Outdoor broilers

[Gadgetman]

Anyone here using one? I've been eyeballing them lately.

 

[02ebz06]

I didn't know there was such a thing. Learned something new...

 

[Colin1230]

That's a new one to me also. Sounds interesting though.

 

[Gadgetman]

R&V Works makes one that I like,that actually breaths fire. They also made the Cajun fryer I have. But, it's not something I'd load up and take to the lake,too big and heavy. Not a deal breaker though.
Then there are the ceramic infrared type models like Otto Wild. Seem more flimsy, but they'd be portable.
Just weighing options.

 

[BigW.]

I have never used an indoor or outdoor broiler. My Kettle can get pretty hot and I have a Weber gas grill that gets pretty hot. It there a big advantage cooking at 1500* vs 700*? That large website has a portable unit for $170. Might be a fun toy, but not sure I need one (yet)

 

[zwiller]

It there a big advantage cooking at 1500* vs 700*?

Yes, flavor. I added a sear burner to my old Jenn Air gasser. Steaks done in 4m total. First time I used that burner, my family and I were FLOORED at the improvement. Total pro steakhouse results.

I have a $99 chinese KO of the Northfire and like it but admit I have not used it as often as I'd like (see above) My opinion is the high heat is a MUST but if your gasser can do it, it might be just another tool. I got mine mostly for use in winter. I would say it does kebabs better than the grill.

 

[Gadgetman]

I have never used an indoor or outdoor broiler. My Kettle can get pretty hot and I have a Weber gas grill that gets pretty hot. It there a big advantage cooking at 1500* vs 700*? That large website has a portable unit for $170. Might be a fun toy, but not sure I need one (yet)

For me it's for the flavor,because I had an infrared unit on a gasser yrs back. Plus since I picked up my 640 pellet grill I got rid of the old gasser and charcoal grills. My pellet grill can put a nice sear on a steak. But,I often smoke multiple cuts along with different types at once. With one of these rigs I can quick sear as the different cuts are coming up to temp off the smokers.