When you hear someone say that they are going to bring the grill into their kitchen, you might think that they’re crazy. However, using an electric grill is a great way to do this safely and conveniently. The concept of grilling with electricity is not new, but a lot of people still don’t understand the process. Here is just a little bit of information about how electric grills work.
The concept is simple enough – an electric grill is basically a large enclosed metal heating plate. The surface of the plate has specially designed ridges that simulate the grate used with a traditional grill. The plate is powered with electricity that runs from any standard wall outlet. The best grilling machines will heat up evenly so any food that you prepare will be thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature throughout.
Safety Concerns?
Of course, anytime that you talk about a heated surface indoors there are some safety concerns. However, companies that create indoor grills have taken these into consideration and have created safety features to ensure that accidents are minimized. First of all, the heating plate never touches the surface that the grill is placed on. The heat is usually contained within sturdy plastic or metal and there are almost always legs or some kind of stand that holds the entire grill off the ground.
There is usually little risk of setting anything aflame when using an electric grill as long as you use common sense. Never place any paper products or any flammable substances near the heat produced by the grill. Also, always use caution when handling food that is going onto or coming off the grill. If you’re not very careful while preparing your food you may burn the tip of your finger. However, you would likely have to hold your finger on the heating surface for a second or two before the skin would get much of a burn. Accidentally brushing the grilling surface with your finger will most likely not result in a burn.
Is There Smoke?
One of the things that people often wonder when they hear about electric grilling is if the grills create smoke. Since you will be preparing food in your kitchen, smoke could cause a lot of trouble – filling up your house and making your furniture smell awful. However, indoor grills produce very little smoke. In fact, with most food there is absolutely no smoke. Some fatty meats like lamb are known to produce a bit, but it is nothing that should cause too much trouble.