Hi, I’m Randy with BBQGuys.com. Today we are taking a look at the DCS 30 in. gas grill.
This model we have here today comes with the infrared rear burner & the rotisserie. Now,
you can order this grill without these features, but the cooking system is exactly the same.
Let’s take a look inside! If you decide to include the rotisserie kit
on this grill, you’ll enjoy a high powered grilling light to aid during nighttime cooks.
I like that this is mounted on the exterior of the grill.. Keeping the lens out of the
direct line of smoke, for a clear view. The rotisserie motor can turn up to 50lbs. In
front of the 14,000 BTU rear infrared burner. I love having a rotisserie on my gas grill..
especially when it comes to entertaining. This frees you up from having to constantly
monitor the progress.. and it’s sure to impress! This roasted veg came out great with
all of that flavor dripping down during the cook.
When it comes to your main grilling area, the cooking surface on this grill measures
22 inches deep by 26 ¼ wide. The cooking grids are 304 stainless steel rods for maximum
durability & heat retention. Whether you are grilling some burgers, or searing steak..
These grids will produce some really nice marks.
Under the cooking grids, you’ll find their radiant ceramic rod trays. This is a feature
that brings the cooking performance of DCS to the next level. They sit directly above
the burner, providing even heat distribution throughout the grilling surface. The ceramic
rods have a hollow design, allowing the hot air inside to spread quickly throughout the
rods, for a quick & even preheat. To see how well these radiant rods work, I
cooked a large batch of burgers over the whole surface of the grill. In addition to even
heat, I noticed how well the rods trays controlled flare ups while grilling. A lot of grills
claim they are designed for even heat, but to me seeing how these burgers turned out
is believing! The ceramic rods are held securely in a 304
stainless steel tray, allowing you to simply flip the whole tray over when you want to
burn off the rods when it is time to clean them.
Underneath the rod trays of the DCS 30 inch grill, you’ll find two 304 stainless steel
U-shaped burners, lit by battery powered ignition. Each burner is rated for 25,000 BTUs of cooking
power. Guys, this grill gets hot FAST, allowing you
to reach searing temperatures in a matter of minutes. Not only did we get great grill
marks on these steaks, but I also noticed some added caramelization between the grid
marks, due to the heat coming off of the radiant rods.
With DCS, your backup ignition is covered as well with flash tubes on both sides of
the grill. Other nice features of the DCS 30 inch include
a removable warming rack, for extra grilling space… a hood mounted thermometer for monitoring
your cooking temperature… and a full width drip pan for easy cleaning.
The DCS 30 inch grill can be configured as a built in, or on a cart.
For freestanding models, DCS offers a double side burner accessory, which has become a
popular option for adding cooking versatility. Each burner is rated for 17,000 BTUs & has
an impressive low end. This makes it great for simmering sauces & cooking sides. When
not in use, the side burner comes with a stainless steel lid to protect the burners from the
elements. If you want additional prep space, the DCS
CAD cart has an optional folding side shelf accessory as well.
For DCS grills on the CAD cart design, you will find two storage drawers. The left drawer
has two sliding storage shelves inside for organization. The lower portion of the drawer
can be used as an ice well & has a drain plug. The right drawer of the CAD cart is a propane
storage drawer. Each drawer features additional support underneath, which accommodates heavier
loads. Now we’ll perform the XRF test on the DCS
30 inch gas grill. The cooking grids, burners, firebox, flame tamer trays, control panel,
drip pan, and both sides of the grill lid tested to be 304 stainless steel.
Thanks for watching today guys & if you have any questions about DCS, give our experts
a call or visit us online. And remember...at BBQGuys.com, we smoke the competition!