Infrared Grills

Introduction To The Infrared Grill

Infrared Grill Guy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:10:59 +0000

The infrared grill is a relatively new form of grilling technology which cooks meat directly instead of indirectly using a convection method like the traditional barbecue grill. This results in a steak that is cooked and seared to perfection on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Until recently the only way you could get a steak cooked like this with the impressive char marks was to go to a restaurant because the infrared grilling technology was only available to commercial establishments. However in the year 2000 the patent on the technology expired and manufacturers began producing infrared bbq grills for consumer use. It is now possible to cook your own restaurant style steaks and other tasty grilled food from your own back yard.

The older style barbecue grill heats the air surrounding the meat to raise the temperature. The hot air temperature is what cooks the meat. This is called convection because the heat is not applied directly to the meat or other food you are cooking. Instead the air surrounding the food is heated. With infrared bbq grills, the infrared grill burner, made of ceramic tile or stainless steel, is heated by either propane or gas. The temperature gets very hot, usually between 450 and 900 degrees Fahrenheit, which means the meat cooks fast and doesn’t dry out. The direct heating source produces uniform heat which also helps to cook the meat or other food more completely and thoroughly.

Most infrared grill reviews are very positive regarding this grilling technology. Preparation and cooking times are fast with an infrared gas grill. This helps to save time and use less propane or gas as well. Infrared grilling is also more uniform due to the fact that it is the ceramic tile or stainless steel that is directly heated and not the outside air. This results in more uniform cooking in addition to being faster than conventional methods. Meat is seared on the outside with the juices locked in on the inside.

Two of the leading manufacturers of infrared grills for consumers are Char Broil and TEC. Char Broil was one of the early mainstream grill manufacturers to start producing the infared grill for consumers. Char Broil infrared grills come in three different models The Red, the Quantum and the Heatwave. The Big Red has three burners with push start knobs that are adjustable. These can be set at different temperatures depending on what type of food you are cooking. Wood chips can also be added in between the grates to produce a wood smoke flavor.

TEC infrared grills are made for both commercial and consumer use. The company is the inventor of the infrared grill. The TEC infrared grill has burners made of stainless steel. These burners are usually more durable than the usual ceramic-based burners that most infrared grills come with. The stainless steel grills are also easy to clean. TEC grills come in built-in, pedestal mount and free standing configurations and 764, 573 and 382 square inch sizes, as well as some budget and portable models. Natural gas and propane options are available. TEC definitely offers state of the art infrared grills.

The infrared grill has definitely revolutionized the art of grilling. You no longer have to go to an expensive restaurant to get the perfectly cooked steak. Infrared grills are easy to use, with virtually no preparation time and very little clean up time either. The only real draw back to an infrared grill can be its price. These types of barbecue grills do tend to be more expensive than regular gas grills. However, the convenience, taste of the food, and reduced preparation, cooking and clean up times can make the additional cost well worth it.

Solaire Anywhere Portable Infrared Grill

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:29:37 +0000

Product Features

Portable Stainless Gas Grill
14,000 BTU Infrared burner
Push button ignition
1 lb. Propane container, and comes with vinyl bag with three outside pockets.
304 grade stainless construction

Product Description

304 grade stainless construction! 14,000 BTU Infrared burner (without screws for easy cleaning), stainless steel 155 sqare inch v-grate to help flavor food, spring loaded latches, push button ignition. Uses standard 1 lb. Propane container, and comes with vinyl bag with three outside pockets. Unit weighs in at 18. 5 lbs and is 17 l x 10. 75 w x 12 h.

TEC Cherokee Portable Infrared Grill LP

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:27:24 +0000

Product Features

Latest infra-red rechnology
Travels anywhere
Lifetime warranty on the stainless steel outer structure
Ideal for home and patio use
Uses less energy than comparable units

Product Description

A TEC cherokee lets you enjoy the mouth-watering, flavorful taste of infra-red cooking from a small condo, patio or anywhere in the great outdoors. The TEC cherokee offers corrosion-resistant, stainless steel, infra-red cooking in a compact package. It s beautiful enough for a luxury townhouse balcony, yet light enough to take tailgating or on a camping trip. 167-square-inch cooking surface. One burner with 15,000 total flame ports 14,000 BTU/hour. Constructed of heavy-duty 18-gauge, 304 stainless steel. Powerful rotary igniter. Removable stainless steel drip tray.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED, LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE!

