Guide to Sandwich Grills

Sandwich grills are used for toasting and grilling sandwiches. They consist of a metal wire or mesh tray placed over a heat source, and a heated press that folds over the tray. This ensures that the sandwich is grilled evenly on both sides. Most models hold one to two sandwiches; larger units provide space in between for grilling side items like meat and vegetables. 

• Stovetop sandwich grills are heated using the burners on stovetop ranges.
• They consist of a cast iron skillet and a lid that presses down on the sandwich.
• They are available in 10- to 12-inch units, which can hold two sandwiches or one sandwich and a side dish.

• Fireside sandwich grills are designed for direct heating over hearths or campfires.
• They usually have long insulated handles to maintain a safe distance between the user and the fire.
• They offer limited temperature control and take longer to heat up.

• Electric sandwich grills are powered from the mains socket and use heating coils to heat the plates.
• They are usually compact and portable, but they only hold standard bread slices.
• Some models can seal the slices together to keep the contents from spilling.

• Electric panini grills look like electric sandwich grills, except for a larger floating lid for holding thicker breads like panini, ciabatta, and focaccia.
• They can also be used to grill meat, vegetables, and side dishes.
• They are generally more expensive than electric sandwich grills, but they are more versatile.

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