The best homemade barbecue: dozens of popular models + what to look for when choosing

Evgenia Kravchenko
Checked by a specialist: Evgenia Kravchenko
Author: Tatyana Zakharova
Last update: February 2024

How nice it is right in the apartment, without wasting time and effort to leave the city for nature, to prepare a juicy, fragrant, fresh kebab! You must admit that even the process of preparing to create this magical dish brings a lot of pleasure.

The degree of roasting and juiciness of the finished meat, color and aroma - all this largely depends on the choice of barbecue. The home version of the traditional metal construction looks unusual - it is a compact electrical appliance that resembles a sleeve in shape, with a grease tray and a set of additional functions.

But which kebab is better and what to look for when choosing? We’ll talk about this in our article - here are the top ten devices presented on the Russian market and intended for use in domestic conditions. Rating home barbecue facilities are identical in purpose, but differ in design features, technical characteristics and capabilities, which we will consider in detail. We also give the main pros and cons noted by the owners.

TOP-10 rating of the best home-made barbecue

A place
Product
Rating
Power
Count skewers
Grease collection tray
Price
#1
98
/ 100
1000 watts
5
Yes
#2
97
/ 100
900 watts
6
Yes
#3
96
/ 100
1000 watts
5
Yes
#4
95
/ 100
1000 watts
5
Yes
#6
93
/ 100
1000 watts
5
Yes
#7
92
/ 100
1400 watts
7
Yes
#8
91
/ 100
1000 watts
5
Yes
#9
90
/ 100
2000 watts
7
Yes
#10
89
/ 100
1000 watts
5
Yes
#1

Energy NEVA-1

The combination of efficiency and practicality

Expert rating:
98
/ 100

Among home appliances, the shish kebab leader of the domestic producer Energy is the leader. The design is made so that the skewers are covered on all sides by a metal casing, so greasy spray does not fall on the surrounding objects. In addition to skewers, the kit includes cups for collecting juice, which is released during the cooking process.

The average cooking time is about 15 minutes. Thanks to the automatic rotation, the pieces are evenly fried on all sides. Handles and some parts are made of heat-resistant plastic.

Specifications:

  • case - aluminum / plastic;
  • color - black / metallic;
  • power - 1000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 5;
  • automatic rotation - yes;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 18.5 * 21.4 * 45 cm;
  • weight - 2.1 kg.

Shish kebab is intended for cooking not only meat or fish, but also vegetables. Suitable for use in a family of 2-3 people. Convenient for transportation and storage in the kitchen cabinet.

Advantages
  • Compactness
  • Protective cover
  • Budget cost
  • Easy care
disadvantages
  • Lack of automatic shutdown
#2

REDMOND RBQ-0252-E

Fast cooking traditional kebabs

Expert rating:
97
/ 100

The second position in the ranking is occupied by the Chinese model of the REDMOND brand. Shish kebab, like all appliances of this manufacturer, is reliable and well assembled. The case is located vertically, inside a removable metal flask - 6 skewers. To prevent pieces of meat from touching, it is recommended to cut into smaller pieces than usual.

The device is equipped with a light indicator that lights up when connected to the mains. The length of the power cord is only 1 m, this must be taken into account when choosing the installation location.

Specifications:

  • case - metal / plastic;
  • color - black / silver;
  • power - 900 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 6;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 2 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 18 * 21.5 * 46.5 cm;
  • weight - 1.8 kg.

Users note a good degree of roasting meat. It is enough for 4-6 servings. Shish kebab is suitable for home or country use.

Advantages
  • Quick cooking
  • Reliability
  • Auto power off in the fall
  • Warranty - 2 years
disadvantages
  • Fine cut meat required
  • Pieces are moving down
#3

Great rivers Okhota-3

Reliability and easy care

Expert rating:
96
/ 100

An honorable third place is occupied by a barbecue with a thematic name “Hunt-3”. Despite the Russian name of the brand, the equipment is produced in China. By design, the device does not differ from the two previous options - a vertical collapsible sleeve with a heating element located in the center. The cover and skewers 32 cm long are equipped with handles made of heat-resistant plastic.

The spiral along the entire length is heated to 650 degrees, which ensures a good and uniform roasting of pieces of meat. Each skewer is equipped with a cup for draining fat.

Specifications:

  • case - aluminum / plastic;
  • color - black / silver;
  • power - 1000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 5;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 2 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 18.5 * 21.8 * 44.2 cm;
  • weight - 1.94 kg.

Shish kebab is suitable for cooking dinner of meat or vegetables for 2-3 people. According to reviews, the device is reliable and easy to use.

Advantages
  • Simple construction
  • Convenient service
  • Budget cost
  • Spare flask
disadvantages
  • Thin casing
  • New appliances smell plastic
#4

Sakura SA-7810SB

Excellent roasting of meat and semi-finished products

Expert rating:
95
/ 100

The top five hit the electric skewer of the Chinese brand Sakura. Using it, you can simultaneously cook up to 1 kg of meat. The manufacturer claims that any kind of meat will produce a fragrant and juicy dish. Uniform frying provides a slow rotation speed of 3 revolutions per minute.

