Rating the best electric shashlibnits: how to choose the perfect option?

When the summer resident with an experience hears the word "electric BBQ grill," most often he frowns with displeasure. It is impossible to imagine a kebab without a smoke and without the aroma of a fire. But many people live in urban apartments and are rarely chosen for nature. This does not mean that you need to give up such pleasure as kebabs. In addition, the meat can get no less juicy and tasty, if you choose the right electric BBQ player. Modern Russian and foreign manufacturers offer a huge selection of models and configurations of portable electric barbecue. The main thing - to understand this.

When choosing a portable home-made shashlik, pay attention not only to the material from which it is made, but also to power.From this will directly depend on the speed of cooking on skewers or grilled. For example, a simplified version with a capacity of 600 watts “is in no hurry” and is able to cook a small amount of meat. And if you have a big company of friends and households - choose a particularly powerful kebab maker for 2600 watts. She is able to cook a large number of products in just 10-20 minutes. The “golden mean” will be the power of an electrical unit from 1 to 2 thousand watts.

In the first, the heating element is fixed in the middle, and from 5 to 10 skewers rotate around it. Metal casing reflects heat, so that the meat is cooked in its own juice. In addition, the metal casing protects a person from getting hot fat on the skin and the kitchen walls from greasy deposits.

Horizontal options for barbecues, in fact, are electric barbecue or grillwhile they are smaller in size and quite roomy. And this means that in a horizontal shashlibnitsa can be cooked in 2 times more food than in the vertical, spreading them on numerous "shelves".In horizontal models, the heater can be top and bottom. As for the number of skewers - you choose, because this figure depends on the number of guests.

Each e-kebab house has its own nuances and additional functions that directly affect the cost of the product. In each model there are rotating skewers, and in the advanced ones there is an automatic grill function, a timer, mechanical skewers rotate every 10 seconds, and so on. You can find out more about the functions of individual models in our review of manufacturers.

The most common TEN, as it is durable even with intensive use of the unitIts only drawback is the large amount of consumed electrical energy. The advantages of a quartz tube are fast heating and, accordingly, less time spent on cooking. In addition, this heating element is unpretentious to maintain and easy to clean. And the heating element made of ceramics will reduce energy costs and provide a barbecue maker or electric grill with a long service life,but the price is poor.

One of the key characteristics of the electric BBQ is the choice of material. From this depends not only the cost of the finished product, but also its durability and reliability. Stainless steel models are more dimensional and heavy, but durable and will serve you faithfully for many years even with intensive use of a barbecue maker.

Aluminum construction - inexpensive and compact, they are suitable for those who need regular transportation of electric barbecue. Of course, the price of the barbeque maker also depends on the material. Stainless steel models are more expensive than aluminum. In addition to the metal part of the body, some electric grinders use a heat-resistant glass surface and ceramic heating elements.

Vertical and horizontal versions of electric grinders, of course, differ in size. Among the vertical there are enough mini-models that are designed for a small load of meat (up to 1 kg), and the number of skewers is usually from 5 to 10. But such a kebab is not prepared so quickly due to the low power of the machine.But mini-grills have a plus - they can be transported without problems when folded or unassembled.

Horizontal electric barbecues, as a rule, are more bulky and will be able to provide a large company with a fragrant kebab., since a single load of meat and other products can be from 2 to 8 kg, and the number of skewers can reach 20. Accordingly, choose a model depending on how many people you expect to invite guests for kebabs.

The best barbeque rating is based on customer reviews. It can be immediately noted that vertical models are the most popular with our compatriots, so the main attention will be paid to them. Since kebabs are a product for the domestic consumer, most of the units are domestically produced. At the same time, there are also Chinese products in stores that are focused on the Russian market.

• Chinese Mystery MOT-3321 BBQ Grill 1500 W can work both in the brazier mode, and in the grill mode. You can cook kebabs on skewers, steaks in pallets, meat, vegetables, poultry and grilled fish.The volume of the unit's chamber is 21 liters, it holds 7 skewers, 2 grids and a grill spit for chicken. And also, the model is equipped with a pallet, where the fat flows, heat-resistant glass with internal illumination and reliable non-slip feet. A timer up to 60 minutes will allow you to adjust the cooking time of a particular dish and not check it every 5 minutes, when it finally gets ready.

• Model "Caucasus-2" Russian production has proven itself from the best side, as evidenced by the many positive reviews on the Internet. This reliable stainless steel construction has a capacity of 1 thousand W and is equipped with a special screen that serves for uniform roasting of products. This electric BBQ is designed for a small load of meat, as it has only 5 skewers and, accordingly, the same bowls for collecting fat under them. For one approach, you will be able to cook a maximum kilo of meat.

The impressive dimensions of a shashlik box are unlikely to allow you to transport it, but it pleases a large amount of meat that can be cooked in one go, and a sufficient number of skewers - 8.With such a mini grill with a capacity of 1800 watts, it is not a question to cook 1.5-2 kg of meat or vegetables for a big hungry company.

• Chinese electric unit Smile GB 3313 draws attention with its compact size and low weight. It is designed to automate the process of cooking dishes, there is a built-in timer for 40 minutes. The only drawback is that the body needs to be thoroughly cleaned after cooking, as it is not removable.
• Model "Picnic" Russian-made can cook up to 1.5 kg of meat at a time. The case has an original design, and nichrome wire under quartz glass acts as a heating element. Along the perimeter of the heater, you can put 6 skewers, there are also bowls for dripping juice. All elements are removable, which means that the design is easy to maintain and maintain. The meat automatically turns over, so you can be sure that your kebab will not burn.

