Best Side Burners for 2024

Top Rated Side Burners

As easy as it is to toss around words like "versatile" or “all-purpose", you'd honestly be astounded at what a simple side burner can do for your outdoor kitchen (and your sanity). Maybe we're preaching to the choir here, and you're already fully committed to being more awesome at outdoor cooking! Whatever the case may be, there are plenty of options out there these days for simmering those sauces and sautéing those sides — which means a lot of noise to cut through. But what if someone trustworthy already had? Luckily, that's no hypothetical: based upon quality, performance, features, and value, our experts happily volunteer their recommendations for the best side burner add-ons.

• Quality - Great side burners use great parts and designs. The best side burners are built from superior materials with efficient configurations, backed by excellent warranties.

• Performance - While side burners and power burners aren't the same, we expect something from both: power. The best side burners options won't shy away from wide temperature ranges.

• Features - Even compact side burners have room for eyebrow-raising features. From accent knob lighting to recessed installation and removable covers, we like to see clever ideas at work.

• Value - It's easy to build an impeccable, fully-featured side burner that burns hotter than a ghost pepper — the hard part is that price tag. Our recommendations demand affordability, too.