Char-Broil M500 Quantum 3-Burner Infrared Grill

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:22:49 +0000

Product Features

Three primary burners, rated up to 31,000 BTUs to heat the award winning and super-efficient Quantum Infrared grates
13,000 BTU flush lid side burner
500 square inches of primary cooking area and 280 square inch warming rack
“Surefire” Electronic ignition
Dual Fuel convertible to Natural Gas with the purchase of conversion kit

Product Description

The Char Broil Quantum M500 IR is so named because it features Char Broil’s patented and award winning Quantum Infrared cooking system. The Quantum Infrared cooking system completely eliminates flare up and its design allows for perhaps the greatest grilling versatility seen in years. Each burner has its own temperature gauge located above the control knob and working at grate level for a true reading of the heat about to sear you steak or whatever you may be grilling. The Quantum Infrared design also allows you to add wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for added flavor and no flare up. This three burner grill is highly efficient due to the unique patented infrared grates and thus needs just three burners and 31,000 BTUs to get the job done. Like the standard M500 grill from Char Broil, the Quantum Infrared has 500 sq. in. of primary cooking area, 280 sq. in. of secondary cooking area, new “Surefire” electronic ignition, and a combination of stainless steel and painted steel appliance style cart construction. The Quantum M500 IR is also a Dual Fuel designed grill for easy conversion to Natural Gas with the purchase of the conversion kit on Amazon.com

Char-Broil M580 SS Quantum 4-Burner Infrared Grill

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:18:45 +0000

Product Features

Four primary burners, rated up to 42,000 BTUs to heat the award winning and super-efficient Quantum Infrared grates
13,000 BTU flush lid side burner
Digital tank gauge with LED readout
Two Halogen lights mounted inside the firebox
Dual Fuel convertible to Natural Gas with the purchase of conversion kit

Product Description

The Char-Broil Quantum SS M580 IR is so named because it features Char-Broil’s patented and award winning Quantum Infrared cooking system, 580 square inches of primary cooking area, and a full stainless steel design. The Quantum Infrared cooking system completely eliminates flare up and its design allows for perhaps the greatest grilling versatility seen in years. Each burner has its own temperature gauge located above the control knob and working at grate level for a true reading of the heat about to sear you steak or whatever you may be grilling. The Quantum Infrared design also allows you to add wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for added flavor and no flare up. This four-burner grill is highly efficient due to the unique patented infrared grates and thus needs just three burners and 42,000 BTUs to get the job done. The SS M580 Quantum Infrared and its 580 square inches of primary cooking area, 200 square inches of secondary cooking area provide more than enough space for most any gathering and to make sure you don’t come up short on fuel it also has a digital tank scale to let you know how much propane you have left. Just in case you are wrapping up your grilling after it is dark, the SS M580 Quantum also features halogen lights mounted in the lid to help you see your food. The new “Surefire” electronic ignition, flush mounted side burner, and a combination of stainless steel and painted steel appliance style cart construction, further separate this grill as a unique value to the marketplace. The SS M580 Quantum IR is also a Dual Fuel designed grill for easy conversion to Natural Gas with the purchase of the conversion kit on Amazon.com

Dansons Little Guy Infrared Portable Propane Gas Grill

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:52:24 +0000

Product Features

Infrared burner brings the performance of a high end grill in a compact size
Adjustable cooking temperatures up to 600 degrees
Removable grease drip pan
Lid locks and legs fold for easy carrying
Dimensions: 25 by 19 by 15 inches; weighs 25 pounds

Product Description

Sear steaks on this portable grill. Excellent for camping or tailgating. Get the look and performance of a high end grill in a compact and easy to handle size. Only weighs 25 lbs. A great gift for the outdoor chef in your family!

