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Some say cooking is the art of converting ingredients into savory dishes. Still, many professional chefs and home cooks agree that grilling on stones is one of the easiest ways of preparing juicy meats and crunchy vegetables. From Japanese wagyu to tuna, a stone grill is an accomplished kitchen asset that not only adds a crust to meat and vegetables but also seals in flavors. Using a flat stone grill is easy and less dangerous compared to dealing with wire mesh grills over an open fire. Plus, stone grills connect people with their traditional way of life, and they are highly appreciated in modern restaurants and bars.

Idealistic stone grills for restaurants and bars

When talking about a stone grill, many things usually erupt. Is it an entire grill made of stones or a basic flat stone used for roasting meat? Both inferences refer to stone grills, but what online wholesalers offer is leaned towards a flat stone used for grilling. Under this category, customers can get a hot stone, lava stone, salt block or Japanese Ishiyaki grills. Hot stone grills are basically flat slabs of stone heated at high temperatures and placed on a grill or in a designated cooking area. Food, often thinly sliced meats or vegetables, is then placed directly on the hot stones, allowing it to cook quickly. Diners can control the cooking process by constantly flipping the slices over. As an interactive cooking method, the stone grill BBQ may be a good addition to a restaurant or bar. People can also buy and use them as outdoor stone grills for parties and weekend hangouts.

Ever wished to cook a uniform medium rare or well-done steak? Lava stone grills might be a go-to method. This grill works by heating small volcanic lava stones and placing meat just above them with the help of a wire mesh grill. Because the lava stones are porous, they retain and distribute heat evenly for uniform cooking.

While traditional stones are basically for cooking, salt blocks cook and flavor the food. For instance, Himalayan salt blocks can be heated and used as a cooking surface. The salt in it will slowly seep through the food to introduce a subtle flavor. Finally, Ishiyaki is a Japanese version of hot stone grills. They are smaller and smoother than most mass-produced grills.

How thick should a hot stone grill be?

The thickness of hot stone grills is between 0.5 and 2 inches. However, what determines the actual thickness of stone grills is the type of stone. Some stones, such as granite and soapstone, absorb heat slower and retain it for long while others, like ceramic, heat up faster and lose heat at the same rate. Granite stone grills that retain heat for a long time are suitable for thick chunks of meat, which require prolonged cooking, while ceramic grills are suitable for browning and crusting. So when buying granite stones, make sure they are at least an inch thick to store heat for a long time. For ceramic, ensure they are about 0.5 inches thick to heat up faster.

How to heat stone grills?

How a person heats a stone grill will affect its durability. Stone grills should be heated in the oven at medium to high temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Avoid placing cold brick stone grills over gas stoves. The sudden temperature changes may cause the grill to crack.

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