Electric Grills

Archive for November, 2009

Many years ago, I purchased a electric indoor grill at a now defunct Venture store. The item I had, along with other items, were lost in moving years ago.
Being single, now living on a low set income, [just above poverty level low], and having recent health issues that changed my diet, I have found a real need for this item.
It had a White Ceramic rectangle base, measuring about 10" long by 6" wide by 4" deep. It had a small square opening at one end so that you could slip the electrical plug/cord and heating element into the unit, and then place the wire grill on top.
It was a very basic electric unit, and I think I paid about $12 for it, [in now-a-day money, $20]. It worked great for doing one piece of meat and would let fat drip into the base bottom, and was very easy to clean up in soap and water.
Such a simple device, but one who gave great cooking results. I believe it was called a table top grill. It was great for grilling quickly pork chops, chicken, and burgers were awesome. Though the burgers will be turkey meat now! lol
Please help with finding this exact item. I have seen the modern reincarnation of this item, but what I saw, they can keep. Plastic and aluminum, no thanks. Besides, the cost of the new types are out of my budget restraints.
Why is that they always have to "improve" on such a simple but effective concept item.
Just three pieces to it, base, heating element, and wire rack, and just ceramic and steel in construction, simply simple.
Thank you to anyone who spends time in searching, and answering!
Good Luck!
Happy Holidays to all!.

I got mine from the flea market. Hit and miss….Good Luck!

hlllllllllllllllp pls……..
I use tda gas hob and we have electric oven but do not know hw to operate it fully. i tried switching it on and found that i can see the light on in oven but do not know how to operate further……….i can see separate turner for oven and grill.
in this one there is not dial or temp.its luks like a gas oven to me

there should be a dial for oven [bake] or grill,
turn the dial to oven [bake] then there is a temp dial for the oven settings
[a knob with numbers on it, ] from low to 400 etc
it should work for the grill also

I want to purchase a counter top griddle for my mobile kitchen, I know it’s possible, but not sure where to start. Anyone provide any links or instructions on how to do ?
its cheaper to buy electric than LP… therefore I am weighing out the price difference to convert. 1st and hopefully only stupid answer i’l receive today

You can convert a gas to propane or visa versa. You can’t convert an electric to either gas or propane. Even if you could I can’t imagine how that could be cost effective. You essentially have to replace every part but the shell.

I just moved into a new apartment complex, and I am not allowed to have anything but an Electric Grill. I love the way food cooked with charcoal taste and would prefer to still use this. Does anyone know of any electric grills that still allow you to use charcoal. Also, where can they be purchased and about how much do they run?

Sorry, don’t know of one that uses both, BUT:
try one of those metal trays you can buy that allows you to put wood chips (previously soaked in water) onto the grill with your meat or veggies - works on any kind of grill, creates smoke, and tastes even better than charcoal.
Have fun grilling!!!