Electric barbecue: rating of the best, pros and cons of models

Before you see the rating of the best electric skewers, it is worth figuring out what this device is. It allows you to cook a barbecue without going outside, at home. If you do not have a place where you can have a barbecue, then the barbecue will be a real salvation. Moreover, you do not have to spend your time and energy on igniting coal.

Of course, home-made barbecue is not able to cook the same aromatic meat "with smoke" as in nature, on natural fire. Nevertheless, the prepared dishes are also very juicy and tasty.

Criterias of choice

How to choose a good quality electric skewer, what should I look for when buying? Let's figure it out in order. Manufacturers offer devices in two configurations: vertical and horizontal. The first consists of a cylinder-shaped body, a heating element in the center, and skewers. Below there is a special compartment where fat gets during cooking.

A tubular electric heater processes meat from one side, heat is reflected from the opposite wall and processes the other side. This principle of action fries meat from all sides. Electric vertical barbecue - compact option, suitable even for a small kitchen.

Horizontal electric skewers are more often used in restaurants and cafes, because they have large dimensions. This allows you to cook more meat. The principle of operation is like a conventional grill.

Having decided on the type of barbecue, you need to rely on several more criteria to find the right model:

1. Material. The most expensive and high-quality material is stainless steel. The heater can become very hot, so you should give preference to steel structures. If your plans provide for the constant transportation of barbecue, give preference to aluminum models, they are lighter.
2. A heating element. In a horizontal device, it is located above and below. In the vertical - in the middle. In this regard, the last option wins, but remember that such a view has a smaller volume.
3. Power. Shish kebab is available on the market with a capacity of 700 to 2500W. Better to choose an average of about 1000W. The advantages of a low power device are energy saving, the disadvantage is slow frying. The more power, the higher the price. There is no need to overpay for it, especially if you rarely cook. However, it is also not necessary to choose the lowest power, forcing guests to wait is not good.
4. The number of skewers. It is impossible to know exactly which company will gather at one time or another. Therefore, the more skewers electric skewers will have, the better. Thus, a model with 7 skewers is the best option. You can purchase a very powerful kebab and fry meat in small portions. The amount is offset by speed. But still, it is better to look for a barbecue with enough skewers so as not to cause yourself so much trouble.

The best horizontal models

The production of horizontal barbecue is mainly carried out by foreign countries. They are very popular in the USA and Western Europe. They are not very popular with us, as they take up a lot of space and can easily be replaced with a grill.

1. Mystery ILO 3321.
   The heating element is located on the side. The meat is cooked evenly. A plus of the model is a large capacity for draining fat. Disadvantage: rounded skewers, the meat on them is too mobile.
2. Alvin ESH 30.
   The best material is used - stainless steel. The model has 2 panels, on each of which there is a heating element and skewers. Suitable for frying fish and vegetables. There are several disadvantages: only 4 skewers, the lack of a compartment for fat, an inconvenient to clean design.
3. Akel AB 670.
   Can also be used as barbecue, barbecue. It has 6 skewers and a large capacity for fat. The robust metal housing is quite shockproof. The cost of the device is affordable for most people.
4. Tristar RA 2993. The design is similar to the previous model. Pleasantly surprised by the amount of skewers - as many as 10 pieces.
5. Cue in SB 6. Country of origin: Ukraine. The barbecue is equipped with an interesting frame, a sliding tray, 6 skewers. The meat in such a device always retains its taste and aroma.
6. Teflon ZhS450V32. Great device with a stylish and modern design. The model has virtually no flaws. A popular brand requires a lot of money, so you have to pay for quality.
7. MJ 401. This device can be placed anywhere on stable legs. It is mainly used at home, but there are no restrictions to take it outside. Average dimensions and weight. Bowl and cowl are coated with enamelled steel.

The best vertical models

Below is a ranking of the best manufacturers of vertical apparatus.

