TEC Sterling Patio FR 26" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill - STPFR1NT

Our take on the Sterling Patio FR 26" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill

The TEC Sterling Patio FR 26-inch is a built-in natural gas grill that cooks with infrared energy rather than hot air, which the maker says helps food keep more of its moisture. Its range runs from a very high heat of around 900 degrees down to a gentle 200 degrees, so it can handle everything from hard searing to low, slow cooking. A patented stainless steel infrared burner paired with a radiant glass panel aims to deliver juicy, charbroiled flavor while keeping flare-ups to a minimum, and the U-shaped grates are designed to heat quickly for distinct sear marks.

This grill suits those who want a built-in unit for a patio or outdoor kitchen and value precise, adaptable heat control. Before buying, confirm that you have a natural gas line, since this model runs on natural gas, and check that the 26-inch footprint fits your planned cutout. Shoppers who prefer a freestanding or propane model will want to look elsewhere.

About the Sterling Patio FR 26" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill

Newly improved from TEC, the Sterling Patio FR series of grills is better than ever! Featuring an innovative grilling system capable of cooking from a searing hot 900 degrees Fahrenheit, down to a low 200 degrees, great for low-heat smoking, searing, and everything in between. The TEC Sterling Patio FR 26-inch natural gas grill cooks with 100 percent infrared energy with no hot or cold spots, eliminating hot air and reducing moisture loss in food by up to 35 percent.

The fuel efficient 30,000 BTU burner uses less fuel than other grills, saving you money on gas. Convenient electronic ignition supplies a reliable spark to ignite the burners safely. TEC uses a patented flare-proof stainless steel infrared burner system combined with a radiant glass emitter panel, resulting in tender, juicy, charbroil flavored food.

The position of the stainless steel cooking grates, radiant glass panels, and infrared burners creates even heat distribution across the cooking surface and virtually eliminates flare-ups. The 296 square inch cooking surface is covered by unique, U-shaped cooking grates which heat very quickly, delivering restaurant-style sear marks on your food. TEC Sterling Patio grills are capable of heating up to 900 degrees in 10 minutes with the hood closed, making long preheating times are a thing of the past.

The need for a side burner is also eliminated because you can place your pots or pans on the cooking grids or radiant panels to heat and cook like on an indoor cooktop. Enjoy quick and easy cleanup, with a self-cleaning cooking surface that incinerates food and debris in 10-15 minutes while the grill is on high.

Key details

• 30,000 BTUs
• 296 sq in cooking area
• Natural Gas fuel
• Infrared burner
• Sear zone
• Side burner

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