How to cook on an electric grill

Everyone loves dishes cooked on an open fire, which have a special taste and aroma. But not everyone does not always have the opportunity to go out of town in order to enjoy the smell of a fire. A wonderful replacement for an open fire in an apartment will be an electric grill.

What is an electric grill?

An electric grill is a cooking appliance where the source of heat is electricity. It is compact, easy to use. Use it to fry without adding oil and fat. Dishes prepared with this appliance do not lose their beneficial properties and have an exceptional taste, and you can adjust the degree of frying at your discretion. Separate models of electric grills also allow smoking products.

The number of models of electric grills is diverse. They are distinguished by size and power. There are teflon and stone surfaces, sometimes just a grid. Cooking time depends entirely on the power of your chosen device. Pay attention to this when buying.

How to use an electric grill

Electric grilling is easy. Both professional cooks and housewives can do this. It is portable and stationary. Stationary - used in catering organizations and in large kitchens, because, for all its merits, it takes up a lot of space, but its possibilities are diverse. Portable - small, take up little space, suitable for small kitchens.

The following types of electric grills are available:

• single-sided - this is a grill or surface with a non-stick coating - heating proceeds on the one hand, for even cooking, food must be fried on both sides, periodically turning over;
• bilateral - both work surfaces are heated at the same time, the ingredients are laid out on one surface and covered with the other - such models can be laid out and cook more food at the same time, occasionally turning foods over;
• combined (usually with removable panels) - can work by heating only one surface or heating both surfaces at a time, for this it is enough to choose a certain mode.

First of all, the kitchen appliance is connected to electricity and should warm up. If the model does not have a non-stick coating, the heated panels can be greased with oil or grease to avoid burning. When the grill is heated to the required temperature, pre-prepared products are laid out on the surface and the desired mode of operation of the device is set, the cooking time is set on separate panels.

IMPORTANT!After preparation, it is necessary to remove the formed deposits from the surface of the equipment. Stainless steel plates can be brushed. Non-stick panels are best cleaned with special vanes that do not scratch the surface. After removing the main fat, the grill must be wiped with a damp sponge with detergent, and then wiped dry. Removable panels are washed under running water.

What can be cooked on an electric grill

Grilled food always turns out to be very aromatic, juicy and beautiful. Let's look at what you can cook:

1. Meat. Wonderful steaks are prepared on the grill. Any kind of meat is suitable for this: beef, pork, turkey. To make the steak juicy, you do not need to wash it before cooking (or dry it properly after washing), and be sure to heat the device. Grate prepared pieces with seasonings and aromatic herbs. Sprinkle pepper with steak while frying. Fry the meat for several minutes, put on a napkin, and cover with foil for 7-10 minutes. Very tasty on an electric grill sausages, sausages, sausages turn out.
2. The fish. She is cooking very fast. Before frying, fish should be salted and pepper, while frying, you can add the sauce so that the dish does not turn out to be excessively dry.
3. Vegetables. Before baking, they must be washed, dried and, if necessary, cut into plates or rings. Salt and fry for 5-10 minutes.
4. Pies, pizza, pancakes, pancakes. To prepare these goodies, you can use traditional recipes.
5. Fried eggs, scrambled eggs and other egg dishes.

Safety Rules for Electric Grill Operation

In order to use the grill brought only pleasant emotions, you must follow the safety rules:

1. Use safe, grounded electrical outlets for the appliance.
2. In the room where the electric grill works, there must be an extract.
3. The contact points of the equipment with electricity must be protected from moisture.
4. When working, the equipment must be on a flat surface.
5. The temperature regulator is inserted into the device before the grill is connected to electricity.
6. Keep children away from the appliance.