What Is a Ceramic Searing Side Burner

The sear burner included on many higher-end gas grills is a powerful cooking tool. It uses a large number of small flames to heat a ceramic plate to very high temperatures. The superheated ceramic element emits infrared radiation, which rapidly sears and browns the food — usually meats — cooked over it.

What is a searing side burner used for?

What is a searing side burner used for? On several premium grills, sear burners are included. They use an abundance of small flames to heat ceramic plates to very high temperatures for powerful cooking.

Can you use a searing burner as a side burner?

Yes, you can use the searing station as a side burner. The cooking grid has two positions. One for searing and one for cooking with pans.