Reviews about Electric Grills

RoobyBegonia says "We renamed this the Rubber Chicken Machine!" about George Foreman Super Large Value Grill

RoobyBegonia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:11:02 GMT

I bought this grill at Costco and thought it was going to be a really awesome addition to my collection of kitchen small appliances and gadgets. I used it approximately five times and sold it on eBay for $5 with the title "Rubber Chicken Machine". At the time I bought it I had five adults to feed on a regular basis, so I wanted the biggest one they made. I was thinking it would be nicer to use an indoor grill during our rainy Seattle weather than standing out at the barbeque.

Problem #1: Because the grill is so big, the 'lid' is naturally heavier. That has the effect of completely pressing any moisture out of the meat being cooked. Yes, it presses the fat out of cheap hamburger (which I don't buy), but it also presses out all other liquid. The result - rubber chicken in record time!

Problem #2: Absolutely one of the most difficult to clean appliances I've ever had in my kitchen. A couple of times I cooked teriyaki-marinated chicken breasts on it, and the teriyaki sauce,...

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pitcherday says "Presto griddle - large surface and easy to clean" about Presto Griddle - Cool Touch

pitcherday — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:36:37 GMT

I got the Presto Cool Touch electric griddle a few years ago as a Christmas gift. I really love it and it is a great alternative to a frying pan sprayed with non-stick spray.

The griddle is made of non-stick material, not coated with a thin coat of non-stick. I wouldn't suggest it, but on occasion, I have used a metal spatula on it and it's been none worse for the wear.

The surface is large and surrounded by a wide plastic edging. You would have to touch the actual cooking surface to get burned. You won't get burned bumping into the side. The temperature control dial plugs into the side. If you're not sure what temperature to use, there's a little pamphlet included with temperature suggestions for common foods. It heats evenly and warms quickly.

It's great for pancakes, french toast, grilled cheese, bacon and burgers. It's big enough to cook for a family and not have to eat the pancakes in shifts. It's good for bacon because you can have a large surface with a uniform temperature. You...

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dfly22000 says "Convenient for apartments that ban charcoal grills" about George Foreman Grill - Indoor GRP4P

dfly22000 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:58:30 GMT

I have a George Foreman electric grill. I bought it because my apartment building bans charcoal and propane grills, but they allow the electric plug-in grills. I have it on my porch, and use it quite frequently throughout the summer. It is the kind that is on a stand, and you can adjust the height. There is one grilling surface that is nonstick, which is nice. However, I find that if you use any kind of marinade on the meat, it sticks like crazy. It kinda sucks, because you end up not being able to use any of the cool marinades that are out there. Also, I find that the grill does a nice job with cooking stuff, but that I really miss the charcoal flavor. A friend of mine suggested using Liquid Smoke, which I tried, and it does give it a bit of a smoky flavor. But it's not as good as the real deal, unfortunately. I'd say that overall, the Foreman is a healthy way to prepare a meal, allows you to enjoy the summer, and is a good alternative if you live in an apartment...

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timmyboy says "Crispy and delicious quesadillas from Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker!" about Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker

timmyboy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:22:11 GMT

Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker - well, let's just say, my wife URGED me to get a quesadilla maker. I had no reason for it. I thought I could do just fine cooking mine over a skillet on the stove.

Then we got one. I used the stove, my wife used the Quesadilla Maker. Hers were always crisper, crunchier, sealed, and the cheese was always slightly more melted. I tried it one day and fot hooked! It was easy, simple, with such a nice clean up ability. We started making ham and cheese quesadillas, leftover burrito quesadillas, chicken and cheese, or whatever we had in the fridge!

The food is sealed in so tight around the edges and is absolutely amazing when you bite into it. It really captures and holds all of the food so well. It's small, so it does not take up much room or storage space. It was inexpensive and easy to find at the store. I really would recommend this to anyone who thinks they would like a good meal in just a little less time! It really does work wonders for saving some time on a...

