Electric Grill

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A grilling unit that uses an electric element to supply a constant heat source. Because there is no flame involved, other fuel, such as gas or charcoal, are not necessary. The grill’s grate, onto which the food is placed, is positioned above an electric element and a drip pan is positioned on the bottom of the unit to catch the extra fat and juices that drip from the food as it cooks. The drip pan sometimes holds flavorized ceramic briquets, which provides extra flavor when the juices drip on them.

Another style of electric grill is one that has a solid grill grate containing deep grooves where the fat and juices collect. The grate is slightly tilted towards a drip pan where the drippings collected in the grooves will flow. This solid grate sits on top of the heating element. There are many different varieties of electric grills available, such as indoor, outdoor, tabletop models, and models on stands.

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Recipes

Grilled Rhubarb Chicken

Sweet-sour rhubarb gastrique is a nice complement to the flavor of grilled chicken. (A gastrique is a simple but zesty reduction of vinegar and fruit)

Grilled Marinated Sirloin Steak

You won’t believe what a few simple ingredients can do to sirloin steak until you taste this fabulous grilled steak recipe featuring a sweet and savory marinade that imparts so much flavor to the meat.

Grilled Mandarin Curry Chicken Wraps

Talk about flavorful! This terrific curried chicken filling, wrapped in a tortilla, is loaded with tasty ingredients and pleasing textures that make an outstanding non-traditional sandwich.

Grilled Tuna Panini

With the first bite of this unique tuna sandwich, you will agree that it is one of the best sandwich recipes you’ve ever tasted, with its radish and pickle mayonnaise; cucumber, carrot, parsley, and onion medley; and layers of Swiss cheese, housed between panini slices and served warm from the grill.