Side Burners Over $2000

What is the difference between a side burner and a power burner?

A standard side burner is sized for simmering sauces and cooking side dishes beside the grill. A power burner in this collection delivers 55,000 to 65,000 BTUs from a dual-ring burner, enough for wok cooking, deep frying, seafood boils and large stockpots that a conventional side burner cannot bring to temperature.

How many BTUs does a high-end power burner put out?

Power burners above the $2,000 mark run 55,000 to 65,000 BTUs. The Artisan 18-inch ARTP-18PB is rated at 55,000 BTUs, the American Made Grills Muscle MUSPB2 at 60,000 BTUs over 380 square inches, and the Alfresco Versa Power 24-inch AXEVP at 65,000 BTUs across dual burners.

Which brands make side burners over $2,000?

Alfresco, American Made Grills and Artisan build the side and power burners in this range. American Made Grills offers matching power burners for its Alturi, Encore, Estate, Atlas and Muscle lines, Alfresco brings the Sear Zone and Versa Power units, and Artisan makes an 18-inch dual power burner in 304 stainless steel.

What is a ceramic infrared sear burner used for?

A ceramic infrared sear burner, like the one in the Alfresco Sear Zone AXESZ, radiates intense heat directly onto the food rather than heating the air around it. That produces the hard crust you want on a steak in a fraction of the time a conventional burner takes to build the same surface temperature.

Can these burners be built into a masonry island?

Yes. The side and power burners here are drop-in and built-in units designed to mount flush into masonry islands and custom countertops. Cut the opening to the dimensions on the specific product page rather than a generic size, and allow the manufacturer's clearance for ventilation beneath the burner.

What fuel types are available for high-output power burners?

Side burners and power burners in this range are offered in both propane and natural gas configurations, including all the American Made Grills dual-ring models. Confirm the supply at your island before ordering. For lower-output options, compare against side burners from $1,000 to $2,000.