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msjones1 says "The Lean Mean Fat Reducing Machine is great for small meals." about George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Machine

msjones1 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:37:35 GMT

The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Machine is a great little indoor grill. We use it to grill burgers, chops, hot dogs, and fish. It adds a delicious, smoked taste to the food and drains all of the unhealthy fat you don't want. I love the way it cooks burgers. I like to use it like a real grill, so I don't put the top down to cook both sides at once, I like to cook one side at a time. That also gives me more time to prepare the side dishes, otherwise the food gets too dry, in my opinion, if you cook both sides at once. The burgers come out nice and juicy if you cook them one side at a time. Just be careful not to burn your hands. The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Machine comes with a cookbook, a plastic turning fork, and sponges made to clean the grill. The grill is non-stick, but your best bet is to add a little cooking spray so the food doesn't stick, because this can be hard to clean. My daughters like to make hot dogs on it because they taste like...

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chandra109 says "My George Forman grill is great for helping me loose weight." about George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine

chandra109 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:41:21 GMT

I bought my grill when I found out that my husband had both high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I had seen commercials that clamed that the grill would eliminate the fat from your meats when cooking them. Well, I thought that I would try it and it has been great. We are able to grill most things such as, pork chops, chicken, fish, and even grilled cheese. My kids even love it because they are able to use it. Overall the lean mean grilling machine is the best thing that ever happened to my family and because we started using this grill, my husband's cholesterol has lowered and weight has also.

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kellydc says "Love my George Foreman Grill" about George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine

kellydc — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:48:08 GMT

I recently purchased a George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine. i was sceptacle at first. I thought what could a inside counter top grill possible do. Boy was I wrong. I love it. Sometimes there just isn't time to cook. My George Foreman Grill is easier than having to heat up the outside grill. The George Forman Grill heats up quickly and has an adjustable heat dial so you are able to cook on a very low setting to a high setting. It is large enough to cook six hamburgers at one time and it cooks the perfect hotdog. It has two large nonstick plates - one on bottom and one on top so that your food is cooking from both sides at once. It makes cooking twice as fast. The nonstick plates are easy to clean with a little soap and water. My family uses our George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine several times a week. My fourteen year old son is able to fix himself a snack without me worrying about him cooking. We couldn't live without our...

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deege39 says "Don't waste your time, or your money!" about George Foreman George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine

deege39 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:09:16 GMT

First of all, I got this as a gift, for free... Thank God for that, otherwise I would have been upset had I spent money on it!

Several people I know have raved about this product, left and right, up and down... So I when I got one as a gift I was beside myself with excitement...

Needless to say, I couldn't get it working right... All the fat from my food made a mess every where, I couldn't determine if my food was drying out or undercooked!

It made a big mess, it was a hassle, and not one of the better grilling machines out there... Think twice before you go out and buy this, seriously.

Fortunately I don't have it anymore, I gave it away as a gift, : P With a warning of course...

The only good that could come from this product is if you wanted to make a grilled-cheese sandwich. I wouldn't cook anything that produces a lot of grease. That grease gets hot, is liquidy and fills up the tiny tray too fast, and it's dangerous trying to dispose of it while you're cooking.

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kendasaur says "It gets the job done!!!" about Cuisinart gridder

kendasaur — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:35:14 GMT

The cuisinart gridder that I just purchased about three months ago is amazing. My boyfriend and I use it for almost everything. It does a great job when we are grilling chicken, making steak, pancakes, and everything else. It cooks the meat very even which we were having such a difficult time getting it to do when we baked it in the oven. There are also detachable plates ( flat plate and the grill plate) it makes cleaning up very easy. All you really need to do is detach it from the gridder and place it in the dishwasher. It is also non-stick, so it is such a lifesaver for us not to scrub until our hands fall off. Another neat thing about it is that it comes with trays to hold the oil. As we cook the oil drips down to the trays so that your food isn't so greasy. The gridder can also be adjusted to your liking. It can lay flat and you have two big surfaces to work with, or you can make sandwiches in which you place the other face on top of the other. What can we say,...

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cornchips says "Great little grill & panini maker" about Cuisinart Grill - Indoor GR4

cornchips — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:47:04 GMT

Great little griller with a lot of uses. Bought from an Cusinart outlet a few years ago. Use for pancakes, eggs, grill chicken, hamburgers, & panini sandwiches. Easy to use, fast set up right on the counter. Heats right up and ready for cooking. Heat plates detaches easily for cleaning (Dishwashing is better, takes a while if you clean by hand). They seem to lose the non-stick capability with time. Plates are listed lower and upper (Make sure that you attach the plates correctly (very hard to detach, if incorrect)) The drip cups are made of plastic, which is disappointing and could melt if you are not careful. A metal upgrade would be a good idea. If you do not like a gressy counter place a towel, or a old cutting board under it. Great turn around for hamburgers, turkey burgers and grll meats. Great set up for additional cooking area or it you just want to get away from the stove. A great addition.

