FAQ: Cooking on an Indoor Grill

Often people living in apartments or homeowners without a grill are left out when it comes to grilling food. Others with grills often only do so when the weather permits. However, grilling does not have to get condemned to a few months a year for the lucky ones that own indoor grills. It is now a possibility to grill 365 days a year for everyone with the use of an indoor grill. Indoor grills serve the same purpose as outdoor grills, but are safe to use in a closed environment.

Q: What factors should you consider when grilling indoors?

A: The most important decision to make when deciding to grill indoors is determining what type of grill is best for your space. There are many types of indoor grills available. Determining which is best depends on personal preference.

Q: What are the differences between indoor contact grills and indoor open grills?

A: Indoor contact grills have a top and bottom grill plate and close over both sides of the food at the same time. Open grills are a flat surface, similar to a griddle. While both grills serve the same purpose the biggest difference is the way they cook food. With an open grill, food requires constant turning to achieve doneness and an indoor grill cooks both sides of food at the same time and often requires less time.

Q: Are there grills that work on a stovetop surface?

A: Yes, there are indoor grills that are intended to use directly on the stove top. These types of grills are similar in appearance to griddles.