Eliminate the hassle of kerosene, charcoal and matches, this grill includes an easy start, battery powered push button ignition. With the simple push of a button your griddle is ready to go, take the headache away from outdoor cooking and spend more time enjoying the outdoors.
TRANSPORT WITH EASE - easily wheel around your yard or transport from your backyard to the campsite thanks to the removable griddle top, fold up legs and four industrial strength caster wheels.
DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY - This Blackstone Grill is built to last with a powder coated black steel frame, stainless steel burners and thick cold rolled steel cooktop which is simple to clean making post-meal cleanup a breeze.
CONTROLLABLE HEAT ZONES - two independently controlled 15,000 BTU stainless steel burners make a total of 30,000 BTUs controlled low to high for versatile cooking options. Propane fueled by a standard 20lb tank with an accommodating tank storage tucked nicely under the left side shelf.
Description
As outdoor enthusiasts and founders of BLACKSTONE we dreamed of a quality outdoor griddle and/or grill that could cook for large groups and families. In 2005 we made our vision a reality by creating BLACKSTONE PRODUCTS. We then launched the 36 BLACKSTONE griddle that is still popular for backyard cooking and which brings families and friends together for fun and food. Our spectrum of gas griddles and gas grills are popular for backyard living, a BBQ, recreational cooking or commercial grade cooking. Since then, the company has expanded dramatically and created a brand new look as well as a large new line of durable rugged innovative and portable cooking innovations including an outdoor pizza oven and the ever so easy to transport and set-up DASH and our products will last a lifetime. By using the latest technologies available and complementing them with our own innovations, we feel we have the leading edge on the market in our categories. Our products are designed and engineered in the USA by people who are avid users and live to entertain outside at home, in the tailgater parking lot or just about anywhere. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and how well they function while keeping the prices very affordable. We have assembled a strong and enthusiastic team with the utmost passion for BLACKSTONE and outdoor cooking including excellent engineers, intelligent industrial designers and uniquely creative graphic artists. We have the capability to make any adjustments to our current lines or create new units all together, tailored around your needs in a very short time in contrast to our larger entrenched old-school competitors. So look forward to future innovations from BLACKSTONE sooner than later. We are more than just another outdoor cooking appliance company that only focuses on the numbers and overlooks the end users by neglecting quality or deferring to accountants. We are here to stay and hope you enjoy BLACKSTONE products as much as we do.2. Char-Griller Akorn Jr. Kamado Kooker Charcoal Grill - Red
Feature
153 Square inch primary cooking area with cast iron gratesKamado style grills promote even heating to enhance flavor
Easy dump ash pan for fast and simple cleanup
Top and bottom air dampers for easy and precise temperature control
More durable, affordable, and lighter weight than ceramic grills - great for tailgating, camping or going to the park
Holds heat like the more expensive ceramic grills - grill more with less charcoal
Features dual air-flow dampers, hinged locking lid, heat gauge, and triple wall steel with insulation to deliver a superior grilling experience
Convenient handles for portability and grilling on the go - perfect for camping, tailgating, RV, and more
Description
The Char-Griller Acorn jr. Kamado Kooker Portable Charcoal Grill features dual dampers, heat gauge, & triple wall steel with insulation to deliver a superior grilling experience. The cast iron cooking grates keep flare-ups low & you can grill more with less charcoal. Our easy dump ash pan makes cleans up quick & easy, the hinged lid allows for easy access & keeps the lid in place while you cook. The AKORN jr. Kamado Kooker offers easy mobility and portability with built in handles and a locking lid. Perfect for tailgating, camping, park grilling or backyard barbecuing. Primary cooking area: 153 square inches. Color: red.3. Char-Broil Performance 475 4-Burner Cabinet Liquid Propane Gas Grill- Stainless
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4-Burner, 36,000-BTU Cabinet Gas Grill with 10,000-BTU Lidded Side Burner475 square inches of primary cooking on porcelain-coated cast iron grates plus 175 square inches of secondary cooking on porcelain-coated swing-away rack
Stainless steel lid, handle, control panel fascia and cabinet provide style and durability.
Large metal side shelves offer added prep and work space. Electronic ignition for fast and reliable startups.
Removable grease pan for quick and simple cleaning. Cabinet has two doors for easy access to storage area.
Description
4 burner gas grill on an cart with lockable casters. Cabinet design with Stainless steel doors and a stainless steel grill. Cast iron grates with electronic ignition cooks food to the perfect temperature. Temp gauge mounted to the top of the lid and measyred to the temperature of the grate that you are cooking on.4. Char-Broil Performance 475 4-Burner Cart Liquid Propane Gas Grill- Stainless
Feature
4-Burner, 36,000-BTU Cart-Style Gas Grill with 10,000-BTU Lidded Side Burner475 square inches of primary cooking on porcelain-coated cast iron grates plus 175 square inches of secondary cooking on porcelain-coated swing-away rack
Stainless steel lid, handle and control panel add style and durability.
