the absolute best money you will ever spend. I use one of the electric starters after years of the starter blocks. As far as burgers quick. I will bring mine up to about 500 degrees, throw the burgers on each side for about 1-1.5 min. with the lid closed, shut the air down and let them set for around 5-7 min. They will be a little pink in the middle and so tender you don't have to chew if you so choose.