Mittwoch, 11. Februar 2009

TEC Grills - The Grandaddy of Infrared Grills

By Mike Pit

In 1961, a company named Thermal Engineering Corporation (TEC) came up with a highly efficient ceramic infrared burner. This is not surprising since the were in the business of developing applications for infrared radiant energy. They've maintained their expert edge ever since.

With over thirty worldwide patents, TEC is a workhorse in the community. The company invented the first infrared grill, introducing the gas grill with concealed fuel tanks in 1980. With a channeled grid system for cooking, the grills from TEC retain the natural flavor and juices of the foods that are grilled. TEC has also invented the glass infrared cooking system, developed the first portable infrared grill, and introduced both the electric and all metal flare-resistant infrared grills and cooking systems.

Radiant energy is the key output of infrared technology. Radiant energy does not transfer through any medium. What it does is excite molecules inside your food which produces heat. This lets you heat food up more quickly, evenly and far more efficiently. It's kind of like rubbing your hands together and then heat you generate from the friction.

With all of the awards they win, it's hard to know when they have time to make anything. 2005 and 2006 were big years, winning numerous awards for technological advances in the grilling world. The Vest Award from Home and Hearth Magazine for Best New Barbcue (2005). Best in Show for New Outdoor Room Products (2005). Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant , Hotel-Motel Show for the TEC Searmaster II Infrared Charbroiler (2006). The GFEN Blue Flame Product Of The Year Award (2006). Outstanding Technology Of The Year Award from the International Academy Of Science for the G400FR (2006).

If you want to compare TEC to the competition, it'll be favorable. Any grill that uses stainless steel burners is going to be durable. It also distributes heat very well with varying the location, size and shape of the apertures. Expect no more than a 5% temperature variance in any spot.

TEC controls flare-ups with metal burners that use 100% primary air. A secondary source would be a potential source of flaring.

TEC grills can cook just about anything because of it's wide range. You can control temperatures from 300 deg F to 900 deg F. Regardless of the temperature, TEC grills use 50% less gas than most competing brands.

TEC grills are money well spent, especially the TEC Searmaster II because it uses less fuel and takes less effort to use effectively. Your steaks are going to taste great and even if you like them well done, you can expect them to still be juicy with less than 30% shrinkage.

The Sterling Series is also worth looking at. They are all made with 14 and 18 gauge 304 stainless steel so rust and dings are not going to happen. That make the lifetime warranty easy for TEC.

These and all models of TEC grills can be found worldwide at such locations as True Value, ACE, Lehrer, and Ferrelgas.

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