Raclette grills are all about taking cooking out of the kitchen and directly on to the dining table, be it indoors or outdoors. It makes cooking and dining a completely social and participative experience, which is not something we all come across often in our busy lives. And since it involves cooking a wide variety of fresh ingredients, ranging from veggies to seafood, fish, meat cuts and meat products as well as cheeses with minimal oil, raclette grills are a very healthy proposition.
Top 5 Most Popular Raclette Grills Reviewed!
1 – Andrew James Traditional Raclette Grill
2 – Andrew James Rustic Stone Raclette Grill
3 – Tri-Star Gourmet Raclette Party Grill Set
4 – VonShef Raclette Grill with Natural Stone Plate
5 – Swan SP17030N Classic Stone Raclette Grill
A raclette grill is a fantastic addition to any modern kitchen. If you think that this is just another novelty nondescript kitchen appliance not worth your time, you are in for a surprise. At its core, a raclette grill is basically a traditional Swiss grill with multiple levels/surfaces for cooking different stuff like meat vegetables, seafood and cheese. It gets its name because cheese is at the centre of any raclette grilling experience. Think fondue, but taken to an all new level of social eating experience! Its quite simple really. You gather your family/friends and fire up the raclette grill and cook up some delicious cheesy grilled foods together. Trust me, it is a simple, fun and elegant part option. For the discerning customer, there are a number of fine raclette grills available various specifications. Here are the top 5 most popular raclette grills out there at the moment:
Andrew James Traditional Raclette Grill
This raclette grill may sport a traditional design aesthetic, but the technology is all modern with advanced thermostatic temperature control giving you full control to cook up anything from meat to seafood to veggies with the minimum of fuss. You get 8 pans and 8 spatulas to serve a maximum of, you guessed it right, 8 people; so this is a perfect grill for cosy parties involving close friends/family. Griddle lines on the cooking surface provides you with that authentic char-grilled effect. For those looking for delicious pancakes on the menu, there is even a pan cake making section! With cheese, meat and seafood all on the table, you would think that maintenance and cleaning would be a chore right? Well, with removable non-stick steel hot plates, cleaning is easy and hassle free. With its relatively light weight, you can even fire this grill up outdoors for a fun picnic. All in all, this is a great raclette grill.
Andrew James Rustic Stone Raclette Grill
This is yet another great option of a modern raclette grill from the dependable Andrew James brand stable. What truly sets it apart from the other Andrew James model in this list is the hot plate integrated into this model. Instead of a steel surface, you get a solid stone hot plate. Stone is a fantastic surface for all kinds of grilling and searing, imparting the food with a rich and rustic flavor. With the need for oil reduced to a minimum, you can cook up healthy and hearty grilled dishes with great flavor and texture. The stone surface is evenly heated by an advanced 1200W thermostatic temperature control. Though this grill is considerably heavier than its steel plate counterpart, it is still relatively manageable at under 10kg. That means that you can still take it with you on the road on caravan trips and the likes, which is a fantastic proposition. This model can serve up to 8 people.
Tri-Star Gourmet Raclette Party Grill Set
This is another stylish yet functional option from Tri-Star. With a large cooking surface measuring in at 43x30cm, this grill can comfortably feed a party of 8 people. Meats, seafood, cheese, sauces, bread, this grill handle them all. With thermostatic control mechanism, this is a simple plug and cook device that can be fired up with minimal fuss. It goes without saying that the cooking surface is non-sticky, removable and incredibly easy to clean. There is even a nifty 19cm fajita/crepe pan built into to the surface, providing you the option of cooking up crispy crepes or fajitas should you guests desire them!
VonShef Raclette Grill with Natural Stone Plate
This is yet another great user-friendly raclette grill that allows you to cook up a great party atmosphere right at your dinner table. As is the norm in most popular raclette grill models in the market, this one also has the capacity to entertain a maximum of 8 people at one time. You get two different surfaces for all your grilling and cooking needs. This includes a natural stone grill plate as well as a modern metal grill plate, both boasting of advanced non-stick coating. While the metal surface is appropriate for vegetables and delicate seafood, the stone grill is an excellent surface for grilling all cuts of meat to absolute perfection. The best raclette grills boast of advanced temperature control and this VonShef model is no exception.
Swan SP17030N Classic Stone Raclette Grill
To round off our top 5 list, we have this classic raclette grill manufactured by Swan. Along with its peers in this list, this grill also sports 8 pans to serve a maximum of 8 diners. Sporting an industry standards 1200W heating element, this classic grill has an elegant oval shaped stone top. The non stick stone surface is idea for cooking all kinds of meats. Despite the stone surface, this highly portable raclette grill weighs a mere 7kg, making it a fantastic choice for those looking for a raclette grill that can be taken outdoors for camping trips or caravan holidays. With cool touch pan handles, this raclette grill incredibly safe to handle. The grill comes replete with a set of 8 wooden spatulas to go with the pans.
Conclusion
Raclette grills are all about taking cooking out of the kitchen and directly on to the dining table, be it indoors or outdoors. It makes cooking and dining a completely social and participative experience, which is not something we all come across often in our busy lives. And since it involves cooking a wide variety of fresh ingredients, ranging from veggies to seafood, fish, meat cuts and meat products as well as cheeses with minimal oil, raclette grills are a very healthy proposition. You can entertain both vegans as well as dedicated carnivores with this great device. Since cheese is the central binding factor in any raclette meal, this gives you a great chance to try out and experiment with a wide variety of exotic as well as common cheeses available in the market today. For starters we would suggest raclette (the Swiss cheese after which this grill is named), or any other Alpine varieties like Gruyere, Beaufort or de Savoie.
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