{"product_id":"summerset-irb-szr-infrared-sear-burner-for-sizzler-grills","title":"Summerset IRB-SZR Infrared Sear Burner for Sizzler Grills","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e15,000 BTUs of Focused Infrared Heat — Drop One In and Your Sizzler Becomes a Steakhouse Searing Station\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Summerset IRB-SZR replaces a standard main burner in any Sizzler gas grill to deliver intense, even ceramic infrared heat — the kind that builds a deep crust without overcooking the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSummerset IRB-SZR Drop-In Infrared Sear Burner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ceramic infrared upgrade burner designed specifically for Summerset Sizzler gas grills. It drops directly into any main burner slot in minutes, replacing a standard tube burner with a 15,000 BTU ceramic infrared element that radiates intense, even heat across the searing zone. Infrared burners work differently from conventional gas burners — instead of heating the air around the food, they radiate heat directly at the grate surface, reaching high temperatures faster and holding them more consistently. The result is the kind of crust formation that separates a properly seared steak from one that's merely cooked through. Backed by Summerset's Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFree Shipping on Orders Over $100\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e45-Day Returns\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/price-match\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrice Match Available\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAuthorized Summerset Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the IRB-SZR Does That a Standard Burner Can't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfrared heat works fundamentally differently from a conventional tube burner — and that difference shows up directly in the quality of the sear you get at the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e15,000 BTU\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntense, Focused Heat — Crust in Seconds, Not Minutes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15,000 BTUs radiating directly from the ceramic surface hits the grate hard and fast, generating the high surface temperatures needed to caramelize meat proteins and build a deep crust before the center overcooks. The sear you want from a steakhouse, from your own backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCeramic IR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCeramic Infrared Surface — Even Heat Across the Full Searing Zone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic infrared element radiates heat evenly across its surface rather than concentrating it in hot spots above burner tubes. Every square inch of the searing zone gets the same intense heat — no cold patches where the sear doesn't form, no flare-up hot spots that char the outside before the inside is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrop-In\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReplaces Any Main Burner Slot — No Modifications, No Tools\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRB-SZR is sized to replace a standard main burner in any Summerset Sizzler grill. Lift out the existing burner, drop in the infrared element, and your dedicated searing zone is ready. No drilling, no adapters, no permanent modifications — and the remaining burner slots stay exactly as they were for standard grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Infrared Searing Produces a Better Crust Than a Standard Gas Burner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard tube burner heats the air inside the grill hood, which then convects heat toward the food. Infrared burners skip that step entirely — the ceramic element converts gas energy into radiant heat that transfers directly to the grate and the food surface without heating the surrounding air first. This means faster surface temperature rise, less moisture loss from the meat during the sear (steam from the cooking air is reduced), and more consistent contact heat across the zone. The result is a harder crust, more Maillard reaction, better flavor development — and it happens in a shorter time window, which protects the interior temperature of your cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/0578\/6223\/files\/790912127764260c09712dec3077e0ba.webp?v=1759969073\" alt=\"Summerset IRB-SZR drop-in ceramic infrared sear burner for Sizzler gas grills showing ceramic element surface and 7-inch by 16.5-inch form factor\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck \u0026amp; Den Take —\u003c\/strong\u003e If you already own a Sizzler and you cook steaks, thick chops, or fish fillets regularly, the IRB-SZR is one of the most straightforward upgrades you can make. Swap it into the burner slot you use least for standard grilling — usually one of the outer positions — and you have a dedicated high-heat searing zone without any changes to the rest of the grill. The ceramic element gets to temperature faster than a standard burner, so preheat time for a sear session is short. One thing to keep in mind: infrared burners run very hot, so they're not the right zone for slow cooking or holding temperature — use your remaining standard burners for that and save the IR zone for the sear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the IRB-SZR Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummerset Sizzler owners who want steakhouse sear quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — the IRB-SZR adds a dedicated high-heat infrared zone to any Sizzler grill without buying a new grill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooks who regularly do thick-cut steaks, pork chops, or fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — cuts that need intense surface heat to form a proper crust before the interior overcooks benefit most from infrared searing temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrillers frustrated by uneven sear results from standard burners\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ceramic element's even radiant heat eliminates the cold patches between burner tubes that prevent consistent crust formation across a large piece of meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizzler owners who want to expand cooking versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeping standard burners in the other slots alongside the infrared zone lets you sear on one end and finish or hold on the other in the same session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers who want a performance upgrade without a full grill replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — the drop-in installation means you get infrared capability from your existing Sizzler without any permanent modifications or additional purchase complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIRB-SZR Package\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummerset IRB-SZR ceramic infrared drop-in sear burner (1 unit)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummerset IRB-SZR Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBTU Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBurner Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic infrared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeat Delivery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiant infrared (direct surface heat; not convective)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Grills\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummerset Sizzler Series gas grills (SZR32, SZR40 and variants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop-in; replaces any standard main burner slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModifications Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\" × 2.5\" × 16.5\" (17.8 × 6.4 × 41.