5 removable cups are attached to skewers equipped with thermally insulated handles, into which fat and juice flow down during cooking. The design is completely collapsible, making it very easy to wash and clean parts.

Specifications:

  • case - aluminum / plastic;
  • color - black / silver;
  • power - 1000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 5;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 3 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 18.5 * 18.5 * 39 cm;
  • weight - 1.82 kg.

In the barbecue you can fry pieces of meat or fish, sausages, various vegetables. The finished dish is enough to feed 3-4 people.

Advantages
  • Fast cooking
  • Low price
  • Easy maintenance
  • Burn protection
disadvantages
  • I have to string thin pieces
  • Hard to wash fat
#5

Spectrum Instrument Picnic EShV-1.25 / 220

Powerful device for real men

Expert rating:
94
/ 100

Five closes home barbecue brand Spektr-Pribor. Part of the technical information becomes clear from the name of the model, which indicates the power and operating voltage. The device has a protection class of IP20 and is manufactured according to the requirements of GOST 14254. The design is standard, as with all of the above models.

The body of the barbecue is quite voluminous, accommodates from 1.6 to 2 kg of meat. 15 minutes are enough for easy frying, more thorough frying takes about half an hour. The service life specified by the manufacturer is 10 years.

Specifications:

  • case - metal;
  • color - black / metallic;
  • power - 1250 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 6;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 2 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 24.5 * 24.5 * 45.5 cm;
  • weight - 2.5 kg.

In the barbecue you can quickly cook a large amount of meat, fish, sausages, sausages or kupat for grilling. The device allows you to feed a family or company of 5-6 people.

Advantages
  • Increased camera volume
  • Reliable assembly
  • High power
  • Good roast
disadvantages
  • Weight more than other kebabs
#6

Polaris PEG 0503

Compact barbecue for home and garden

Expert rating:
93
/ 100

The model of the Polaris brand popular in Russia got into the sixth position. It is more expensive than alternative devices from other manufacturers, but fundamentally does not differ from them. In the set - 5 skewers, for each of them there is a cup for draining fat. Shish kebabs are cooked for approximately 20 minutes, providing quick cooking of meat.

A distinctive feature is the material of manufacture - stainless steel. A heating element and skewers are made of it.

Specifications:

  • case - from high quality steel;
  • color - black / metallic;
  • power - 1000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 5;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 2 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 21 * 21 * 37 cm;
  • weight - 1.77 kg.

Shish kebab is more compact than similar products, so it holds a limited amount of meat, cut into small pieces. Provides a hot lunch to a family of 2-3 people.

Advantages
  • Compactness
  • Easy maintenance
  • Light weight
  • Good roast
disadvantages
  • Short skewers
#7

Kitfort KT-1404

Roomy model for a large company

Expert rating:
92
/ 100

Another “Chinese” Kitfort brand stands out from the rest, more modest models, appearance. The protective screen covers the internal parts only halfway, but the heat is compensated by the rapid rotation of the pan - 12 revolutions per minute.

The small-sized device holds 4 kg of raw meat distributed over 7 skewers: 6 of them are located at the edges, 1 - in the middle. Whole chicken or large pieces of meat can be strung on a central skewer.

Specifications:

  • case - metal;
  • color - silver;
  • power - 1400 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 7;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 12 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 15.5 * 15.5 * 36 cm;
  • weight - 2.6 kg.

The amount of prepared food is enough to feed not only a large family, but also guests. Despite the increased volume of loading, the finished dishes are fried and juicy.

Advantages
  • Compactness
  • High power
  • Capacity - you can set the festive table
  • Common grease pan
disadvantages
  • Heavy weight
  • Cooking time longer than declared
#8

Galaxy GL2610

Well thought out functionality and reliability

Expert rating:
91
/ 100

The Chinese model of the Galaxy brand is not much different from most home electric skewers: it has a vertical design with 5 skewers 30 cm long, equipped with cups for fat. During operation, skewers with pieces of meat strung on them are protected by a perforated metal screen. All parts are removable - this helps to quickly clean and remove grease.

During operation, the pan slowly rotates 360 degrees, making 2 revolutions per minute.The smooth movement provides good frying, and the fat flowing over the meat preserves the juiciness of the finished barbecue.

Specifications:

  • case - aluminum;
  • color - metallic;
  • power - 1000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 5;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 2 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 20 * 20 * 38 cm;
  • weight - 3 kg.

This is a medium sized model for home use. It is often bought to diversify lunches or dinners with freshly baked meat.

