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Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill Review

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:34:59 +0000

There is a lot of competition in the market when it comes to grills. You have different brands and models that all offer different features, but some just stands out more than others. Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie with Side Burner and Rotisserie is the perfect choice for those who enjoys and loves to grill.

Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill Specifications:

Gas grill with 48,000-BTU burner, 10,000-BTU side burner, and 18,000-BTU rotisserie
725 square inches total cooking space; 3/8-inch-wide solid stainless-steel cooking grids
Adjustable burner valves; heat partitions; thermometer; Flav-R-Wave reduces flare-ups
Sure-Lite ignition system; cast-aluminum oven; drop-down side shelves; rotisserie kit included
Measures approximately 61-1/2 by 22 by 51 inches; limited lifetime warranty

I am an avid griller. If only I could prepare all of my meals using my grill I would. There’s just something about the meat having that charcoal taste that I love so much. That is why I was so disappointed after my grill gave out on me just after I bought 5 years ago.

I wanted to buy a replacement as soon as possible, but I wanted to make sure that the next grill I purchase will make me happy as well as last longer than my previous one. So I did a little bit of homework trying to find a grill that is perfect for me, then I found the Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill.

The Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie just seemed so perfect for me. Since I usually have friends and relatives come over, the 450 square inch cooking area was just what I was looking for. But with the cooking area of this size, I was a little worried about the meat being cooked unevenly.

Then I was told about the 48,000-BTU stainless steel burner systems which consist of Dual-Tube burners that produce heat evenly. That means I can grill enough food to cover the entire cooking area, and not have to worry about some food items not getting cooked evenly.

Drippings are also vaporized with the use of the unique Flav-R-Wave system, infusing food with authentic barbecue flavor, and at the same time reduce flare-ups. The broil King Sovereign is also equipped with a premium rotisserie kit that can handle large roasts, chicken, and even turkey.

I actually had second thoughts before I purchased theBroil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie. I couldn’t believe a grill like this would cost much less than the others that are almost similar. I just took my friend’s word for it since he own a Broil King as well and he said it still works great though he’s had it for years.

Now it has been more than a year since I bought my Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie. And after a lot of grilling and barbecuing, the Broil King Sovereign has worked amazingly, even exceeding way past my expectations.

Broil King 987747 Sovereign 90 Natural-Gas Grill at a Glance:

Pros:

Easy to assemble
Easy to use
Even heating throughout the entire cooking area
Short grill time

Cons:

Grease catcher doesn’t work quite as well as expected, but it works
Has more plastic part than you would assume based on the picture

All in all, I am very satisfied with this griller. I would definitely recommend it to all the avid grillers out there.

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Broil King 934657 Monarch 20 40,000-BTU Natural-Gas Grill Review

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:54:52 +0000

I’ve always loved the taste of home cooked barbecue, the problem was, and I never really had any experience with a grill, nor do I own one. I always used to have to wait until we had a gathering or a little get together with friends before I can have that taste in my mouth again. Finally, I decided to purchase myself my very own grill. I came across theBroil King 934657 Monarch 20 40,000-BTU Natural-Gas Grill, and thought it was just perfect for me.

Broil King 934657 Monarch 40,000-BTU Natural-Gas Grill Specifications:

Natural-gas grill with 40,000-BTU stainless-steel Super 8 infinity burner
520 square inches total cooking space; porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking grids
Adjustable burner valves; thermometer; Flav-R-Wave system reduces flare-ups
Sure-Lite ignition system; Therma-Cast aluminum oven; drop-down side shelves
Measures approximately 54 by 21 by 49 inches; limited lifetime warranty

My friends and I gather every weekend for a little barbecue, just never at my place. They always tell me to purchase one, but I usually tell them I didn’t have any space to place it. I live in a townhouse that only allows electric or natural gas grills, and I was happy I was able to find the Broil King Natural-Gas Grill. Besides the fact that it is a natural gas grill, it was perfect for my grilling needs.

I got it at a really good price since these types of grills are usually expensive. The size was also just right since the deck only offered a limited amount of space. Now that I had the grill, I was a little worried about putting it together. Surprisingly, I found it quite simple and it didn’t even take me that long.

I was so excited; I had to tell my friends about the Broil King 934657 Monarch 20 Grill. They all decided to come over so we can test it out, since all of theirs ran on liquid propane gas, and was curious if my grill can cook like theirs. It was a good thing I read the manual which is so easy to understand and had the chance to play with it so I‘d have some idea on how to work it, before they got here.

