Once you’re done cooking your meal, all you need to do is turn the dial to the “off” mode and leave it plugged in to let it cool off. The grill gives you so much control you start to feel invincible and need a not-so-gentle reminder that the surface in front of you is in fact heated to 500 degrees. The grates also have a drip tray, which means any food that falls isn’t lost to the fiery pits forever.Īfter a few times using the Spark I’ve become so comfortable cooking over extreme heat I’ve almost burned myself a few times. I’ve found that the heat accurately raises and lowers in accordance with the dial, and if you swipe some avocado or olive oil on the grates before adding food very few things stick. The cast-iron grates get very hot and evenly distribute heat so there are few “cold” spots on the grill. The Spark Grill is excellent to cook with. The light temperature indicators on the dial are very easy to read, and if you change the temperature there are two separate lights for your set temperature and the temperature the grill is at currently. Each Briq has a thin layer of alcohol on it that helps ignite the initial spark and burns off way quicker than standard lighter fluid does. Once you’re in the “on” mode, you turn a smaller part of the dial to change the temperature.Īfter plugging in the grill, inserting a Briq into the tray, turning the dial to the right to light it and letting it heat for 5-10 minutes, you’re ready to go. The dial has three modes you turn between - lighting, on and off. I’m very intimidated by grilling but after using the Spark Grill for the first time, I have way more confidence in the process and look forward to grilling more. The Spark Grill team set up a call with me to walk me through turning the grill on and off and changing the temperature while using it. I accomplished it on my own, but I’d recommend two people to help the process go as smoothly as possible. They have a helpful, easy-to-follow video on their website, but it still required effort, a few tools that weren’t included and some handyman savvy to get it constructed. Requires connection to an outlet for a power cordĭoesn’t have as large of a cooking surface as other grills, but is perfect for households with 2-3 peopleĪssembling the Spark Grill was a process. Straightforward to assemble, but still took time and a few tools that didn’t come with the grill Requires the purchase of Briqs to operate, not just an upfront cost, and they’re more expensive than charcoal Grill turns off quickly and cools down fast Whole grill comes in a cart that makes it easy to moveīriqs are very easy to insert and clean up afterward The thick, porcelain hood keeps the heat contained and looks sleek from the outside Very easy, and safe, to turn on and lightĪdjusting temperature before and during cooking is simple After that, choose your desired temperature and turn it off when you’re done. High Heat: 30-40 minutes of grill time at 600-900 degrees Fahrenheit, designed for restaurant-grade searing and cooking pizzaĮasy-to-Use Temperature Dial: Ten minutes after you turn on the dial, the grill is fully heated and ready to use. Low & Slow Briqs: 6-8 hours of turn time at 250-350 degrees Fahrenheit, great for smoking and low BBQ cooksĮveryday: 60-90 minutes of burn time, 500-700 degrees Fahrenheit, great for grilling for a party Quick Briqs: 30-45 minutes of burn time between 450-600 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for weeknight dinners
Briqs come in four different varieties designed for different burn times: Porcelain-Enameled, Double-Wall Insulated Kettle: The grill’s top keeps all the heat in when closed and is made to efficiently conduct temperature during and after a cookīriqs: The all-natural charcoal fuel inside the drawer, made of a blend of hardwoods. Single-use, no-mess charcoal Briqs for easy cleanupģ86 square inches of cooking surface (16.3 x 23.7 inches)
Wide cast iron grill grates for caramelization and temperature regulation It costs just over $1,000 and is what all of the purchase links in this piece will link to.Ģ50-900 degree Fahrenheit temperature range For my Spark Grill review, I received the Chef’s Package which comes with:įor the average user, I’d recommend their Essentials Package, which comes with the grill and a selection of Briqs. The Spark Grill comes in a few different packages, with differing amounts of Briqs and added accessories like a pizza tray and cutting board.