Which Grill Is Better to Buy?

A grill is a useful thing both in the kitchen and for leisure. Frying meat, fish and vegetables is much more convenient with a compact appliance that does not take up much space at home. If you also cannot imagine summer leisure without hot dishes cooked on a grill or brazier, then this appliance is worth your attention. 

However, choosing the right model is not easy because of the wide variety of appliances in home appliance stores. It is necessary to consider the main points to pay attention to so as not to make a mistake when buying.

Different types of appliances

In general, grills can be divided into three types that differ greatly from one another:

• electric;
• charcoal;
• gas.

Electric grills 

Household appliances powered by electricity. A compact appliance heats up quickly and practically does not produce smoke. 

A wide selection of electric grills is available in the online catalog of the Citrus store. Here you will find the ideal grill for home and leisure — the company sells appliances from Tefal, DeLonghi, CECOTEC and other well-known manufacturers. The store gives buyers cashback of 1% on each purchase. 

Electric grills with 1500–2000 W of power are a good option for an apartment because of their size and the lack of heavy smoke — small tabletop and portable appliances are popular. For a dacha or country house, a stationary electric grill is suitable. 

A significant advantage of such grills is the ability to set the temperature mode according to the type of food you are cooking. An electric grill browns different products evenly — meat, fish, poultry, vegetables. It is suitable for preparing small dishes for a small group of people. 

Charcoal grills

Classic grills for cooking meat in the open air. Equipped with a pull-out ash drawer. They are lit with charcoal or briquettes of charcoal. They take longer to heat up (about 20–30 minutes), but such a grill gives the dish a special smoky aroma that cannot be compared with anything else.

A charcoal grill has a wide range of functions, but takes up a lot of space, so it is suitable only for cooking outdoors. The culinary possibilities are endless — you can cook shashlik, steaks and many other dishes over an open fire. Modern models of appliances are equipped with different temperature zones, which is convenient when preparing different kinds of food. 

Gas grills

A common choice in cafes and restaurants, since a gas grill heats up completely in 10–15 minutes, has temperature controls and automatic igniters, and also cooks food evenly. 

There are gas appliances of different types:

• mobile (a cart on wheels);
• portable (compact appliances);
• the most expensive built-in models, which are distinguished by a high level of power. 

Gas grills are a convenient way to prepare food without soot or smoke. The mobility of such a grill, like charcoal ones, is limited because of the heavy gas cylinder. Gas appliances are easy to care for — it is important to clean them regularly and remove ash from the tray.