Infrared Grill

In infrared grills and bbq’s it’s all about control. There is no chaos, they are the cleanest grills so far. There is a ton of science behind it. This is how the infra red stuff works:

Infrared grills are high tech grills that work igniting propane or natural gas to superheat a ceramic tile. The tile emits infrared radiation, which can quickly heat the cooking surface to temperatures ranging up to 900 degree Fahrenheit. Standard gas burners only reach 750 degrees. They can do wonders to improve your grilling experience and also increase the speed of cooking outdoors.

The infrared method allows for a very uniform distribution of heat across the cooking surface. Normal grills cook with both convection from hot air and infrared rays; some argue that infrared grills allow more precision by just using infrared rays. Infrared rays penetrate into the meat to allow for this even cooking, which reduces the pre-heat time and makes the overall product even juicier.

The hot temperatures that these grills reach are also perfect for searing meat. These techniques have been used for years in fancy steakhouses, and give a similar taste to normally grilled meat. Other benefits of these types of grills include more precise and instant control of heat, instant ignition, and uniformity of heat. In comparison, charcoal grills take as much as half an hour to light and to reach key grilling temperatures. Infrared grills often use the traditional power source of propane.

Some also come with conventional heat sources included to supplement the heat from the infrared, giving a traditional feel to the grill. Expiration of a key patent in infrared grills has dropped the price from more than $5,000 to as little as $500, making these grills much more accessible for your backyard today.

For more information on this subject please review the Infrared Grill Guide. Also visit stainless steel countertops for more information on home improvement.

Once you try Infrared grill you will see all the differences , not only in taste but many others as  well.  Choose the infrared grill you like and give it a fair chance, it will keep you happy for years to come, read on…

Infrared grills work in a high output and low consumption manner; they are designed to be quick, economical in terms of energy and easy to use. They work by generating heat without flame which has no drying properties on the food, and is therefore better for the tenderness and texture of the food.

This lack of tendency towards drying food is in fact the biggest advantage of cooking with infrared heat, and is much marketed by the sellers of infrared grills. As they point out, hot air has been used to dry things for centuries, so when you use hot air and flame to cook your food you are essentially drying it out. This is not quite so true of charcoal, which actually generates a lot of infrared heat, but not the same amount as infrared cooker, which cooks without any hot air at all. However, you should be aware that the charcoal only reaches its optimum infrared cooking state once it has reached the ‘glowing’ stage of burning, where all extraneous combustible material has been burnt off.

Infrared cookers are also quite clean. As they don’t scorch the food in the way that gas and charcoal grills do they are less likely to need extensive scrubbing to clean them! Again, a major selling point for the keen griller who wants to spend their time grilling, rather than scrubbing off the blackened charcoal which used to be a steak.

Infrared grills vary in price quite significantly, depending on the size and model you require. As they are still relatively new as barbecuing equipment goes, they are more likely to be expensive than your standard charcoal burner which has a hundred generic variations in the local supermarket. The average price tends to hover around a few hundred dollars for the most standard, going well up into the thousands for a top of the range model. The top of the range models are worth it for quality and durability, but don’t forget that you may pay more for quality than you will get back in value, so consider your choice carefully.

Price will also vary on whether you want a large outdoor grill, or a portable type which can be packed up and taken away with you. The larger models which are similar to the gas grills of old will again be up into the several thousands, even from the cheapest retailers. But the advantage of these is that you can hold extremely large outdoor parties and wow everyone with your cooking prowess!

Some well-known suppliers of infrared grills are TEC and Lincat, but like any branded products they are more expensive than generic types. To get a really good deal on an infrared grill go to an online site like E-bay; there is a healthy second hand market going in infrared grills already, and you would do well to check if the grill you want is available at ‘nearly new’ quality levels online.

Whatever you decide, infrared grills are here to stay!

David has been writing articles for nearly 2 years. His newest interest is in barbecues. So come visit his latest website that discusses home barbecue products such as bbq gas grills and bbq grill parts that every home needs for that extra touch during their next barbecue.