Spark dropped to about 310☏ then began fading as the fuel gradually exhausted. Click here to read why accurate digital thermometers are the most important tool by far for cooking indoors and out. We then dropped the set temp to 400☏, and Spark’s temp went down to around 412☏. Our digital temperature probes clipped to the cook surface shot up to 570☏ then gradually settled in around 530☏. With an Everyday Briq, 500☏ to 700☏, we began with the control knob at 500☏. To test those temps, we decided to try dropping the set temp below the Briq’s specified lower range. You may notice that the current line up Quick, Everyday, and High Heat Briqs doesn’t go below the 450☏ range. Spark says that you can use conventional briquets or lump in a pinch, but the control system won’t work properly and Spark has no adjustable dampers to regulate air intake or exhaust, so we cannot say how well it will work. They also hope to make Applewood and Hickory Briqs down the road. Even so, you would have to switch out Briqs for an extended cook of, say, a 16 hour brisket. Spark is working on Low and Slow Briqs with a projected range of 200☏ to 300☏ and 6 to 8 hour duration. High Heat Briqs: 600☏ to 900☏, last 30 to 45 minutes. Quick Briqs: these have a range of 450☏ to 600☏ and last 30 to 45 minutes, for simple grilling of, say, a few hamburgers.Įveryday Briqs: 500☏ to 700☏, last 60 to 90 minutes Different Briqs are designed for specific temperature ranges and each has an estimated duration time. Spark is designed to be used exclusively with their proprietary Briqs. But once Spark catches your eye and you look a little closer, a big question pops up. Spark came onto the scene with intriguing, well made internet ads and succeeded in quickly catching the eyes of many, including us. When done, grab the Briq Pan by the handle and dump out the ash.įree Barbecue News magazine every month to members of our Pitmaster Club. Spin the control knob to the right to activate the electronic ignitor and the alcohol laden Briq will fire up. The total assembled weight is 105 pounds. Spark’s dimensions are 45 inches wide x 23.5 inches deep x 42.5 inches high. Two coated cast iron cooking grates top it all off for a total cook surface of 23.7 inches x 16.3 inches. Spark points out, however, that they have no grease pan because all the drippings are channeled to the fire where they burn up. Spark’s Heat Spreader covers the briqs so drippings sizzle on metal instead, more like the way drippings sizzle on a gas grill. Hmmmm….charcoal grills get their distinctive flavor from drippings sizzling on red hot coals. On goes the “Heat Spreader” to even out temps. Slide it into the drawer in the belly of Spark. Place one of the perforated Briqs in the “Briq Pan” which resembles a nearly square cast iron skillet as shown in the photo here. You must use them immediately after opening the foil wrapper or the alcohol will evaporate. The Seasoning Briq is meant for a first time startup to burn in and season the grill.īriqs are impregnated with plant based alcohol for ignition. Spark comes with three types of Briqs, but more are available and in development. Instead of conventional charcoal briquets or lump, Spark burns large, proprietary, rectangular charcoal “Briqs”. Like what you’re reading? Click here to get Smoke Signals, our free monthly email that tells you about new articles, science, recipes, product reviews, mythbusting, and more. That still needs to be done at the grill. Spark comes with two integrated meat probes that plug into the control system and report cooking progress to your smartphone. Download the Spark App and receive real time temperature updates and built in timer notifications. A “stoking fan” under the fire makes the grill hotter and a “cooling fan” at grate level cools it down. Once the charcoal ignites, two fans controlled by two thermostats are meant to dial in your set temp. The single control knob ignites charcoal and has settings from 200☏ to 900☏. This thermostatically controlled grill aims to automate the charcoal grilling experience and take away those pain points. Many feel charcoal produces better flavor than gas, but prefer to press ignition and spin control knobs rather than get their hands dirty piling up and lighting charcoal, messing with air dampers and cleaning out ash. Spark Grills introduces a new kind of charcoal grill that is conceptually and cosmetically appealing.
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