• Kitfort KT-1402 will allow you to cook a fairly large amount of meat (up to 2 kg) to feed a hungry group of friends and households. The skewers are equipped with thermo-insulated handles, thanks to which you will not get burned, even if the barbeque is heated.And the frequent rotation of the skewers around its own axis at a speed of 12 revolutions per minute will make it possible to cook shish kebab with an appetizing golden crust, which certainly will not burn anywhere.

• Shashlik woman Russian production "Neptune 001" convenient to use not only thanks to the ergonomic case, but also a removable handle, with which the unit can be moved from place to place. The only drawback is a lot of weight, so the design is not intended for transportation.
• Electric charcoal grinder “Chudotnitsa ES-8” quite compact and easy to take with you on a trip. However, the power of the unit (1450 W) is sufficient to soak 1.8 kg of meat in just 20-30 minutes. This is an excellent balance of functionality, cost and high quality.

• Russian-made unit called "Aroma" It has a lot of good reviews due to its affordable cost and compactness, because its weight is only about 2 kg. The effect of the grill provides infrared radiation - for example, a kilogram of meat can be roasted in just 15 minutes. Thus, the cooking process, like the washing process, is as simple as possible here.

They can work both on the principle of barbecue with skewers, and can be a kind of grill or barbecue with bars.

• From compact barbeque at an affordable price, we note model Akel AB 670. In essence, this is a “3 in 1” unit, where the functions of barbecue, grill and barbecue are combined. The device is equipped with 6 skewers, a barbecue grill and a special pan for flowing fat. Cooking meat delicacies in such a mini grill will take you about 20 minutes.
• Barbecue Tristar RA-2993 It is a unique multi-functional device with many advantages over other models. This is a durable and robust stainless steel body, large grill plates, and beneath them a horizontal grill with the possibility of simultaneous use of up to 10 skewers at once.

• Famous manufacturer Tefal suggests to pay attention to an interesting model of the original design GC450B32. A distinctive feature of this electric BBQ is the ability to adjust the temperature. Not every unit is equipped with this function, which means you will have an excellent opportunity to choose the intensity of roasting meat to your liking. Since the design is very compact, you can easily transport it if necessary.

Choose an electric BBQ together and designate what to look for in order to become the owner of the best unit. Of course, the power (the higher it is, the faster the machine works, and the more kebab you can cook). But also important is the location of the heating element. If it is in the side, you will get less meat, as the skewers will be shorter. And with a central arrangement of a glass spiral for a very short time, you can cook different types of kebabs.

Foreign counterparts will be pleased with the original design and additional devices, which will significantly expand the functionality of the barbecue maker.

If you do not have the opportunity to go on nature and make a real grill, of course, you should get an electric BBQ grill.

It has enough advantages and advantages:

• the cooking process is simpler than on a conventional grill (so you don’t need to be a cook to make a kebab);
• you do not have to worry about harvesting firewood, making a fire and waiting for the embers to be ready;
• in the electric version of the barbecue you can make several different dishes at the same time (shish kebab, grilled chicken on a spit or bake any products on the barbecue grill);
• You will be able to please yourself and friends with delicious meat in any weather, without even leaving your home.

Of the minuses, we note:

• no smell of smoke, which is typical of kebabs cooked on fire (you can fix this by adding liquid smoke to the marinade or sticking smoked lard on skewers between pieces of meat);
• the difficulty of cleaning, as burned fat in some non-separable models is very difficult to wash;
• big waste of electricity;

• you will have to marinate meat longer than for a regular kebab, if you want it to turn out juicy and fragrant;
• Be especially careful, as with errors in the operation of the unit you can get burned;
• Most electric BBQ machines are designed for a small load of meat (1-2 kilograms), respectively, to feed a large company, you have to turn on the unit several times.

For real masters, the task to make a BBQ device that works correctly and fries the meat does not pose any problems.

To do this, you need to wind the nichrome spiral on the tube of heat-resistant ceramics. And also for the "lamp" is used quartz transparent glass-bulb. This homemade heating element is fixed on the base, where holes for skewers and frame fixings are thought out. For mounting additional tanks for draining grease, a slot is made on the outside of the bottom. And inside fixing devices are mounted so that the skewers do not collapse and keep upright.

Buying an electric barbecue, do not neglect the opportunity to get acquainted with the technical passport of the product. In it, you will find not only the detailed characteristics of the barbecue maker, but also practical advice on how to properly care for the mini-grill, which will significantly prolong its life.

The electric BBQ machine can be used far not only for frying meat, but also for preparing many tasty and healthy dishes:

• fatty fish, which is juicy due to pre-marinating;
• meat, poultry, sausages, sausages and other meat products;
• vegetables and fruits, which can be baked both with foil (so that the juice does not flow out), and without it;
• and even pastry (for example, mini-pies).

Be sure to examine and check the unit before purchasing, paying particular attention to the material. If it is aluminum, the construction will be light and mobile, but not as strong and reliable as a stainless steel grill (this is a durable option, but you can't take it with you). Pay attention to the folding models, which are the most practical.

The review on the Chudesnitsa BBQ Grinder is shown in the video below.