1. Caucasus (Russia).
2. Aroma (Russia).
3. Smile (China).
4. Kitfort (Russia, China).
5. Mystery (China).
6. Saturn (Czech Republic).
7. Neptune (Russia).
8. Maxim.
9. Miracle.
10. Sterling.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the “best of the best” electric barbecue for home from this list.

"Aroma" - Undoubtedly the best vertical barbecue made in Russia. It combines low cost, compactness, efficiency, ease of use. It weighs only 2 kg, the power of the device: 1000W. A kilogram of meat is fried for about 15 minutes. Reviews about the "Aroma" are only positive. Buyers note that it is easy to take with you, and the meat is well-done and tasty.

"Caucasus" - Another Russian product. A bit more expensive than the previous option. The heater is made of nichrome steel, which is placed in a glass-quartz flask. The rotation of skewers occurs automatically. The package includes 6 skewers.

Mysteries of the ILO - An electric skewer with rotating skewers and a timer, with a time limit of up to 60 minutes. The model has an amazing design (you can see this by looking at the photos on the Internet). Skewers are able to spin independently. You can cook not only meat, but also fish, vegetables, fry sausages or sausages.

Foreign barbecue Kitfort distinguished by its spaciousness. With it, you can cook up to 4 kg of meat at a time.

Product "Smile" has established itself as one of the best in the foreign market. Pros: stainless steel, there is a protective casing with plastic handles, it is convenient to clean. Minus: no meat clamps.

The best electric skewers for a big company

To have a good time with friends or family, you can have a barbecue - at home or in the open. Barbecue for this is not prepared in advance, it must be fresh, so you need to cook food quickly. To do this, you will need such electric skewers for the home, which have either a lot of skewers in their configuration, or high power for quick frying. Below is a list of such devices. Minus: not suitable for large pieces.

• "Miracle ESH8." Designed to cook up to 2 kg of food at a time. 8 skewers. Tubular electric heater with a capacity of 1450W. With a large capacity, the device is not bulky, it is easily transported in the trunk of a car.

• "Pullman PL 1014". Power: 1400W, 6 skewers. The heater is located on the rear wall. Skewers rotate both in a circle and around its axis. High power provides fast portion preparation. Disadvantage: meat can move down, as there are no fasteners.

Rating of inexpensive electric skewers

"Kavkaz-3 Hydro Unit". A fairly simple design, which is very convenient to handle in the kitchen. It works from the mains. The best arrangement of the heating element is in the middle. Around TEN there are 5 skewers with automatic rotation. All these factors make it possible to cook well-done juicy meat. Outside the device is surrounded by security doors. You can buy it in Moscow for an average of 1450 rubles.

Miracle 5. Is the weather bad on the street or is it not possible to go outdoors? Shashlychnitsa "Miracle" will allow you to arrange a homemade barbecue. The meat in it turns out to be as tasty and aromatic as on natural coals. Its advantage over the previous model is its large capacity. The number of skewers is the same (5), they are arranged in a circle and secured with special clamps. The device is easy to clean thanks to the presence of a special non-stick coating and a pan under each skewer. Despite the impressive amount of meat that can be cooked at a time, the barbecue fits quite compactly into the interior of the kitchen. Of the minuses of the model: an inconvenient casing; large pieces are not suitable for the "wizard", because they touch the flask from the inside; plastic handles can heat up and melt in a short time.

Conclusion

The market for kitchen appliances presents us with many models of electric skewers. The most requested design is vertical. It has become popular due to its compactness and uniformity of frying products. Horizontal models should be paid attention to the owners of cafes and restaurants. After all, horizontal kebabs are stationary and allow you to cook immediately a large amount of food. When choosing an electrical appliance, the most important characteristics are power and the number of skewers. The speed of cooking depends on them. Russian brands are notable for their low cost and reliability. Foreign manufacturers delight us with an original and stylish design, additional devices that increase the functionality of the device.

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