Electric BBQ Grills

Electric bbq grills might not be what you think of when you think about classic outdoor cooking.   Normally when you think about outdoor grilling, charcoal comes to mind.  If not charcoal grills then natural gas or propane at the very least.   However, electric grills have some benefits over these other types of grills.  Firstly, they are much cleaner for the environment.  It doesn’t give off fumes from gas or charcoal, only from the natural cooking process.  Another great reason is that you will never run out of charcoal or gas at inappropriate times.

One of the drawbacks to an electric bbq grill is simply finding out where to put it.  If you already have an outdoor electrical socket ready to go for it, great! If not, it might just be easier to go with one of the classic choices.  Outdoor electric bbq grills are also confined to locations with power, for obvious reasons.  It is not nearly as easy to move an electric barbecue grill as it is to move a charcoal barbecue grill or a portable gas grill since you need to plug them in.  They are great additions to any outdoor patio area that has an outlet though, as you don’t need to dirty up your hands with charcoal, or mess with lighter fluid.

Never replacing the fuel source of electric bbq grills is great.  While charcoal or propane isn’t all that expensive, it’s the lack of hassle alone that can make electric grills worth it.  Have you ever got your meat prepared for the grill, only to find out you’re out of gas or charcoal?  Or worse yet, being out of lighter fluid?  Now you, and possibly your entire family, have to wait on someone to go to the store and purchase these fuel items just to enjoy their meal at home.  This is not an issue with an electric bbq grill!  The only time you ever have to worry about not being able to cook meat is when the power is out, and it is very likely you will not want to grill during the storm that knocked out your power, anyways.    Another great benefit is that the heat is evenly distributed; you won’t have to move the meat around to find the “hot spot” on an electric grill.

Electric grills can also natively support built in rotisserie units.  While charcoal or gas grills can support these as well, they’re almost always powered by electricity.  At that point, why not just have a complete electric bbq grill?  We here at the Outdoor Cooking Authority highly recommend the George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor electric bbq grill.  It has extremely positive reviews, and if it’s raining or cold outside, just bring it inside!  Below we are going to cover the grill and give you a few reviews, thanks for reading!

George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill

Grilling really can't get much easier than this. After assembling the grill (which takes only a few minutes), simply plug it in and allow about 10 minutes to fully preheat the surface while you gather your steaks, kebabs, or whatever's to be grilled. The electric heat has an adjustable range from low (for keeping food warm) to high (for searing steaks). The nonstick grill surface not only means you can use a minimum of added fat, but it also makes cleanup a cinch. The surface has a subtle slope, with channels that draw accumulated fat or other liquids into a tray just below the surface. The high domed and vented lid helps create a circular flow of hot air to ensure even cooking--particularly important for a large roast or whole chicken. The grill can be placed either directly on a tabletop or atop its pedestal. On its own, the grill surface stands about 6 inches high; with the pedestal, it stands about 2-1/2 feet high, not counting the domed lid. The pedestal is plenty sturdy for cooking, but the grill still seems a bit top-heavy, so pay special attention if grilling in a high-traffic area or near kids. Because of the easy electric heat, this grill can be used outdoors or indoors--when using it indoors, though, be prepared for potential spattering, steam, or other side effects of cooking. --Cynthia Nims

• No-fuss grilling made easy, for use indoors or outside
• Grill can be used on pedestal (stands about -1/2 feet high) or on tabletop
• Uses electric heat, with adjustable range from low to high
• Sloping grate base draws fat away from food to collect in easy-to-empty tray
• Grill top measures 17 inches across for generous cooking capacity

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Retail Price: $119.99 Our Price: $52.60