July is National Grilling Month, and honestly, is there a better excuse to fire up the flavor and spend more time outside with great food?
Summer is made for backyard barbecues, family dinners on the patio, neighborhood cookouts, and trying new recipes on the grill. Whether you’re a weekend burger master, a low-and-slow barbecue fan, or love cooking breakfast on a griddle, having the right grill makes all the difference.
Not sure which one is right for you? Here are a few of our favorite options at Ace Hardware of Fort Collins.
The Crowd Pleaser
If you love cooking for a crowd, the Blackstone Iron Forged 36-inch Griddle is hard to beat. The large flat cooking surface gives you plenty of room to make pancakes, bacon, smash burgers, fajitas, fried rice, quesadillas, and just about anything else you can think of.
The four burners provide even heat across the entire griddle, and the removable side shelf gives you extra prep space when you need it.
The Backyard Showstopper
Looking to go all out? The Traeger Timberline XL is built for serious outdoor cooking. It grills, smokes, bakes, roasts, braises, and even has an induction side burner so you can sauté or simmer while everything else cooks.
With WiFIRE technology, you can check temperatures and adjust settings right from your phone, so you’re free to hang out with your guests instead of standing over the grill all day.
The Reliable Favorite
Sometimes you just want a grill that fires up quickly and delivers great results every time. That’s exactly what the Weber Genesis E-315 does.
Its PureBlu burner system creates even heat across the cooking surface, while the porcelain-enameled cast iron grates are perfect for getting those beautiful sear marks on burgers, steaks, chicken, and veggies. With roomy side tables and a warming rack, you’ll have plenty of space to keep everything organized while you cook.
The Charcoal Classic
If you love cooking over charcoal, the Big Green Egg is in a league of its own. It can grill, smoke, roast, bake, and sear, giving you incredible versatility and that unmistakable live-fire flavor.
The XLarge model has plenty of room to cook for six to twelve people, making it a great choice for family gatherings and summer parties. Even better, this package comes with everything you need to get started, including charcoal, starters, grilling tools, and the convEGGtor for indirect cooking.
Find Your Perfect Grill
No matter how you like to cook, there’s a grill that’s ready to make this summer even better. Whether you’re flipping burgers on a Weber, making breakfast on a Blackstone, smoking your favorite recipes on a Traeger, or mastering live-fire cooking with a Big Green Egg, we’ve got you covered.
Stop by Ace Hardware of Fort Collins, or check out our selection online, and let our team help you find the grill that fits your backyard, your budget, and the way you love to cook. Then all that’s left to do is invite your friends over and fire it up!
