If you are an avid backyard griller or BBQer, you have probably considered switching from your old school charcoal or wood grill to an outdoor electric grill. With quite a few different companies coming out with the next best BBQ it can get overwhelming as to which one you should choose. The ease of use of electric grills makes them a wise choice for people who do not like going through the whole charcoal lighting process. All you need a standard plug outlet nearby and away you go. Following are the top 5 outdoor electric grills:
1) George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grills: George Foremen Outdoor Electric Grills are beauties. It can be used on its pedestal, which stands about 1/2 foot high or on a table top. It obviously uses electrical heat which can be adjusted from high to low. It has the Foremen grill signature sloping grate which allows the fat to collect and drip away from the meat in a tray. Not to mention it has a 17 inch grill top. Apparently the electric grill only takes a few minutes to assemble. And once it is up and running takes approximately 10 mins to heat up and be ready to stick your meat on. The nonstick grill grate makes cleaning up a cinch. It has a high domed and vented lid which allows for even cooking, especially for roasts. Apparently the grill is a little top heavy so if you do use the stand that comes with it just keep an eye out when grilling that the meat is placed on there evenly.
2) Meco 9325 Deluxe Electric Cart Outdoor Grills: This grill has a 200 square inch cooking service with a really cool viewing window. You can't see it in the picture because it is on the other side. The grill has 3 element positions including a cool vertical one for rotisserie cooking. The hood and bowl are preassembled. It comes with a heat saving reflector pan and a grease tray. As you can see in the picture it has 2 foldable wood side tables and a wire shelf below. The whole grill Measures 26-1/2 by 21 by 41 inches. The unit features thermostatic controls and a variable 1670-watt UL-listed heating element specifically designed for barbecuing.
3) Masterbuilt 20150209 Electric Veranda Outdoor Pedestal Grill: Apparently it is very easy to assemble and measures approximately 18-1/2 by 18-1/2 by 42 inches. The stainless steel grill rack is 200 square inches perfect for grilling up hot dogs, hamburgers, kabobs, and more when gathering with friends and family. Also coming with a temperature gauge, base pan, and lid. It also has a powder coated pedestal stand which reaches to about 4 feet. Lastly, to get the exact heat required for whatever meat you are cooking there is an adjustable 1650-watt cooking element.
4) Dimplex EBQ-2007 Electric Outdoor Grill:Dimplex Electric Outdoor Grills has 216 square inches of grilling space which works great for anything from hot dogs, hamburgers, and pork chops to fresh ears of corn, slabs of pineapple, and veggie shish kabobs. Assembly is required but apparently not that hard to do. It boasts dual heating elements for cooking and searing at the same time. It has 6 tool holders, rolling wheels and a realy durable finish, measuring 22 by 38 by 43-1/4 inches. It plugs into a standard 120 volt outlet, so it is easy to set it up on your balcony or patio. The upper searing element reaches 650 degrees, while the lower cooking element delivers precise, even heat. It has 3 shelves for placing food or storing supplies. The best part it this product produces 59% less carbon emissions than a typical 40,000 BTU gas grill.
5) George Foreman GIPOD200 IPOD and MP3 Ready Indoor/Outdoor Grill: It actually can be used indoors or outdoors. It boasts a 200 inch cooking grill that has a nonstickk coating for easy clean up. You can adjust the cooking temperature. There is also a center channel that drains fat into a handy, large grease tray. The whole grill measures approximately 18 by 20 by 39 inches. And now for the cool part, it comes with a 10-watt speaker that can be used with an iPod or MP3 player for music! Now that is being innovative!