Infrared Gas Grills
Charbroil, Solaire, and TEC are the top infrared gas grill brands,
but many other options exist for the savvy buyer
On the portable front, a popular model is known as an
"Ultrasear". It is similar in many wasy to the Solaire model, but
a a pricepoint closer to $175. In exchange for giving up some
features, burner control, and build quality, you can get a portable
infrared gas grill at a rock-bottom price.
You may also find a variety of infrared gas grills under a variety
of brand names, typically in a trandtional plus infrared
configuration. This means that the main grilling surface uses
traditional gas burners, but a side burner (or occasionally a
rotisserie burner) is infrared. Most of the models I have seen
with this setup use the older ceramic-block style, which is an
effective heat-source but may not be as durable and easy to clean and
many of the more modern designs from the infrared grill market leaders.
These combo units can sometimes be quite a bargain, particularly for
buyers who enjoy the superior sear that only an infrared gas grill can
provide, but also want the control and flexibility to cook "low and
slow" over traditional gas burners.
Expect to see more and more grills available with infrared burners,
both as primary and specialty configurations. If you are
interested in a model that isn't yet reviewed, please contact us so that we can add that information
to our site.
