Electric grill. What should you pay attention to when choosing?

It's no secret that you can cook delicious, healthy and nutritious dishes on the grill throughout the year. If coal and wood-burning appliances are used in the warm season, and it is not always possible to install gas models, the electric grill has no problems with operation in any season. But it is not easy to choose the right equipment "on the fly" - it is necessary to understand in advance the peculiarities of the operation of various types of such devices.
What do you need to know about an electric grill?
The home electric grill is a universal model that is a pleasure to use. Dear delonga grill will delight the owner with a lot of advantages, namely:
- the possibility of use both outdoors and indoors. The electric grill can be used in the kitchen or veranda, in the dining room or even on the balcony - wherever there is an outlet for connection. Such an installation can be easily placed in a country house or in a gazebo - it is enough to use an ordinary extension cord.
- works around the clock. If it becomes inconvenient to cook outside, the electric appliance can be "moved" indoors without any problems.
- does not require refueling. All problems with gas cylinders, firewood and coal will not concern the owner of such a grill. You will not have to look for places to buy fuel, place it in the kitchen or in the pantry, and also clean the installation from traces of burning.
- the device is easily moved. The vast majority of electric models are characterized by compact dimensions and the presence of convenient handles for carrying. Full-size models of such a device with a probability of 90% will be equipped with comfortable wheels with a rubber coating.
At the same time, all electric appliances have their drawbacks: the small area of ​​the working surface, the high cost of the consumed electricity, the lack of the ability to clearly monitor the degree of readiness of the products in some models.
How to choose an electric grill for a country house, house or apartment?
A properly selected electrical appliance of this type should not take up extra space in the kitchen, and should not sit idle for a long time. So that the grill does not "settle" in the pantry or on the mezzanine, it must be convenient for daily use. Therefore, it is necessary to determine in advance a number of features of the future purchase.
1. Type of work surface:
– an open electric grill without a top cover;
– closed model (covers the products from above or presses them with the second grid);
– the universal option allows you to cook in any of the modes.
Tip: when choosing, many users recommend giving preference to closed models. Such devices eliminate problems with steam, grease and smoke.
2. Contact of products with the heating element:
- contactless systems allow you to prepare products on skewers rotating around a heat source;
– contact models act like a frying pan — food is cooked directly on the grill.
3. Device mobility:
– stationary devices (such models are difficult to move);
– portable and folding devices (easily moved from room to room, from home to street).
4. Material of the working surface:
– steel surface: differs in relatively low weight and is almost always chrome-plated;
– cast iron surface: ensures uniform distribution of heat over the entire grid;
– glass-ceramic surface: it is the easiest to clean, but its strength indicators are much lower than those of metal surfaces.
5. Material of the case from which the electrical appliance is made:
– stainless steel: durable and withstands accidental light shocks almost without damage;
- plastic: it is cheaper, with careful handling it also has a long service life, but over time it may lose its shine and color.
6. Grid shape:
- smooth;
- ribbed;
- elongated;
- lattices with recesses (usually used for vegetables).
Tip: it is recommended to pay special attention to the grill model with removable types of grates.
7. It will not be superfluous to determine the volume of the electric grill in advance. There is no point in choosing a model with a large capacity if you plan to prepare meals for a couple of people. The power of the electrical appliance is another important criterion. Usually it varies from 0,8 to 2,3 kW.
8. Availability of additional options:
Every electric grill should have a minimal (basic) set of functions. Without them, using such equipment can be inconvenient or even dangerous. It is recommended to buy devices with:
– network connection indicator;
- device heating indicator;
– power regulator;
– with a special coating that protects products from burning;
– automatic protection against overheating;
- a removable tray for collecting fat and moisture.
There are other useful modern options with which the device will show itself from the best side:
- the function of heating food after the end of cooking;
– automatic cooking programs for different types of products;
– built-in screen;
– weight, pressure and temperature sensors;
– timer;
– food thermometer;
– delayed start function;
– sound notification;
– adjustment of the height of the lid and legs;
– tilt angle adjustment;
– an additional set of grids.
Meat, vegetables, seafood, sandwiches, pancakes, eggs - the electric grill will cope with the preparation of all types of products. The more equipment has additional features, the more interesting the cooking process will be, and the menu will be more diverse.
Of course, choosing a home electric grill will take a certain amount of time, but all efforts will pay off one hundred percent - products cooked on the grill retain a maximum of nutrients, have amazing taste, and delight with a beautiful appearance and an appetizing crispy crust.