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Basic can be beautiful, but
extravagant is fabulous! And with so many clever appliances,
you
can be
as
whimsical
as you like.
Almost
everything costs a lot these days. But your imagination counts for more than what's in your
wallet when you're sidestepping high costs without scrimping
on style, quality, comfort or function.
So don't let high prices stand between you and
your outdoor kitchen dreams.
The Guide To Outdoor Kitchen Appliances shows you
all the appliances you need for a fully functional outdoor
kitchen.
We'll also take a look at some luxuries beyond
the grill that make cooking outdoors more fun.
You're sure to find
inspiration for all the outdoor kitchen appliances that fit
your needs and budget.
The first rule of outdoor
kitchen appliances is to choose materials that hold up
to the rigors of weather changes.
If need be, have a
professional install the gas and electric lines and
outlets for your outdoor kitchen appliances, lights, and
sound system.
Make sure all pipes
are properly installed and winterized
when the weather turns cold.
Plan
for a roof, awning, or customer covers to protect your outdoor
kitchen appliances, accessories, and cook zones.
You'll
also need built-in or freestanding storage for your
utensils and dishes.
Refrigerators
Ultra modern outdoor refrigerators have stainless-steel
good looks.
They can
be full-size stand-alone models, or compact units that fit underneath your counter
or island.
In either case, these outdoor kitchen appliances
can come outfitted with wine coolers and
icemakers.
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Wine Coolers
Wine coolers are not
just for the serious wine connoisseur. They keep any beverage
refreshingly cold.
Remote units can be
stand-alone, but they don't have to be electric
at all.
There are baskets with waterproof rings that snuggly fit
4 bottles. You just fill the basket with ice, and hold your bottles place with
the rings.
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Icemakers
With an outdoor
icemaker, you'll never have to run to the house because you've run out
of ice.
These can also be stand-alone models, or integrated into
your refrigerator.
Wood-Fired Ovens
Wood-fired ovens are all
the rage.
Their radiant heat, hypnotic
flames and aromatic smoke imbue your outdoor kitchen
with ambiance.
Use them to grill, seer, roast
or smoke meats, bake breads, pies, pizzas, tarts and
casseroles and to brown vegetables.
Beverage Carts
Think of beverage carts
as islands on wheels.
Use them as workstations or serving carts or as temporary
or permanent storage units.
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Beverage Centers
Both built-in and modular units give
you outdoor convenience with a stainless steel look.
Look for these to
include a sink, covered ice container, bottle
storage, bottle opener, and towel hanger.
A drop-in unit is designed to
be dropped into an outdoor countertop or island. A modular
unit can have wheels or
be built-in.
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Blender
Units
You can't make blended beverages without
a blender. Right?
Blender units are tricked out versions of
your standard blender.
These units have
stainless construction with sliding covers. Look for them to also have covered
GFCI-protected 120 outlets.
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Infrared Burners
These seal in juices, cook at higher temperatures, and heat
up fast. You'll see them built into grills and as
stand-alone or drop in units.
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Pizza Cart
Pizza carts, as the name implies, are pizza ovens
on wheels. They can be designed as gas-fired and as drop
in units.
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Prep Carts
No one likes to cook in a cramped
kitchen. So use a prep cart to
expand your workspace and for mobility.
With a large cutting board, dual flip top
work areas, built-in vegetable trays, storage drawers,
cabinets, and a towel rack, you'll
have everything you need.
These are so versatile
they can also be used as
a bar or buffet.
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Side Burners
A side burner is a versatile
piece of outdoor kitchen equipment. They're handy when you
need a gas-fired burner or two for more conventional
cooking like steaming, sautéing, frying or general heating.
These drop in conveniences have
all the features of a standard cook top, including
electric ignition and high-capacity burners.
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Smokers
A dedicated smoker
is ideal for cooking dishes that have long cook times at low temperatures.
Your smoker can burn charcoal
or gas, or you can have an electric model with
temperature controls, upper and lower vents, and lots of
headroom for smoking large turkeys, hams, and roasts.
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Warming Drawers
Warming drawers are versatile, too. Use them to keep
food warm or hot and for heating serving and
eating dishes.
They
come as under-counter units or built into high-end cart-mounted
cooking centers.
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Wok Burners
Get stir-fried perfection with an outdoor
wok burner.
These are specially designed
burners that hold round-bottomed cookware and come with
custom-fitted woks.
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