Every year around this time warnings issue forth from consumer groups, government agencies and safety experts telling us that outdoor cooking equipment is for outdoor use only. As logical as this seems every year people drag gas and charcoal grills into their homes, sheds or garages to cook on or to heat a room. Unfortunately, this means many people die. Gas and charcoal grills and smokers can produce large quantities of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide will kill you very quickly. So DO NOT use outdoor cooking equipment indoors or in enclosed spaces. Carbon Monoxide has no odor and can fill a room in minutes.

While you are at it you might want to pick up a Carbon Monoxide Detector just to be on the safe side.

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This dry brine for turkey is loaded with flavors. The added sugar is going to keep the herbs from giving too harsh a flavor.

Prep Time: 5?minutes

Total Time: 5?minutes

Yield: Makes enough for a 18 lb turkey

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons table salt (4 tablespoons kosher salt)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried sage

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients well. I suggest a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients together.

Read Dry Brining Turkey to understand the method.

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This is a basic stuffing for chicken. Use it when you smoke or grill a whole chicken, but make sure that the chicken and the stuffing both reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Prep Time: 20?minutes

Total Time: 20?minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped apples
• 1 hard roll
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon thyme
• 1/2 tablespoon sage

Preparation:

Mix apples, onion, celery, bay leaves, thyme and sage together in a bowl. Stuff chicken. Plug the opening with the hard roll. Cook to your liking.

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What to add flavor to your next turkey? Try injecting it right into the meat. Injecting Turkey is the best way to get flavor inside.? An injection marinade works from the inside, tenderizing and flavoring the meat while it slowly spreads through the meat.

1. Savory Turkey Injection

This is a flavorful injection marinade for turkey. Remember to get it spread out evenly so you don't end up with pockets of the marinade in the meat.

2. Butter Based Injection Sauce

Remember that an injection sauce is a marinade and needs to spend some time with the meat to work best. You should plan on using this injection marinade several hours before you start cooking. This is great with any kind of poultry, particularly turkey.

3. Cajun Turkey Injection

This is the classic solution injected into the meat of turkeys which are fried Cajun style. By getting the flavors inside the meat you won't have to worry about the hot oil washing them off. Make sure you distribute the injection evenly so you don't get large pockets of the mixture.

4. Beer n' Butter Poultry Injection

Use this injection marinade to reach deep into the meat of poultry. It works really well on turkey. Make sure the mixture is warm to keep the butter in liquid form.

5. Turkey Injection Sauce

This injection solution super-hydrates your turkey so it stays nice and moist while it cooks. The cayenne and hot sauce give it a Cajun flare that makes this recipe perfect for fried turkey.

6. Honey Beer Turkey Injection

This Turkey Injection combines a traditional Cajun flavor with beer and honey to give you a well balanced flavor. Since this injection marinade contains honey you need to use it warm (not hot).

7. Italian Herb Turkey Injection Marinade

Lots of injection marinades are built around a Cajun flavor. This one is mild in heat, but rich in herb flavors. Make sure that the herbs you use are well ground so that they will fit through your injection needle.

8. Hot & Spicy Poultry Injection

This injection marinade adds real heat under the skin of any poultry. If you want a little fire in your bird this is a great sauce to use. Make sure you only put small amounts in each place end up with large pockets of hot sauce.

9. Spicy Poultry Injection

This injection solution has a good dose of cayenne which will add some heat to your turkey. Make sure you spread it throughout the meat so you don't end up with pockets of cayenne.

10. Greek Turkey Injection Marinade

Add some Greek flavor to your next turkey with this injection marinade loaded with lemon, olive oil and Greek seasonings.

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You've spent a pretty penny on enough oil to fry a turkey. Now what? Did you know that if you treat it right you can fry six turkeys with one batch of oil on six different occasions. The trick is taking good care of that oil so you can get the most out of it. Filter it, store it, and use it efficiently and your turkey fryer oil will serve you well and save you some money. And when you are done you can dispose of it properly and maybe even help the environment in the process.

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Here's another great video from BBQ legend David Klose of BBQ Pits by Klose. This time David gives us not only the basic method from making barbecue brisket, but a whole host of great tips from selecting the right brisket to how to give it the best possible flavors.

