The Deni Halogen Burner
How futuristic to be cooking with light? I recently picked up a Deni Halogen burner. The temperature range is 185 degrees up to 806 degrees through five different settings. Isn’t that about how hot the surface of the sun is?
The thought was originally to put this in a new BBQ concession trailer so I had a portable stove top if ever needed. If you don’t have it, you’ll probably need it at some point. Being the kind of guy who probably has more tools than he has purposes, it seemed like a must-have.
Looking at different models of burners, the choices were as varied as the prices: electric coils, propane camp stoves (got one of those, too), glass covered electric, etc. The Deni was not the least expensive option by far. A tried and true electric coil could be had for under $15. The Deni cost me closer to $90. It heats up very fast and cools down quickly as well. A cooling fan prevents it from overheating and runs after you’ve turned off the burner to cool down the elements (halogen bulbs) and the cooking surface. The cool down isn’t instant, but it’s fairly quick.
The Deni Halogen burner will still find its way to the BBQ trailer, however, I’m now seeing opportunities for use at off-site catering gigs or having an extra burner for big holiday meals here at home. Honestly, I could have gotten by with a $15, no frills electric coil, but did I mention that this thing cooks with light?
