In Your Grill

Grilling Like a Pro

Viking Range’s latest outdoor cooking contribution, the E Series grill, brings out great flavor without the fuss.

The commercial-grade gas grill features a 15,000 Btu Gourmet-Glo infrared rotisserie burner that slowly turns to lock in all the flavor. Add wood chips to the removable smoker box to transform the grill into a mini-smokehouse. The stainless-steel flavor-generator plates capture juices and turn them to smoke for an additional layer of taste.

Late-night craving for barbecued ribs? Viking’s E-Series grills light up with two heavy-duty halogen bulbs mounted inside the grill. $5,700, from Viking, 1838-A Makuakane St., 845-8018, www.vikingrange.com.

As far as epic battles go, charcoal versus gas grilling is somewhere near the bottom. But as June heats up, so does this classic argument. Which is better: smoke-infused briquette or quick-and-painless propane?

The answer just might lie in the latest offerings from these grilling masters. Each has a gas-fueled mission to turn outdoor cooking into finely grilled cuisine.

Convection Perfection

Convection grilling makes its debut in Fire Stone’s Cook Number Legacy 36-inch gas grill. This stainless-steel beauty grills, sears and roasts. It can even bake cookies while you enjoy those steaks. The trick is a Cook Number that corresponds to the food’s final temperature. When the food is hot enough, the grill beeps and lights up to signal it is done. An added bonus to the smart technology is walking away to entertain guests while the meal virtually prepares itself. Fire Stone Cook Number Legacy 36-inch gas grill, $1,700, available from Fire Stone of Hawaii, 735-4321, www.FireStoneHP.com.

The Camp-Stove Deluxe

Take outdoor cooking to the next level with the Ultra-Premium T-Series grills from Viking. Available from Northstar Pacific, this grilling monster is hot and ready.

The 25,000 Btu stainless-steel grill burners produce even searing heat across the entire grill surface. The grill’s extra-deep, sealed burner box retains the heat for even better constant cooking.

Add-ons take this grilling monster to the behemoth category. The 24-inch TruSear infrared griller carmelizes the outside of steak, fish and pork with 43,000 Btu. If stir-fry is a family favorite, whip it up outdoors with Viking’s 24-inch specialty gas wok/cooker.

As shown, with 24-inch Gas TruSear Infrared Griller, 24-inch Specialty Gas Wok/Cooker and 41-inch Ultra-Premium T-Series Grill, $14,000, from Northstar Pacific, 2722 S. King St., 949-7048, www.vikingrange.com.

Ignition Remix

T. Oki Trading brings gas grilling home with Dacor’s 52-inch Epicure Outdoor Grill. This stainless-steel model features Dacor’s Perma-Flame Re-ignition, as well as two 18,000 Btu side burners, electro-polished stainless-steel grates and V-shape even-heat channels.
Build the Epicure into an outdoor kitchen, or place it in Dacor’s Outdoor Grill Cart. Either configuration readily makes room for Dacor’s 24-inch Warming Oven.

52-inch Epicure grill, $5,040, Outdoor Grill Cart, $3,145 and Warming Oven $245, from T. Oki Trading Ltd., 2722 Waiwai Loop, 834-2722, www.t-oki.com.

Back to Basics

If a basic gas grill is all you need to work some outdoor culinary magic, check out the Weber 300 Q, available at City Mill.

The latest in Weber’s dependable grill line features 280 square inches of grill-top space on porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates. Plus, the 300 Q provides two exterior burners for barbecue side dishes, and neatly hides the propane tank. High-performance cooking and the easy-to-use design add up to the ideal gas grill. Weber 300 Q, $399.99, from City Mill, 660 N. Nimitz Hwy., 533-3811, www.citymill.com.

All the Extras

Once the gas grill situation is squared away, it’s time to accessorize. Add to your outdoor tools with a Diablo sandwich maker, $34.50 and ornate kabob skewers, $20.95. Check out new and classic barbecuing recipes from Hot Barbecue, $18.95. From Executive Chef, Ward Warehouse, 596-2433, www.executivechefonline.com

Grillin’ at the Game

Just in time for tailgate season, Wilmington Grill introduces its Cape Fear Traveler. This portable gas grill camps, boats and serves up a mean dog during University of Hawaii football games. One-hundred percent stainless steel, the Traveler is a compact 20 inches wide and 16 inches deep. Outdoor enthusiasts and sports fans alike can enjoy a barbecue, wherever their interests take them. Cape Fear Traveler, $750, from Wilmington Grill, is available from Green Enterprises, 808-651-8843, www.wilmingtongrill.com.