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harbroiling is a popular cooking method in both
traditional and display kitchens due to its aesthetic
appeal and ability to add a smokey taste to dishes. The
most common type of charbroiler is underfired, with a
predetermined distance between the grates and heat
source. Optimal temperatures vary from 550F to 625F.
Manufacturers offer several options in charbroiler configurations. Countertop
units require a stand or refrigerated chef base below; where as a “floor model” option will come with a
storage base or even a standard range oven below for optimal space saving. Configurations of this type
are often more costly initially but can save your staff steps as well as space in your kitchen.
BROILERS
Broiling is a dry-heat method of cooking, meaning little or no liquid is used. It is commonly used to prepare
meats, seafood, vegetables, sandwiches, and other dishes that require browning, searing, or melting.
Commercial broilers can be categorized into three types:
Underfired broilers, otherwise
known as Charbroilers, where
the source of heat is below the
food. These are often called
“grills”, although technically the
grill is the metal grate that the
food sits on.
Overfired broilers have heating
elements above the food, which
create intense heat and direct
flames. These are primarily
found in steakhouses
Specialty broilers encompass
many specific types, including
broilers with conveyor belts that
move the food through a heated
chamber, salamanders, and
cheesemelters.
Char Broilers
Broilers
In busy commercial kitchens, the commercial griddle is a must-have for cooking up a variety of delicious
dishes quickly and efficiently. From breakfast favorites like pancakes and eggs to lunchtime burgers and dinner
specialties, the griddle’s large cooking surface and precise temperature control make it a go-to tool for chefs
everywhere.
And because hood space is always at a premium, griddles can come with ribbed plates to allow for grill marks
when a charbroiler isn’t an option. This is helpful for those kitchens with limited space or for operators who need
this option on only specific items where a charbroiler isn’t needed.
Vulcan - model: VACB36 with
Smoker Assist