<![CDATA[Gizmodo: Grill]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: Grill]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/grill http://gizmodo.com/tag/grill <![CDATA[ Electrolux Connected Griller Seems Awesome For Social Cooking ]]> Chris Fox's Electrolux concept would be the missing piece in any Korean BBQ night out, if by "missing piece" you mean "a slight upgrade to what you currently have." Instead of one gigantic grill in the middle of the table, this concept links up many different cookers and plates via daisy chain and can all be powered by one outlet. Great for cooking your own meat to optimum tenderness, but even greater for having your own home BBQ without having to buy one of those industrial sized cookers. Just a design for now, damn it. [Yanko Design]

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Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDT Jason Chen http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5035627&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ BBQ Grill Casemod is Cookin' Up Some Gaming Goodness ]]> With all of the heat a serious gaming rig can produce, it was only a matter of time before someone got the bright idea to turn a grill into a PC case. There isn't any information as far as specs are concerned, but we can see that this QuakeCon competitor has a decent sized monitor mounted inside the lid with some orange glowing fans in the range representing hot coals. It's a nice casemod—but unless he has some sort of setup that can cook burgers with processor heat I'm not all that impressed.

[Big Download via Technabob via DVICE]

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Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:00:00 EDT Sean Fallon http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5034002&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Grill Hot Dogs the Gas Station Way ]]> Admit it. At least once, during a long road trip, you've pulled over at a gas station, filled the tank, grabbed a $5 bottle of Desani and, just as you were leaving, inhaled a particularly saltilicious scent. Scanning through the aisle, you see its source. Hot dogs. Preservatives with a side of meat. And they are spinning on their rollers with all the gloss of a sports car unveiling. Just for a moment, you think of what could be should you be willing to sacrifice intestinal comfort for the next week. Recreate the magic at home with this $40 Automatic Hot Dog Grill Roller. And don't even think about those taquitos, either. [AJ Prindle via bookofjoe]

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Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:20:00 EDT Mark Wilson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5033247&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Water-Cooled Grill Supposedly Keeps Meat From Charring ]]> I've always thought that a good char on a burger made it exponentially more delicious, but in case you're worried about carcinogens, Wellbas' water-cooled barbecue grill promises that your slab of meat will come out tender, juicy and completely char-free. Water is pumped from a reservoir through small pipes on the actual grill to keep it cool even as you cook.

After the water finishes its route through the grill plate, it's cooled down again via a heat exchanger before making its way back into the grill. According to Wellbas, the system not only keeps food from turning black, it also lowers the fat content of your steak... supposedly because fat can't drain properly from charred bits.

I'm no Alton Brown, but some of this science sounds kind of iffy. Isn't adding heat to meat the whole point of grilling? If you're grill's getting cooled, I would assume it means the food would just take way longer to cook. Plus, the design doesn't seem to take into account heat distribution—some parts of the grill will be much colder than other parts.

But what do I know? The grill's apparently already won some design awards. Pricing is unlisted on the Wellbas website, but each system looks like it'll cost a couple thousand dollars at least. [Wellbas via Cnet]

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Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT Elaine Chow http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5016463&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ 10 Awesome Grills You Can Buy For The Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ ]]> The Memorial Day weekend is finally here. For many of us, that means it is time to travel and or bust out the grill and cook up some meat. However, with gas prices being the way they are, you may be passing on the road trip this year. So, now that you are free to focus on throwing the ultimate BBQ this weekend, you are going to need some serious equiptment—like the examples found after the break. And, unlike many of the extreme grills out there, these are priced to own.

