How do you choose a raclette grill?
Choose raclette grill
When you choose a raclette grill, you have to keep a couple of things in mind. Ask yourself the following questions before your purchase:
- Which type of plate do you want to use?
- Do you want a round or rectangular raclette grill?
- Do you want to set the temperature for your ingredients yourself?
- Which extra options are important to you?
What type of plate do you want to use?
Grilling with a stone grill
A raclette grill with a stone grill allows you to prepare ingredients on a very hot granite stone plate. You don't need oil or butter to grill on it. That's nice, because you can grill healthier that way. Keep in mind that the stone has to be very hot, or the ingredients will stick to it.
Grilling with a combi plate
Do you want to fry an egg or make pancakes in addition to grilling meat? A raclette grill with both a ribbed plate and a smooth part is the most suitable for you. Such a plate is also called a teppanyaki plate. In addition, there are also raclette grills that have both a ribbed and a stone grill plate.
Do you want a round or a rectangular raclette grill?
Round raclette grills
A round raclette grill is more compact than a rectangular model, so it's especially useful if you have a round or square dinner table. Thanks to the round plate, you can easily turn over your piece of meet or that of your friend without having to reach over the table.
Rectangular raclette grills
Do you have an elongated table in the dining room? A rectangular raclette grill is suitable for you. Keep in mind that a rectangular raclette grill is usually quite large. This makes it more difficult to store.
Which extra options are most important to you?
Fondue at the same time
With some raclette grills, you can fondue while you grill your ingredients. Simply fill the fondue pot with water and place it in the center of your raclette grill. You can then set the temperature of the fondue pot and grill plate separately. And thanks to the colored fondue forks, you won't accidentally use someone else's fork.
Raclette grill with separate plates
With a raclette grill with separate plates, you can grill together separately. Each person gets their own cooking unit that's divided into a grill plate and a plate. This also prevents your meat and fish flavors from mixing. That's useful if you have an allergy, for example.
Do you want to set the temperature yourself?
Do you want a raclette grill with combi plates? Choose a raclette grill with an adjustable temperature. This allows you to adjust the temperature to different types of preparations. Set the heat higher when you grill a piece of steak compared to when you grill a piece of fish, for example.