Start-up was not a problem since it has a Sure-lite rotary ignition system which made it easier. You can also adjust to a precise temperature since it is equipped with Linear Flow Valves, and an Accu-temp thermometer made of stainless steel to ensure precise temperature reading.

Grilling with the Broil King Monarch wasn’t even as hard as I thought it would be, so when my friends got here, they were surprised to see I already had it started. When the burgers were finally cooked, they were amazed with the charcoal flavour of the meat. It really made it seem as if I’ve done this before. I was really happy with my Broil King Monarch but only wish that it could happier if it was built to be sturdier.

Broil King 934657 Monarch 20 40,000-BTU Natural-Gas Grill at a glance

Pros:

Easy to use
Size is perfect if you have limited space
Easy start-ups
Great price for a natural-gas grill

Cons:

Could have been better built to be more sturdy

So whether you are a beginner or even an avid griller, but are limited with space and even budget, the Broil King 934657 Monarch 20 40,000-BTU Natural-Gas Grill is the perfect choice.

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Broil King 94974 Crown 70 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill Review

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:14:14 +0000

What outdoor activities and gatherings would be complete without a barbeque grill? So if you love having friends and family come over for some outdoor cooking, you need a grill that can take on the job. The Broil King 94974 Crown 70 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill with Rotisserie can get the job done for you!

Broil King 94974 Crown 70 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill Specifications:

50,000 BTU stainless steel Super 8™ Infinity burner
15,000 BTU stainless steel Rotisserie Burner
Rotisserie Kit
400 sq. in primary cooking area
235 sq. in. secondary cooking area
Porcelain coated multi-position cast iron cooking grids
Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave cooking system – provides superior heat distribution and vaporizes juices from food on contact to give that great outdoor flavour; easy to clean.
Linear Flow control valve – gives precise adjustment of temperature
Deluxe Accu-Temp thermometer – reaches deep into the oven to give a precise reading
Sure-Lite™ rotary ignition
Therma-Cast™ aluminum oven with stainless steel wrap
Heavy duty cabinet base with enclosed storage area
Stainless steel cabinet doors
Perma-Mold™ drop down side shelves with integrated condiment bin and utensil hooks
Cool-to-the-touch thermonylon handle
7” wheels and convenient 2-1/2” locking casters
Rust resistant zinc coated steel components
Quality epoxy paint finish
Reddi-Bilt™ assembly system
Limited lifetime warranty on Therma-Cast™ oven, 5 Year warranty on stainless steel Super 8™ Infinity burner, 2 Year warranty on remaining parts and paint

I bought the Broil King 94974 Crown 70 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill a couple of weeks later, after my previous grill gave up on me after being with us for years. It took a while for me to purchase a new one since I didn’t really go through the hassle of having to decide which grill to purchase.

I finally gave in since we were going to have people over from out of town. I saw the Broil King 94974 thought it seemed okay since it did have a couple of features that sounded nice. I did have doubts though since it almost sounded too good to be true with its price, plus I did have a couple of friends who had the same brand and didn’t hear any complains about it.

Another thing I was also worried about was the degree of difficulty of trying to put it together. Surprisingly, it only took about 20 minutes or so, and then I really got excited to start grilling. The grill came together with such ease. There was no need for bending, forcing, or immediate modifications to get the parts to fit. I was starting to change my whole perspective about the grill, but I did not want to get my hopes up until I see the final product.

When I got the grill to start working, I thought I still had a long wait to go before I can actually start. It came to my surprise it took less than 10 minutes and it was all set to get started. The first burgers I cooked on the Broil King 94974 Gas Grill were some of the best ones I’ve ever done. The flavor wave cooking system added that charcoal flavour to the meat.

The grill marks on the burgers were great, and it cooked evenly. I was really impressed! The only thing that gave me a hard time, which wasn’t even that difficult, was the cleanup after use. Bui I guess we can always expect that from any grill. Let’s not forget the parking brakes on the front wheels, it was a nice touch.

Broil King 94974 Crown 70 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill at a glance

Pros:

Easy to assemble
Easy to use
Great rotisserie feature
High quality
Short grill time

Cons:

Some difficulty in cleaning up, but not too much

The Broil King 94974 Crown 70 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill with Rotisserie does everything you will need a grill to do, with excellent results. There is no need to spend more money, unless you are trying to compete on who has the neighbourhoods’ best grill?

