Can you relate to any of these grilling scenarios? My husband turns on our gas grill to warm up as I prepare the meat and veggies. About 15 minutes later, he puts the meat on the grill; then, the veggies are carefully placed on the grate. Halfway through cooking, everything is turned, and half the onions and other small vegetables fall through the grate. On more than one occasion, when we lifted the lid expecting perfection—the grill was barely warm because the tank had run out of gas, and the backup tank hadn’t been refilled. We heat the kitchen oven, which takes 15 minutes, and around 30 minutes later, we’re finally ready to eat dinner.
On more than one occasion, one of us left the propane turned on. The next time we go to use the grill, the gas tank is empty. The cost to exchange an empty for a full tank is approximately $25, and those absent-minded mistakes add up.
We gave up on grilling with charcoal several years ago because the prep to get the briquettes to temperature took too long, and moving them around to maintain temperature seemed more of a science experiment. It took our joy out of cooking. Besides, reports that charcoal grilling is potentially bad for your health and the environment—and it was quite easy to make the switch to gas.
If you live in a northern climate as I do, cooking outside is liberating, and evokes fun times with friends and family. Cooking is a shared experience.
A New Way to Grill
One of my favorite meals from the grill is fish tacos. I’m rarely successful flipping the fish without it breaking up and having some of it fall through the grate, but I like cooking fish outside, so it doesn’t smell up my kitchen. Yes, I’ve tried the grill basket—but what a mess to clean.
The good news is, I’ll never cook fish on the grill again.
Another favorite at my house is pork tenderloin with roasted vegetables. There aren’t any specific challenges to cooking this meal on the grill other than those noted earlier. So, I decided to try it in my Sharp’s Superheated Steam Countertop Oven. Could it match the flavor from the grill? Eureka!
Below are my recipes for cooking fish tacos and pork tenderloin in Sharp’s Superheated Steam Countertop Oven. At the end of both recipes are additional notes and tips for cooking with this fantastic little oven.
How to Use the Steam Function | Tefal Easy Fry Grill & Steam FW2018
FAQ
What is a steam grill?
What is the difference between steaming and grilling?
Does steam cleaning grill work?
How do you Steam Clean a grill?
However, there is a safer way. You can steam clean your grill! Here’s how. Heat up your grill to 600ºF, then remove or turn off the heat source. Place a tin of water directly on the grates. A large vegetable can or a small coffee can work well for this step. Close the lid and let the grill steam for 30 minutes.
How do you clean Grill grates with a steamer?
For grill grates, steam clean them one by one with a metal brush attachment, wipe off with a cloth. Learn more about hardwood floors cleaning with steamer. Operators can quickly slide this very portable steam cleaner into and out of a work truck and bring it to the job site thanks to its small weight of only 16.5 lbs.
Is steam cleaning a good way to sanitize a grill?
Steam cleaning is an eco-friendly and effective method for sanitizing grills, eliminating over 99% of bacteria, viruses, and germs without the need for additional cleaning agents. Different types of grills, including gas, charcoal, pellet, and smokers, offer unique benefits and considerations for outdoor cooking.
Can You steam food while cooking?
Or you can steam food while sautéing, by simply tossing a small amount of water or stock into the pan, and covering it with a lid. You can also steam food “en papillote,” where a small amount of liquid and food are wrapped in pouches and placed in the oven or on a grill. (Watch this in the video and read more in the Level Up section below.)