Hi, I’m Randy with Barbecue Guys, and today we’ll be checking out Everdure Furnace Gas
Grills, by Heston Blumenthal. Being designed by a 3 Michelan Star Chef, it was definitely
made with cooking performance in mind. It’s cast Aluminum construction is light enough
to take just about anywhere. This is a cool, modern looking grill with a range of colors
to choose from. Let’s get to it.
Everdure Furnace Gas Grills come on a freestanding cart, making them a sleek addition to any
outdoor space. What makes this grill really versatile, is that you can easily remove the
grill head from the cart for easy portability. Off the cart, it only weighs about 60 Lbs,
and the width of it fits perfectly in the back of a truck bed, making it ideal for camping
or tailgating. Despite it’s small footprint, it definitely
doesn’t compromise on cooking performance. With the body of the furnace being die cast
aluminum, the heat retention is amazing. You can be preheated and ready to cook in just
5 minutes. And of course, aluminum doesn't rust - so you know it’ll stand up to the
elements. The cooking surface lies just 3 inches above the burners - adding to this
grill’s efficiency and heat response. The cooking area of the Furnace measures 29in
wide X 16 ½ deep.
The cooking grids are enameled cast iron, which are great for heat retention. Between
the insulated grill body, and thick cooking grates - you won’t struggle to get nice
color on whatever you grill. A unique design feature you will notice about
this grill is that there are no extra parts between the burner and cooking surface. The
grids themselves have integrated flame tamers, which cover the shape of each burner - protecting
them from grease and debris. This design contributes a lot to the quick
preheat & efficiency of this grill - due to less materials absorbing the heat before reaching
the cooking surface. Fewer parts also means you will have less to clean, which is always
nice.
I found the integrated flame tamers worked well with foods notorious for causing flare
ups. I was able to generously baste this chicken without worrying about runaway flames, and
there is still enough tamer area for drippings to vaporize into smokey flavor.
For cooking versatility, all sections of the grill’s surface can be swapped out with
Everdure’s flat plate accessories. You can mix and match what you want, or convert your
entire grill to a flat top. It’s nice to have the flexibility for griddle style cooking.
I also found the flat plates to be useful when you want to smoke something like ribs.
I used the one on the far right to smoulder wood chips, with the flat plate in the middle
serving as a heat deflector. I left the standard grids on the left side, allowing for plenty
of heat circulation thorugh the cook. With venting being forced through the back of this
grill, near grid level - the smoke is sure to pass by your food before exiting.
And of course, with a cast aluminum grill like this, heat radiates well from all sides
of the chamber throughout the cook - making this gas grill especially well suited for
low and slow smoking. I used Everdure’s roasting rack to lift
the ribs off of the flat plate - this made it really easy to keep both sides moist during
the cook. When I basted them with apple cider vinegar from the top, the drippings that fell
to the flat plate vaporized back toward the meat.
After just about 2 and a half hours of smoking with this setup, the ribs
Had some beautiful color. They turned out to be some of the best i’ve had off a gas
grill. Everdure also offers a stainless steel Teppanyaki
plate. I sauteed fresh veggies and shrimp to make a tasty stir fry, and handling food
was easy with the two included spatulas. Under the cooking surface of the Furnace,
you will find 3 burners constructed out of 304 stainless steel.
They are each lit by push and turn single spark ignition, and produce a combined total
of 27,000 BTUS of cooking power.
To keep a close eye on temperature, there is a hood mounted thermometer. The handle
of the grill is brushed aluminum, for a durable sleek look.
It’s worth noting, Everdure does offer a warming rack accessory - for additional cooking
space when needed.
For easy cleaning, there is a removable grease pan that can be slid out from the left side
of the grill.
The left side shelf of the grill can be folded down to save space when needed.
The cart of the Furnace has two storage shelves, which feature a cut out on the right side
for hanging a propane tank. The grill comes with a bag to conceal your propane tank & a
strap to secure it to the side of the cart for easy portability.
It’s worth noting, if you are looking for a smaller version of this grill, Everdure
offers a two burner collection called The Force. This collection also has a range of
colors to choose from. When it comes to prep space in your backyard,
Everdure offers a mobile prep kitchen that pairs well alongside their grills. It features
built in containers to keep ingredients close, slots to store your knives, and a multi panel
cutting board top - making it easy to rinse off whatever sections you use. The chopping
area even has a cut out for tossing debris into the concealed lower trash can. This mobile
prep kitchen is a nice piece of equipment to have, especially for areas where you can’t
build a permanent Island. Thanks for checking out the Furnace with us
today. All that’s left to do is to choose your color and get grillin. Be sure to subscribe
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