Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> On Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:28:16 -0500, "Pete C." >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >Cabela's currently has a compact stainless infrared grill for $129 or
> >so. I picked one up and it works rather well for burgers and steaks.
> >It's setup for the small disposable LP cylinders, but for $20 or so you
> >can buy a bulk tank adapter hose that will let you connect it to a
> >regular 20# tank. I did find I had to adjust the regulator slightly
> >(there is an adjustment screw under the knob), but other than that no
> >issues with it.
>
> I just went and looked and for one person that grill and a Weber
> kettle would be a nice setup. It's a little weak on the BTU's though
> and it doesn't say 304 stainless.

Having used it for several batches of burgers and a few steaks, it does
just fine. The BTU number may seem low, but it's a relatively small
cooking area and the burner is under the food, not behind it.

> This one's pretty cool and reaches 800 degrees. Pretty high end
> though.

The $129 unit gets plenty hot:

http://wpnet.us/ir_grill.jpg