Smart Griller BBQ Grill Mats

Description

Believe me I was very skeptical at first - I was sure it would burn to a crisp in no time.  They are a fiberglass mat coated with PTFE ("Teflon") material - same as what is on nonstick frying pans. I quickly discovered that all mats are not created equal. They come in many different thicknesses and the percentage of "Teflon" varies greatly. After receiving samples I dropped one of the better quality mats on my grill and I soon was reading 350 F on my temp gage. I laid the oil dripping, marinated chicken on the mat and it immediately they started to sizzle! I soon noticed the marinade was staying puddled around the chicken. Also there were no flare ups from the oils dripping down to the burners - Nice! Later I started to turn the chicken and it slid across the mat. With a grill full of golden brown chicken staring up at me I brushed on another generous coat of marinade. I then loaded on a bowl of fresh mini sweet peppers covered in Italian dressing on the other half of the grill. As the peppers sizzled in the puddles of dressing, I turned them and saw grill marks doted throughout! Nothing stuck to the mat as I removed the perfectly cooked food of the grill. I immediately turned off the burners as there was nothing to "cook" off the grill grates. I refuse to admit the number of times we forgot to go back and turn of the grill, sometimes emptying the tank. Proudly, I set the food on the table and we enjoyed a great meal. After dinner I went back out to the grill and lifted the mat full of caked on burnt sauce. WOW, the grill grates had nothing to clean. After a few wipes, with the dish cloth and warm soapy water, the mat cleaned right off and was ready for the next use. Needless to say the grill mat far exceeded my expectations.