Char-Broil Heatwave 3-Burner Infrared Gas Grill

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:46 +0000

Product Features

Three primary burners and the patented, award-winning, Heatwave Infrared Technology
13,000 BTU flush lid side burner
Integrated electronic ignition
Pull-out tank tray
Dual Fuel convertible to Natural Gas with the purchase of conversion kit

Product Description

The Char-Broil Heatwave Infrared cooking system is yet another breakthrough from the grilling minds at Char-Broil. The Heatwave system works using two troughs to transfer the radiant heat from the burners to infrared heat that cooks your food. The design is a unique, patented system, that provides 100% infrared heat. You can use wood chips in the troughs to indirectly cook food or just add smokey flavor and because of the design you don’t get flare up and charring. Once again, the infrared technology is highly efficient and allows just three burners and 35,400 BTUs to provide all of the energy you need with this grill and its 550 square inches primary cooking area. A cooking guide is included on the side shelf of the grill to help fully utilize this ground breaking technology and as expected the other shelf features a flush mount side burner. The Heatwave grill also included integrated electronic ignition, a pull out tank tray, and Char-Broil’s patented Dual Fuel system for easy conversion to Natural Gas. The cart has a closed look with metallic porcelain top and matching doors.

Fire Magic Echelon E1060 Infrared Grill w/ Power Burner On Cabinet Cart

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:48:59 +0000

Product Description

This Fire Magic Gas Grill features sleek styling with seamless control panel, double-walled tear-drop hood with warming rack, 110v hard wired electrical supply which powers the 12 volt electric hot surface ignition system with flash tubes, angled halogen internal oven lamps, and 4-zone backlit digital meat and grill thermometer in control panel. Also features a wood chip smoker drawer with dedicated burner, heat zone separators, feather lite easy lift hood, stainless valve manifold, polished Comfort Touch control knobs, disposable foil drip tray liners and water and rain resistant construction. Includes pre-assembled all stainless cabinet cart with dual storage doors and dual storage drawers, inside shelves, condiment holders, sliding propane cylinder tray with latch and four lockable swivel casters. Also includes 110v power input plug to 12v power supply, sculptured curves on corners, convenient towel bars on two fold down shelves, folding paper towel holder and folding multi-tool holder. Includes 60,000 BTU power burner with grid cover and comes with 10 ft. Quick disconnect gas hose for natural gas models or regulator and high capacity hose for propane gas models and a heavy duty 8 foot extension cord. 4 Infrared Burners. 1056 square inches of cooking surface (48 x 22 main grilling area). Includes (2) 15,000 BTU backburners and rotis kit.

Fire Magic Aurora A430 w/ Rotisserie & In-Ground Post

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:10:32 +0000

Product Description

This Fire Magic Aurora BBQ Gas Grill features sleek styling with seamless control panel, double-walled tear-drop hood with warming rack, push button 9 volt battery ignition, built-in digital thermometer with meat probe, stainless rod cooking grids, stainless valve manifold, polished Comfort Touch control knobs, disposable foil drip tray liners and water and rain resistant construction. Includes stainless in-ground post with (2) rigid stainless side shelves. 2 Infrared Burners. 432 square inches of cooking surface (24 x 18 main grilling area). This Fire Magic Aurora BBQ Gas Grill also includes 16,000 BTU backburner and rotis kit.

Texas Barbecues 1000 Infra-Red Grill LP

Infrared Grill Guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:07:50 +0000

Product Description

Constructed of High Quality, 304 Stainless Steel. Infra Red Burners Produce Heat in Excess of 1600 Degrees Perfect for Searing Steaks, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Pork Chops, Shish Kabobs, Vegetables and So Much More! Food Doesn t Dryout or Lose Flavor Grilling a to 1 Steak Takes Approximately 6 Minutes to Cook It Medium. Attractive Design-Not Big and Bulky. 18 inch x 14 inch Grilling Surface. On Casters for Easy Mobility. Paper Towel Holder. Lifetime Warranty on Stainless Steel-5 Year Warranty on Burners. 43 inchL x 22 inchW x 36 inchH.