Small Searing Machine

[Guttenberg]

Looking for a small gasser to use purely for searing. I have a big Rec Tec pellet smoker and a Weber kettle, but for steaks and other reverse sear projects I'd like something that I can move off of the pellets to finish off without going through the charcoal setup. Any suggestions?

[CaptainMike]

The simplest would be a cast iron pan on your stove.

[Attjack]

Or on a burner perhaps an induction burner.

[MBMorgan]

The simplest would be a cast iron pan on your stove.

Agreed!

Alternatively, one of these from Searzall:



Think of it as a single burner handheld salamander.

[MBMorgan]

Kathryn - Depending on the size of each one, about 2-5 minutes per steak. That works fine for just a couple of steaks, but if you're planning on many more than that, it can be too slow.

Mike

[Polarbear777]

Love the searzall for 1-2 steaks, more than that and it's too slow. (though I have been known to use BOTH a hot CI pan or a chimney PLUS the searzall when really impatient.)

[Attjack]

Good question, fzxdoc.

[mgaretz]

I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/BernzOmatic-3...r=8-1-fkmrnull

[jfmorris]

Looking for a small gasser to use purely for searing. I have a big Rec Tec pellet smoker and a Weber kettle, but for steaks and other reverse sear projects I'd like something that I can move off of the pellets to finish off without going through the charcoal setup. Any suggestions?

If you want one that will last a long time and be useful in general for outdoor cooking, I would look at the Weber Spirit II 2 burner model for $399. You open up a lot of options - use the included cast iron grates, throw cast iron skillets or griddles down, or install Grillgrates or a Little Griddle cooktop.

I have a 2 burner Genesis from 2002 that is still going strong, and if I had not found a 4 burner model on clearance this past winter, I would still be cooking on it. It's in storage for one of my kids now.

[Potkettleblack]

Seconded. If I had known I was getting the Grilla, I would have bought a small Spirit instead of the big Genesis.

[Attjack]

This is what I have. A Weber Spirit 2 burner with all the options mentioned above. I use it often.

[Polarbear777]

Get a small IR grill. A good IR one will get hot enough.

these are very good but not so cheap.

https://amazingribs.com/grill-tailgater/solaire-anywhere-portable-infrared-grill-review

Solaire SOL-EV17A Everywhere Portable Infrared Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UNTIG6..._xODYCb15V9T5R

[Thunder77]

Here is one to consider: https://amazingribs.com/grill-tailga...go-x200-review

[smokinfatties]

use a charcoal chimney

[Polarbear777]

I had a small IR grill, I switched to the chimney, because I almost always am cooking with coals anyway. For convenience, a small IR gas grill (if it's a good one) is fantastic. OTOH, a chimney wins the heat/cost every time.

[Old Glory]

Turkey fryer burner and cast iron pan

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/backyard-pro-square-single-burner-outdoor-patio-stove-range/554BPSQ16.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4JeHx6n74QIVjqGzCh02KQsWEAQYASABEgLWkvD_BwE

[Jerod Broussard]

I sear steaks over this thing routinely. It lights my chimneys.

[surfdog]

Got a couple of those as well... They get "stoopid" hot REALLY fast. Great for a crowd.

[Old Glory]

Paired with this...

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pro-Logic-Griddle-Pre-Seasoned-Handles/dp/B0008G2W2U/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3TTXQUXLSPNBU&keywords=square+cast+iron+pan&qid=1556747916&s=gateway&sprefix=square+cast+i%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-6

[Old Glory]

Or if you are looking to spend some cash...

https://www.ottogrills.com/

https://us.beefer.com/welcome-to-the-shop/

[Guttenberg]

Oh man I want to spend the cash on those. Wish list.

[SMOG MAN]

I sear my steaks on my griddle with some beef love and they come out great, maybe a small table top Blackstone would work for you.

[treesmacker]

Hmmmm... I wonder how a OONI Koda with Grizzler pan would work? And..... you could make some pizzas too. Thoughts from Pit masters?

https://ooni.com/products/ooni-koda

https://ooni.com/products/grizzler-pan

[Attjack]

I've been meaning to try searing on my Blackstone pizza oven. It gets to 900f and is self rotating.

[Polarbear777]

I was wondering about that as well. Probably would use it more even for that if it was effective. I guess it depends how it handles grease amounts since pizza generally is dry(ish).

[Guttenberg]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Such cool stuff on the market. I'm thinking that this is a good option for me based on the review. It's not going to get too much use so I'm not so worried about durability.

https://amazingribs.com/grill/char-griller-grillin-pro-gas-grill-review

Not as small as some of the stuff you guys are giving me, but I'm OK with that. I could be doing 4-5 steaks at a time so I don't want to just have a 1-steak pony.

Thoughts?

[CaptainMike]

I remember when Max came out with the review of this and thought it would be a nice part-time grill. The btu's are legit, put some GrillGrates on that thing and you'll have a bada$$ searing machine. It looks like what you're looking for. Should be pretty affordable as well.