Weber’s Lumin compact electric grill ditches the propane and gas while still delivering big flavor you expect from grilling meats and veggies. And you can save $50 on the standard edition in black at Amazon during their Memorial Day sale.
Weber is one of the biggest names in grilling and outdoor cooking, with its classic kettle-style charcoal grills being one of the most popular choices. It also has a great range of gas and dual-fuel grills for backyard barbecuers and pitmasters who don’t want to deal with the mess and hassle of charcoal and lighter fluid.
And for the grilling aficionado who doesn’t want to deal with either, Weber has introduced its new Lumin electric grill.
While electric grills aren’t a new concept, most all share a similar design for their cooking surfaces: a solid plate with raised ridges to give the appearance of grill marks or a flat, steel surface that is ideal for cooking large quantities of things like burgers or vegetables. The Lumin uses a traditional, open grill grate which allows cooking juices and fat to drip down onto the heating element and lower portion of the grill itself.
At full capacity, the grill can fit a good two to three portions of food.
When the fat and drippings hit the element or heated metal, they will vaporize and smoke, giving your meat, fish, and vegetables that distinctive charred, smoky flavor that comes with gas or charcoal grilling. The Lumen also comes with a stainless steel steamer basket that can be used to hold soaked woodchips for smoking ribs and brisket, water for steaming vegetables or thawing meat to grill, or water to use the grill as a chafing dish to keep prepared food at safe temperatures while you finish cooking.