tower-smoker.jpgBBQ Tower Smoker: This six-foot-tall smoker has enough racks and surface area to simultaneously cook just about any type of meat that you can think of. And it won't take up a ton of your patio space. Available for $500. [Hammacher Schlemmer via Link]

ultimate-tailgating-grill.jpgThe Ultimate Tailgating Trailer: If a sporting event is in the cards this weekend, kick your tailgating party up a few notches with this tailgating trailer from Gameday Customs. The standard model includes a 26-inch LCD, satellite dish, CD/DVD player, 1000 Watt generator, and a toilet—but you will need to upgrade to get your fresh water system with sink, refrigerator and, of course, the BBQ itself. Naturally, partying this hard will set you back a few—to the tune of $14,000 or more. [Gameday Customs via Link]

solar-grill.jpgSolar Powered Grill: It will probably take a year to cook a burger with a grill that reflects the sun's rays, but if you have a thing about the environment this may be an attractive option. Was available for $249. (Or you could build one yourself, like this guy.) [Tammock via Link]

drive-n-grill.jpgKoolatron Portable "Drive N' Grill": If you decide to take a road trip this weekend, that doesn't mean you have to pass on the BBQ. This portable grill plugs right into your cigarette lighter to keep you cooking while on the go. And it is actually called the "Drive N' Grill," so my guess is that safety isn't a top priority. Available for $36. [1ofakindbuys]

longhorn-steel-grill.jpgLonghorn Steel Grill: Nothing beats cooking meat in a grill shaped like meat. Available for $1699. [Traeger Grills]

smoker-grill-trailer.jpgSmoker and Grill Trailer: This smoker/grill combo hitches to the back of your vehicle and features a whopping 108"-long cooking chamber for serious BBQ projects. Available for $8545.04. [Grill Showroom]

beer-barrel-bbq.jpgBeer Barrel BBQ: This simple design makes for a charcoal grill that is big enough to entertain your guests, but small enough to transport just about anywhere. Available for around $140. [Drinkstuff]

steak-toaster.jpgAriete SteakHouse Indoor Grill: The product page calls it a grill, but we know a steak toaster when we see one. The SteakHouse cooks your meat vertically and heats it from the side so the fats and grease drip down into a tray without smoking. Yup, sounds like a toaster to me. Available for $220. [Ariete via Link]

cook-n-dine-grill.jpgCook N' Dine Tabletop Grill: This tabletop grill functions indoors or out thanks to a flameless cooking mechanism that runs on electricity. The center of the stainless steel surface forms a shallow cooking pit that heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit—no pots or pans necessary. Prices start at around $1600. [Cook n' Dine via Link]

ultimate-grill-and-smoker.jpgThe Ultimate Smoker and Grill: Technically you can't buy this gigantic smoker and grill, but you can rent it for a carnival-sized crowd. This beast can cook 200 steaks or 1,000 hot dogs simultaneously, it can slow smoke 2,000 pounds of meat and it features a 48" flat screen television with satellite and a Bose sound system to entertain guests. Rental packages start at $5,000 (before additional expenses). [Adventure Alliance]

Bonus Accessories: Now that you have the grill, you are going to need some cool accessories to go with it. Here are a few favorites:

roast-my-weenie.jpgRoast My Weenie: This little dude has balls of steel—literally. Available for $15. [Roast my Weenie]

bbq-sword-2.jpgBBQ Sword: Ha Ha...pork sword. Available soon for $29.99. [Firebox via Link]

condiment-gun-2.jpgCondiment Pistol: Fill up this oversized cartoon gun with your favorite condiments and blast your burgers. Plus, you will always have the upper hand if a food fight breaks out. Available soon for around $30. [Firebox via Link]


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Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT Sean Fallon http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=392940&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Folding "Notebook" Grill (For Mobile Meat) ]]> Even small BBQ grills can be awkward to lug to a tailgate, but this Notebook Portable Flat-Folding BBQ is just about as simple as carrying a meat-charring incinerator can be. Priced at around $40, the Notebook BBQ can fold up when not in use, leaving your friend who agreed to carry the charcoal SOL. Once we learned how long the grill needed to cool to a holdable temperature, we could bust this thing out on a whim to spite those damned vegetarian sunbathers. Then, once the testosterone wore off, we'd apologize for ruining their otherwise perfectly lovely afternoon. [Gadget Shop via Coolest Gadgets]

