The Beefer

[Troutman]

It's been around for a while, but this broiler puts out some insane heat, 1500*. Anyone had any experience with this? It's on the expensive side so not for me but would love to have that kind of sear power !!! www.beefer.com

[barelfly]

Maybe they will send you one to test and report to the group!

[Polarbear777]

Posted on this before. Can’t find it though. I think I’ll stick with my insanity air assisted chimney and other chimneys.

I’m also thinking a 900F reaching outdoor pizza oven would do well and even make pizza also.

[allsid]

I have an Otto Wilde grill Troutman and it is interesting to say the least. Although I have never tired the beefer, the OWG is fun to use. It has some functional flaws which I have pointed out to the manufacturer although I do not know if they are receptive to my feedback. Some of the things I enjoy with searing are diminished with a unit like this. However, they are powerful tools for the folks who are into sous vide. For the price, it is hard to argue that a chimney couldn't do as good of a job. They are fun, and a really nice companion to sous vide, or even a pellet grill for reverse searing like this boneless ribeye.


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[Polarbear777]

How painful is cleanup?

[Troutman]

Spectacular steak....wow !!

[allsid]

Cleanup is not that bad- but I am not known for running the cleanest cookers. The drip pan filled with water collects the majority of the drippings.

[Polarbear777]

Between SV and this if you had limited outdoor access or rules against charcoal or a constant burn ban I could definitely see this being useful.

[Frozen Smoke]

I'm sure some will find it useful but I will stick with using the open flame on my stick burner for searing.