Infrared gas grills are a growing trend in the industry, especially among discerning grill masters looking for a grill that can take their food to the next level. The thing that makes infrared grilling such a "hot" commodity is the higher potential heat output, which can allow for serious sear marks and deliciously browned roasting. We carry a wide variety of infrared gas grills and grills with infrared side burners, but one of the most popular here at Kickass Grills is the TEC Sterling Patio 1 FR infrared gas grill, available both on a freestanding pedestal or as a built-in unit. To make your purchase decision easier, we've put together this review to highlight what makes this grill a standout option.
What We Love About the Sterling Patio FR 1 Infrared Gas Grill
TEC specializes in infrared cooking, so if you're looking for the best of the best in the infrared gas grill market, their offerings are the place to start. While we carry a few of their grill designs, the Sterling Patio FR 1 is our favorite because it offers up:
Efficient, High Heat Burners
Probably the primary selling point for infrared gas grills, this grill offers this feature in spades, with a full suite of infrared gas burners that provide more heat with less fuel, giving you temperatures as high as 900 degrees without wasting propane or natural gas.
Precision Temperature Control
While most infrared grills can boast of high temps, the true game changer is the ability to crank that knob down for slow roasting and smoking. The Sterling Patio FR 1 can be turned down as low as 200 degrees, giving you an enormous range of options.
Appealing Design
It's easy to focus on performance when looking at high-end grills, but it's also important to get something that's going to look good in your backyard. TEC grills deliver on this front with their clean stainless steel finish. They're handcrafted in South Carolina by an expert team to ensure lasting durability as well.
Self-Cleaning Surface
Scrubbing grill grates is nobody's idea of a good time, and this grill saves you the headache. Simply close the grill, crank the heat to max and in 15 minutes any remaining food residue will be completely incinerated, just like an oven's self-cleaning feature.
Customizable Options
The Sterling Patio FR 1 is available with a wide variety of optional accessories to open up new grilling horizons. Some of our favorites includes the smoker box, pizza rack, and griddle, turning your grill into an all-in-one cooking machine.
Introduction to the TEC Grills Line
Chef Bob Waggoner introduces TEC Grills and demonstrates how 100% infrared grilling creates the juiciest, most flavorful food to come off of your grill yet
Is a Sterling Patio FR 1 Infrared Gas Grill Right for You?
The TEC Sterling Patio FR 1 infrared gas grill offers a laundry list of features and benefits that make it one of our most popular offerings, particularly for grillers looking for precise heat control across a wide range of temperatures for incredible flexibility and consistency. Our inventory is full of quality products, but this grill represents some of the best we have to offer. A serious grill master doesn't have to look any further than this for a quality infrared gas grill.
