Do you like barbecue? Still would! Hearty, fatty, juicy and fragrant - it makes the heads of both adults and children spin. What a pity that it is possible to enjoy this wonderful dish only in the warm season. It turned out due to technical progress, today on the market of electrical goods there is such a thing as a shashlik maker. Another question is how to choose an electric BBQ grill for your home in 2019? Now write it down! Ready? Then go shopping!
Do you need an electric BBQ grill at home?
An electric shashlik maker is money down the drain or a household item you can't live without. Buying a shashlik maker, people usually draw a picture in their imagination, to put it mildly, far from reality. Therefore, before buying, it is still better for you to realize that a barbecue machine powered by electricity can never "repeat" the taste of meat fried over an open fire. But you can't say that the taste is worse, since it is different.
So, buyers of this piece of equipment are divided into two types:
- disappointed after several "frying". Why? Because you can't fry a lot of meat, and washing the device is troublesome. In general, money down the drain.
- Satisfied owners of an alternative to an open fire, who are happy to arrange a “barbecue weekend” with seven or friends. They just enjoy the process and the communication.
Once you've decided what type of consumer you are, it's time to:
- or close the article, as you are confused about washing dishes after a hearty dinner.
- or read the text further and choose the optimal "barbecue" unit for yourself.
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Selection criterion that cannot be ignored
Buying any device is an investment. And, of course, it must always be justified. Don't chase promotions and other marketing gizmos that block your common sense. Even if it seems to you that it is very beneficial. Believe me, when the euphoria passes, a tough withdrawal begins.
To avoid regrets. Check the purchase from "A" to "Z". Pay special attention to the material from which the BBQ grill is made. So, a home "cook" can be made of aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum is a lightweight material that is easy to take with you. But it is difficult to call it durable.
The stainless steel is strong, but it weighs a lot, so you can't carry it with you far and often. Here, of course, you decide which is more important: strength or mobility. And further. Whatever one may say, the kebab maker must be kept clean. To make it easier for yourself to take care of the device, buy a collapsible design. This will save both your time and kilometers of your nerves.
The main parameter is performance
Like any other device, the barbecue for the house attracts with its power. After all, the higher this indicator, the more possibilities are "laid down" in the unit. For example, a 600 watt "kebab chef" can cook some meat at a moderate pace. It will suit you if you are never in a hurry.
But if a bunch of hungry friends "hangs over you" who have come running to smell, the "weak unit" will only spoil the mood.Are you the "soul" of the company, and your home is the territory of holidays and parties? Immediately choose a powerful 1500-2000 Watt unit (that is, a device with maximum performance). Such a "kebab machine" will cope with a large amount of meat in 10-30 minutes. While the meat is cooking, indulge your guests with a delicious salad and a fun story. As a last resort, start reading poetry. This will definitely confuse them and distract them from thinking about food.
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Vertical or horizontal
As you continue reading this post, you are really serious about getting an electric "kebab master" for your home. Then let's start choosing the unit.
Frankly speaking, all barbecue makers look the same. Therefore, by its appearance it is rather difficult to determine whether the device is of high quality or "bullshit". Structures are divided into two types: vertical and horizontal.
- Vertical. They have a cylindrical shape. The heating element (heating element) is located in the middle (optimal location for even frying), skewers are placed around it (5-10 pieces in one go). The heating element itself is covered with a glass (heat-resistant) dome. Below, under the skewers, there is a container into which, during the frying process, "meat juice" and fat enter.
- Horizontal. They look like a grill. It is much more compact in size and at the same time more spacious. In one approach, such a kebab maker can cook one and a half, or even twice as much meat as a vertical one. The heating element is usually located at the top or bottom.
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When choosing any barbecue maker for the home, the buyer wants to purchase a really high-quality product. He has to check a bunch of different sites, reviews, reviews, and then makes a choice. I decided to make it easier to find and made a rating of the best electric barbecue makers, convenient to use and able to quickly cook meat, as well as the availability of a high-quality complete set of goods.
TOP 7 electric BBQ grills for home
Kitfort KT-1405
The rating of the kebab maker is opened by the budget model Kitfort KT-1405, which costs 1990 rubles. For this price, you will get a compact appliance in terms of its overall dimensions (21.5 × 18.5 × 39 cm) with five skewers and a power consumption of 1000 W. The body is made of metal. The barbecue maker does not have any special fashionable functions in comparison with the Mystery MOT-3320, it is quite easy to use, fries the meat evenly and helps to enjoy a delicious, juicy barbecue without leaving the apartment.
Advantages:
- Compact model
- Budget price
- The floor of each skewer has its own grease tray
- Easy to clean
- Fry everything evenly
- Heats up quickly
- Robust construction
Disadvantages:
- Small distance from skewers to the heater, large pieces cannot be fried
- No timer, it's worth watching out for the meat
- No on / off button, works immediately when plugged into an outlet
The price of the goods corresponds to the quality. A compact barbecue grill that evenly roasts meat, but has its own inconveniences in use, but what else can you expect from Kitfort KT-1405 for such money? If you do not have enough timers and various other functions, and you think the on / off button is a big omission, then you will have to pay attention to more expensive models, for example, Mystery MOT-3320.
Galaxy GL2610
Galaxy GL2610 is another compact sized BBQ maker with a budget price like the KT-1405. The cost is 2100 rubles. The overall dimensions of the unit are 20x38x20 cm. The set includes five more pallets for collecting fat for five skewers. The barbecue grill is made of aluminum. The power is 1000 W. There are no special features, but for convenience there is an on / off button, which is not in the previous model.
