Gas Grill vs. Burner for Paella

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I'll soon be making paella outdoors, in a 15" stainless steel paella pan. I have two choices of how to heat this pan:

  1. Weber Genesis II 3-burner gas grill
  2. Iwatani 35FW portable butane stove

Which would be the better choice, and why?

(It will be a cod, shrimp, and Valencia green bean paella, using Bomba rice and a hybrid of two of the paella recipes from SpainOnAFork.com)



Best Answer

I make paella regularly. I am either using a paella pan that fits into the top of my Big Green Egg, or a slightly smaller paella pan that I can use on my indoor gas range. Given your two choices, I would say that both would work just fine. You may have more direct control over the heat with the Iwatani, since the flame will be directly on the bottom of the pan, but that control (vs. the Weber) might not be that critical. If convenience is a factor, let that be your guide. Which one is easier? Otherwise, you could also build a brick or stone fire pit and cook directly over wood coals. I find the smoke and the spectacle of an outdoor fire add nicely to the festivities of paella.




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Can you cook paella on a gas stove?

If you are preparing paella for two to four people, you can cook it on the stovetop, using a large, heavy-bottom frying pan at least 2.5 to 3-inches deep. If you have a 12-inch paella pan, you can definitely use it on a large gas burner.

Can you cook paella on grill?

Cover the grill and cook the paella until all the liquid has absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. If the rice is underdone, add another cup of stock and return to the fire for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and, if you choose, top with parsley.

Can I use paella burner indoors?

Our year round pro paella gas burners are certified for use indoors and outdoors.

Can you use a wok burner for paella?

Using a central "wok" burner you can use up to about a 38cm pan. Larger paella pans up to about 50cm can be cooked on a gas hobif you use all the gas burners and keep moving the pan - Although it's much easier on an outdoor paella gas burner.



How to Use a Paella Burner and Regulator




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