Thread: What is a searing burner used for on a gas barbecue grill?

I purchased a gas Nexgrill from Costco as a replacement for an aging and rusting old Sunbeam gas grill. You don't get much selection at Costco but generally get great value for the money.

At any rate the new grill came with a separate rotisserie burner and searing burner. The rotisserie burner makes sense but what is the searing burner used for. Do I "sear" something to start with and then move the meat to the main grill? How long? Why? What's the difference between searing something and simply grilling it?

Know any good web sites for more information?

Thank you in advance.

http://www.nexgrill.net/
there is the link for your specific Grill. With recipes and explanations of different cooking techniques. Have fun with your new grill!

The searing grill has specifically designed jet to generate intense heat quickly for searing meat.

This is so you can maintain a higher content of juice inside.

By experience if you grill meat it tends to be a slower process and also tends to dry the meat out a lot. ( I am not saying you shouldn't grill. eg lamb chops are wonderful on a grill )

A rump steak or the classic fillet mignon are more suited to being seared on both side before the slow grill process there fore retaining the juices inside.

Hope this helps

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You've already been given a major resource of information so I'll just answer the technical question. The searing burner enables you to do precisely that: sear the flesh to caramelise for flavour prior to extended cooking on the main grill. The main grill provides constant, even heat. The searing burner provides the burst of 'power', which a steady 'glow' never could, to 'scorch' the flesh. It's just another element provided in your armoury to get the most out of your equipment, for the most flavoursome results.