The ULTIMATE BBQ buyers guide!! ( What are the most overrated and underrated features on a grill??)

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⏲️ TIME STAMPS ⏲️
0:00 - 1:43 : Intro
1:44 : Lights
3:41 Side burners
5:31 : Rotisserie
10:45 : Flame tamers
13:34 : Burners
17:18 : Outro
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Grilling Guru Trevor is here to help you MASTER the grill with the ULTIMATE Grill Buyer's Guide! This video breaks down the overrated features vs. the underrated features to avoid buyer's remorse. Even grill experts weigh in on overrated features!
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[@firesciencefireplaces]

Knocked this one out the park. As a grill manufacturer, we went through litterally every feature you mentioned. Wish you posted this video 3 years ago. Could have saved us 3 years of R&D😅. Spot on in every aspect.

[@embersliving]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 😁

[@whatsapoop]

WOW! No better comment than from an actual grill manufacturer who readily admits you are spot on with your knowledge and observations that could have saved them 3 years of R&D. My money is on the next product they introduce to the market.

[@allswellinendwell6957]

Chicken and Prime rib! Makes it so easy, just put a meater in it, and get it when its done.

[@DomBogey94]

Make a very affordable gaucho grill and you'll make so much money Because everything online right now is disgusting

[@UrZNL]

Thanks so much for providing quality knowledgeable content in a fun way. Love the informal style/format and little jokes you guys make. Makes the videos fly by! Also Trevor well done on the weight loss (You talked about in the video of your old outdoor kitchen). You look healthier and sound like you feel better too (which is the most important). Thanks keep up the good work!

[@embersliving]

Glad you enjoy the video!! Thanks so much!!

[@liquiderase686]

Hello everybody. I use the rotisserie 2-3 times a month. The food is simply fantastic, mega juicy. A completely different level of taste

[@embersliving]

Nice!

[@Craig-fe5hr]

@@embersliving Does the rotisserie eat up the gas? Considering its running for hours?

[@ingemarrydberg3045]

Great video as usual. I would say you should make a video comparing the flareup plates to the lava stones

[@embersliving]

Oh good idea!

[@stevenshircliff393]

Great video! I learned a lot. Easy to avoid Flare up City! Use Grillgrates! I've used them for 6 years. Griddle side and raised rail side. No flare ups!!

[@embersliving]

Glad the video helped!

[@morgan8937]

Great video, amazing insight and knowledge. I'm in the UK, but thiught I'd comment anyway. I just bought a Napoleon Pro kettle because I thought gas grills were supposed to be inferior in many ways. Then discovered your channel. It looks like gas grills have come a long way. Is a charcoal kettle like the one I puchased a good choice still in 2024? Or an unpopular dated choice? And more importantly...where can I get that crazy cool shirt from? (For real)

[@mikejones7495]

I pulled my heat shields and put in a couple of Qwik Char trays . I use them with charcoal and with out . they are awesome. And they are made in Montana

[@embersliving]

Very nice!

[@markscott4059]

How is the napoleon gas grill with the option for charcoal? Over rated? Under rated?

[@jaystendig7642]

Hi Trevor. Quick question. Can you put the grill grates on a Napoleon grill upside down to clean like the Hestan. Thanks for the great videos

[@embersliving]

No unfortunately

[@shanew7361]

Does the Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 RSIB come with a metal cover for tne inside the lid infrared burner, like a plate to cover it up? I just ordered this grill being delivered tomorrow. I want to make sure any and all parts are included and that the store or delivery crew doesn't shaft me, thanks. Any advice to look for before signing the slip?😂 New subscriber and great information, thank you.

[@embersliving]

Inspect for all the problems quickly!! Sometimes if you forget to inspect you will have to pay for return.

[@krehbein]

Question about the side infrared burner. What does it get you that the main grill doesn’t. Fwiw I have a new napoleon insert grill. Love it so far, wonder if it’s worth the hassle and expense of adding the infrared.

[@embersliving]

It just gets hotter. Great for searing.

[@jhaas68865]

Please do the lava rocks! I remember adding them to some old grills when I was a kid. For the side burner unless you have the power to cook on a wok with high flames they are junk. Get the sear station. Rotisserie cooking is scary to start with. I know the first time I tried it I was not sure what exactly I was doing. After a few cooks with just the spit rod and some picanha I love it! Got the basket for wings and even shrimp. Also have the kabob accessory for some veggies and small protein pieces. It is so much easier than trying to direct grill the items and makes a more even cook IMO.