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lb (2.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Buyer Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's Warranty —\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Summerset's (AMD Direct) Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on burners and burner covers as a gas grill component, honored directly by Summerset. Warranty covers replacement parts only — labor not included. Must be registered online within 30 days of purchase with proof of purchase and photo documentation. Valid for the original purchaser at the original delivery site only; void upon transfer of ownership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $100 to the contiguous 48 states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e45-Day Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deck \u0026amp; Den's 45-day return policy applies to this item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/price-match\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrice Match Available\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — found a lower authorized-dealer price? Contact us and we'll match it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummerset IRB-SZR — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich Summerset grills is the IRB-SZR compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRB-SZR is compatible with both the Summerset Sizzler Series (SZR32, SZR40) and the Summerset Sizzler Pro Series (SZPRO32, SZPRO40), including all LP variants. It is not compatible with the TRL, TRL Pro, or Quest Series — those grills use separate infrared sear burner SKUs (IRB-TRL and IRB-QST respectively). Note: installation on newer Sizzler Pro models may require professional assistance as the burner retention system differs from older models — confirm the installation method for your specific grill before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the drop-in installation work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRB-SZR replaces a standard main burner in any compatible burner slot — no orifice change, adapter, or valve modification is required. Remove the existing burner from the slot you want to convert, drop the infrared element into position, and connect it to the existing valve. No drilling, cutting, or permanent grill modifications are needed. Note: some owners of newer Sizzler Pro models have reported that physically removing the existing burner can be more involved than older models due to changes in the burner retention system — if you are unsure about the process for your specific grill, contact Summerset or a qualified technician before attempting the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I still use my other burners normally after installing the IRB-SZR?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The IRB-SZR replaces one main burner slot; the remaining standard burners in your Sizzler operate exactly as before. You get a dedicated infrared searing zone on one part of the grill while using the remaining burners for standard grilling, roasting, or holding temperature. This is how most cooks use the setup — sear on the IR zone, finish on a lower-heat standard burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich burner slot should I put the IRB-SZR in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost cooks install it in one of the outer burner positions so the searing zone is at one end of the grill and the remaining standard burners are available for lower-heat cooking on the other end. This gives you a clear separation between the high-heat sear zone and the rest of the cooking surface. The specific slot is ultimately a matter of your cooking workflow — there is no wrong position functionally, but the outer slot is the most common preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is infrared searing different from a standard gas burner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard tube burner heats the air inside the grill, which then convects heat toward the food. An infrared burner converts gas energy into radiant heat that transfers directly to the grate and food surface without heating the surrounding air first. This produces faster surface temperature rise, more consistent heat across the zone (no cold spots between burner tubes), and less ambient moisture from steam — all of which contribute to more consistent crust formation and better Maillard reaction on the surface of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use the IRB-SZR for slow cooking or low-and-slow barbecue?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — an infrared burner is a high-heat searing tool, not a low-temperature cooking zone. It is designed to run at intense temperatures for fast crust formation. For slow cooking, roasting, or holding temperature, use the remaining standard burners in your Sizzler with the infrared zone off or on its lowest setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat foods work best with infrared searing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick-cut steaks, pork chops, lamb chops, and large fish fillets are the most common applications — cuts where you want maximum surface browning with a controlled interior temperature. Infrared searing is also useful for finishing a reverse-seared roast (cook low and slow first, then hit the IR zone for the crust) or for quick vegetable charring. Thinner cuts can be done on the infrared zone but require shorter contact times to avoid overcooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean the ceramic infrared element?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun the infrared burner on high for 10–15 minutes after cooking to burn off any residue — the intense heat of the element will incinerate most grease and food debris. Once cooled, use a soft brush to remove any remaining ash. Do not use water or liquid cleaners directly on the ceramic element, as thermal shock from cold water on a hot ceramic surface can crack it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Summerset's warranty on the IRB-SZR?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRB-SZR is covered by Summerset's Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on burners as a gas grill component. Warranty covers replacement parts only — labor is not included. Must be registered within 30 days of purchase with proof of purchase and photo documentation; valid for the original purchaser at the original delivery site only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat shipping and return policies apply at Deck \u0026amp; Den?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeck \u0026amp; Den offers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efree shipping on orders over $100\u003c\/a\u003e to the contiguous 48 states. The IRB-SZR is covered by Deck \u0026amp; Den's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e45-day return policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/price-match\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrice matching is available\u003c\/a\u003e — contact us with a qualifying authorized-dealer price and we'll match it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summerset Grills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45466542112877,"sku":"IRB-SZR","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3935\/9853\/files\/790912127764260c09712dec3077e0ba.webp?v=1784207021","url":"https:\/\/themaisonreserve.com\/products\/summerset-irb-szr-infrared-sear-burner-for-sizzler-grills","provider":"The Maison Reserve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}