Double Side Burners
Double Side Burners: Essential for Complete Outdoor Kitchen Functionality While the grill handles main courses, side burners manage the culinary choreography that makes entertaining effortless. Double side burners deliver 12,500-25,000...
Double Side Burners: Essential for Complete Outdoor Kitchen Functionality
While the grill handles main courses, side burners manage the culinary choreography that makes entertaining effortless. Double side burners deliver 12,500-25,000 BTU per burner (totaling 25,000-50,000 BTU), perfect for simultaneous side dishes, sauces, and accompaniments. Summerset, Fire Magic, TrueFlame, and other premium brands integrate double burners seamlessly into outdoor kitchen islands, using the same 304 stainless steel construction and reliable ignition systems as their main grills.
Two Independent Cooking Zones
The genius of dual burners is independence — one burns hot for searing vegetables and stirring risotto while the other simmers stock or melts butter. Temperature doesn't interact between zones; each has dedicated controls and gas supply. This eliminates the frustration of trying to maintain a gentle simmer while an adjacent burner does high-heat work. Cook pasta on one while preparing hollandaise on the other, never worrying that heat will overwhelm delicate sauces.
Compact Design for Island Integration
Double side burners fit the footprint of traditional side burner locations in outdoor kitchen islands — typically 18-24 inches wide depending on configuration. Depth accommodates standard island dimensions without requiring custom modification. Stainless steel grates coordinate with matching grills and appliances, creating cohesive kitchen aesthetics. The compact footprint means you're not sacrificing counter space for functionality.
Quality and Reliability Standards
Premium side burners feature sealed combustion chambers (no debris intrusion), stainless steel grates and drip trays, and ignition systems that light reliably even in wind. Replaceable parts keep units functioning for a decade or more. Proper installation with insulating liners (when required by local code) protects surrounding cabinetry. When you're cooking for crowds season after season, quality side burners prove their value within the first entertaining season.