Take a look at How to Smoke a Brisket

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This turkey dry brine has a touch of orange vest to give a sweet citrus flavor that is great for a holiday turkey. Makes sure you give this a good grind to combine flavors and release the orange.

Prep Time: 5?minutes

Total Time: 5?minutes

Yield: Makes enough for a 18 lb turkey

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons table salt (4 tablespoons kosher salt)
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients well. I suggest a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients together.

Read Dry Brining Turkey to understand the method.

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Finding the right gift for your outdoor cook isn't really all that hard. There are thousands of products out there that would do the trick. I have here a few suggestions that should help get you pointed in the right direction to find the perfect gift.

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This savory turkey brine gets some of its salt from vegetable stock. Remember this if you are doing a standard brine calculation. You get a rich flavor with this poultry brine that has that perfect combination of the herbs that go so perfectly with turkey.

Prep Time: 15?minutes

Cook Time: 15?minutes

Total Time: 30?minutes

Yield: Makes about 1 gallon of brine

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup salt (3/4 cup Kosher or coarse salt)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 quarts cold water

Preparation:

In a large pot combine vegetable stock, salt, sugar, and herbs over a medium heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the salt is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add cold water.

Place turkey in a large plastic container. Pour brine over top, cover and refrigerate. Brine for 1 hour per pound.

Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. Otherwise there will be a salty flavor to the turkey. For a more detailed explanation, see my article on brining turkey.

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This gas version knockoff of a Weber Performer grill is dirt cheap (around $100USD at Home Depot) and loaded with versatility. The question is, will it last or will it drive you crazy with rusting parts and broken parts.

Read the review of the STOK Island Gas Grill Model# SGP2220SB

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One of the best ways to make a better Turkey is with a good Brine. Brining Turkey is a process of adding moisture and flavor to meat by use of a salt-water mixture. There are many ways to make a great brine and these turkey brine recipes are amongst the best I know. So, whether you are roasting, grilling, smoking, or frying your next turkey, start out with a good brine and make it so much better. For detailed brining instruction see my Brining Turkey - Step by Step.

1. Savory Turkey Brine

This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your bird a rich flavor.

2. Smoked Turkey Brine

This brine recipe makes enough for a whole turkey and will add flavor and give you a juicier and more tender bird.

3. Holiday Poultry Brine

This poultry brine is perfect for the holiday turkey. By using stock you get extra flavor with a mild saltiness that makes for a perfect brine.

4. Apple Spice Brine

A brine is typically water and salt with a little sweet to give it flavor. This brine uses fruit juices for water providing flavor and sweet at the same time.

5. TomKattt's Poultry Brine

Tom Katt sent in this brining recipe that is perfect for poultry. Though it works well for most poultry, it is perfect for that holiday turkey.

6. Poultry Brine

This brine works with the added power of pickling spices which increases the moisture in poultry with some great seasonings for more flavor.

7. Maple Brine

This brine can be used on any kind of poultry and pork.

8. Cranberry Turkey Brine

What better to brine a turkey in than cranberry?

9. Fruity Turkey Brine

The citrus fruit in this brine not only add a great tangy flavor but also act to tenderize the meat of the poultry. The mild acid of the lemon will help to carry flavors deep into the meat.

10. Clove and Honey Brine for Turkey

This brine will give your turkey a subtle sweetness and all the tenderness and moisture of a good poultry brine.

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This marinade uses the power of balsamic vinegar to tenderize and flavor meats. This marinade works well on poultry and pork. I would particularly recommend it for pork tenderloin.

Prep Time: 10?minutes

Total Time: 10?minutes

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. This marinade works great with all kinds of pork and poultry.

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For generations people have been dropping turkeys into the oven and roasting for hours. They use stuffings and little pop up timers. Guess what? You can make a great turkey this way, but wouldn't it be great to go one step further? Smoked turkey is more flavorful and tender than one roasted in the oven. Breaking away from tradition can be hard, but I'm here to walk you through the process.