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Chapette says "The George Foreman 360 is my go to Grill." about George Foreman 360 Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine

Chapette — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:03:03 GMT

I received my George Foreman as an anniversary present. Since then I have used my grill for everything from perfectly grilled salmon to perfectly baked corn bread. This machine is a marvel, it will pan fry, make great char grilled fajitas, quesadillas and homemade pizza. Plus, I love what it does with filets. Pork, chicken, beef. So far the only thing is hasn't been able to grill is large vegetables. A huge advantage for me is that I can utilize the fat to make suet for my birds. They love the different tastes the meats add. The grill comes with a regular grill face and top, a grill face and top for tortillas and mexican food and a grill pan for baking, frying, etc. Everything is non-stick. It includes two spatulas and two fat catchers. The pan can sit flat or be raised to aid in fat runoff. All the tops and bottoms are easy to attach and dish washer safe. The lid comes with an cool touch handle for ease in opening. You may adjust the temperature easily by moving the temperature slider....

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kristen72077 says "Cooks healthier meals fast" about George Foreman Fat grilling machine

kristen72077 — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:11:51 GMT

I love this grill. From chicken to burgers and even grilled cheese sandwichs it makes dinner fast, and easy.

I have the white model, but i've also seen this grill in silver red and black. Its simple to use, all you do is plug it in, let it warm up for a bit. Once the grill is warm you dont even need nonstick spray, you just place your food on it and close the lid and cooking begins! You also need to put the plastic drip pan under the grill to catch the grease that drips down.

You can cook food that is fresh or frozen. I was really pleased with how much grease drips out of the food and into the drip pan, especially when cooking hamburgers or any beef for that matter. Plus its way faster then cooking on the stove or in the oven. Plus when you done the plates can be removed and tossed into the dishwasher!

One thing I wish this grill offered is temp control. Sometimes if the chicken or meat is thin it seems to cook the outside too fast making it overdone on teh outside. ...

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shebafin says "This thing rocks!" about George Foreman Grill - Indoor GRP4P

shebafin — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:23:19 GMT

The george forman grill is amazing! This thing does everything. I recieved this as a christmas present and was skeptical at first that it would work as well as an oven but boy was i suprised. This grill can grill, fry, bake, and just about anything else a conventional oven can do. I think the best thing about the george forman is that it is so versitle and easy to clean. Anyone who is even a little bit intrested in this product should purchase it because they will love it. I love using the grill to bake cookies, make burgers, chicken, waffles, and anything else I can think of. Another great thing about the george forman is that it doesnt let your food sit in the fat that cooks off of it. It drains the fat away from the food. This makes many dishes a lot healthier than they would be if cooked in a conventional oven. It also cooks from the top and bottom so many cooking times are reduced by quite a bit making it perfect for busy people like me!

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mygremmy says "This grill is awesome, we use it all the time." about George Foreman Grill - Indoor GRP4P

mygremmy — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:23:11 GMT

We just love this grill. I have recommended it to lots of friends.

We use it all the time, and you can cook anything on it. The waffle plastes are just wonderful. They make the waffles big and fluffy, it's like going to IHOP. We us the girll plates a lot. We have cooked chicken, hamburger, & pork. We are still trying other things to cook on it. I love the fact that the plates can be washed.

I will keep on telling everyone what a great grill this is, and I will definately buy another one, if this one burns up from us using it so much.

I have used other brands of grills and this is number one in my book.

There is only one thing that I don't like about the grill. It has a shorter cord than most appliances. Thats a safety reason.

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Randall777 says "The Hamilton Beach indoor grill is the next best thing for BBQ!" about Hamilton Beach Indoor Tabletop Grill

Randall777 — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:30:32 GMT

The Hamilton Beach indoor barbeque grill gives all the flavor and enjoyment of that big barbeque that you have in the back yard.

This model sells retail for around $40, has a large cooking surface that will grill four pieces of salmon, or two large steaks, or four burgers.

