What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Barbecues?

Weber Q Electric Grill

No space for a gas or charcoal barbecue? Electric may be the answer

Advantages

• They can be used indoors.
• They can usually be used in apartments and houses with restrictions on barbecuing. Check your lease first.
• They are usually quite small and compact so are ideal if space is an issue.
• Easy to clean.
• There are no charcoal or gas fumes.
• The temperature is controllable.

Disadvantages

• They are usually small so cooking for a large party could be a problem.
• There is no authentic barbecue flavour.
• They don’t reach the high temperatures needed to sear the meat; this can be possible with the grills which have sear marks on the lid.