Infrared Grills

The superheating capability that steakhouses use to sear meat to perfection has been available on patio grills with infrared burners for years—but with one drawback. They heat from below, causing flare-ups when fat drips on them. Now, a new wave of grills cook like your favorite steakhouse, with the heat on top. We test drove a few, and these are our favorites.
The Blazing Bull Portable Infrared Grill ($1,250) weighs 62 pounds, so “portable” means having a friend help you lift it out of the box. But don’t let that put you off. Setup is simple and it’s large enough to grill two large tomahawk steaks with their bones. Attach the hose to a tank of liquid propane and use …