The 54" Built-In Encore Hybrid Grill expands the scale of modern outdoor cooking, offering increased space and hybrid versatility within a clean, refined design. It's built for larger outdoor kitchens where more capacity meets elevated styling and multi-fuel performance.
Crafted from #304 stainless steel, it features powerful gas burners paired with a multi-fuel tray system that allows you to cook with charcoal, wood, or both. The expanded cooking surface gives you the ability to manage larger meals, while interior halogen lighting and a rotisserie back burner support extended cooking sessions.
Built into a custom island, the Encore 54" anchors the outdoor kitchen with a modern presence that balances form and function. It's designed for those who want more space, more flexibility, and a streamlined approach to hybrid grilling.
Fuel: Propane
How The American Made Grills Encore 54" Hybrid (LP) Compares To Other Outdoor Cooking Options
Homeowners evaluating how to build out a luxury outdoor kitchen usually face this question: should I stick with a standard single-fuel propane grill, step up to this designer-styled Encore 54" Hybrid, or go with AMG's muscle-car-styled Muscle 54" Hybrid for a bolder aesthetic with the same core performance?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Standard Single-Fuel Propane Grill | American Made Grills Encore 54" Hybrid, LP ($12,760.99) | American Made Grills Muscle 54" Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Flexibility | Propane only, no solid fuel option | Runs on propane, natural gas, charcoal, lump charcoal, or wood chunks via the Multi-Fuel Tray System | Same Multi-Fuel Tray System and fuel flexibility |
| Cooking Power | Typically well under 100,000 BTUs total | 176,000 BTUs across seven independently-controlled burners | 176,000 BTUs across seven burners, same core output |
| Cooking Surface | Smaller, single-zone grilling area | 1,687 sq. in. main grilling area plus roughly 548 sq. in. secondary area | Roughly 1,687 sq. in. of total grilling area |
| Design Aesthetic | Basic, utilitarian styling | Clean lines, polished edges, LED backlit control knobs for a designer look | Bold muscle-car-inspired styling and front design |
| Searing Capability | Limited or no dedicated sear zone | Dual infrared burners for high-heat searing | Single drop-in infrared sear burner |
| Briquette System | Not applicable | Ceramic briquette trays for even heat distribution | Captured briquette tray for even radiant heat |
| Best Suited For | Everyday quick-fire grilling on a single fuel | Luxury outdoor kitchens wanting a refined, modern design with full multi-fuel performance | Outdoor kitchens wanting a bold, statement-making grill with the same performance |
Why The American Made Grills Encore 54" Hybrid (LP) Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a large propane grill, it's a true multi-fuel system with a refined, modern design, giving homeowners the flexibility of gas, charcoal, and wood alongside styling built for a polished outdoor kitchen.
The ENC54-LP specifically addresses the needs of homeowners who want AMG's full multi-fuel performance without the bold muscle-car aesthetic, opting instead for clean lines and a more understated luxury look.
Turns Fuel Choice Into Real Cooking Flexibility. The Multi-Fuel Tray System lets the same grill run on propane, natural gas, charcoal, lump charcoal, or wood chunks, so it delivers the instant convenience of propane or the flavor of solid fuels depending on what the meal calls for.
Built For Serious Cooking Power
- Seven independently-controlled 304 stainless steel burners deliver 176,000 BTUs of total grilling power
- Dual infrared burners add high-heat searing capability for steaks and other cuts
- A 1,687 sq. in. main grilling area plus a roughly 548 sq. in. secondary area supports cooking multiple dishes at once
Engineered For Refined Everyday Use
- Ceramic briquette trays deliver even heat distribution across the cooking surface
- LED backlit control knobs and a spring-assisted hood add convenience and a polished look to daily use
- Reversible 9-gauge V-shaped cooking grates and a 16-gauge double-lined hood are built for years of reliable service
Real Savings
- One multi-fuel grill avoids the cost of installing a separate charcoal or wood-fired unit alongside a propane grill
- Propane fuel avoids the need for a natural gas line hookup, giving flexibility for sites without gas service
- Durable 304 stainless steel construction backed by a lifetime warranty reduces the likelihood of costly replacement down the line
- Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Homeowners who want both the convenience of propane and the flavor of charcoal or wood in a refined, designer-styled grill can't get that combination from a standard single-fuel propane grill. The American Made Grills Encore 54" Hybrid, LP is built with a Multi-Fuel Tray System, 176,000 BTUs of power, dual infrared burners, and a polished modern design, so it delivers serious versatility with a more understated look than AMG's Muscle line. For anyone who wants full multi-fuel performance with clean, refined styling, this is the Encore built to make it happen.