A built-in grill may be the centerpiece of an outdoor kitchen, but adding a dedicated burner can dramatically expand what you can cook outside.

Coyote Outdoor Living offers three primary built-in burner options: the Coyote C3SB Single Side Burner, Coyote C3DB Double Side Burner, and Coyote C3PB Power Burner.

Each serves a different purpose.

The Single Side Burner is the compact choice for sauces and everyday stovetop cooking. The Double Side Burner gives you two cooking zones for preparing complete meals outdoors. The Power Burner steps things up considerably with up to 60,000 BTUs for seafood boils, oversized cookware, wok cooking and other demanding applications.

Coyote also offers custom-fit covers and insulated jackets for all three burners, which are worth considering when planning the complete installation.

Let's compare them.

Coyote Side & Power Burner Comparison

Coyote C3SB Single Side Burner Review

For many outdoor kitchens, the Coyote C3SB Single Side Burner provides exactly the additional cooking space needed.

It essentially adds a traditional stovetop-style burner next to your grill, allowing you to prepare sauces, vegetables and sides without constantly going back inside.

What Is the Coyote Single Side Burner Best For?

The C3SB is well suited for:

• Heating sauces and marinades

• Cooking beans

• Sautéing vegetables

• Smaller pots

• Side dishes

• Soups

• Skillets and saucepans

Its biggest advantage is its relatively compact footprint.

If your built-in grill will handle most of the meal, there's little reason to sacrifice a large portion of the island for another cooking appliance.

What We Like

Compact and practical

It's an easy way to expand an outdoor kitchen without taking up excessive counter space.

Useful for everyday cooking

For sauces, sides and smaller cookware, you don't necessarily need the output of a dedicated Power Burner.

Keeps the cook outside

You can prepare more of the meal without running between the indoor kitchen and grill.

304 stainless-steel construction

Coyote uses 304 stainless steel for its current specialty burner lineup.

C3SB Cover: CCVRSB-BIG

A burner may be constructed from stainless steel, but that doesn't mean it should remain exposed to the elements year-round.

Coyote offers the CCVRSB-BIG custom-fit cover for the Single Side Burner.

A cover helps protect the cooking surface and controls from:

• Rain and moisture

• Dirt and dust

• Leaves

• Pollen

• Bird droppings

• UV exposure

• Other outdoor debris

For an appliance that's permanently installed outside, we consider a properly fitted cover a worthwhile addition.

C3SB Insulated Jacket: CJAKTC1SB

Coyote also offers the CJAKTC1SB insulated jacket, constructed from 304 stainless steel and designed for the C3SB as well as the previous C1SB.

An insulated jacket is different from a weather cover.

The cover protects the appliance from the outdoor environment, while an insulated jacket helps separate the hot cooking appliance from the surrounding island structure.

This can become particularly important when designing an outdoor kitchen that incorporates combustible construction.

The jacket also changes the required opening in the island, so the decision to use one should be made before the countertop and island cutouts are finalized.

Our Verdict

Best for: Compact outdoor kitchens and homeowners who primarily want an additional burner for sauces and sides.

Coyote C3DB Double Side Burner Review

The Coyote C3DB Double Side Burner is arguably the sweet spot for many serious outdoor kitchens.

Instead of adding one stovetop-style burner, you get two cooking zones.

That means your Coyote grill can handle steaks or burgers while you simultaneously prepare vegetables on one burner and a sauce or another side dish on the other.

Why Two Burners Matter

When you're cooking for several people, one side burner can quickly become a bottleneck.

The C3DB allows you to prepare multiple components of a meal simultaneously and makes the outdoor kitchen operate more like a complete kitchen.

What We Like

Two cooking zones

The obvious advantage over the C3SB.

Excellent for entertaining

Multiple burners make coordinating complete meals considerably easier.

Less reliance on the indoor kitchen

Pair a C3DB with a built-in grill and outdoor refrigerator, and you can handle a significant portion of meal preparation outdoors.

