There's something about the balcony that begs for a great barbecue. In this blog, we'll explore why and how you can grill just outside your apartment floor.
Going Electric: The Best Balcony Grill
What separates serious grill masters from amateurs? It all starts with the grill.
Serious grillers need grills that perform at optimum levels and deliver maximum flavor—no matter what’s cooking. The performance of your grill and the flavor of your food are the two secrets that will set you apart from the average grill master.
You’ll get both with an electric grill. That's because electric grills can combine the performance needed within the size needed for balcony BBQ grilling, it is mighty. It performs like the big boys — turning your grilled steaks, burgers, seafood, and veggies into mouth-watering delicacies. We like to say that it’s a compact grill with plenty of heat!
The beauty of this stainless steel grill’s compact size (16 inches) is that it’s perfect for any apartment or condo balcony or rooftop deck. Plus, it features a 115V/20A hookup, so it works anywhere you live.
But the best feature is that you’re not sacrificing an ounce of performance or flavor. It delivers big time on both fronts.
Going Electric is the Best Grill for a Small Balcony
People who purchase electric grills don’t want to compromise on outdoor grilling performance. They only want the best electric outdoor grill experience. And that’s what you can expect, even on a surface as small as a 224-square-inch grilling area (14″ x 16″) delivers such big-league performance, you’ll feel like you’re cooking on one of our big grills.
That’s because a great electric grill includes all of the high-end, high-performance grill features you’ll need to really make that balcony barbecue great!
- Professional-grade components: like all-digital temperature controls — no knobs to fuss
with and spend time trying to adjust. - 18-gauge stainless steel construction: which gives you durability, longevity, and easy cleanup
- Stay-cool handles: just because your steaks are smoking hot, doesn’t mean you have to burn your hands lifting the lid.
- Low maintenance — no charcoal ash disposal, no gas canisters to refill, and no gas fittings to malfunction, thank goodness!
- Digital read-out to give you precise, even temperature control up to 600º — for that perfect, juicy sear
- Stainless steel cooking grids and drip trays: designed for easy removal and cleaning.
- Built-in timer with automatic shut-off: for maximum safety.
Electric Grills Give Balcony Barbecue Great Flavor
What does a grill do best? It cooks food with the unique flavor only a grill can create. But a high-quality grill can do so much more. It can cook food with maximum flavor.
The secret to achieving maximum grilling flavor in your food is not whether to use coal, or wood, or gas, like some people think. Actually, the traditional approach masks the true flavor of the food with combustion products. The flavor comes from the natural juices dripping on the red-hot heating elements, providing great smoke flavor, not the fuel used to cook it.
Also, a great grill can both slow cook succulent chicken and fish dishes, and sear steaks and burgers to perfection. Slow cooking at the right temperature steeps your food in its own juices, so that every piece of chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Veggies become luscious side dishes that everyone will clamor for.
Don't Compromise: Get the Best Grill for Your Apartment Balcony
Cooking on high heat is the secret to delicious steaks and burgers at your favorite steakhouse. It’s all about searing your meat. Searing is the process of browning the surface of meat until two chemical reactions — Maillard reaction and caramelization — transform it into a rich, complex, and savory delight.
It also adds those telltale grill marks and that satisfying crunch on the surface. Your guests will be beyond impressed with your grilling skills, while the tantalizing smell of perfectly grilled steaks waif over to your neighbors’ apartment, creating just a little tinge of jealousy.
Achieving this level of grilling perfection is only possible with the Safire flameless electric grill. Why? For two reasons: You can control the heat while getting the grill hot enough, and the Safire allows for grilling where charcoal and propane are prohibited.
ElectriChef electric grills can reach temperatures of 600° — which is optimal for that searing everyone loves. Plus, thanks to pro-level stainless steel construction and high-quality heating elements, you can control the exact temperature of your entire grill — so you’re always cooking at the exact right temperature.
Related: Read part one, three, and four in this four-part series about ElectriChef’s high-end electric grills.
