How to choose an electric skewer?

It is immediately worth noting that such devices are classified by the method of placing heating elements. The following types of electric barbecue are distinguished:

1. Vertical - has a cylindrical shape, therefore more compact and convenient to use than horizontal counterparts. Since the skewers are in an upright position, the fat drains onto the bottom pan. The heater, in turn, is placed in the middle, which contributes to uniform roasting of meat. Advantages include the convenient location of the control panel and the absence of the need to turn over the ingredients. Choosing an electric skewer of vertical type, 5 you can count on preparing 4-12 skewers for 2-6 people;
2. Horizontal - the appearance of a barbecue. Frying foods occurs with the help of a heater located at the bottom. The panel, respectively, is located on the side. Due to such a device, the device looks quite massive. At the same time, only a number of models are equipped with automatic turning of skewers. The advantage is the ability to place up to 24 skewers at a time.

As you already understood, the performance of the device depends on the size and power. Moreover, the second parameter in terms of cooking speed has priority. If you intend to cook from 10 skewers, you better choose an electric skewer for a house with a power of 1500-2000 watts. Devices from 700 to 1000 W are suitable for a small family. Less powerful devices are not recommended to be bought, as they will fulfill the task for too long. If the choice fell on an inexpensive model, make sure there are removable items to make it easier to wash. Regardless of the power, the temperature of the heating element should be 550 degrees. It is desirable that the heating element be made of aluminum. You should also pay attention to the number of revolutions per minute and the closedness of the heater.

Regardless of the location of the skewers, the choice of electric skewers must be carried out taking into account 5 characteristics:

• TEN - preferably from aluminum with a maximum heating temperature of up to 550 degrees;
• power - optimally from 1500 to 2000 W;
• autonomous turning of skewers - for uniform frying, a minimum of 2 rpm is needed;
• control panel - electronic more functional, more convenient than mechanical, but such models are more expensive;
• functions - delayed start, timer, offline shutdown.

If you want to choose a good electric skewer, also pay due attention to the quality of the construction details.

First you need to decide where the device will stand. The dimensions depend on this, and, accordingly, the type of equipment. If the kitchen does not have space for installing a horizontal device, you will have to sacrifice the number of skewers in favor of the vertical model.
In terms of design, the current variety of colors of models allows you to choose a device for any interior design. Special attention should be paid to gift devices equipped with the original case painting.

To choose the right skewer, you need to pay due attention to the quality of the parts. It is desirable that the plastic does not occur even in the body of the product, since the heating element is heated to very high temperatures. When you buy a cheap plastic model, you run the risk of an unpleasant odor and melting parts over time.

With regard to additional features, experts consider the most necessary:

• timer;
• automatic shutdown;
• turning skewers;
• temperature adjustment.

We hope that these recommendations are enough for you to be able to purchase a useful and durable product for the kitchen. P.S. Finally, I want to share an objective opinion on the effectiveness of this device. Indeed, with the help of a good electric skewer, you can cook delicious pickled meat, but it still can not be compared with a real skewers. You must understand that the heater does not provide for the saturation of products with the flavor that is achieved when frying meat on a real fire!