A rotisserie having a first support structure with a rotisserie motor affixed thereto, the rotisserie motor having a receptacle for receiving a spit rod. A second support structure defines a slot for receiving the spit rod. The first and second support structures are mounted to side shelves on a grill on opposite sides of a cooking grate. The side shelves each define at least one mounting aperture for retaining the support structures in upright positions.

A digital thermometer for cooking includes an outer casing having a bottom wall that defines a closed lower end and a side wall that projects upwardly from the bottom wall to define an open upper end, and a housing for electronic components disposed inside the outer casing and being surrounded by the side wall of the outer casing. A printed circuit board is disposed inside the housing, and a microprocessor and a visual display component are mounted on the printed circuit board. An insulating assembly is disposed inside the outer casing and is located between the bottom wall of the outer casing and the housing containing the electronic components. A temperature sensing probe projects from the bottom wall of the outer casing for obtaining temperature readings and transmitting the temperature readings to the microprocessor. The side wall of the outer casing is spaced from the housing to define a heat vent for dissipating heat.

A grilling and toasting apparatus for cooking food includes a base and a grill plate rotatably mounted on the base. The grill plate has a first grilling surface and a second grilling surface located in different planes and cooperating with each other to define a substantially V-shaped included angle. The grill plate is configured to rotate between a first grilling position, in which the first grilling surface supports the food, and a second grilling position, in which the second grilling surface supports the food.

An outdoor charcoal grill may include a temperature sensor and a temperature adjustment device that is adjustable to control the heat applied to the food placed on a grate. A microprocessor may be programmable to set a food heating characteristic. The microprocessor may receive the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor and automatically adjust the temperature adjustment device to control the heat applied to the food.

A grill assembly includes first and second grills between which items to be cooked can be clamped. The grill assembly can be placed above the firebox of a kamado-style ceramic charcoal barbecue cooker. While in place within the cooker, the grill assembly can be rotated at least 180 degrees to allow both side of the items to be grilled direct access to the heat from the fire box of the cooker. The grill assembly can be rotated 360 degrees in either direction.

An electric deep cooker including a main body and cover adapted to fully enclose food therein that includes a plurality of main electric heating elements connected along the interior surfaces of the main body and cover and are adapted to uniformly heat and cook food through its entire outer surface from the outside in, and further includes an electric interior heating element attached to the cover and adapted to be placed within the food being cooked and thereby heat and cook the food from the inside out while the plurality of main heating elements heat and cook the food from the outside in, to thereby uniformly and properly heat and cook the food, and in a shorter amount of time, than prior art electric deep cookers, and without the need to rotate the food within the main body of the electric deep cooker.

A grill for cooking food with a down firing burner affixed to the interior of the lid, above the food cooking surface. Below the food cooking surface is a clear panel that is easy to clean and may include a drain. There is no heat source below the cooking surface. Mechanical or electronic sensors automatically reduce the burner output when the lid begins to open or the handle is grasped anticipating that the lid is about to be opened.

An apparatus including a housing; a plurality of prongs connected to the housing so that the prongs are movable with respect to the housing; and a device for holding a food; and wherein the plurality of prongs are configured to be moved from a position outside of the food to a position where the plurality of prongs are inserted into the food; and wherein the plurality of prongs are configured to insert a substance into the food. The substance may be a seasoning. The apparatus may include a device for cleaning the plurality of prongs through a vacuum process and/or a blower process; wherein the device has an input configured to connect to one of the plurality of prongs. The apparatus may include a cook food platform; a sandwich platform; a hot beverage platform; and a cold beverage platform.

A roasting assembly is presented herein, configured to accept a removable food support. The assembly includes an elongated shaft, a handle, and a socket. The elongated shaft includes a first end and a second end. The handle is coupled the first end of the elongated shaft. The socket is coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft and comprises a hollow portion axially opposite the elongated shaft. The hollow portion of the socket accepts a removable food support.

An electric deep cooker including a main body and cover adapted to fully enclose food therein that includes a plurality of main electric heating elements connected along the interior surfaces of the main body and cover and are adapted to uniformly heat and cook food through its entire outer surface from the outside in, and further includes an electric interior heating element attached to the cover and adapted to be placed within the food being cooked and thereby heat and cook the food from the inside out while the plurality of main heating elements heat and cook the food from the outside in, to thereby uniformly and properly heat and cook the food, and in a shorter amount of time, than prior art electric deep cookers, and without the need to rotate the food within the main body of the electric deep cooker.