TEC Sterling Patio FR 44" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill - STPFR2NT

Our take on the Sterling Patio FR 44" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill

The TEC Sterling Patio FR 44-inch is a built-in natural gas grill that relies on infrared heat rather than hot air, which TEC says helps keep moisture in food. Its burner system and radiant glass panels aim to spread heat evenly across the cooking surface, with the 592 square inch grate area offering room for larger meals. The grill reaches temperatures from a low 200 degrees up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can handle low-heat smoking as well as high-heat searing. Electronic ignition and U-shaped stainless steel grates that heat quickly add to its appeal.

This grill suits cooks who want a built-in unit for a patio or outdoor kitchen and who value flexible temperature control. Before buying, confirm that you have a natural gas line, since this model runs on natural gas, and make sure the 44-inch width fits your planned space and cabinetry.

About the Sterling Patio FR 44" 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 44-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.

Two fuel efficient 30,000 BTU burners use 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 592 square inch cooking surface is covered by unique, U-shaped cooking grates which heat very quickly, delivering restaurant-style sear marks on your food. A stainless steel heat zone separator sits between the burners, which allows you to cook food simultaneously using different temperatures.

The separator prevents heat from spilling over to the other side, allowing you to cook using indirect heat. 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.

Key details

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

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