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Broil King Sovereign XL Pro 90 Gas Grill Review

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:53:16 +0000

Broil King Products has already made a number of satisfied customers. The Broil King Sovereign XL Pro 90 is popular among its consumers because of its featured patent pending burner technology and it’s made from high quality stainless steel and backed by a 5 year warranty.

Broil King Sovereign XL Pro 90 Gas Grill Specifications

Models: 988784 LP / 988787 NG
52,000 BTU stainless steel burner system
4 stainless steel Dual-Tube™ burners
10,000 BTU stainless steel side burner
18,000 BTU stainless steel rear burner
Premium rotisserie kit
1000 sq.in. total cooking area
600 sq. in. primary cooking area
Heavy-duty porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids
Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ cooking system
Linear Flow™ infinitely adjustable burner valves
Deluxe Accu-temp™ thermometer
Sure-Lite™ electronic ignition system
Therma-Cast™ aluminum oven
Stainless steel drop down side shelves

Dual-Tube™ burner is designed to ensure an even flame from front to back, providing even heat at the cooking surface. The powerful side burner gives the ability to prepare side dishes quickly and efficiently. The Broil King Sovereign XL Pro 90 ‘s lid closes flush for added shelf space. The stainless steel rear burner adds versatility to your outdoor entertaining. The heavy duty rotisserie kit and motor is designed to handle large roasts, chickens or turkey.

Experienced chefs will tell you nothing performs better than cast iron for its ability to retain heat and provide superior searing power. This technology provides additional cooking flexibility by focusing the heat, allowing you to cook efficiently with only one burner, or to easily cook different types of food on different areas of the grill

As drippings fall on the Flav-R-Wave™ they are instantly vaporized, infusing food with that great tasting barbecue flavor. Its unique shape helps to reduce flare-ups.

Advantages:

Extra thick and deep, the cast aluminum ovens have superb convection cooking ability. The stylish insert is insulated to prevent discoloration. Most importantly, the thick aluminum will never rust.

Another advantage is that the rotisserie kit and motor is designed to handle large roasts, chickens or turkey.

This grill features a Lifetime Warranty on the cast aluminum oven, 5 years on the stainless steel burner system and 2 years on all remaining parts and paint.

Disadvantage:

Porcelain coatings are not bad but can easily be chipped, esp. those cheap porcelain coatings. To take good care of the Broil King Sovereign XL Pro 90 , keep hard metal scrapers and tools away from it.

Conclusion:

Always go for a high quality porcelain coated cast iron grate. A quality porcelain coated cast iron grate should last for decades if you take care of it. Use good grills cleaning brush that will not chip the porcelain. You will not go wrong in buying the Broil King Sovereign XL Pro 90 , it was made of high quality. It also has five years of warranty.

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Broil King Porta Chef 42264 Portable Gas Grill Review

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:33:42 +0000

Broil King Products are always good. They always get good reviews from their consumers. The Broil King Porta Chef is designed to give you convenience when cooking your barbeque. The straps are durable and make it easy to carry anywhere you like. It is also built in Canada and promised that it is built to last.

Broil King Porta Chef 42264LP Gas Grill Specifications

Model: 42264LP
20,000 BTU stainless steel burner
360 sq.in. total cooking area
244 sq.in. primary cooking area
Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids
Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ cooking system
Linear Flow™ infinitely adjustable burner valves
Sure-Lite™ ignition system
Accu-Temp™ thermometer
Detachable snap-in legs
Deluxe carry straps

The stainless steel tube burner has the ability to sear steak to perfection. The porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids are durable and easy to clean, provides excellent heat retention and locking in juices and flavor of your meat.

The stainless steel Flav-R-Wave is designed to instantly vaporize the drippings. It also has better control of temperature for better results.

Advantages:

The applications of Flav-R-Wave is an advantage as it instantly vaporized the drippings and will give your food a great tasting barbeque flavor and it also reduces flare-ups. The availability of Accu-Temp Thermometer is an advantage as it provides easy and accurate temperature reading.

You can take it anywhere with you, it is convenient to carry and with a stand also. Its warranty also guarantees its quality, offering a three years warranty on the stainless steel burner system and two years on all remaining parts and paints.

Disadvantages:

It is expensive.

Conclusion:

If your family has members of five to eight, the Broil King Portachef is perfect for you and your family. This model has been created to provide you convenience for your grilling needs. It is compact and sturdy, and has legs that are dependable.

It is also made to sear your steak to perfection with the availability of Accu temp, you can check your preferred temperature on your steak. If you are looking for a portable grill for your family that is designed for easy travel, this model is perfect for you.

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