The Basics:

Here's what you are going to do. You are going to smoke your turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. This means that the coldest part of the turkey is 165 degrees F. This isn't a suggestion. Test in at least two places (or more) and remember that turkey bones heat faster so keep the thermometer away from bone. Also, dark meat should be cooked to a higher temperature so worry about the breast, but make sure to check the thighs as well.

Run the smoker at temperature range of 235 degrees F to 250 degrees F. Plan on 30 to 40 minutes per pound.

What you need to smoke a turkey:

The first thing you will need for a good smoked turkey is a good turkey. Now, whether you are going to hunt your own or buy one, make sure it is a fresh turkey. This means an all natural turkey without injections and solutions. I know this isn't always cheap or easy, but if you can get one, then I recommend it. If you do pick up a frozen turkey, always follow the instructions for defrosting. Also do not get too large of a turkey. A 20 pound turkey will take 10-14 hours and larger turkeys greatly increase food contamination risks. A 12-16 pound turkey will be good and if you need more, try smoking two turkeys.

You will need a smoker, a good meat thermometer, a good hardwood like cherry or apple, and some patience. For the smoker you can use a kettle style grill if you are familiar with low temperature cooking in it. Most people don't cook turkeys very often, so even if you are a master of smoked brisket or low n' slow barbecue ribs, you should pay particular attention to what you are doing. Nothing can take the place of experience.

The good meat thermometer is a must. It should read fast and be very reliable. For the wood, I recommend a fruit wood because the flavor works best with turkey. Something like a cherry or apple would be good, though hickory and oak can add a nice flavor as well. Be careful not to over smoke a turkey, especially if you are doing a long smoke.

Smoked turkey has a different color and texture than oven roasted turkey. The meat may appear pink and have a smoother texture. This is normal. The smoking process causes a chemical change in turkey that changes the color of the flesh. As long as the turkey registers a temperature of 165 degrees F. it is safe to eat no matter the color.

Want to see this in more detail? Try Smoking Turkey - Step by Step.

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The BBQ Guru Announces Release of the PartyQ

New Temperature Control for Charcoal Grills Helps Every Cook BBQ Like a Guru

October 31, 2011 (Warminster, PA) -The BBQ Guru, maker of the world's most accurate temperature controls for charcoal BBQs, today announced the release of the PartyQ.? The easy-to-use PartyQ controls the temperature of charcoal or wood burning grills within a few degrees of accuracy.? This gives backyard BBQers the taste of charcoal cooking with the control of their kitchen oven. Even a novice outdoor cook can make competitive-quality, low and slow BBQ with the PartyQ.

"The PartyQ is the ultimate tool for both novice to expert low and slow chefs who don't want to spend all of their time hovering over their grill or smoker," said Director of Marketing, Bob Trudnak. "We are thrilled that The BBQ Guru engineering team has created the most modestly priced temperature control device on the market without sacrificing quality or effectiveness."

The PartyQ was created with the serious to semi-serious BBQ chef in mind. The product was inspired by cooks who love to serve BBQ at their parties, but end up spending the entire time adjusting dampers and making sure the temperature of their cooker remains consistent, a must when preparing quality BBQ.

The PartyQ has a temperature range of 32?F to 475?F and displays cooking temperature in degrees of Fahrenheit or Celsius. The rugged, armored design comes with a high-temperature probe that attaches to the grill grate.? Once the desired temperature is set on the PartyQ, the proprietary Power Draft Technology kicks in, using a fan to control the airflow to the fire when necessary and makes adjustments as it goes.? The PartyQ fits most standard charcoal grill/smoker types and is currently on sale on the company's website for $129.00.

The BBQ Guru has become a trusted name in BBQ since its founding in 2003. The company's owner, Shotgun Fred, invented the first temperature control technology of its kind for charcoal and wood burning cookers.? Its DigiQ temperature controls and Onyx Charcoal Oven have become mainstays at BBQ competitions around the world.? The company currently has four different temperature control devices for sale on its website.

ABOUT THE BBQ GURU

The BBQ Guru is the maker of high quality, accurate, and reliable competitive and backyard BBQ cooking tools and products. The company was the first to introduce a line of temperature controls for charcoal and wood-burning cookers. In 2010, the BBQ Guru BBQ Team was named #2 in the world at the Jack Daniels Championship for its consistently mouth-watering barbecue, cooked with its own temperature controls and products. BBQ Guru temperature controls, cookers, and other equipment are made in the USA. More information can be found at www.TheBBQGuru.com or www.Facebook.com/TheBBQGuru.

