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    Best gas BBQs for gourmet grub in the garden

    by Stuart Pritchard Mar 12, 2024 10 minutes
    Source: Weber

    It’s a tricky time of year. Not quite summer, but still a highly volatile spring, weather-wise at least.

    Yet, there is no better time to plan for the days that lie ahead, days when the sun shines unabated, blue skies stretch endlessly in all directions and the heady aroma of alfresco fired food combines with the sounds of daytime drinking as garden-based gastronomy bursts fully into being. I speak, of course, of the braai, the cookout, the broil, or as it’s more commonly known in this green and pleasant land: the barbecue.

    Some people, like semi-evolved simians, or Bear Grylls-esque survival nuts, are happy to perform an intimate dance with potential salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and listeria by hauling raw food across hot coals until it ‘looks ready’. But these people are savages and not to be trusted with your gastric health. No, when it comes to cooking outside with that winning combination of control and class, you need gas.

    But with literally hundreds of alternate options available, which gas BBQ is right for you? How many burners do you need? How portable does it need to be? Do you need an infrared side burner, a built-in thermometer, LED lit control knobs and wireless connectivity with your smartphone? And if you think I’m joking about that last item, brace yourself.

    Best gas BBQs at a glance

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