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Outlines the types of outdoor cookers, including designs, features, fuel and the best choice for your space.
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Features a variety of outdoor kitchen ideas and backyard kitchen ideas to make cooking outside fun and efficient.
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From a particular set of tongs to a custom grill cover, we'll help you find the top grilling tools for your next feast.
It’s always a good time for grills, and depending on where you live or the time of year, outdoor cooking is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends.
Whether you’re perfecting your outdoor cooking for one on the deck or looking for electric grills, pellet grills or charcoal grills to cook for guests, we’ve got you covered.
In addition to grills, our outdoor cooking options include electric smokers, turkey fryers, flat top grills and WiFi pellet grills. We also have outdoor kitchens, grill islands, smoker grill combos plus outdoor pizza ovens if you’re a pizza lover.
Types of Grills & Smokers When it comes to outdoor cooking, charcoal grills are most common because they’re affordable and reliable. These come in various sizes, from very large competition-style barbecue grills to small, portable grills, kamado grills and gas grills. Best of all, charcoal grills give your outdoor cooking that smoky flavor we all love.
Whether you’re outdoor cooking at a tailgate, camping out or simply entertaining in your backyard, charcoal grills offer an easy way to serve up chargrilled flavor.
Propane grills are ideal for someone who loves outdoor cooking and grills often. Many of these grills have a push-button start. So, you’ll be grilling in no time and the cleanup is easy. Propane grills allow you to control the heat easier. Also, 20 lb. propane tanks provide about 25 hours of grilling time. Propane tanks can be easily refilled for your outdoor cooking.
With natural gas grills, you never have to worry about running out of fuel when outdoor cooking. The lines on these grills are permanent, just like the fuel lines for your stove.
Electric grills are a great choice if you live in an apartment or condo where gas or charcoal grilling is not allowed. Requiring nothing more than a nearby electrical outlet, electric grills are typically the smallest grill sizes and include portable grills and tabletop grills. Marinades or liquid smoke can make up for the absence of cooking flavors provided by grills that use other fuels.
Wood pellet grills are popular for outdoor cooking because they basically give you the best qualities of both charcoal grills and gas grills. Wood pellet grills cook like convection ovens. Most of these grills include a hopper that dispenses pellets into the grill as needed. This allows for precise, digital temperature control and even outdoor cooking. Plus, the food takes on the distinct wood-smoked flavor of the wood pellets.
Speaking of that smoky flavor, smokers are ideal for it when outdoor cooking. Just think “low and slow.” Like the name implies, smokers cook meats over indirect heat with smoke. We have WiFi smokers, Bluetooth smokers, water smokers and vertical smokers. Either way, the outdoor cooking results are delicious.
How to Clean Grills The best times to clean grills are right before or right after you cook—when grills are nice and hot. After preheating grills, scrub the grill grates with a good grills brush to remove any leftover food particles. Use a long-handled brush, to avoid the risk of burns. After you’ve cleaned the grill grates, spray it with cooking spray or you can dip a paper towel in oil and wipe over the grill grates. That will keep your food from sticking to the grills.
Other Things to Consider for Outdoor Cooking__ Before you fire up the grill, make sure you have all the grill tools and grill accessories you need for your outdoor cooking. Grill accessories include grill racks, grill lights, Bluetooth meat thermometers, grill cleaning tools and more.
Protect your grill and outdoor cooking from the elements with some good grill covers. Don’t forget about the wood smoking chips, charcoal, smoker pellets, lump charcoal and charcoal briquettes. We also carry side burners, grill grates and grilling pellets for your grills and outdoor cooking needs.
The next time you’re ready for some outdoor cooking, take a look at our grills and smokers. We have everything you need to make your outdoor cooking, backyard barbecue or tailgate a success.

Fire up next-level backyard BBQs with the Nexgrill 5-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner in Black, built to deliver powerful performance, expanded capacity, and modern styling. With 620 sq. in. of total cooking space, this propane gas grill gives you the versatility to cook for a crowd-whether you're grilling burgers, steaks, or veggies. Under the hood, five stainless steel main burners and a 12,000 BTU side burner combine for a total of 67,000 BTUs of grilling power, backed by a 5-year main burner warranty for lasting confidence. The electronic ignition system offers reliable startup with the push of a button, while the built-in temperature gauge, framed in a premium black nickel accent, helps you maintain precise heat. Featuring porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grids, a matte black firebox, and angled porcelain flame tamers, this Nexgrill BBQ grill balances durability with sleek design. Additional highlights include a matching black porcelain warming rack to keep food hot and ready, oversized side shelves with built-in tool hooks, a removable grease tray and cup, and two oversized cart wheels for smooth mobility. Finished with black nickel-accented knobs, handles, and hooks, this outdoor grill is made to perform-and designed to stand out.

Experience grilling like never before With the Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Stainless Steel With Side Burner. With 621 sq. in. of total cooking space, 4 main burners and 1 side burner supplying 60,000 BTU of flame-roasting energy, this unit is sure to meet your grilling expectations. The even heat cooking system, With stainless steel burners, angled flame tamers and stainless steel cooking grids, works together to distribute consistent heat across the entire grilling surface while reducing flare-ups. An electronic ignition allows it to fire up instantly and an upper-level warming rack provides a place to heat buns and keep foods toasty. Casters make it easily mobile and the built-in thermometer enables precise temperature regulation. Make your next grilling experience extraordinary With the Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Stainless Steel With Side Burner.

Grill delicious food on the reinvented black 3-burner Spirit E-325 propane gas grill with Sear Zone. Two red Boost Burner knobs unleash 40% more power in the Sear Zone. Ignite each burner easily with one hand with Snap-Jet Ignition. Control heat precisely with a full range of temperatures from high to low. You can add a variety of Weber Works snap-on accessories (sold separately) to the side rails. If you're looking for a rotisserie grill, consider adding the compatible Weber rotisserie accessory (sold separately). Scratch-resistant Hammertone metal side tables fold down for smaller spaces. The warming rack keeps food warm, toasts buns, or grills smaller items. This gas grill is backed with a warranty. Liquid Propane tank sold separately.

Bring reliable grilling performance to your backyard with the Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Black with Stainless Steel Main Lid. Four stainless steel main burners deliver 40,000 BTUs across 566 sq. in. of total cooking space, including 421 sq. in. of primary cooking area and a 145 sq. in. warming rack, with room to grill up to 24 burgers at once. Cast-iron cooking grids provide excellent heat retention for consistent grilling, while angled flame tamers help distribute heat and shield the burners from food drippings. The warming rack provides additional space to keep finished food warm while you continue grilling. Electronic ignition provides quick, reliable burner startup, while the lid-mounted temperature gauge makes it easy to monitor cooking temperatures without opening the lid. Two side shelves provide convenient prep space and keep grilling essentials within easy reach. A removable grease tray and cup collect drippings for easier cleanup after grilling. Two large wheels make it easy to reposition the grill around your outdoor space. A polished stainless steel main lid paired with a black grill cart gives the grill a clean, classic appearance. Fueled by propane, the grill is designed to use a standard 20 lb. propane tank, sold separately. Backed by a 5-year main burner warranty, this Nexgrill is powerful, practical, and made to perform for everything from weeknight dinners to weekend cookouts.
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