Most or almost all discussions related to grills in the cookout season naturally revolve around the charcoal or gas grills. These, along with the wood burning grills, are the most commonly used grills all over the world, whether at a picnic, a tailgate, or a backyard cookout.
One grill that is hardly ever in the news though it deserves to be is the outdoor electric barbecue grill. The greatest advantage that this grill offers is that it removes the need to stock up on fuel supplies, such as charcoal and gas. All you need to do is to turn on the knob to start cooking, unlike the charcoal, wood, or gas grills. Just turn the heat to high and get to the right temperatures. Then wait for a few minutes, and you can start grilling.
And that's not all. When you are done grilling, you don't have the mess of charcoal ash or briquettes to clean up. All you need to do is turn the power off, unplug it, and wipe it down. No stress about dumping charcoal or burying the ash and coals after a long and tiring day.
Another advantage: electric outdoor grills are mostly portable and compact, making them so much easier to use. They are best suited for people grilling in smaller apartments or for the outdoors if you are cramped for space. The grills store easily in the car or the shelf after you have finished using them. Also, since you are mostly using them in an enclosed space, you don't have to worry about toxic fumes being released into the environment. Also, since it can be used indoors, it can be used throughout the year, and in all weathers. So, whether it's rainy or snowy, there is nothing to stop you from grilling with this equipment.
Highly suitable for the small apartment space or places that do not allow the use of gas or charcoal for grilling, the electric grill has another thing going for it as well. It provides a consistent cooking surface and allows your meats and others foods to turn out evenly and without charring or burning.
Now for the disadvantages: While the electric grill is great for the indoors, it is not so well-suited for the outdoors. If you need to set it up outside, you will need to have a long extension cord that is connected to an electrical outlet inside. Also, it doesn't give the real barbecue flavors that come with the smoking of food. So what you gain by way of convenience, you lose by way of flavor.
So, those are, in brief, the pros and cons of the electric grill. Easy to set up, use, clean, and store; they are not so well suited for the traditional outdoor cooking experience. If grilling in an apartment and not so picky about the typical barbecue taste, the electric grill is best for you. Go for it, and you will not be disappointed.
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