Advantages
  • Simple construction
  • Easy management and maintenance
  • Good gift option
disadvantages
  • Heavy weight
  • Disadvantages in the device
#9

Mystery MOT-3320

Powerful home timer model

Expert rating:
90
/ 100

By design, the Mystery barbecue made in the eighth line of the rating differs from previous models. It is equipped with a powerful 2-kilowatt electric heating element, equipped with a protective screen only from the side of the heating element and has 7 skewers in the arsenal. There is no perforated casing, as in alternative devices, but there is a stable stand with a regulator.

The auto-off function is recognized as a useful and convenient option - no need to guard near the appliance and wait for the meat to cook. And the timer, designed for 60 minutes, allows you to set the time to the nearest minute.

In addition to the light indication, there is a sound - it can be heard even from the room adjacent to the kitchen. In the set, except for the pallet, 2 fish grills and a skewer with clamps.

Specifications:

  • case - stainless steel;
  • color - metallic;
  • power - 2000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 7;
  • automatic rotation - yes;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 29 * 34 * 44 cm;
  • weight - 3.1 kg.

Thanks to additional functions and spaciousness, the device is popular with large families and summer residents, for whom rainy weather does not become an obstacle for cooking barbecue.

Advantages
  • High power
  • Countdown timer
  • Auto power off function
disadvantages
  • You have to manually rotate the skewers
  • Large size and weight
#10

CENTEK CT-1460

Low cost mid-range option

Expert rating:
89
/ 100

The last place in the ranking went to CENTEK models from China. A traditional vertical-shaped electrical appliance has medium power and size. Uniform heating and frying are ensured by the rapid rotation of the pan. Skewers 31 cm long are equipped with cups to collect draining fat.

The working structure is protected by a metal casing with perforation. The case and skewers are equipped with thermoplastic handles for safe use.

Specifications:

  • case - stainless steel;
  • color - silver / black;
  • power - 1000 W;
  • grease pan - yes;
  • the number of skewers - 5;
  • automatic rotation - yes, 12 rpm;
  • dimensions (g * w * h) - 18.5 * 18.5 * 40.7 cm;
  • weight - 2.5 kg.

A suitable option for home cooking barbecue in a family of 2-3 people. In addition to meat, you can cook fish, vegetables, semi-finished products for grilling.

Advantages
  • Spare heating element
  • Gift Recipes
  • Good meat roasting
disadvantages
  • No switch on the case
  • Fat cups are too small
  • Sharp edges

Recommendations for choosing a home barbecue

If you want to diversify your home kitchen or learn how to quickly cook meat without frying in a pan and no worse than baked in convection oven, a better appliance than electric barbecue can not be found. For the preparation of meat, fish or vegetables, oil is not required - roasting occurs due to the heated TEN.

Vertical electric skewer on the table
Shish kebab is useful in the country, if you want fresh grilled kebab or vegetables in rainy or windy weather. The only condition is the availability of power in the house

There are many models on the market, but all of them, as you have already noticed, are very similar both in design and technical characteristics. Consider what to look for when choosing a device for home use.

We recommend that you pay attention to such nuances as:

  • Power - the higher it is, the stronger the roasting of large pieces of meat. But do not forget that at the same time electricity will be spent less economically.
  • Spaciousness - indicates the amount of meat that can be cooked at the same time. More often it is 1-2 kg, but there are also volumetric devices designed for 4 kg.
  • The number of skewers - directly proportional to spaciousness. Ordinary barbecue - 5 pieces, more spacious - up to 7.
  • Workmanship and build quality. Devices with a stainless steel case last longer than aluminum-plastic counterparts. For popular brands, assembly is usually more reliable than for little-known brands.
  • Type of pallets - one common or separate for each skewer. Self-contained cups for fat are more convenient when not all skewers are involved.
  • Cooking time - from 15 to 60 minutes. It depends on the power of the heating element and the size of the meat pieces.
  • Auto rotation - typical of almost all models that differ only in rotation speed.
  • Additional functionstimer, auto power off. Any useful features make the cooking process more convenient and attractive.

Dimensions and weight should be considered in two cases: if there is a shortage of free space in the kitchen or if the appliance is designed for constant movement - for example, for traveling to the country. If you often visit the cottage, then for greater convenience in cooking, we also recommend choosing a compact gas stove.

By design, almost all models are very similar: silver metallic elements and black plastic.

Finally, a few useful tips:

As you can see, even such simple devices as barbecue, there are many interesting subtleties for choosing. But the main criteria of all of these remain power, spaciousness and additional features.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Worldly advice from an experienced user of electric skewer:

Pluses of vertical models and some useful recommendations for use:

Electric skewers can be considered in different ways: as a temporary replacement for barbecue or as a kitchen appliance that is actively involved in cooking on an ongoing basis. In any case, this is an inexpensive, fast, easy-to-use assistant, thanks to which you can cook a large number of new dishes.

We hope that the models presented in our rating will become the starting point for choosing a new electrical appliance.

Do you already use home electric skewers? If yes, then share your impressions - the comment form is located below this publication. Also here you can ask questions to our experts and other visitors to the site on the choice of barbecue and the nuances of its operation.

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