Blaze Premium LTE+ 5-Piece 40-Inch Natural Gas Outdoor Kitchen Package

Pros:

• Patented triangle searing rods expertly channel heat for impressive sear marks.
• Improved interior lights stay on while grilling for better visibility.
• Lift-assist hood makes opening and closing the lid easier than it’s ever been.
• 304-grade stainless steel is crafted with no weak spots in construction.

Cons:

• Feature-rich design may present a higher learning curve for beginners.
• Runs slightly hotter at the back and sides, but this is not an issue when cooking.
• Infrared burner lacks temperature range, specializing mostly in extra-high heat.

The Skinny:

• The LTE+ is Blaze’s best premium grill yet.
• Advanced features like LED lighting and heat zone separators set this grill apart from its competitors.
• Designed to deliver a superior, worry-free grilling experience.
• Backed by Blaze’s best-in-class, lifetime warranty.

By: Brad Prose

Quality
Superior materials and upgraded comfort features make grilling easier than ever, ensuring durability and efficiency for a luxury cooking experience.

• Durable construction is one of the hallmarks of the Blaze LTE+. Made from commercial-grade stainless steel it is extra tough to withstand the harshness of any outdoor environment, meaning it will be your trusted grilling sidekick for years. The superior materials aren’t all, though. This grill is crafted with no weak spots in the welding, making it as durable as they come.

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The grill hood is double-lined for amazing heat retention and protects the outer layer from discoloration, so your grill not only keeps heat where you need it most, but also stays looking just as good as the day you got it.

Inside, you’ll find cast stainless steel linear burners, which help resist rust for years of worry-free grilling. Cast burners also absorb and distribute heat more evenly for a perfect cook every time. Add to that Blaze’s best in class, lifetime warranty and it’s clear that the LTE+ is a long-term investment in quality and performance.

Performance
Every aspect of the LTE+ is built for peak performance from the initial spark to every sizzling steak after.

• The push-and-turn flame-thrower ignition is equipped with a backup flashtube and crossover channels system, which means that you’ll get a steady flame every time you fire up the grill. The flame-tamer system is one of the most dependable on the market and will not only keep flare-ups in check, but help heat reach every inch of the grilling surface to vaporize food drippings in an instant, turning them into delicious smoky goodness. With no cold spots or flare-ups to worry about, that leaves you to fully enjoy your grilling experience.

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The LTE+ performance is also helped by the 14,000 BTUs of cooking power coming from all the cast stainless steel burners. Also contributing to the outstanding operation are the patented triangle-shaped searing rods that create beautiful sear marks.

I found the grill to be intuitive and easy to use. However, new grillers may be surprised by how hot the grill can get. Those who are accustomed to grills with fewer features might not expect the high temperatures that this grill can reach, thanks to its casted burners, thick grill grates, and full-coverage flame tamers. It can get much hotter than some grillers may be used to, presenting a learning curve to avoid burning food.

Features
Innovative features set this grill apart from its competitors and provide an upgraded grilling experience.

New on the LTE+ is the updated LED illuminated control system, a stylish touch that features red lights on the grill knob when engaged. It also includes improved interior lights that brightly illuminate the grill’s interior for better visibility day or night. Note that a 110V power source is required to operate the lights.

For even more convenience, a removable warming rack is included for you to toast buns or keep grilled food warm until ready to serve. Plus, the full-width drip tray catches grease and debris and effortlessly slides out for easy cleaning.

• Heat zone separators give you the versatility to cook different foods at different temperatures, and with different styles. This means you can sear steaks on high while keeping vegetables, sides and other foods on low.

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One of my favorite features is the hood assist that makes opening and closing the lid light and easy. This is something I usually see on luxury class grills and is a first for Blaze. The other thing that stood out to me was the patented triangle-shaped searing rods. What this does is absorb the heat from the flat bottom of the triangle shape and send that heat up towards the single point on top that touches your food. This design is more effective than round cooking grates and exceeded my expectations. Not only does it absorb heat perfectly, but it creates stunning sear marks.