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Professional gas grills also offer the little extra utilities that can make a big difference in the cooking experience. As an example, professional gas grills made by Lynx, a leading manufacturer, come standard with halogen grill-surface lights so you don’t have to bring out the flashlight to see your food; a “hot surface” ignition switch that relies on a hot element positioned directly above the burner port to ignite the burner quickly, easily and safely; and cast brass burners that maintain their cooking temperature even if a cold breeze suddenly kicks up. From this foundation, power grillers can start to add specialized cooking capabilities. You can get extra burners, including those with a high-enough BTU output for cooking large pots of steamed crabs or wintertime stews. Many professional grills also come with a varying-sized smoker box, as well as ovens or fire-grilling drawers that enable you to bake bread, pizza and desserts such as cakes and cookies. Other options include an internal motorized rotisserie bar for slow-roasting chicken, flat surfaces for cooking scrambled eggs, pancakes and grilled vegetables, and warming racks that allow you to keep food hot and ready to serve while you mingle with guests. Smokin’ Good!
The fine art of “smoking,” a slow-cooking process with its own unique flavoring, has become so popular that it’s really become a culture all to itself, according to Koon. “Some people nowadays like to smoke more than grill, so they are willing to invest more heavily in large-capacity, stand-alone smokers, which allow them to cook different cuts of meats, like briskets, shoulders, and loins,” he says. “You can get a smoke box within your 12
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