Grill and Salamanders
Under-fired or flare grills give a heat source below the food, operating up to 30 kW. The grill consists of a burner firing upwards on to a bed of refractory ceramic or pumice material. The food is placed on a series of bars. As the hot fat from the food drops, it is burnt off in the form of an ‘uncontrolled’ flame, giving the meat a characteristic appearance and flavor.
Horizontally fired grills use surface combustion plaques between 3 kW and 12 kW and are often accompanied by a rotisserie to cook food. The fat from the food can drop to be collected in a container at the base. Over-fired grills or salamanders have the heat source above the food and operate between 5 kW and 16 kW. They can also be used for toasting. This type of grill often has a grooved solid aluminum branding plate on to which the food is placed. This plate allows the hot fat to drain away but at the same time assists in cooking the food on both sides due to absorbed heat that is held in the aluminum plate.
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