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Since the grill is a great way to cook up some great dishes quick and easy, why not put together some fun Halloween treats on the grill and get the kids well feed before the candy starts rolling in.

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For most people we tackle the whole turkey only one time a year so there isn't much chance for practice and no excuse for getting it wrong. These turkey recipes will help you make the most of the few chance you get to get it right. Whether you grill, smoke, fry, brine, or roast your turkey you can find out the science and the art to a great bird through these recipes. So don't be shy, because turkey isn't really that hard if you know what you are doing.

1. Apple Wood Smoked Turkey

"Just wanted to give you guys a recipe for smoked turkey that I've had excellent results with. It's a favorite around here. Just thought I'd share it with you guys. I made this on the 4th and it was the first to go. Didn't last long at all! And I got nothing but compliments on it."

2. Rotisserie Turkey

You need a good strong rotisserie to prepare this turkey. Check with your instruction manual or the manufacturer to make sure that your rotisserie set (especially the rotisserie motor) is rated for the weight of your turkey. For more information check out my article on Rotisserie Cooking.

3. Deep Fried Turkey Breasts

If you want to experiment with deep fried turkey this is a great recipe to start out with. You won't need all the oil or commitment for a 3 pound turkey breast, but you'll still have a great fried turkey.

4. Smoked Turkey on the Grill

Here's a way to prepare a great smoked turkey if you don't have a smoker. Use your grill to slow roast this tasty bird and it will be tender and delicious.

5. Smoked Honey Glazed Turkey Breast

This smoked turkey breast is tender and sweet. The long smoking time allows it to be more flavorful and tender.

6. Herbed Rotisserie Turkey

Next time you decide to roast a turkey, try it rotisserie style on the grill. This is a simple, easy to follow, delicious recipe for beginners.

7. Smoked Beer Can Turkey

Double the size of the can for this big bird and you can smoke a turkey on a beer can. This is a great way to keep the turkey moist by putting steam inside the turkey while it cooks. If you've tried beer can chicken then you know this is going to be one great turkey.

8. Smoked Honey Glazed Turkey

This is an easy way to smoke a turkey. The marinade mixture is used as an injection solution and as a baste. If you bring the smoker temperature up towards the very end, you will get a nice crispy skin on your turkey. Similarly you can transfer the turkey to the oven at around 300 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

9. Grilled Spicy Whole Turkey

This is a flavorful Southwestern-style grilled turkey recipe. By butterflying this turkey you will get more even cooking and get the turkey to cook faster.

10. Jerk Beer Can Turkey

This grilled turkey not only gets the moisture of the beer can but the great flavor of Jerk seasonings. This is a turkey the will please anyone who doesn't like turkey. Full of flavor, moist and tender; beer can turkey is the way to go.

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This injection solution has a good dose of cayenne which will add some heat to your turkey. Make sure you spread it throughout the meat so you don't end up with pockets of cayenne.

Prep Time: 10?minutes

Total Time: 10?minutes

Yield: Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons salt

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and stir until the salt dissolves. Load into an injection syringe and inject evenly throughout the meat in small amounts.

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Turkey season is fast approaching and since many people cook one a year you really need to get it right the first time. Most people will tell you that brining a turkey is the best way to go no matter how you cook that bird. I know that a lot of you have many experience with turkey and with brining so I thought I would ask how important you think brining is. Do you find it vital to a good bird, or does it ruin a good turkey? So please click your answer to:

POLL: How important do you think brining poultry is?
1) Vital to a good bird
2) Really helps out
3) Makes it a little better
4) Really doesn't make a difference
5) Actually makes it worse
6) Ruins a perfectly good bird

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The Bottom Line

Lynx Professional gas grills are among the best there are. This two burner unit is the smallest and most basic of their grills. At around $3,000 you'll be paying a lot for a grill, but you'll get one that cooks great and is built for last. The attention to detail on this grill is fantastic. Heavy 304 stainless steel has welded seams and a near perfect construction. This unit comes standard or in a rotisserie model with infrared rotisserie burner and full kit.