[@embersliving]

Good feedback!

[@victordouglas3279]

What do you think about the Napoleon cast stainless grates? They look good new but discolour after the first cook. The Phantom grill is almost $500 more because of them.

[@embersliving]

They are awesome for sure. Definitely better for sure… but doesn’t cook a ton different

[@knockaroundguy226]

How does the coyote s series burner stack up?

[@trcass1]

i had the lava rocks. didn't like them. took them out after a bit. thanks for doing the segment. very informative.

[@embersliving]

Interesting!

[@scottkeasler9317]

Great Video. I think you mentioned you had made a video more in depth about the different burners. I looked thru a lot on your channel and while flagging other videos to watch later, I didn't see that one. Ran out of time and gave up. Can you link us to that one please?

[@embersliving]

The one we made is on grill grates, but I will make a video like that!

[@jerryrubinek8905]

Great video Do you sell the char broil X to go 200 as I go camping a lot

[@embersliving]

No, but we have a lot of other great options if you're interested! We also have this video for travel/video grills - Top 5 travel Grills! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-agK2Vl8l1Z5o

[@Codfantaisia]

Hi embers living, what do you think of the DCS cast stainless grates vs smooth rod grates?

[@embersliving]

The cast stainless is superior in my opinion.

[@moomaster716]

Do the lava rock test. Growing up my dad did that on our cheap grill. Don’t remember if it worked or not.

[@embersliving]

We just might!

[@MrNkself]

Hi Trevor,what is your opinion on Char-Broil's gas bbqs?

[@embersliving]

I've heard good things

[@tconsidine1978]

You have a Hestan Grill with ceramic yet you not a fan of Ceramic. Does your Hestan grill have flare ups? In your opinion which is better a Napoleon Pro vs Blaze Pro?

[@embersliving]

No, Hestan is great!

[@macakdbk]

Dude, I love your videos although it makes it tougher for me to decide cause there is so much to choose from. I have a 10 year old WEBER spirit now, but I am strongly thinking of buying either a Napoleon prestige 500 pro ,or a Napoleon prestige 500 (not the pro version). or maybe the Napoleon Phantom. I am just not sure if it is worth the money difference between the prestige and prestige PRO types. I was also looking at the WEBER smart grill too, but I do not like the fact that there is no traditional thermometer on the grill except for the digital one. I am afraid this will malfunction in no time. Wish you had a selling point here in Croatia, you would do great business. Greetings from your fan in Dubrovnik, Croatia

[@CobbsQ-qv6jp]

I am not a fan of gas grills at all. That said I found your information very useful and worth watching.

[@whatsapoop]

Honest feedback appreciated. Every cooking appliance has its place. I have gas, charcoal ..... and then I have the plain old campfire. In my opinion, nothing beats a live wood fire for cooking. The flavor imparted from the smoke from the wood just cannot be beat. Had a friend build me a stainless steel free standing cooking grate years ago to use on the campfire. But, on rainy days, crappy days, or if you just aren't feelin' the live fire ...... gas grill works great!

[@agzman71]

When you where talking about burners you never talk about the Lynx Trident infrared burner.

[@embersliving]

Thats true! We just dont have one on hand right now .

[@Tampa2Enjoy]

What is your video called when you talk about different flame tamers? I would like to know your phone number to call your company for an outdoor kitchen set up.

[@embersliving]

Hey there! You can reach us here [phone]

[@Bm99986]

Haven’t watched a video in a while. Congrats on the weight loss!

[@embersliving]

Thanks for watching!

[@juandiaz-mo8qd]

Still waiting on the one year review of your outdoor kitchen and your hestan grill 😅😅😅😅😅

[@embersliving]

I talked to Trevor about it and he said we ill film it next week

[@juandiaz-mo8qd]

@@embersliving thanks

[@sidefxdrug]

IMO you get better flavour with ceramic briquettes than steel flame tamers. A lot of restaurant grills use ceramic briquettes. But, you need to be an experienced cook, because there can be more flare ups. Do the lava rock test, but try it with ceramic briquettes instead. Lava rocks are guaranteed flare up city.

[@embersliving]

That's a good idea!

[@moek.9179]

First

[@Miguel195211]

Overrated - Side burner Underrated - Burners & flavorizer bars

[@liquiderase686]

50/50

[@DomBogey94]

Regular side burners I agree But infrareds are pretty awesome