BBQ Mats: Choosing a Non-Stick Coating for Grilling

The summer cottage season is approaching, which means that it is time for barbecues and barbecues. But sometimes you don’t want to wash used items after a good time. A non-stick grill coating is ideal for this.

In the store or on the internet, many have already seen non-stick barbecue mats. Such a thing can be used on the grill and in the oven.

In the case of the grill, the non-stick surface will protect the grill from grease and dirt. You can cook anything on the non-stick mat: vegetables, meat and more. You can even make scrambled eggs or fry cheese. Good news for those looking after their health and shape, because everything can be cooked on this surface without the use of oil. This thing can withstand very high temperatures, up to +300 degrees.

If the coating on the non-stick frying pan has deteriorated, you can cut a circle of the desired diameter from the non-stick mat and lay it on the bottom of the damaged frying pan. This method will save you a lot of money.

Already in the showcase, you can evaluate the quality of the material.

There are several main characteristics.

• Thickness. It should be large enough, as too thin rugs quickly deteriorate.
• The rug should be quite dense, glossy, without unnecessary roughness.
• The edges are clear, not spreading.

BBQ mats have the following features:

• the service life of a quality mat is 5 years;
• the ability to cook food without oil or other fat;
• such a surface has the ability to work on gas and electric stoves;

• cooked food easily lags behind the rug;
• can be used for baking and drying;
• this coating can also be used in the freezer;
• must withstand temperatures from -60 to +300 degrees.

Such products are made from Teflon varnish and food grade silicone. As a rule, they are presented in black, since this color design allows them to retain their original appearance longer.

The price of such an accessory ranges from 600 to 1 thousand rubles. The cost of the rug depends on the material. A Teflon product costs about 200 rubles.

There are such main advantages of a non-stick surface as:

• biological inertness (contact with food);
• withstanding high temperatures;
• manufactured products do not stick to the surface of the rug;
• the item is suitable for the cooking process without the use of oil;
• any baked goods will be baked on this rug;
• it is profitable and cheap;

• the product can be used more than 3 thousand times;
• food does not stick to the mat;
• the probability of burning is minimal;
• the ability to use the coating on both sides;
• the products do not form fry that is harmful to health;
• can be used to store food in the freezer;

• do not require special care. To wash the rug, you just need to walk on it with a damp cloth;
• dough can be rolled out on these products;
• does not absorb the smells of cooked food;
• can be washed in a dishwasher, where it fits quite easily due to its compactness;
• remains the same flexible and elastic even at low temperatures;
• can be used on coals;

• the item is very compact, does not take up much space and will not weigh down the travel bag;
• after use, you do not have to wash the wire rack or baking sheet from fat and burnt food residues for a long time.

This grill product generally has only positive reviews., but some disadvantages can also be highlighted.

There are two main points to consider when choosing a non-stick mat.

• Thickness a high-quality rug is 200 microns. In this case, the surface itself will heat up sufficiently, and the heat will evenly spread throughout the product. And also with this optimal value, there will be no problems with laying it on the lattice: the rug will lie flat without bent edges. A thin rug will not last long, it will heat up too quickly, which leads to burning of food.
• Dimensions. The ideal option is to match the size of the coating to the size of the grid surface. This will make it possible to cook several dishes at once, therefore, it will help save time.

You need to know the basic rules for using the product.

• The non-stick coating must be heat treated before first use. You need to put it in the oven for two hours at a temperature of +230 degrees.
• After the initial heat treatment, the product must be placed on a baking sheet or wire rack. The surface must be free of roughness, rust, carbon deposits. After that, you can start using the mat for its intended purpose.
• Do not use piercing or cutting objects on the rug.
• When cleaning non-stick coatings, it is recommended to use alkali-free products. Alkali will erode the surface of the rug.
• Avoid cooking foods that contain foods such as honey or jam, as this will shorten the life of the rug.

High-quality non-stick silicone coatings allow health-conscious housewives to prepare any baked goods without a drop of fat and oil. Thanks to the silicone surface, even burnt food will not stick to the rug. And also with the help of silicone, heat will evenly spread over the surface of the rug, and therefore food too.

With a non-stick coating, you no longer have to use a ton of flour for baking as the dough will not stick to the surface. On some rugs, you can find lines for rolling out the dough. This will help the housewives and owners prepare baking cakes of the same size. An unusual design can add a pattern to the surface of the rug.

Using the rug is very simple. It is enough just to place it on the required surface (wire rack, baking sheet).

A non-stick barbecue mat is a must have for any modern housewife. One has only to responsibly approach his choice so that this thing will last as long as possible. Users of this product note that the food does not really stick to the surface, it is not necessary to use oil, and the dishes are tasty and not burnt. A huge plus is the ease of care of the rug.

You can watch a video review of the barbecue mat in the following video.