Countertop Charbroilers

Countertop charbroilers that use lava rocks typically have more flare-ups and many chefs also prefer their heat profile and distribution over radiant plates. Ultimately, whether you choose a charbroiler with lava rocks or one with radiants is a personal preference and one that is more in line with what kind of a chef you are rather than what you intend to cook as both methods can cook a wide variety of products. Both varieties also give you the option to use soaked wood chips for smoking. Regardless of which heating method you prefer, you will want to consider the overall size of the unit to make sure it will fit on your countertop. Also, since the vast majority of charbroilers are gas powered, you will need to specify whether you need the unit configured for natural gas or liquid propane. You will also want to check the inlet size to be sure it can be hooked into your kitchen’s main gas line, and you will need to make sure that you have the correct hoses and couplings for installation.