the fizzy one wants the primitives to talk to her

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Oh my.

fizzgig (21,970 posts)   Wed Jan 28, 2015, 01:21 PM

can anyone talk to me about electric grills?

the fire code changed and we're no longer allowed to have our little propane grill (which was due for replacement anyway) on our patio. i'm not about to give up grilling, so i'm looking around at electric ones. i don't have anywhere in the apartment to keep one of those counter top ones, so it'll have to be something i can keep out on the patio.

any advice?

Major Nikon (15,931 posts)   Wed Jan 28, 2015, 01:31 PM

1. A buddy of mine has the All-Clad electric grill

It's a bit pricey, but I noticed someone is selling them on ebay for $225 shipped. He paid $300 for his. It seems to be quite well made and works well for what it is.

I've had a George Foreman grill I've used for many years. It was a gift that I didn't really need or want, but I do use it now and then as a panini press.

fizzgig (21,970 posts)   Thu Jan 29, 2015, 12:21 PM

5. that's a bit pricey for us

but i'll keep an eye out on craigslist and ebay. thanks

Well now, if the fizzy one would drop toking the dope, she'd be able to afford one in no time at all.

<<<doesn't think the fizzy one's aware of how much her bad habits really cost her.

And besides, it's giving her thunder thighs.

NJCher (17,615 posts)   Wed Jan 28, 2015, 11:40 PM
Ms. Vanderbilt-Astor, winner of the franksolich for 2014

2. a Weber

Just get a real grill. Neither a propane or an electric will give you the taste of a real charcoal grill.

If you're worried about starting the fire, just buy those bags where you light the four corners.

fizzgig (21,970 posts)   Thu Jan 29, 2015, 12:18 PM

4. wish i could

can't have charcoal grills at the apartment, either. it's been a bit since i've lived in a place where i can have an actual grill and i miss it.

SheilaT (16,917 posts)    Thu Jan 29, 2015, 01:09 AM

3. I have a counter top electric grill.

I just looked and it says Hamilton Beach Portfolio.

I've had it about ten years now and I like it a lot. Maybe you can have a table out on the patio to use one, as I'm pretty sure there aren't any electric grills that are in the kind of structure that houses a propane or charcoal grill. In fact, if you wash it after each use, as I'm sure you would, there's no reason it can't be kept on the patio like your other grill. Just unplug the electric element and you should be good to go.

The drawbacks to my electric grill is that the grilling surface isn't as large as a conventional propane or charcoal one is, and it doesn't get quite as hot as those to can get. But I've had good success in all the grilling I've ever done on it.

fizzgig (21,970 posts)   Thu Jan 29, 2015, 12:22 PM

6. i can deal with a smaller surface

our propane one was pretty small and i'm rarely grilling for more that two. thanks for the tip on the heat, that's not something i would have thought of.

hamilton beach stuff lasts forever, i've had my food processor from them for close to 15 years.

TheKentuckian (21,231 posts)   Sun Feb 1, 2015, 07:48 PM

7. I've got a couple of smaller Foremans they do the job and can get a sear

but don't do much flavor wise, a significant step down from even gas much less charcoal or better yet wood.

I begin to believe that overall a cast iron grill pan would actually be better for surface area, heat, and probably flavor as well since cast iron generally seems to really add something to me.

I guess I'm saying consider such a piece as a substitute unless it is about doing it outside for you and I still might say to consider a hot plate and the grill slotted skillet because most of the little electric outdoor grills seem like cheap plastic pieces of crap, almost a joke or a mockery

Good luck, it is lame to get caught up in such quality of life sapping stuff even if well intentioned as can be.

japple (5,058 posts)   Mon Feb 2, 2015, 04:51 PM

8. I have used an electric grill for years and really like the way I can

control the heat. It is a small, very well built grill and I got it on sale for 1/2 price at Home Depot several years ago for $35.00. The cover appears to be ceramic coated metal, very thick and sturdy. The only things I don't like is that it does not have a hinged lid, nor is there a lift-up tray or rack on the side to hold a plate or cooking utensils. If I can find a picture of it, I'll post. Likely the price has increased in the last few years.

ETA: This is the brand I have, though this one is a much newer model. I had a problem with the thermostat and they sent a replacement very quickly.

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/image/spin_prod_631110201?hei=374&wid=374&op_sharpen=1

[GOBUCKS]

Electric grill? Not a problem!

Just a few months ago, fizz was bragging about all the cool stuff Mr. fizz snags at work.

He'd just brought home a new widescreen TV. Fell off a truck or something.

Anyway, a little half-assed electric grill should be no challenge for a guy who can waltz out the door with a big TV.

[obumazombie]

Electric grill? Not a problem!

Just a few months ago, fizz was bragging about all the cool stuff Mr. fizz snags at work.

He'd just brought home a new widescreen TV. Fell off a truck or something.

Anyway, a little half-assed electric grill should be no challenge for a guy who can waltz out the door with a big TV.

Fell off a truck.
Wise Guys love that term.
Deniro
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[Carl]

The very thought of an electric grill is blasphemy...just use the kitchen stove at that point,what would be the difference?

[JohnnyReb]

Solution: Go live in the woods.

[miskie]

In short, the author(s) of 'the fire code' do not want primitives to have access to open flames in multifamily settings.

This is one of those rare times where more regulation makes sense.