Electric grill recommendation

MurphysLaw · 07-09-2011, 01:11 PM

Since I'm a condo dweller, I'm not allowed to have a charcoal or gas grill on my patio. My dad has a Melco electric grill that he's had for a while that he uses on his patio and seems to like (he has replaced the heating element a few times though the years). I'm looking for the advice of anyone that has or has used the Weber, Char-Broil, or any other electric grills. Thanks in advance!

larryinlc · 07-09-2011, 02:11 PM

I have, use and love the Masterbuilt Veranda grill in both electric and gas. They're very well built. I've cooked everything and anything on both. The electric version is better at controlling temp for those long cooking time projects. I've dumped some lava rocks in the bottom and greased them up and it gives good smoked flavor. The gas version gets super hot. So hot it's hard to get it below 500 degrees without lifting the hood. Both are very fine grills. The versions I have are all stainless. They don't seem to make that version anymore, but they're still available.

Larry

MurphysLaw · 07-09-2011, 02:42 PM

Thanks Larry, looks like they have some good ratings online as well. I like the lava rock idea as well, I was trying to think of a way to get some woodchips or something in there to give a smoky flavor.

larryinlc · 07-09-2011, 02:50 PM

I also use woodchips in small metal woodbox. This too works well but I set the woodbox on the grilling rack so it takes some time to get them smoking. I use this only on the gas grill so I don't mess up the burner. Still, it only adds about 10-15 minutes.

MurphysLaw · 07-09-2011, 03:13 PM

What did you grease the lava rocks with?

larryinlc · 07-09-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

What did you grease the lava rocks with?

I don't really grease them, but I soak them a little with liquid smoke. Over time, they get good and slimy

07-12-2011, 09:54 AM

Although it can't double as a griddle or make panini sandwiches (it has a single cooking surface), the Sanyo Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill.

MurphysLaw · 07-12-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by thermal

Although it can't double as a griddle or make panini sandwiches (it has a single cooking surface), the Sanyo Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill.

I definitely dont want something that can double as a griddle or make panini's. Just want something safe and legal to use on the patio to get some kind of grilled flavor.

MurphysLaw · 07-12-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thermal

Although it can't double as a griddle or make panini sandwiches (it has a single cooking surface), the Sanyo Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill.

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MurphysLaw · 08-19-2011, 11:47 AM

I'm currently cooking on my new grill and realized I didn't update this thread. I ended up buying the Weber Q140 electric grill, and I love it. It was the most expensive of the options I had looked at, but it has the best reviews, and the tabletop design fits the space requirements of my patio the best. So far no complaints from the condo commandos or my wife

I'm going to be getting some different wood chips and soaking them in water in a drip pan while I cook to try to get a little more smoky flavor. Heres a pic of it set up:

CueTheMusic · 08-19-2011, 01:03 PM

I didn't even know they sold the Q as an electric grill. My dad has the gas version and it is a very nice compact grill. Good purchase!

07-09-2011, 01:11 PM	#1
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Electric grill recommendation Since I'm a condo dweller, I'm not allowed to have a charcoal or gas grill on my patio. My dad has a Melco electric grill that he's had for a while that he uses on his patio and seems to like (he has replaced the heating element a few times though the years). I'm looking for the advice of anyone that has or has used the Weber, Char-Broil, or any other electric grills. Thanks in advance! __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

07-09-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Electric grill recommendation Thanks Larry, looks like they have some good ratings online as well. I like the lava rock idea as well, I was trying to think of a way to get some woodchips or something in there to give a smoky flavor. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

07-09-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Electric grill recommendation I also use woodchips in small metal woodbox. This too works well but I set the woodbox on the grilling rack so it takes some time to get them smoking. I use this only on the gas grill so I don't mess up the burner. Still, it only adds about 10-15 minutes.

07-09-2011, 03:13 PM	#5
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Electric grill recommendation What did you grease the lava rocks with? __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

07-12-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
thermal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Electric grill recommendation Although it can't double as a griddle or make panini sandwiches (it has a single cooking surface), the Sanyo Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill.

08-19-2011, 11:47 AM	#10
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Electric grill recommendation I'm currently cooking on my new grill and realized I didn't update this thread. I ended up buying the Weber Q140 electric grill, and I love it. It was the most expensive of the options I had looked at, but it has the best reviews, and the tabletop design fits the space requirements of my patio the best. So far no complaints from the condo commandos or my wife I'm going to be getting some different wood chips and soaking them in water in a drip pan while I cook to try to get a little more smoky flavor. Heres a pic of it set up: __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

08-19-2011, 01:03 PM	#11
CueTheMusic Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeremy Location: Surrounded by corn Posts: 81 Trading: (2)	Re: Electric grill recommendation I didn't even know they sold the Q as an electric grill. My dad has the gas version and it is a very nice compact grill. Good purchase!