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Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT Mark Wilson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=390939&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ BBQ Sword Makes You the Swashbuckler of Sausages ]]> En Garde meat products! Armed with your BBQ sword you can finally take your rightful place at the grill as the Musketeer of meats. Plus, with the handy eye mask that is included, you can maintain your secret identity. Just remember, theatrics are the name of the game for any superhero—so make sure to "sign" your KC masterpieces with a Zorro-esque slash of your sword. Available soon for around $29. [Firebox via NOTCOT]

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Thu, 08 May 2008 20:30:00 EDT Sean Fallon http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=388659&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Exhaust Grill Cooks Burgers with Smoke Heat ]]> If one crazy grill design wasn't enough today, then check out this Exhaust Burger grill concept. A short-listed entrant in a recent design competition titled "Dining in 2015," the grill, invented by an Iranian team, plugs directly into your car exhaust. It soaks up spare heat in the gases to do the cooking, and the clamshell design keeps those noxious fumes away from your food. Check out the extra image to see how it might let you "cook while you commute."

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[Designboom, Dining in 2015]

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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:36:56 EST Kit Eaton http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=347921&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Evander Holyfield Announces Real Deal Grill ]]> After kicking George Foreman's ass in the ring, Evander Holyfield hopes to kick his ass again in the kitchen (with a grill, not boxing gloves). After signing with manufacturer CirTran Corp, Holyfield produced a 30-minute infomercial about the $99 Real Deal Grill that will surely Change Your Life. At the moment, we're only moderately excited about the new animal-flesh-charring matchup. Get Don King on the line and then maybe we'll talk. [defamer/AP]

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Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:03:45 EDT Mark Wilson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=305520&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ BoomChef Solar-Powered Hot Dog Grill Is Niche Market Gold ]]> If there is one complaint I have about every boomerang competition I go to, it's that there simply aren't enough hot dogs. Apparently boomerang enthusiast Paul Sprague and I don't frequent the same contests, because when he goes boomeranging (yep, that's a word), he brings along his self-designed BoomChef solar-powered grill, built intentionally for grilling up hot dogs at boomerang competitions. When he says solar powered, he means it—the thing is literally a glass box that catches sunlight bounced off a reflective Mylar panel.

boomchef2.jpgWhile Paul claims his design is capable of cooking just about anything you'd want to throw on a grill, your body will probably thank you if you stick to pre-cooked foods like the hot dogs it was designed to heat up. On the sunniest of days you can expect a BoomChef to get up to about 230 degrees Fahrenheit after a few hours in the sun, which will actually cook food, but you'll be waiting awhile (long enough to go throw some boomerangs or something). Between the sweet technical diagram and the production notes on the official site, you can probably try out your own "cheap to build, free to operate" BoomChef grill next weekend. [BoomChef Grill via Neatorama]

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Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:47:06 EDT kthompson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=279516&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Japanese Portable Hot Plate Cooks Everything ]]> For 10x the price of a George Foreman grill, this $200 grill/hot plate set better cook 10x the amount of stuff. It does. From the horrible Japanese translation, this Zojirushi grill looks like it can roast meat, grill vegetables, make fried rice, smoke meat, cook vegetables, make chow mein and a bunch of other things. And of course you can pack it up into a really, really hot briefcase afterwards. Only in Japan (so far).

Impress [via Tokyo Mango]

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Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:00:54 EDT Jason Chen http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=275764&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Teppan-Style Grill from Onfalos Brings Flower Power to the Yard ]]> Alpina and Smartech Italia SpA are behind the Onfalos, a teppan-style grill for your garden. Made of stainless steel, the Onfalos grill is so hardcore you can even grill in a blizzard—if you want to, that is—and all you need is a 5kg gas cylinder.

The combustion chamber and chimney are hidden beneath the circular plate (apparently it's easy to clean if you're a slob like me) inside a cone-shaped structure, and there is a drain tray to collect the cooking liquids. The petals come in six colors—lilac, hot, white, mandarin, pearl gray and sun—which I guess are for resting the plates on when you're serving up. Oh, and did you know that nfalos means "belly button" in Greek? No, me neither.