Pros

• Heavy, welded construction
• Extra large cooking area
• Great heat output

Cons

• Very expensive for the size
• Optional features are expensive

Description

• Two 25,000 BTU cast brass burners
• 600 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 840 square inches
• 50,000 BTU total output from the main burners
• Electric Ignition
• Full width drip tray
• Complete 304 stainless steel construction with welded seams
• Built-in smoker tray
• Ceramic briquette barrier
• Stainless steel cooking grates
• Comes in optional rotisserie unit with built in rear mounted rotisserie burner

Guide Review - Lynx 30-inch Freestanding Gas Grill

Lynx has been making some of the best cooking gas grills on the market for decades. These grills are built to grill with some of the highest attention to detail you'll find. All their grills use high quality stainless steel with welded seams and expert craftsmanship. While this unit is the smallest and most basic of their grills there are loads of options available. It is also designed on cart or as an insert.

This Lynx grill uses two "red" cast brass burners that each pump out 25,000 BTUs, enough for the 600 square inches of primary cooking space. These burners will probably last longer than you will. This grill also uses traditional ceramic briquettes in it's vaporization barrier giving great radiant heat and excellent grease drainage. The 304 stainless steel is thick, durable and polished to a high finish.

At around $4,200 you'll be spending a lot for this grill but it looks great in any enclosure. It is a perfect grill for custom projects and comes natural gas or propane.

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The Bottom Line

Recently a major grill maker told me that the future was in accessories.. The Stok Quattro may just be the perfect design for this. With removable cooking grate sections you can convert to use a griddle, vegetable basket or pizza stone without turning off the grill or even stopping cooking. The unique design of this grill gives you a tremendous amount of versatility in a complete unit. The best part is that all these extras come standard so the $400USD price tag gets you everything. Hopefully Home Depot, the exclusive dealer, will have replacement parts and maybe even more toys to play with.

Pros

• Unique multifunctional cooking system
• Attractive design
• Accessories come standard

Cons

• Continuously swapping components may scratch porcelain coating on grates
• Construction is good, but not great
• Lightweight burners and barriers
• Side tables get hot during usage

Description

• Four 12,000 BTU stainless steel tubular burners
• 475 square inches of primary cooking space for a total grilling area of 600 square inches
• 48,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
• Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grate with interchangeable grate components
• Comes standard with pizza stone, vegetable basket, griddle, two open grate pieces and grate removal tool
• Electric (AA-battery) ignition
• Stainless steel, cast aluminum, and painted steel construction
• Propane tank and cover sold separately
• Made in China by Guangdong Chant Group Inc. exclusively for Home Depot

Guide Review - Stok 4-Burner Quattro Gas Grill Model# SGP4330SB

The Stok Quattro is truly a unique gas grill. The two porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates have round, removable sections in the middle that can be swapped out for accessories like a pizza stone, a griddle, or a vegetable basket. The best part is that these accessories come standard and are not an additional expense. You even get a place to store these accessories in the cabinet and you get a special tool to remove them while hot. This means you can switch between the different components without turning off the grill or even breaking pace, with the exception of the pizza stone which cannot be gripped by the tool.

Beyond this, the Stok Quattro is a standard 4-burner gas grill. The 48,000 BTUs are plenty to heat the 475 square inch primary grilling space. The porcelain coated cooking grates are heavy enough to give you good heat transfer and grill marks though the pop up design makes using a spatula a little clumsy (probably not enough to bother you though). Though it doesn't have any other extras, the design is attractive and modern and the construction is fairly good.

This is a new grill from a manufacturer that hasn't had a lot of success in the U.S. market yet though they have been around for years. If successful we could be looking at a large product line. I would suggest that if you are only looking for a grill to cook burger and steaks that this might not be the grill for you. As a standard gas grill it is okay. It is the accessory system that really makes this gas grill stand out.

