Infrared BBQs and Grills
As summer approaches, homeowners all over America are firing up the barbeque for the outdoor cooking season. Barbequing is one of the country’s favorite pastimes. Many summer activities including family reunions, block parties and camping often center around the barbeque.At infraredbbq.net, we are outdoor cooking aficionados of the highest degree. Many people believe we’re obsessed with it, and it shows in our dedication to the latest in barbeque technology; the infrared BBQ. These specialized grills provide superior cooking efficiency and faster cooking times than any other type of grill on the market.
The traditional barbeque (both charcoal and gas) uses a convection method as a means of cooking food. That is to say that the food is cooked via the circulation of hot air around the food. This has been the standard method of barbequing since the outdoor grill was first invented. It is effective, but not always the most efficient way of cooking.
An infrared barbeque focuses the infrared energy produced by a heat source to cook food much faster than traditional method, thereby reducing the amount of fuel needed to cook. This means less money spent on gas and/or charcoal, and more money for food and other supplies. It also means that the cook can spend less time at the grill and more time with family and friends.
An infrared barbeque works by transferring energy from a heat source through a ceramic tile. These tiles are riddled with microscopic holes that “focus” the infrared energy, creating much higher cooking temperatures. Some infrared grills claim that cooking temperatures can often reach as high as 700 degrees Fahrenheit. This type of radiant heat is ideal for searing the outside of a piece of meat, while leaving the inside tender and juicy.
Saving time is what the infrared barbeque is all about. With other grills, charcoal especially, a lot of time is wasted while waiting for the grill to heat up to the proper cooking temperature. Not so with an infrared grill. These grills can go from stone cold to red hot in about five to ten minutes; and have you done with cooking in less than twenty.
There are some small disadvantages to using an infrared barbeque. The intense heat, while ideal for cooking denser meats like beef and chicken, is not as good for cooking fish and vegetables. To help solve this problem, many grill manufacturers are designing new products that incorporate an infrared cooking surface alongside a traditional style grill. These items offer the ability to slow cook for maximum tenderness as well as the convenience of quickly grilling up a steak.
As technology improves, the infrared grill is destined to become a common backyard fixture. The high cost of these grills is sure to come down as their popularity grows, and as more manufacturers begin utilizing the technology. While some barbeque purists might find such a grill to be akin to heresy, the convenience they offer is making them more and more attractive to the average outdoor chef. Infrared barbeques are becoming the wave of the future.
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