304 stainless-steel construction

It matches nicely with Coyote grills and other stainless-steel outdoor kitchen components.

C3DB Cover: CCVRDB-BIG

The dedicated CCVRDB-BIG cover is designed for Coyote's Double Side Burner.

Because the C3DB has a larger exposed cooking area than the Single Side Burner, keeping that surface protected when it isn't being used makes a lot of sense.

A fitted cover helps keep rain, pollen, dirt and debris away from the appliance and reduces the amount of cleaning needed before cooking.

If you're already investing in a permanent built-in outdoor appliance, adding the appropriate cover is relatively inexpensive protection.

C3DB Insulated Jacket: CJAKTC1DB

For installations requiring additional separation from the surrounding island construction, Coyote offers the CJAKTC1DB insulated jacket.

It is made from 304 stainless steel and is compatible with both the C3DB and earlier C1DB Double Side Burner.

As with the Single Side Burner, the jacket should be accounted for during the design stage.

Don't design the cutout for the burner and then decide afterward that you want an insulated jacket.

The jacket itself changes the installation dimensions.

When combustible construction is involved, always follow Coyote's current installation instructions and applicable local building requirements rather than assuming the burner can simply be dropped directly into the island.

Our Verdict

Best for: Larger outdoor kitchens, frequent entertaining and homeowners who want to prepare complete meals outside.

For many outdoor kitchens, the C3DB offers the best combination of versatility and reasonable space requirements.

Coyote C3PB Power Burner Review

The Coyote C3PB Power Burner is a different animal.

This isn't simply a larger side burner.

With up to 60,000 BTUs, the C3PB is designed to handle cooking jobs that would be difficult or impractical on a conventional side burner.

That makes it particularly attractive for:

• Crawfish boils

• Lowcountry boils

• Seafood boils

• Large stockpots

• Lobster

• Large batches of chili or soup

• Wok cooking

• High-temperature cooking

• Large family gatherings

60,000 BTUs With Simmer Capability

The headline number is 60,000 BTUs, but maximum output is only part of the story.

Coyote also advertises approximately 6,000-BTU simmer performance.

That gives the C3PB a broad operating range.

You can use high output to bring a large stockpot to temperature quickly and then reduce the heat when you need more controlled cooking.

That's considerably more useful than simply having a burner that gets extremely hot.

Expand the Power Burner With Accessories

Coyote also offers additional accessories for the C3PB, including a wok attachment and teppanyaki griddle.

This allows the Power Burner to function as more than simply a stockpot burner.

For homeowners building a premium outdoor kitchen, this versatility is one of the strongest arguments for stepping up to the C3PB.

C3PB Cover: CCVRPB-BIG

The Power Burner is also compatible with Coyote's CCVRPB-BIG fitted cover.

This is an accessory we'd strongly consider with the C3PB because of its large cooking surface and permanent outdoor installation.

Coyote describes its current cover as a lightweight vinyl design intended to help protect the burner against outdoor exposure such as rain, snow, wind and UV rays.

Keeping moisture and debris away from the burner also means less cleaning before your next seafood boil or cookout.

C3PB Insulated Jacket: CJAKTC1PB

Coyote offers the CJAKTC1PB insulated jacket specifically for the C1PB and C3PB Power Burners.

It's constructed from 304 stainless steel and creates an insulated enclosure around the appliance.

For an outdoor kitchen designer or contractor, this is an important accessory to identify before construction begins.

A 60,000-BTU Power Burner produces serious heat, so the surrounding island construction and manufacturer's required clearances shouldn't be an afterthought.

If your installation requires an insulated jacket, the island opening needs to be designed around the jacket dimensions rather than the burner-only cutout.

Coyote currently lists the CJAKTC1PB jacket at approximately:

Cutout: 11" H × 22 1/8" W × 21 7/8" D
Overall: 11" H × 24 3/4" W × 22 3/4" D

Always verify current specifications before construction.

