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New Grill (Was favorite Steak)
Lou Decruss wrote:
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> On Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:11:39 -0500, "Pete C." >
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> >Lou Decruss wrote:
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> >> On Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:28:16 -0500, "Pete C." >
> >> wrote:
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> >> >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.
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> >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.
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> >> This one's pretty cool and reaches 800 degrees. Pretty high end
> >> though.
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> >The $129 unit gets plenty hot:
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> >http://wpnet.us/ir_grill.jpg
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> Yeah, that's hot. How high is the grate from the flame?
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> Lou
Without measuring, I'd say 3"-4".
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