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Onfalos Grills - mobile outdoor teppan-style grilling [Appliancist via Born Rich]

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Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:11:45 EDT AddyDugdale http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=274139&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Portable Grill: Now you can BBQ on the Subway ]]> porbarvar_lg.jpg This Fold-Flat Barbecue could make you the most popular guy on the block this summer. It's not like it's the first portable grill, but it is probably the easiest to carry around. It's made of pressed steel and folds out into a 45 x 30 cm cooking area with a high enough windbreak to cope with a stiff summer breeze.

This Briefcase Grill could have been the perfect answer to the prayers of those NY subway travellers who had the misfortune to be on the same train as Borat and his hens. Char-grilled chicken wings could have been the perfect way to calm everyone down. It costs $40 on its own and $50 with the rucksack.

Product Page [I Want One Of Those via Sci-Fi Tech]

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Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:22:52 EDT Addy Dugdale http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=255069&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ The Balcony Grill ]]> Unfortunately not powered via USB, this balcony grill is perfect for urban dwellers who don't have enough space for a real BBQ grill. Just mount the grill on your rail and you're good to go. Only problem is it's just a design.

Design Page [Henrik-drecker via trnd via Random Good stuff via Neatorama]

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Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:40:46 EST Jason Chen http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=226512&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Dealzmodo: Indoor Electric Grill, $35 ]]> It is time for the first ever Dealzmodo Labor Day special. Don't let that bitch of a tropical storm, Ernesto, get you down. Just pick up an indoor grill like this one from Sanyo and commence the grilling. This is marked down 50-percent to $35. Even better, when the warm weather fades away and the coldness sets in, you can still grill like a champ without having to step foot outside.

Product Page [Amazon]

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Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:32:01 EDT Travis Hudson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=198218&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Grill-Top Pizza Stone ]]> Awww, summer time. It is the time for fireworks, bugs and grilling. Until now my summer was meaningless and dull because I was forced to stay inside in my nice, air-conditioned apartment to cook my award-winning pizza. But thanks to William-Sonoma I can make my pizza concoction outdoors, in the blistering heat, on my grill, with this Grill-Top Pizza Stone. Slap this baby on the grill, through some dough, sauce, and other ingredients on it and be eating a delicious pizza in no time. The grill measures 16.25 inches by 13.75 inches and is available for $100.

Product Page [Via Uncrate]

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Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:52:39 EDT Travis Hudson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=183360&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Cook-N-Dine Grill Table ]]> grilltable.jpgCook your own dinner while at the table with the Cook-N-Dine table-grill. The center heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit and serves as a cooking pit for your meat and veggies. Your forearms are safe as the outer edges of the table are kept at room temperature. Practice your knife juggling as your and your family can have your own Benihana's at home today!

Cook-N-Dine [via Appliancist]

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Mon, 15 May 2006 17:08:00 EDT Jason Chen http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=173853&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Brevill Indoor Grill ]]> grill_right.jpgIf the George Foreman grill just isn't chic enough for you, here's the Breville Indoor Grill, a stainless steel sandwich maker that can change from a panini press to an open unit with a flick of a switch. You can also adjust the height of the grill, either smashing your sandwiches into a RAZR-thin pancake or lightly pressing them so they stand up tall.

For its nonstick surface, it appears the company has created a new element on the periodic chart and named it Quantanium, which is also scratch-resistant. Apparently when you're overcharging people for a premium nonstick surface, it best be made of absolutely exclusive materials. The grill is supposed to be easy to clean up with a dishwasher-safe drip tray. At 368 square inches, the thing s pretty big, too, but so is its price, $179.95.

Product page [via Born Rich]

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Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:27:46 EST Charlie White http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=162747&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ George Foreman It's Not - Pizzoni Grill ]]> Feel you need some style and freedom in your grilling? Leave it to the German company LoeweVonAppen to make a stainless steel and aluminum portable barbecue called the Pizzoni. Weighs about 7.5 Kg and can be assembled in just minutes! So next time you need to take a grill with you, maybe to a nice briss or your next business meeting, think of the Pizzoni. This should completely make up for World War II.

Pizzoni [Mocoloco]

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Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:00:51 EDT tgrumet http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=131915&view=rss&microfeed=true