Our Verdict

Best for: Serious outdoor cooks, seafood boils, wok cooking, large cookware and homeowners looking for maximum outdoor cooking versatility.

Cover vs. Insulated Jacket: What's the Difference?

These two accessories are sometimes confused, but they perform completely different jobs.

Coyote Burner Cover

Think weather protection.

A cover goes over the burner when it isn't being used and helps protect it from moisture, pollen, dirt, UV exposure and outdoor debris.

You remove it before cooking.

Coyote Insulated Jacket

Think installation protection.

The insulated jacket is permanently installed around the appliance within the outdoor kitchen island.

Its purpose is related to how the high-temperature cooking appliance interfaces with the surrounding island construction.

You don't remove it when you cook.

For outdoor kitchens incorporating combustible materials, this becomes a particularly important part of the planning process. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and local requirements for the specific construction method.

Don't Forget Accessories When Planning Your Cutouts

This is one of the most important pieces of advice we can give anyone building an outdoor kitchen:

Finalize your appliances and installation accessories before building the island.

Don't just tell your contractor:

"I'm installing a Coyote Power Burner."

Determine whether you're installing:

C3PB Power Burner only

or

C3PB + CJAKTC1PB Insulated Jacket

Those aren't necessarily the same cutout.

The same applies to the C3SB and C3DB.

A good outdoor kitchen plan should identify the exact model numbers of the grill, burner, insulated jackets, doors, drawers, refrigeration and other built-in components before the final openings are constructed.

Which Coyote Burner Should You Buy?

The decision becomes easier when you think about how you'll actually cook.

Choose the C3SB Single Side Burner if:

You primarily grill and want one convenient burner for sauces, vegetables and side dishes.

It's particularly attractive when island space is limited.

Choose the C3DB Double Side Burner if:

You regularly prepare full meals outside and want two independent cooking zones.

For many larger outdoor kitchens, this is the most balanced option.

Choose the C3PB Power Burner if:

You want to use large stockpots, do seafood boils, explore wok cooking or simply want significantly more burner capability.

The Power Burner isn't merely an additional stovetop burner. It's essentially another dedicated outdoor cooking station.

Which Coyote Burner Offers the Best Value?

There isn't one universal winner.

For a compact outdoor kitchen, we'd choose the C3SB Single Side Burner.

For a larger outdoor kitchen designed for frequent cooking and entertaining, we'd lean toward the C3DB Double Side Burner.

For a premium outdoor kitchen where maximum capability matters, we'd choose the C3PB Power Burner.

A conventional side burner recreates something you already have indoors.

A Power Burner gives you the ability to tackle cooking jobs that can actually be difficult to do inside.

That's an important distinction.

Recommended Coyote Burner & Accessory Combinations

Compact Outdoor Kitchen

C3SB Single Side Burner

• CCVRSB-BIG Cover

• CJAKTC1SB Insulated Jacket when required for the installation

Full Outdoor Kitchen

C3DB Double Side Burner

• CCVRDB-BIG Cover

• CJAKTC1DB Insulated Jacket when required for the installation

High-Performance Outdoor Kitchen

C3PB Power Burner

• CCVRPB-BIG Cover

• CJAKTC1PB Insulated Jacket when required for the installation

• Optional wok or teppanyaki accessories

Final Recommendation

For most outdoor kitchens:

C3SB: Best space-saving option
C3DB: Best all-around option
C3PB: Best performance and versatility option

Whichever burner you choose, don't treat the accessories as an afterthought.

A properly fitted cover is inexpensive protection for an appliance that will spend its life outdoors, while the correct insulated jacket should be determined during the design stage when required for your installation.

Most importantly, verify your burner, insulating jacket and cutout requirements before the island is built.

If you're planning a Coyote outdoor kitchen and aren't sure which burner, cover or insulated jacket matches your project, Northwoods Grills can help you select compatible components and confirm the correct products before you order.