Grilling can get messy and be a pain to clean up. With txyicheng non-sick easy-to-clean grills mats, we take away that problem and pain while retaining the flavor only a grill can provide! A good grill mat will make your life much easier because of all the things they can do; both for your grill and the food you’re making. Here are a few points that need to be taken into consideration while choosing grill mats for BBQ:

Considerations when choosing grill mats

Size

One of the first considerations while purchasing a BBQ grill mat is its size. These mats are available in different sizes to fit different BBQ stands. It is essential to go for one that fits the surface well so that it can be spread appropriately to start the grilling procedure.

Shape

If you have a circular grill, it is best to buy a circular grill mat because, unless you’re skilled at it, cutting a perfect circle isn’t as easy as it looks.

Surface

It is suggested to go for a mat with a non-stick coating and a smooth surface as it is easier to use as well as clean.

Material

Grill mats are excellent grilling tools that make it easy to grill soft foods like vegetables, eggs, and bacon. This heat-resistant grilling tool is made by combining fiberglass cloth and polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. Fiberglass cloth is an insulating material that doesn’t conduct heat well, but once it’s coated in varying amounts of PTFE it can be used on the grill.

PTFE is a synthetic polymer used to coat nonstick cookware; for instance, Teflon cookware is actually a brand name of PTFE. This coating gives the mat its nonstick capabilities and makes it easier to clean than sticky, messy grill grates. PTFE is approved for use by the FDA at temperatures under 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures could cause the mat to melt, releasing irritating fumes and potentially ruining the food.

Thickness

The thickness of the grill mat affects the way food on the mat is cooked. Grill mats with a very thin profile will heat up quickly. However, thin mats are also susceptible to being burned, and they degrade more quickly than thicker grill mats.

Thick grill mats have the opposite problem—they take a longer time to transfer heat to the food. Heat isn’t always distributed evenly across the surface of thicker mats, which results in food being cooked unevenly. Grill mats with a thickness of about 0.25 millimeters are recommended. They are the best balance of optimal heat distribution and low probability of the mat being damaged.

Maximum Temperature

Most grill mats’ maximum recommended temperatures are roughly the same, and there’s a simple reason for that: grill mats are made of similar materials with slight variations in size, thickness, and functionality. A typical fiberglass grill mat with a coating of PTFE is recommended for grilling at temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Beyond this point the mat may begin to degrade, contaminating food and producing unpleasant odors.

In next article, you learn more information about choosing the right BBQ Grill Mesh Mat .