Vermont casting grills are available in many models, for outdoor and indoor grilling. Each outdoor version has a built-in model.
Advantages
- solid built grills
- great heating properties
- even grilling surface
- you may cook and grill serve varied meals from seafood to any sort of meat
- economy pricing
- control valves for a complete temperature range
- whether you are using propane or natural gas, both are safe with Vermont casting gas grills.
Drawbacks
- the lid can be pretty heavy due to the cast iron end caps
- if you live in a colder climate, you better look for a higher BTU rating to maintain proper cooking temperatures in cooler weather
- some features are optional and you may add them after buying a Vermont casting gas grill
- side burner not standard.
| The Ultimate VCS4000 | The Sizzler VCS3505 | The Radical, VCS3000 | The Versatile: VC200SS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTUs | 62,500 BTUs | 48,000 BTUs | 37,500 BTUs | 37,500 BTUs | 48,000 BTUs |
| Stainless steel burners | five straight burners producing 62,500 BTUs | four stainless steel burners producing 48,000BTU | triple streight stainless steel burners producing 37,500 BTUs | three main burners | Innovative oven burner |
| Side burner BTU output | 15,000 BTU side burner | optional side burner | optional side burner of 15,000 BTUs | optional side burner of 15,000 BTUs | optional side burner of 15,000 BTUs |
| Primary cooking area | 600 square inch cooking area | 450 square inch cooking area | 400 square inch cooking area | 400 square inch cooking area | 450 square inch cooking surface |
| Warming rack | 220 square inch warming rack | Top warming rack: a rack on top that keeps your masterpieces warm | Top warming rack: a rack on top that keeps your masterpieces warm | The warming rack is 125 square inches | Top warming rack: a rack on topthat keeps your masterpieces warm |
| Grease | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Smoker | additional smoker box | Rotisserie smoker box allows you to add real wood smoke to your grilling. | N/A | optional smoker | N/A |
| Rotisserie | 20,000 BTU infrared rotisserie burner | rear mounted 15,000 BTU infrared rotisserie burner, rotisserie kit, cast iron griddle plate andcondiment trays | rotisserie kit and burner; this kit includes rotisserie motor and supports, heavy duty spit, meat forks and counter weight for large foods. | optional rotisserie kit; kit includes rotisserie motor and supports, heavy duty spit, meat forks and counter weight for large foods | N/A |
| Ignition | Battery operated electronic ignition | Battery operated electronic ignition | Electric ignition system | Battery operated electronic ignition | Battery operated electronic ignition |
| Grids | cast iron porcelain coated cooking grates | porcelain coated cast iron griddle for grilling a wide variety of foods | cast iron porcelain coated cooking grates | cast iron porcelain coated cooking grates | cast iron porcelain coated cooking grates |
| Price range | 1300$ - 1800$ | 1000$ - 1200$ | 800$ - 1000$ | 800$ - 900$ | 1700$ - 1900$ |
For a proper grilling with Vermont castings gas grills you should take into account the accessories:
- cast iron griddle plate
- Deluxe BBQ grill cover
- The Gourmet 4 Piece Tool Kit: tongs, spatula, fork and basting brush)
- apron barbeque mitt