{"id":6331,"date":"2018-05-22T16:07:49","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T21:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/?p=6331"},"modified":"2023-09-27T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:59:37","slug":"best-grill-for-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-grill-for-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Grill for Steak: Charcoal, Gas and Pellet Fueled Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to get SERIOUS about steak then you are going to need the right grill.\u00a0 Your journey to find the best grill for steak is going to take you in some interesting directions since there are several ways of cooking the perfect steak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let&#8217;s look at some options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6367 size-large\" title=\"Best Grills for Steak\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Best-Grills-for-Steak-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Grills for Steak\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Best-Grills-for-Steak-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Best-Grills-for-Steak-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Best-Grills-for-Steak-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Best-Grills-for-Steak-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Best-Grills-for-Steak.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-grill-for-steak\/#Charcoal_Grills\" title=\"Charcoal Grills\">Charcoal Grills<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-grill-for-steak\/#PK_Charcoal_Grills_Official_Grill_of_the_Steak_Cook_Off_Association\" title=\"PK Charcoal Grills: Official Grill of the Steak Cook Off Association\">PK Charcoal Grills: Official Grill of the Steak Cook Off Association<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-grill-for-steak\/#Weber_Kettle_Grills_An_American_Classic\" title=\"Weber Kettle Grills: An American Classic\">Weber Kettle Grills: An American Classic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-grill-for-steak\/#Gas_Grills\" title=\"Gas Grills\">Gas Grills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-grill-for-steak\/#Pellet_Grill\" title=\"Pellet Grill\">Pellet Grill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charcoal_Grills\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Charcoal Grills<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to use a charcoal grill for your beef then your two best bets are a PK Grill or a Weber kettle.\u00a0 Both of these grills are amazing and will last for decades.\u00a0 Which one is better has been debated for years with strong loyalists on both side of the argument.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What the two grills have in common is that they need a set of anodized aluminum GrillGrates to become the ultimate steak cookers.\u00a0 If you don&#8217;t know about GrillGrates yet let me give you the quick version:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">GrillGrates are essential for getting perfect grill marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">GrillGrates eliminate flare ups which is critical for direct, high heat grilling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">High quality, rust proof construction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PK_Charcoal_Grills_Official_Grill_of_the_Steak_Cook_Off_Association\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PK Charcoal Grills: Official Grill of the Steak Cook Off Association<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/pk-grill-review\/\">PK Grills<\/a> are American classics made of rust proof cast aluminum and will last for decades.\u00a0 \u00a0The thick cast aluminum is able to handle the consistent scorching temperatures for searing steaks.\u00a0 The rectangular cooking area lets you easily set this grill up two zones for searing high heat or a gentler zone for doing reverse sear cooks.\u00a0 PK grills have four air vents (two inlets and two outlets) for precision air control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6362 size-full\" title=\"Original PK Grill\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Original-PK-Grill-and-Smoker.jpg\" alt=\"Original PK Grill\" width=\"483\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Original-PK-Grill-and-Smoker.jpg 483w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Original-PK-Grill-and-Smoker-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is an organization, the Steak Cook Off Association, that holds competitions to see who can cook the best steak in the world.\u00a0 All that the SCA cares about is which steak is the best&#8230;they don&#8217;t care what you use to cook it.\u00a0 At an SCA cook off you are allowed to use ANY type of grill.\u00a0 You can use charcoal, gas, electric, pellet smokers, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These are competitions where thousands of dollars in prize money are on the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It should tell you something that, given the amount of grill choices these competitors have, a PK grill was used to cook the winning steaks at the 2014, 2015 and 2016 World Championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PK Grills have now partnered with the SCA and are the official grills of the association.\u00a0 I would call that a serious stamp of approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is a video from the <strong>2015 SCA World Champion<\/strong> showing you exactly how he grills championship quality ribeyes using a PK grill and a set of GrillGrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bYwicrZw2xc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is another video that PK put together.\u00a0 It features short snippet interviews with several other SCA champions on why they use PKs for steak competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6VZNgzJAhZE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The PK original grill works amazing but is a little small.\u00a0 The larger PK 360 grill is perfect.\u00a0 While these grills might look expensive please remember that they are so well built that they will last a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weber_Kettle_Grills_An_American_Classic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Weber Kettle Grills: An American Classic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Weber kettle is the best selling grill of all time because it is simply a great product.\u00a0 The grills are made of porcelain enameled steel that comes with a ten year warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6364 size-full\" title=\"Weber Kettle Grill\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Weber-Kettle-Grill.jpg\" alt=\"Weber Kettle Grill\" width=\"324\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Weber-Kettle-Grill.jpg 324w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/05\/Weber-Kettle-Grill-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While PK Grills are the official grill of the Steak Cookoff Association plenty of folks still compete, and win, with Weber kettles.