Is the side burner for searing or to be used as a cook top?
1187228
You can use the side burner for both, the grate can be raised about an inch or so for cooking/searing, then lowered flush for pots and pans. The side burner grate for that model comes with a cast iron grate that needs to be highly maintained due to the high heat burning off the seasoning of the grate. I ordered the stainless sided burner grate separately as it's low maintenance. Hope that helps
1187229
For both... You can sear with the grill on a higher position or you can use pots and pans or skillets on the lower setting of the side burner grill...I personally have used it for both and it is great!! I like to fry my chicken wings outside as to not let my entire house smell like the oil and I also sear my steaks on the side infrared burner
1187230
The book says it can be used for both, however, I only use it to sear. It works awesome and the grill is fantastic. I sear all the meat i grill now.
1187231
I use it to cook all the time if I'm just cooking for two. You can adjust the temperature if full blast is too hot. Steaks, tuna and pork chops all do very well just on the infrared burner. For thicker meats, like chicken or a very thick steak, I'll use the regular grill, too. Last night I cooked two ribeyes medium rare in about six minutes on the side burner. Warm up is quick, too, two minutes or less. I'm saving gas like crazy.
1187232
It works for both. The grate can be moved down for searing, and closing the lid, or raised up to get it a bit further from the heat source.
1187233
It can be used for either. You can adjust the height of the griddle plate for searing or cook top. Works pretty well, especially for searing.
1183143
It's a regular old fashioned enamel pan. I bought mine to dye reed. I probably wouldn't use it for cooking, but see no reason why it couldn't be used for that on lower heat. I use mine with an induction stove top. You may want to ask the seller to be sure.
1722019
This is really designed for the outdoor grill, as there are openings between the bars so that the fat can fall into the fire. If you are looking for something similar for the stovetop, try one of the Lodge griddles - I believe they are flat on one side and have raised ridges on the other.
2105922
You can cook on either side that's why they give u. Grill racks for both but the way you smoke is to place you food in big box. And heat in small box so that it draws smoke threw the food
1526721
side. but don't bother buying this ... it goes up in flames after 20 or 30 uses.
2000573
It has the grilling top, as well as a more open grate that works well for using a pan. I like to use it as an all-in-one camping solution for cooking/grilling.
830436
It seems to me that that would work fine. I use it as a wok burner and the thing gets white hot so you may want to look into a more traditional burner
1875472
I personally wouldn't try to cook anything in it on a stove, oven, or open fire. I use it just for storing bacon grease. That is all it is intended to be used for.
632325
This grill heats up so fast to 550-600 degrees (10-12 min) that you can sear just fine then lower temp to desired level. Therefore unless you really need side burner, which IMO is the biggest waste of side shelf space, you do not need the searing burner model E-330.
888333
The bottom part is too thin, I always burned what ever Im cooking in it. Unless you turn the heat to low. Using it for simmering is fine, not for frying or sauteying.
1561878
You can ignite the gas side with the burners but need a starter on the charcoal side. We use those paraffin/sawdust squares or "fat wood".
633324
You're right. It is not suited for induction burners. I'd recommend All-Clad pot instead.
699514
Since this has a raised lip all around the griddle side, I'm betting that it will not work on the induction stove top very well. Because the grill side has the ridges, you could put that side down and use the griddle side for cooking, but I would look for a different option if I were you, as this kind of eliminates the whole dual purpose of this piece.
477808
it's cast iron, so just as a cast iron frying pan, it also can be used stove top. Just make sure you don't get the legs caught, or hang on anything, when you move it. The only possible problem that could be, would be that the legs will sit on the stove top, outside of the regular cooking area, but seeing how the stove top has heat bearing finish, even this shouldn't present a problem.
297787
The grill will heat up faster with the sear burner on and if you put the steaks on that side of the grill they will sear more uniformly. All in all, a doubtful use of $100. The side burner makes a good site for mouse nests.
208831
Yes, I had 2 pots going this weekend at the same time. The grate has 2 levels, raising it for searing and leaving flat to use at as a large burner.
1717651
Sorry. It was made strictly for use on the stovetop. But you probably can STILL use it to smoke a pot roast.~Daquan13.