Ceramic Grill

An Outdoor Grill that Does it All

by Shannon Luddy, editorial assistant

 If ever there was a time for home appliances that do it all, it would be now, and with the handcrafted Cypress Ceramic Grill you get just that.  These green egg-shaped cookers can trace their ancestry back to ancient China, but the Japanese adopted it as “kamado,” which means oven, stove, heater, or fireplace.  They have become popular again for their ease of use, functionality, and versatility.

         Our new-age gas and charcoal grills have to go a long way to duplicate several features of the ceramic cooker, such as even heating, natural flavor retention, and ease of heat control.  Plus the ceramic cooker can grill, barbeque, smoke, and bake all in the same unit. 

         By regulating airflow with the damper on the bottom and the vents in the lid there is complete control of the temperature, which I’m sure most of us have had to wrestle with even with our conventional ovens in our kitchens.  Plus there is no worrying about moisture intrusion as ceramic, as an insulator, retains heat and moisture with ease, and with that insulation the charcoal burns longer.  Not that charcoal is all that expensive, but if you can get that much more out of anything, isn’t it worth it?

         On another note, ever want to grill in the winter?  I know sometimes the urge just hits me when there’s snow outside for some awesomely grilled steaks.  Then I think of my grill outside not holding the heat and probably having to bring the steaks in to finish them on the stove after they’ve gotten some grill flavor, what a pain.  Not so with the ceramic grill, it holds the heat inside without a problem no matter what the temperature or weather outside. 

         The 19” steel grill surface provides ample space for just about anything the average family wants to cook, including roasts, hams, most foul, and even stews if you’ve got the pot for them.  Plus it’s reversible so you have that extra height adjustment inside. 

         An often, in my opinion, overlooked aspect of this grill is it’s mobility.  I know that most families don’t have much occasion to move their grill around, but it is nice to have the option.  The Cypress Ceramic Grill has a steel framed grill cart available with wheels, making any shifts in décor or even cleaning around it much less work. 

         Adding to all this, each one has a unique color and texture that blends into many patio, deck, or yard settings; you’ve got a product that provides function, beauty, and versatility all wrapped up in one.

Visit the Cypress website at : www.cypress.com