Aussie Grills are made be MECO (Metal Engineering Corp.), which started out as a simple metal fabrication shop in 1959. It wasn’t until 1999, forty years later, that the began to make charcoal and electric grills in the Greeneville, Tennessee facility. Since that time, they’ve quickly set the standard for the production of water smoker grills as well.

Everyone has different needs, and grill makers try to define their niche, so keep these things in mind when you being shopping for a grill:

* Where will you be using the grill?

* What will your fuel source be?

* How big or small should it be?

* Do you want it to look like everyone elses’s grill, or do you want something unique?

* What’s your budget?

* Do you just need a plain Jane grill or is your ego in control?

* Look for a good balance between quality and cost

* The importance of BTU’s is overrated, evaluate the complete package.

The Bushman, Bondi, and Monaro series Aussie grills each come with porcelain coated hood and bowl, stainless steel burners, Porcelain Flavor Activator, steel cart, push button ignition, and a tray for storing accessories. The Adventure series is a pre-assembled portable gas grill that operates off compact propane tanks for nine hours of cooking time. Adjustable legs allow you to put this model anywhere you travel, operating with 5500 BTUs.

Another portable grill offering is the charcoal fueled Walk-A-bout series. It’s completely pre-assembled and folds up for easy toting; it also comes with wheels for mobility on-site. You can control the temperature easily with hood and bowl vents.

MECO also makes a countertop model with 200 sq. inches of grilling areaand a thermostatic control. It uses 1500 watts with three positions. One will do rotisserie. If you want to smoke something, they also make a smoker with 351 sq inches of cooking surface wood sides and handles and flavor channels for directing the smoke accurately.

To care for your grill, you may want to do a few things. You can season your cast iron by washing it with soapy water. To ready your Aussie grill for the season, you simply need to remove any dirt and dust, wash it again with the soapy water, and it will be ready to go. No need to jump through hoops to get your grill ready for another summer of fun! Lava rocks and briquettes are not needed, either. The Flavor Activator does the same thing, but better. Wire brush you iron grill parts occasionally so that rust will not occur. Never use oven cleaner on a grill, it is too corrosive.

MECO delivers a well rounded series of Aussie grills. Whatever your purpose, grilling or smoking, outdoor picnics or neighborhood cook-offs, you’ll find a unique solution.. If you’re looking for an Aussie grill, check out Lowes, Academy Sports and Outdoors or Sportskids Superstore. Don’t forget to look online as well.