There is an adjustable temperature control, that has a dial from heat 1 through 5. With the grill marks, and full barbeque flavor, this unit has begun to replace my standing in the dark on the backyard patio to great a great meal.

One of the nicest features, is that the entire grilling grate can be lifted off after cooking, and placed into the dishwasher for very easy clean up. I have found that by using a quick non-stick cookware spray when I first turn it on, makes everything super easy to cook on this grill unit.

I have tried many different indoor grills, from the Forman Grill to the very expensive units. This one is the finest, and provides the best tasting chicken, beef, seafood and even grill vegatables.

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anmckenzie457 says " Wolfgang Puck Panini grill is versatile and easy to maintain" about Wolfgang Puck panini grill

anmckenzie457 — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:53:11 GMT

The purchase of my Wolfgang Puck panini grill was to replace an old standard countertop indoor grill. As a rult I do not purchase items based on celebrity attachment; however upon recommendation of a respected family member who is very quality conscious. My relative raved so about their own paninin grill and I had chance to sample cuisine prepared on the grill that I was imporessed. Shortly (a coupleofmonths) after, I purchased the Puck grill and have been very happy with the product's performance for the past 12 months.

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bettyrebel123 says "Wow! Healthy eating that has amazing FLAVOR!" about George Foreman George Foreman Grilling Machine GR-20

bettyrebel123 — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:09:47 GMT

So who would of thought that you could get so much flavor with healthy food? I think that the George Foreman Grill should be in every household. The kids are able to use it without any hesitation. It cleans up so easy that the actually argue about who's turn it is to clean it! As far as who's turn to cook they both do the job together which is great quality family time and gives me a break from cooking every meal. You can see how much fat it gets rid of in the no drip pan. If you want to make a quick sandwich but dont want a cold one just put it in the George Foreman Grill and you can have restuarant quality sandwiches in no time! Even better is the fact that the price is much better than when it first hit the market so do yourself and your family a favor and get a grill today! You wont regret your decision when you are enjoyng some of the best tasting food ever to come out of your kitchen!

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celiaemmons says "It's ok, I hoped for more." about Food Network 4-in-1 Griddle

celiaemmons — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:40:48 GMT

The Food Network 4-in-1 Griddle was a huge disappointment. I had wanted one for months after seeing it on a Food Network show and finally got it for Christmas. The heat is inconsistant and it is very difficult to clean. Once the heat reaches where it is supposed to be, the heating element stops and the temperature drops quickly and then takes too long to kick back on. Even making simple pancakes or grilled cheese is really difficult because the heat is unpredicatable. Making meat is even more difficult for the same reason! I like that the plates come off for easier washing, but it is really hard to get the crevaces clean. It takes a long time to get out all the grease from cooking meat. I would really like to just throw the 4-in-1 Griddle in the trash and get something else, but it was a thoughtful gift from my husband and he would be hurt. Next time, I will be doing more research and not listen to advice given by the network making the grill!

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pennypupu says "grill great indoors" about George Foreman Indoor Grill

pennypupu — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:46:57 GMT

i use my george foreman grill indoors to cook meals fast and easy. i have really enjoyed cooking with it and it is easy to clean after use. i have cooked chicken fish pork beef and sausage on my grill .it also makes great grill cheese and ham sandwiches.the bread cooks on both sides. i have also cooked fried pies on the grill.you can also cook sandwich meats on it if you want it cooked.my husband is a diabetic and has to have low fat foods and the george foreman is a great way to cook lowfat foods for him to eat. every time the grandkids come over they want a hot sandwich. i have already spoilt themto hot great cooked mealsand can clean it up in a few minitues.i just cut it on let it heat a little and pour hot water over it and wipe with a clean cloth and its ready for the next time

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shortyzan says "Great for quick meals!" about George Foreman Grill - Indoor GR10AWHT

shortyzan — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:57:10 GMT

The George Foreman grill is a pretty good product. It is very nice when you want a quick meal. the grill plates on both sides cook your food evenly, and fast. The cleanup is the only thing that bothers me. the grill plates are not removeable. Therefore is is harder to clean. whatever you are cooking tends to stick to the plates. then it hardens very quickly. Also the black coating can start to chip after a while, which i heard is bad for your health. other than that it is a very good product.

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