You can use propane burners for a wide variety of cooking needs. Because they can get so hot, high pressure cast iron burners are perfect for deep-frying and cooking Cajun food, where smaller and lighter propane burners are great to bring along on a camping trip to fry eggs or heat up a cup of coffee.  Propane burners are advantageous to bring on a camping trip because, unlike with an open flame over a campfire, you can adjust the amount of heat that goes to your food.  Propane burners are fueled by a small tank of propane which you generally have to buy along with your burner as well.

Cast iron burners can range anywhere from 20 to over 100 USD, depending on how heavy-duty you want your burner to be and what you intend on using it for. Bayou Classic makes a wide variety of propane burners to suit almost need. They have the Bayou Classic SQ14 Single Burner Outdoor Patio Stove for basic outdoor cooking, as well as single-, double- and triple-burner high pressure cookers for cooking that requires much higher temperatures as well as many other options to suit your outdoor cooking needs. King Kooker also has many propane burner options, such as their King Kooker 1201 12-Inch Outdoor Propane Burner with Stand.

Propane burner manufactures design their products to be stong, safe, efficient, functional, and, most of all, safe.   Keep in mind, however, that even with certain safety measures in place to ensure safe cooking and peace of mind, you should always exercise caution when using propane burners. Outdoor propane burners are never to be used indoors. Indoors, the lack of ventilation can create toxic fumes which are dangerous to inhale. The propane burner can also be a fire hazard indoors. If you do use the burner near your home, make sure that you use your propane burner in a well-ventilated area away from other objects.

Propane burners are efficient and versatile, making them a great option for all of your outdoor cooking needs. With a little time and research, you can find the perfect propane burner that will provide many happy hours of outdoor cooking for years to come. photo credit: frankenstoen