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Depending upon where you live, it is quite likely to be the middle of winter at this moment and when it's cold, dark and icy outside, it's not the sort of weather that inspires you to drag your grill out of the garage. But if, like me, you love to grill, the Wall Street Journal went to the effort of rating indoor grills so we don't have to brave the elements to cook up a burger.

They rated the grills, looking for an electric version that could deliver the smoky flavor and great sear of a real barbeque. To get right to the point, they rated the Sanyo Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill from Cooking.com as the best overall performer and the best value compared to all the other grills they tested. The Sanyo grill had gaps in the surface - like a real grill - to let fat drip away from the meat, as well as being large enough to cook food for the whole family at once.

I've personally been disappointed with the results from my current electric grill, which is the type endorsed by a professional boxer. It never seems to brown the meat and, other than constantly opening it, I have yet to find a reliable method of testing for doneness as it cooks.