\u00a0 Here is a video from another SCA champion, Malcolm Reed, showing you how he cooks ribeyes on a Weber kettle using GrillGrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QNdlI7Fpc6M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Just for kicks, here is Malcolm&#8217;s video for his competition steaks using a PK grill and GrillGrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OwNSAr7lJow\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I think one of the reasons that PK Grills are more popular than Weber kettles at steak competitions is that PK grills are easier to transport.\u00a0 This is especially true if you are working with the cart mounted <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/weber-performer-deluxe-vs-premium\/\">Weber Performer Deluxe<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to buy a Weber kettle then either the 22 or 26 inch version is what you want.\u00a0 The 18 incher is really too small and the monster 36 inch Ranch is ridiculously over priced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The direct, high heat, steak cooking techniques featured in the videos so far are just one way of grilling incredible steaks.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s stick with Weber kettles and explore some more options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the fun things about owning a Weber kettle are all of the accessories that companies make for them.\u00a0 One of the cool steak accessories is called the Slow n Sear.\u00a0 The Slow n Sear can be set up for serious Low and Slow barbecue or intense high heat searing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is a video showing you how to use the Slow n Sear in a Weber kettle using the Cold Grate technique to grill the perfect steak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U722RZahzzU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A classic way of grilling tri tip steaks is with a Santa Maria style grill using wood or charcoal for fuel.\u00a0 The Santa Maria style of grilling is defined (by me at least)\u00a0 by the combination of open air grilling and the ability to change the distance between the meat and the fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is a company that <a href=\"http:\/\/gabbysgrills.com\/product\/gabbys-grill-attachment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makes a Santa Maria attachment for Weber kettles<\/a> that looks awesome.\u00a0 Here is a video showing it in action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2fFzqTS2LtE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gas_Grills\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gas Grills<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The biggest limitation of most gas grills is that they can&#8217;t get as hot as needed to properly sear a steak.\u00a0 \u00a0If you want to get a sear on your steak using a gas grill then you are going to need a grill with an infrared burner.\u00a0 An infrared burner can reach temperatures in the 800-900F range and are the perfect way to finish a reverse sear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is a post that covers the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-infrared-grill\/\">best infrared grills<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in detail but I will give you the short version below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Char Broil makes affordable infrared gas grills that work pretty well but will rust out in three to five years.\u00a0 The grills are only partial infrared with about 65% of the heat being infrared and the balance being convection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are companies like Solaire and TEC that make high quality 100% infrared grills.\u00a0 The grills are amazing, well built and expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6237 size-full\" title=\"Tec Infrared Grill\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/Tec-Infrared-Grill.jpg\" alt=\"Tec Infrared Grill\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/Tec-Infrared-Grill.jpg 816w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/Tec-Infrared-Grill-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/Tec-Infrared-Grill-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The 100% infrared grills are spectacular at high heat searing but are not particularly suited for low heat usage.Another approach is taken by companies like Napoleon which have traditional convection burners inside the grill but has an infrared ceramic burner as a side burner.\u00a0 I think the dual burner approach is the best compromise between getting the full functionality you want from a backyard grill while still getting a serious searing machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pellet_Grill\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Pellet Grill<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I really enjoy the smokey flavor a steak gets when cooked on a charcoal grill but also understand the convenience and simplicity of cooking on a gas grill.\u00a0 The best compromise between the charcoal and gas worlds is the <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/camp-chef-pellet-grill-review\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Woodwind Pellet grill from Camp Chef<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5891 size-full\" title=\"Woodwind Pellet Grill with Sear Box\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/WoodwindWithSearBox.jpg\" alt=\"Woodwind Pellet Grill with Sear Box\" width=\"467\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/WoodwindWithSearBox.jpg 467w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/03\/WoodwindWithSearBox-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Woodwind is a pellet grill with a digital controller which makes it just about as easy to use as a gas grill.\u00a0 The pellets are made of compressed sawdust that give a slight smokey flavor to your food when they burn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Most pellet grills have an upper temperature range of about 450F so they, like gas grills, lack real searing power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Woodwind from Camp Chef is different because it has a side mounted, propane fueled, ceramic infrared sear burner.\u00a0 This grill is perfect for gently smoking steaks and then finishing them off with a high heat sear on the high heat side burner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Camp Chef makes excellent products and are <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/best-pellet-grill-for-the-money\/\">excellent alternatives to Traeger pellet grills<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Here is a look at the Woodwind being used to do a reverse sear on a thick tomahawk ribeye.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SHtkXtlAWZY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to get SERIOUS about steak then you are going to need the right grill.\u00a0 Your journey to find the best grill for steak is going to take&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":6367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6331"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6331"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6331\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10988,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6331\/revisions\/10988"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6331"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}