The Secret to Making the Best Cheeseburger at Your Next Cookout
Fire up the grill with these sizzling burger gadgets
Summer is in full swing — although the perfect cheeseburger knows no season. Sure, anyone can cook some ground beef on a grill, but these cooking-inspired gadgets can help you grill the ultimate burger.
1. Char-Broil SmartChef TRU-Infrared Gas Grill
This $800 Wi-Fi-enabled grill works with iOS and Android smartphones. You can use the mobile app to check this grill's interior temperature, the temperature of your food, find recipes and even receive alerts when your food is ready. You can also monitor gas levels so that when you're ready for a cookout, the grill is ready, too.
2. Weber iGrill 3
At $100, the Weber iGrill 3 is an affordable way to grill your burger to juicy perfection. Its smart thermometer works with phones that run iOS 9 and Android 4.4 and higher, while the grill itself can be programmed to alert you when your burger is ready to eat. Additionally, Weber is currently offering free shipping on any order over $50.
3. Meater
A wireless smart thermometer that can run for over 24 hours, the $69 Meater works via Bluetooth with iOS and Android devices. It can read temperatures up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit for meat and 527 degrees Fahrenheit inside a cooker. The device's wooden case even doubles as a charger.
4. Amazon Echo
No, Alexa can't actually grill your hamburger. However, there are Alexa skills that can give you helpful tips for cooking your own burger. Grilling Time and Heat Settings can tell you whether to put your burger on indirect or direct heat, as well as what temperature to burn your coals at. The Grill Master skill can recommend ideal grilling temperatures, while Grill Thermometer taps into USDA guidelines.
5. Grillbot
Barbecues are fun — cleaning up after them is not. Why not let a robot do it? Grillbot is a $100 whirling mass of brushes that scrubs your grill and can eradicate even the hardiest masses of grease. Once you're done grilling, put Grillbot inside, press a button and presto. The Grillbot comes in various colors and with its own case.
This article originally appeared on GearBrain and was syndicated by MediaFeed..
