Proface

Non-stick BBQ Grill mats have recently experienced a significant rise in level of popularity, which is actually not unexpected, since they do introduce many real benefits and advantages to the procedure of barbecuing.

Definition of BBQ mats
In a nut-shell BBQ grill mats are a fiberglass pad, shielded by using a non-stick, heat-resistant coating of poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene, otherwise named PTFE. Vital Point: The FDA allows PTFE-coated food preparation equipment to be used solely at heat levels below 500 degrees Farenheit.

Tricks to stay away from
So virtually any offers you view for "Extra High Temperature Mats" or "Military Grade High Heat Mats" or "Industrial Quality 600 degree Mats" are actually nothing more than advertising gimmicks. You under no circumstances want to use any type of non-stick cooking equipment at temperatures over 500 degrees.

Are some BBQ mats more effective than others?
In theory, all types of bbq grill mats are actually alike-- given that they're all produced from the same substances. Practically though, there are definitely certain critical dissimilarities to become familiar with when acquiring them.

Weight
BBQ Grill Mats can be found in various different thicknesses. Our research shows the ideal thickness to be 2 mil. The mats are still light enough to transmit heat rapidly, but heavy enough to be long wearing and reliable.

How non-stick are the BBQ mats?
Another variation is the amount of PTFE coating on the fiberglass material. This is the best indicator of mat quality because it has a bearing on the endurance of the mat, the slickness of the surface area and the simplicity of washing. Double-coated mats are usually retailed as "Professional or Commercial Quality Mats," and are actually a more durable mat.

Pro BBQ mats
You can pinpoint a professional mat because the minute squares of fiberglass material are almost invisible to both sight and touch. You can not spot them and you aren't able to really feel them on the mat's surface area. On lower quality mats you can both feel and see the composition of the underlying fiberglass. Another consideration is the overall size of the mats. With mats, larger is superior because you can cut them to virtually any specifications you want. They commonly can be found in a thirteen inch width, but the length ranges from 13 inches up to about seventeen inches, so seek out the longer ones.

And that's really it.
To summarize: any time you are buying a BBQ Grill Mat, try to find a large size, double-coated mat at the very least 2 mils thick. And avoid tricks that claim to offer extra-heat resistance.

Happy grilling!