Home Chefs Level-Up by Adding Rotisserie Burners to Outdoor Grills

Cooking meals for the whole family on top-notch gas grills has become the norm. Not long ago, a portable propane grill was seen as a luxury item, mainly used for special occasions and gatherings. However, the cutting-edge technology incorporated into commercial-grade outdoor grills, as well as residential patio barbecues, gives home chefs versatility and consistent heat, among other advantages.

Needless to say, today's stainless steel outdoor grill provides a lot more than just indoor cooking options. One feature that sets a built-in barbecue grill apart from ovens and stoves is the infrared rotisserie burner. Industry-leading models, such as the PGS Legacy Grill line, can easily be customized with an infrared rotisserie burner that doubles a grilling enthusiast's cooking possibilities. If you're thinking about getting an outdoor grill with a rotisserie included or one that can be upgraded later, these are important factors to keep in mind.

What Is An Infrared Rotisserie Burner?

There are two distinct ways to answer the question, "What is an infrared rotisserie burner?" The first involves the technical aspects of integrating the unit into high-end gas grills.

The gas burner redirects the intense flame of an outdoor grill onto a ceramic tile with tiny holes. This process transforms the flame heat generated by propane or natural gas in a patio barbecue into intense infrared heat. These units are typically placed at the back of the inside of an outdoor grill. A notch is usually built into the lid for the spit to rest securely and rotate automatically. The technical expertise involved in installing an infrared rotisserie burner into a top-tier outdoor grill expands a home chef's menu. Here are some technical benefits of using an infrared rotisserie:

• Even Cooking
• Reduced Labor
• Cost-Effective
• Increased Ability to Prepare Large Dishes

No matter how advanced the technology embedded in industry-leading PGS grills into top-tier outdoor grills may be, home chefs want excellent results. Anyone can buy a portable propane grill. The real question is whether you can grill prime cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and diversify your repertoire with mouthwatering flavors.

Even if you have an exceptional stainless steel patio barbecue, an infrared rotisserie burner takes that outdoor grill to the next level. It also elevates your grill skills and menu offerings. These are dishes that can be perfectly prepared on an infrared rotisserie burner:

• Whole Chickens
• Turkey & Duck
• Roasts & Thick Cuts of Beef
• Prime Rib
• Leg of Lamb
• While Pineapples
• Veggie Baskets & Kabobs

To ensure the rotisserie temperature remains consistent, the grates of the outdoor grill should not be used simultaneously with the rotisserie. This prompts many grilling enthusiasts to add side burners to their built-in barbecue grill setups.

The main course on the spit is usually complemented by side burners providing secondary heat to complete a robust feast. In what now seems like ancient history to backyard chefs with top-of-the-line gas grills, these modern spits no longer require manual turning. They deliver slow-cooking pleasure automatically.

Legacy Grill Models That Come Standard with Rotisserie Burners

Like many evolving product producers, industry leaders are now including infrared rotisserie burners as a standard feature in top-tier gas grills. Most PGS grills have the capability of adding a rotisserie burner, but they come standard in these three Legacy grill models. These are aspects of each Legacy Grill to consider when making a selection.

• Newport Gourmet: This 30-inch grill works wonderfully as a patio barbecue when space is limited. It delivers 57,000 BTUs, 540 square inches of grate cooking space, and 200 square inches of warming rack area, along with a rotisserie kit.
• Pacifica Gourmet: Considered a medium-sized model, homeowners often use it as the centerpiece of an outdoor kitchen. Delivering a consistent 80,000 BTUs, 720 square inches of primary grilling area, and 260 square inches of warming space, the Pacifica outdoor grill includes a standard 12,000 BTU infrared rotisserie burner. At 39 inches, it is widely regarded as the best option for mid-sized patios.
• BIG SUR: This ranks among the largest Legacy Grill options at 51 inches. Delivering 120,000 BTUs, 960 square inches of grilling area, and 355 square inches of warming space, the standard 12,000-BTU infrared rotisserie is widely recognized as a commercial-grade burner. Size matters when home chefs entertain guests or plan to host birthday parties, family gatherings, and graduations, among others, on the property.

While these models are considered top-tier gas grills for residential use, PGS also offers outdoor commercial grills that can be customized with infrared rotisserie burners. A commercial-grade PGS built-in barbecue grill can be used with a BBQ island, beverage center, side burners, and a wide range of other accessories as well. Another PGS advantage is that a spit can be added to other models that don't offer this transformative option as standard.

For instance, both the A-Series and T-Series can have rotisserie burners seamlessly installed. Easy-to-assemble kits can be purchased that are uniquely tailored to the PGS models. This means if you already own a high-quality stainless steel PGS gas grill, you don't necessarily need to buy a new unit to explore rotisserie grilling.

It's also worth noting that the Newport and Pacifica Legacy Grill lines have what is known as "non-gourmet" options. This essentially allows homeowners to select one of these top-tier gas grills while leaving accessory options open. Specifically sized infrared rotisserie burner kits are designed to fit each line and model precisely. If you currently own a Legacy Grill or another high-quality PGS gas grill, the infrared rotisserie burner kits come with user-friendly instructions for setup, installation, and operation.

The fact that we live in an era of rapidly advancing technology being integrated into a wide array of products hasn't been overlooked by PGS Grill lines. Making infrared rotisseries standard on some models and creating kits for others shows that this technology is the best way for grilling enthusiasts to enhance their skills and embrace patio grilling as the new normal.