Patent ID: 7451691
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: A21B,A23L

Abstract:
1. A multifunctional food preparation apparatus for the preparation of food products, comprising: a preparation chamber having a top and a bottom; at least one rack within the preparation chamber to support products to be prepared in the apparatus; a main heat source positioned adjacent the top of the preparation chamber; a collection pan within the cooking chamber underneath substantially all of the at least one rack to collect by- products rendered from the food products during preparation; a steam source below the collection pan; a flavor generator adjacent the bottom of the preparation chamber below the at least one rack; at least one air flow path within the preparation chamber to circulate air around the at least one rack; and a programmable controller operatively connected to the heat source, the steam source and the flavor generator, the controller being programmable to operate any one of the heat source, the steam source and the flavor generator in any predetermined sequence, and for any predetermined duration for preparation and flavoring of the products.