Square Shaped BBQ Grill Vs Round
Square and round-shaped charcoal grills give foods a smoky flavor. Barbecuing and barbecue grills heat up more than food. They often spark debates over which is better -- gas or charcoal or a square-shaped grill versus one that’s round. Square-shaped grills beat out round shaped grills in terms of variety of styles and applications. However, round-shaped grills are entrenched in the minds of many as the classic and symbolic shape for portable outdoor barbecue grills.
Square
Square-shaped grills come in portable styles for outdoor use, drop-in cooktop styles for custom-built outdoor kitchens, and electric styles for indoor and outdoor grilling. The grill can be fueled with gas, charcoal or electricity. The square-shaped grill grates, which hold the food above the heat source, are made from materials such as stainless steel, solid cast iron or enamel-coated cast iron. Portable grills come in freestanding models with wheels so the grill can be moved to different locations. Portable tabletop square-shaped grills are also available for home use and for camping. Hibachi grills are a rectangular cousin to square-shaped grills, with cast iron bodies and two square grill plates or one long rectangular grill plate. Electric square-shaped grills make cooking quick and easy because no charcoal is required, and the grill can be used indoors and outdoors; cooktops used to create outdoor kitchen islands typically have square-shaped grilling grates.
Round
Round-shaped grills are commonly referred to as kettle grills. The familiar shape of a round grill is an iconic symbol of outdoor grilling. And for many, the shape is associated with the Weber brand name even more than with the kettle category name. Weber grills are the father of kettle grills used in the U.S., and the brand name is synonymous with round-shaped portable barbecue grills. Like all round portable grills, they have a half-circle-shaped lower compartment used for placing and igniting charcoal and a solid round-shaped grill plate as well as a removable, half-circle, dome-shaped lid. Round grills can be used to cook foods using the direct, over-the-flame cooking technique and to cook foods with indirect heat to smoke foods.
