When you only have to dream about going on nature, and you really want to try a flavored kebab, it helps a very useful thing - an electric BBQ grill. Naturally, I want to find out which model will be the most optimal choice. To do this, compare the various types of these devices.
The location of the skewers - horizontal or vertical
In vertical devices with a cylindrical shape, the electric heater is located in the center, and around it - from 5 to 10 skewers. TEN is protected by a strong cap from heat resisting glass. Juice and fat flowing from the meat fall into a special container located below.
Horizontal barbecue is very similar to the grill. Its advantages are small dimensions and good capacity. You can cook more servings in it than in the vertical one. The heater is located above or below.
We determine the power
Any electric BBQ works from 220 volts. But they differ in power. There are more economical models of 700 watts, which can cook a little meat, while not very quickly. For a small kitchen, they are quite suitable. If you urgently need to feed a bunch of hungry friends, you will need a more powerful model - from 1000 to 2600 watts. And then it is possible even for 10 minutes (maximum for half an hour) to cook a juicy kebab.
What material is better
The bulk of barbeque made of aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum models are lightweight, but easier to wrinkle or scratch. Stainless steel is more reliable. But if you often have to carry the device with you, then it is better to stop all the same on aluminum.
And another thing: since the case and the internal elements get dirty during cooking, you should choose a folding device. It will be great if the parts fit easily into the dishwasher.
Choosing a manufacturer
To make it easier for you to answer the question, which is better to buy a BBQ, we give the main characteristics of the most popular models today. We will consider both Russian and foreign devices.
Domestic products
The Neptune (Stavropol) model with 6 skewers (up to 42.5 cm) is made of stainless steel. It is vertical, folding, below there is a pallet. Meat breaks up to 1 kg (in pieces up to 4 cm). Power - 1.25 kW, weight - 3.8 kg. It is about 3 thousand rubles.
Model Picnic (Kursk) - aluminum, vertical, for 6 skewers (up to 25 cm). Meat loading - up to 1.6 kg, frying time - up to half an hour, weight - 2.5 kg. Power - 1.25 kW. The price is a little more than 2 thousand rubles.
The vertical model Kavkaz-5 (Zernograd, Rostov Region) is made of polished aluminum, it has 6 skewers (18 cm long). Meat loading - 0.85 kg, weight - 3.5 kg. Power - 1 kW. The cost of about 1.8 thousand rubles.
The Aroma-1 model (St. Petersburg) is also vertical, with five skewers. Made of steel and aluminum. Meat loading - up to 1 kg, frying time - up to 20 minutes. Weight - 2 kg. Power - 1 kW. Price - 1.4 thousand rubles.
Foreign products
Model Mystery MOT-3321 (China) - vertical skewer-oven with a rotary table-tray for uniform roasting. It has 7 skewers, one pan and a glass heat-resistant casing. Additionally, there are 2 grids for roasting fish and spit with a clip, a timer. Weight - 5.3 kg. Power - 1500 W, price - about 3 thousand rubles.
Model Saturn ST-FP 8560 (Czech Republic) - vertical, folding, compact, equipped with a ceramic heater and five skewers. Body materials - aluminum and stainless steel. Power - 1 kilowatt, weight - 2 kg. The handle is removed, there is a light indication off and control the rotation of the skewers. The price is about 1.7 thousand rubles.
The vertical model Sterlingg ST 10746 (China) has an aluminum body and is equipped with aluminum skewers (5 pieces 30 cm long). The weight of the device is 2.5 kg. It can fry meat to one kilogram. There is a backlit switch. Power - 1 kilowatt. Cost - around 2,5 thousand rubles.
Draw conclusions
As you can see, the most popular models of electric bowls are vertical loading. Perhaps it is really more convenient. Well, while making the final choice, be guided by the number of eaters and the speed of cooking. If the kebab needs a little and not very fast, take a cheap, low-power and compact model. For a large and very hungry company, look towards more powerful devices (from 1.25 kW)
Regarding the manufacturer, you can say this: domestic devices of well-known companies (Caucasus, Neptune, Aroma, Picnic) are quite reliable and do their job well. Kebabs are obtained conscientiously.
Import barbecues have a beautiful and original design, often they are made using new innovative technologies. And in these models there are often convenient extras. Take, for example, the above-mentioned model of the company Mystery, on which not only a shish kebab can be made, but also a whole chicken to bake, and fish on the grill to cook.
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