Solaire Grill
Solaire Grills
Solaire grills come in many different sizes, but the most popular version is the Solaire Anywhere Portable Infraded Grill.
The
Solaire Anywhere
Portable Infrared Grill a full powered
infrared
grill in a small and sturdy package. The thing that sets its
apart from other portable gas grills is what it has under the hood -
two infrared burners that put out twice as much heat as a conventional
gas grill.
One of
the big benefits
of an infrared grill is a quick
heat-up
time, and the Solaire grill certainly delivers. It goes from cold
to ready to cook in 3 to 5 minutes! Cooking a steak only takes
about 5 minutes. When you are done, it cools down in maybe 5
minutes. So in 30 minutes, you can go to from a cold grill, to
cooking your food, to being ready to pack it up... that's fast!
Cleanup is also easy - like most infrared grills, the Solaire grill can
just be left to run for a few minutes after cooking is complete to burn
off any remaining residue. The burners and grate both easily lift
out.
Cooking
on the Solaire
grill requires some care, due to the
high
output and somewhat limited adjustability of the burners. It
works great for those that want to sear their steaks with a medium rare
inside. However, the lack of adjustability on the low end means
you have to keep a very close eye on what you are cooking. Foods
that require "low and slow" cooking, like ribs and whole chiken
breasts, are extremely difficult to cook well. Be careful about
cooking in a breeze... some users report problems keeping the grill lit
in windy conditions.
Most
people that are
looking at the Solaire grill are
looking for a
portable package, and the Solaire delivers. The complete grill
weighs about 20 pounds and measures 21"W x 12"H x 13"D, including the
carrying handles. It has carrying handles, latches to hold the
lid closed in transit, and works with 1 pound portable propane
cylinders (or normal 20 pound propane tanks with an adapter, not
included with the grill). It's perfect for tailgating, on the
boat, camping, or with the RV. It comes standard in 304 stainless
steel, with an option of upgrading to 216 stainless steel for use in
high corrosion environments, like on a boat. Build quality is
high.
OK,
so what a
Solaire
grill cost? The Solaire Anywhere! Infrared Grill 304 Stainless Steel Grill model
will run around $325. To upgrade to the Solaire Anywhere! Infrared Grill Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Grill, you are
looking at around $500. Certainly not cheap... but if you want a
lot of grilling power in a small, durable, and convenient package, the
Solaire grill is definitely worth your consideration.