Removable grease pan for quick and simple cleaning; Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean with a Damp Cloth; Lid-mounted temperature gauge for added heat control.
Electronic ignition for fast and reliable startups. Large metal side shelves offer work and prep space.
Description
Grilling great food for family and guests made easy with the Performance 475 from Char-Broil. The four stainless steel top-ported burners are built to last, and deliver 36,000-BTUs of heat across 475 square inches of primary cooking space and the 175 square inch swing-away rack. The 10,000-BTU lidded side burner can be used to prepare sides or sauces, and the lid folds down to provide additional work space when not in use. Rust-resistant, porcelain-coated, cast iron grates, help prevent food from sticking and make cleaning simpler. Features a removable grease pan for easy removal and cleaning, electronic ignition for fast and reliable startups and a lid-mounted temperature gauge for added heat control. Large metal side shelves provide ample work space and the stainless steel lid, handle and control panel provide style and durability. The Performance 475 is a cart style grill, meaning that it sits on two stationary feet and two 7-inch wheels, which provide easy mobility, and stability once in place. Assembled dimensions: 53.1-inches W x 25.8-inches L x 45-inches H.5. Char-Broil Performance TRU Infrared 450 3-Burner Cart Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Feature
450 square inches of primary cooking over porcelain-coated grates150 square inch porcelain-coated swing-a-way rack for warming
Three top-ported tube burners for lasting performance and better temperature control
Surefire Electronic ignition system offers a reliable spark at every burner
10,000 BTU side burner
Description
The Char-Broil Performance TRU-Infrared 450 is a 3-burner gas grill featuring Char-Broil's TRU-Infrared cooking system. The TRU-Infrared technology provides better performance with greater temperature range and control. Features a 450-square inch cooking surface, one 10,000 BTU side burner, and a fixed stainless steel side-shelf for added workspace fold. The grill's cart design sits on two large wheels for easy portability. Measures 54.1-inches wide x 45.5-inches high x 23.4-inches deep.6. Char-Broil Classic 280 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill
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280 square inches of cooking space over porcelain-coated gratesTwo stainless steel in-line burners for cooking performance
Porcelain-coated steel lid and firebox stand up to weather and the elements
Metal side shelves measure 12-inches w x 13-inches l providing extra storage and prep space
Piezo ignition system for fast and reliable startups. Cooking System: Convectional
Description
The Char-Broil classic 2B 280 is a two burner gas grill that delivers 20,000 BTU's of heat & a 280 square" cooking surface to accomodate large meals with ease. The primary cooking surface measures" wide x" deep, for a total of 280 square" of cooking space. The grates are porcelain-coated, making them rust-resistant & easy to both cook on & clean. The classic 280 offers 2 metal side shelves, which are durable & provide much needed work & prep space, each measuring" wide x" deep. The grills sits on two fixed' & two 6-inch wheels, for both portability & stability. Features piezo ignition for fast & reliable startups, & in-line stainless steel burners which are built to last. The steel lid & firebox are both porcelain-coated, making the Char-Broil classic 280 capable of withstanding the weather & elements. Assembled dimensions: 45inches w x 24inches L x 41inches H.7. Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker, Standard
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Combination Offset Smoker, BBQ & Charcoal Grill290 square inch cooking surface in main chamber
140 sq. in. cooking surface in firebox chamber
Adjustable height steel fire grate
Clean-out door for easy ash removal with adjustable built-in damper
Description
The Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker represents a great option for the "beginner" smoker or those who don't need to feed an army every time you cook. The offset fire box allows for classic indirect cooking through the transmission of smoke, flavor, and low heat, through the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber is covered by a 288-square-inch porcelain wire cooking grate. There is a simple door for easy ash removal as well as a convenient side shelf. As with all grills, we recommend keeping the firebox clean to help avoid flare up as well as using a grill cover to protect your investment.8. Smoke Hollow TC3718SB Gas-Charcoal-Smoker Combination Grill with Side Burner
Feature
30,000 BTU 3-burner gas grill 10,000 BTU side burnerPorcelain-coated cooking grids, chrome-plated warming racks
Adjustable charcoal basket and ash pan
858 sq. In. Total cooking area
Front basket for condiments and tools, wire bottom shelf for additional storage
Description
Can't decide between a gas or charcoal grill? Get both with this combination grill from Smoke Hollow.Enjoy all kinds of barbecue-style cooking with the 3-burner gas grill, charcoal grill, side burner and side smoker.
Perfect for large backyard gatherings or just for family dinners, this convenient grill fires up authentic barbecue taste.