It’s been almost 40 years since we introduced the first infrared grill and revolutionized how America—and the world—grills. TEC’s original Patio grill was an overnight success for many reasons. Grilling enthusiasts went wild over the searing temperatures the grill could reach in mere minutes, and they loved the taste of the food. But most importantly, the Patio represented the first substantive technological development in a field that had seen little change since early humans began cooking with fire.
When Dr. Hugh DuBose of Columbia, SC recently moved into a retirement center, he passed down his 1979 Patio I to his son, Clarke.
The grill market has evolved and changed dramatically in the intervening years. Today, there are dozens of companies manufacturing grills using the technology we developed back in 1978. But what hasn’t changed is our commitment to research and development, to improvement and innovation. We continue to obsolete what we have previously invented with new and better technology.
So this spring, TEC Infrared Grills is proud to announce the newest generation of the amazing Patio grill. It cooks two to three times faster than your typical grill. But since our patented grilling system eliminates all hot air, food retains up to 35% more of its natural juices. The Patio has a wide range of temperature controls, from low and slow (under 250 degrees F) to hot and fast (over 800 degrees F) to give you the most control over the cooking process. Because we all know that in the end, it’s really all about the food!
The Patio with 2 burners and cabinet.
The new Patio comes in several configurations, and can be configured with or without a cabinet. The Patio 1 Burner can cook 16 hamburgers in 8-10 minutes, while the Patio 2 Burner can cook 32 hamburgers in 8-10 minutes! And with our rapid preheat times, you can go from 0-900 degrees F in only 7 minutes with the grill on high. For this special launch of the Patio, we are also including an IGrill 2 (full-sized grills) or IGrill mini. Freestanding Patios are tentatively scheduled to start rolling out to customers at the end of April, with built-in Patios to follow soon after.
For more information or to find a dealer new you, please visit our website at tecinfrared.com, so you too can experience the amazing Patio in action.
According to Bill Best (founder, CEO, and Resident Inventor) “this is the best burner that I have designed due to the cooking range, simplicity, and durability.” And that is saying a lot from the guy who invented it all!
Bill Best with the Sterling G4000.
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