The Best Combination Grills

Fuel Sources

• Using propane gives you the most control over the heat of your grill; by regulating the gas feeding the burners you can easily set your grill for low heat to slow cook or high heat to sear. Charcoal and wood are more difficult to regulate but can provide your meat with flavor derived from the smoke.

Kalamazoo Hybrid Grill

• Kalamazoo Hybrid Grills give you the option of using gas, charcoal or wood all on the same surface. Kalamazoo Hybrid Grills are manufactured from stainless steel and feature metal drawers that are located between the gas burners and the cooking surface. To use charcoal or wood you simply place the materials in the drawers and use the gas burners to light the wood; once burning you can shut off the gas burners. Kalamazoo Hybrid Grills begin at approximately $9,000 and range up to $16,000. Kalamazoo Hybrid Grill burners deliver over 115 BTUs (British Thermal Units) onto the entire surface of the grilling area. Out of the listed combination grills, the Kalamazoo Hybrid Grills are generally considered the best but are also very expensive.

Smoke Hollow Combination Grill

• This variety of combination grill provides you with four different ways of cooking. A conventional propane gas grill used for traditional gas cooking; a sear burner, which allows you to sear your meat by applying it to an extremely hot surface; a charcoal grill, to provide you the option of cooking your food with charcoal alone; and a firebox for slow cooking a barbecue or smoking your meat. The grill requires assembly but is relatively inexpensive at the low price of approximately $350.

Char-Griller Duo Gas / Charcoal Grill

• The Char-Griller has a large propane fueled grilling area adjacent to an enclosed firebox that allows for charcoal burning. A firebox is a cooking space designed for slow cooking as you would need for traditional barbecuing. The Char-Griller is available in several models ranging in price between $200 and $400. The Char-Griller is a quality product and is a good choice for those looking for a combination grill on a budget.