Advantages:
- Small device size
- Budget price
- Heats up quickly
- There is an on / off button
Disadvantages:
- Fragile case
- Not high-quality, coarser than skewer
- Skewers do not rotate well, sometimes they stop rotating and the meat starts to burn. This must be monitored constantly. This is due to the inconvenience of the skewer connectors on the lid of the device
- There is no timer
Choosing between budget models, I would refuse to purchase such a model due to the lack of skewers and drew attention to the kitfort model. It is cheaper and of better quality, the only drawback in use is the lack of an on / off button, but for that kind of money you can close your eyes to it. And with the remaining money it is better to buy a small piece of meat in order to try out the acquired equipment. Well, if you think that you want a model with more convenient functions, then you will have to spend more money and look at the Mystery MOT-3320 model for 4000 rubles.
HYDRO UNIT Kavkaz-2
HYDROUGREGAT Kavkaz-2 is a bright shashlik maker that will help you prepare delicious shashlik in the kitchen. The number of skewers is the same as the other compact models KT-1405 and Galaxy GL-2610. This top model beats the flaws of the Galaxy and has quality skewers that don't need to be manually adjusted to keep the meat from burning. The power is 1000 W, but it heats up more slowly than the previous model. The device is made of stainless steel. Overall dimensions are 21.8x44.2x18 cm. The cost is 2900 rubles.
Advantages:
- Compact size
- Bright color
- Quality lapping material
- Boils meat evenly
- Grease collection tray
- Fits more meat than other budget models from the rating
Disadvantages:
- There is no on / off button
- It heats up slowly and the meat takes longer to cook
The price corresponds to the quality: high-quality skewers and a working mechanism for rotating skewers allow you to cook delicious meat in 30 minutes. The kebab maker KT-1405 has the same skills, but it takes less time for this. So, if you have a small family and not a fat wallet, you can buy a model cheaper. But I would not refuse the option of buying this model if the price does not matter.
Kitfort KT-1404
Another representative Kitfort was ranked. This is a kebab maker KT-1404 with seven skewers. The body is made of stainless steel, in the center there is a skewer for cooking chicken. It is larger in size than the competitor KT-1405. dimensions are 25.2x36.25.2 cm.The cost is 3000 rubles. The declared power is 1400 W.
Advantages:
- A large number of skewers.
- Chicken skewer provided
Disadvantages:
- Flimsy body
- Heats up slowly
- The engine is not protected against dripping grease, it may burn out
One of the advantages of this model is the presence of seven skewers. The kebab maker does not attract anything more. It is better to buy a model for about the same amount, where the number of skewers is slightly less, but everything will work properly, and you will not worry that the engine may deteriorate at any moment. Well, if you have a large family, then pay attention to Scarlett SC-KG22601.
Scarlett SC-KG22601
Another model with six skewers thanks to its ability to fry meat evenly and quickly. This Scarlett SC-KG22601 shashlik maker costs 3850 rubles. One of the important functions that were not found in other models of my rating are clamps that fix the meat on the skewer. Also, the device has protection against splashing fat, which was also not there before. The overall dimensions are 20x39x20 cm, and the power is 1000 W. The body is made of metal.
Advantages:
- Heats up quickly
- Compact size
- The presence of clamps for meat
- Protected from splashing fat
- Supplied with drip trays
Disadvantages:
- Poor skewers
In general, a high-quality barbecue. Cooks meat very quickly, does not burn anything, unlike KT-1404. The manufacturers foresaw the fact that the meat can slide down from the skewer and made clamps. Can roast more meat at the same time than the budget models with the rating. Robust case. Take it, you will not regret it.
Mystery MOT-3320
Mystery MOT-3320 is a compact barbecue grill with seven skewers that will delight you with its work. The model has a timer for 60 minutes, which has not yet been found in previous models, meat clamps, removable fat trays. The power is 2000 W. The body is made of metal. The cost of such a device is 4000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Timer
- The presence of the on / off button
- Meat clamp
- A large number of skewers
Disadvantages:
- Flimsy body
- You need to watch the meat and turn it over
- Short cord
Not a bad model that will allow you to cook not a bad kebab, but you need to turn the skewer yourself. We took into account all the missing functions: added a timer, on / off buttons, a clamp for meat so that it does not slide into the bowl with fat. Most of the models from the rating do not have such functions. If you lacked such functional needs, and it is not difficult for you to turn the skewers yourself, then feel free to take the product.
REDMOND RBQ-0252-E
One of the popular REDMOND RBQ-0252-E models completes our top rating. A compact shashlik maker with dimensions of 18x38x18 cm is designed for 5 skewers (the sixth is included in the kit as a spare). The power is 900 W. The body is made of metal. There are no special functions in the model, as in the Mystery MOT-3320 model (although the difference in price is not big). Fries meat very well and quickly at this power.
Advantages:
- Compact size
- There is an on / off button
- Roasts meat quickly
Disadvantages:
- Flimsy body
- Low power
For such a price, the model has nothing special compared to the KT-1205 model, which costs 1,990 rubles, and it also fries meat deliciously and quickly and is also made with 5 skewers. If you expect more functionality per clock, then pay attention to the Mystery MOT-3320 model, which is in the same price range.
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