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The current line up of Weber Summit Grills includes eight freestanding gas grills and two insert grills. These grills come in either the enamel painted version (available in any color you want as long as it is black) or in stainless steel. Summit grills also come in either a 4-burner or a 6-burner configuration. Summit grills are loaded with features and range in list price from $1,599USD to $2,599USD but can be found on sale for as much as $300USD less. The interesting thing is that the stainless steel version of the Summit grill is the same price as the black version so you really can choose without penalty.

Weber Summit E-420

Weber Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit E-420 is the bottom of the Summit line and yet this 4-burner gas grill features a standard 12,000 BTU side burner, individual burner igniters, heavy stainless steel rod cooking grates, a handle mounted light, and backlight control panel. This grill is a lot larger than the top of the line Genesis Model and comes in $500USD more at a list price of $1,599USD or the same price as the stainless S-420. The heavy cooking grates provide excellent heat transfer for great grill marks.

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Weber Summit E-470

Weber-Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit E-470 is loaded with features including a four main burners and sear, side, smoker, and rotisserie burners. Add to that a handle mounted LED grill light, back lit control panel and a dozen other features and you get a grill that can do it all. The E-470 is the same size as the less expensive E-420 but sacrifices some of its grilling spaceto make way for the smoker box and rotisserie burner. This grill lists for $2049USD but can be found for less. All of these burners puts eight knobs on the front of this grill so this is a perfect grill for the gadget lover. the E-420 is the same price as the much larger E-620 and equally featured stainless steel S-470.

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Weber Summit E-620

Weber-Stephen Products Company

The Summit E-620 is the same in features as the E-420 but has six burners instead of four and 693 square inches of primary cooking area instead of 538 square inches. This gives you a much larger grill with plenty of space to cook for a large party. To get this extra space the price jumps $500USD to $2049USD, making this grill the same price as the much better featured E-470. The comparison between the two is simplyl one of size versus gadgets like the rotisserie, sear, and smoker burners.

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Weber Summit E-670

Weber-Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit E-670 is a super featured gas grill. Having everything that the E-470 has, this model adds two extra burners and takes the primary grilling space to 624 square inches. While the extra features on this grill cut away some of the grilling space (the E-620 has 693 square inches). This black grill (really the doors and hood are black, the rest of the grill is is grey painted steel) lists for $2,599USD but can be found for quite a bit less if you do your shopping.

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Weber Summit S-420

Weber-Stephen Products Company

The Summit S-420 is the same grill as the E-420 except this one has stainless steel body parts in place of the black. While the only major feature on this grill is the 12,000 BTU side burner, there are so many standard features on the Summit grills that you really shouldn't feel left out with this one. For instance, the propane tank gets hung on a scale and that scale feeds a push button gizmo on the control panel so you can see how much fuel you have without having to bend over. Also, this grill like all the Summit grills is available in Propane (LP) or Natural Gas, but they can not be converted so get the one you need. One note, while this says it is stainless steel grill, only the doors and hood are stainless

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Weber Summit S-460

Weber-Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit S-460 is the custom insert version of the Summit S-470. You get all the features of the S-470 minus the side burner (though an optional side burner unit can be purchased) since this grill has no side tables. This grill lists for $2,299 but can typically be found for less. This is more expensive than the freestanding model and since it is an unusual shape for a custom enclosure make sure you know what you are getting into before you buy.

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Weber Summit S-470

Weber Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit S-470 is the same as the E-470 with stainless steel doors and hood. I get the feeling that I'm saying this a lot. Really the only choice between these two is the color since they are also the same in price. The S-470 lists for $2,049USD but can be had for a few hundred less.

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Weber Summit S-620

Weber-Stephen Products Co.

The Weber Summit S-620 is in everyway, including price the same as the E-620 but with stainless steel body parts instead of the black enamel. This very large grill gives you 6 burners and plenty of space to grill most anything. Like the E-620 this grill comes with a standard 12,000 BTU side burner under a flush mounted cover and lists for $2049USD, but can be found for much less.

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Weber Summit S-660

Weber-Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit S-660 is the custom insert version of the S-670. It loses the side burner since this grill doesn't have side tables, but this grill does have all the other features including the sear, smoker, and rotisserie burners. Despite the fact that this grill doesn't have side tables, casters, a back, etc. it does cost more, listing for $2,799USD, though you can find it for less typically. The Summit inserts are not like most grill head inserts. This insert has a full cabinet below which can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on your structure.

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Weber Summit S-670

Weber Stephen Products Company

The Weber Summit S-670 has all the features of the E-670, the rotisserie, side, sear, and smoker burners plus the stainless steel doors and hood. They both sell for the same price, listing at $2,599USD but generally available for less. This 6-burner grill has 624 square inches of primary grilling space and all the features and extras of Weber's Summit line of grills.

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NEW LINE OF PREMIUM GRILLS COMBINES PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY + AFFORDABILITY

SABER? Grills Launch at International Pool|Spa|Patio Expo

COLUMBUS, GA, November 1, 2011 -- A new line of premium outdoor cooking equipment debuts today at the International Pool|Spa|Patio Expo in Las Vegas. SABER? grills, engineered from the ground up to be the most advanced performance driven, value-priced brand in the premium grill category, will be sold exclusively through independent outdoor living retailers beginning in 2012.

The SABER line includes six full-size infrared grills and two built-in units with a suggested MSRP range of $799 to $1,699. SABER, LLC is a division of Char-Broil?, America's oldest and most innovative outdoor cooking company, whose parent company W.C. Bradley is a family-held business that owns some of today's most popular leisure brands.

"From a business perspective, the time is right to introduce a premium line of grills that doesn't carry a super-premium price tag," said Rob Schwing, general manager of SABER. "In recent years, we've watched high-end manufacturers degrade their materials to bring margins up. Product quality has gone down but prices haven't. Educated consumers know the difference. These same folks have also forsaken exclusivity with the independent retailer in favor of wider distribution. That model doesn't make sense to us, especially in a channel that prides itself on offering the very best in terms of products and service - it's what SABER is all about."

Independent, specialty retailers are responsible for more than a quarter of all grills sold today. The SABER brand will be exclusive to this channel and will offer best-in-class business support including a dedicated web portal with real-time inventory information, instant online ordering, expedited shipping and customized product training. SABER's affiliation with Char-Broil means retail partners will also benefit when it comes to services such as logistics, distribution costs and credit terms.

SABER grills were designed by a team of outdoor cooking experts with one goal in mind, to engineer a better barbecue: one that is constructed better (using premium materials), cooks better, looks better and is priced better than competing grills. Following two years of consumer research, competitive benchmarking and product testing, the SABER team has launched a line of high-end, priced-right grills that up the ante on the outdoor cooking experience. "We have more than 60 years invested in this industry. And like many of our retail partners, we're a family-held company, so we know what is takes to build a business that not only differentiates itself in the marketplace, but one that understands its customers and provides products that exceed their expectations," states Schwing.

At the heart of SABER grills is an advanced infrared cooking system that outperforms and is more efficient than existing, old-school ceramic infrared systems. SABER's proprietary and patent-pending system allows for true zonal cooking and fast pre-heating (0 to 700 degrees in less than 10 minutes). The cooking surfaces are constructed of highly durable commercial grade 304 stainless steel and the tubular steel cart and firebox frames are welded for superior strength and easy assembly. Bolted side shelves make for secure, stable work surfaces.

The SABER line includes two-, three- and four-burner grills that utilize a patented gas management system that is easily convertible from LP to natural gas. All feature 304 commercial grade stainless steel, have electronic ignition points at each burner, front-access grease trays, and multi-function warming racks. Bonus features by model include grate-level temperature gauges, halogen lights, and dual-control side burners.

In addition to improving the outdoor cooking experience, SABER's proprietary cooking system also leads the way in fuel efficiency. A SABER Infrared Grill makes a mouthwatering, juicy meal while using 30% less gas than a traditional gas grill, which is good for both consumers and the environment.

About SABER: SABER Grills, LLC designs and manufactures high-performance, premium grills and outdoor cooking accessories for exclusive distribution through the specialty retail channel. Based in Columbus, Georgia, the SABER brand is a division of Char-Broil?, one of the oldest and most respected outdoor cooking companies, whose parent company is W.C. Bradley Co. (www.wcbradley.com), a privately-held company that owns several high-quality consumer goods in the leisure market. Visit SABER grills at www.sabergrills.com.

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