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Rating:  - A great little grill for BBQ fun indoors
I've been watching George's informercials and regular commercials since they first appeared, and I've always been tempted to buy a grill. They were kinda pricey, so I never did. But then, I got one of the small grills with the bun warmer as a gift, and now... I AM HOOKED! I have every intention of buying the extra large grill as a result of the fun I've had with this one.What you've heard about the grills is all true--they're really easy to clean, they cook food incredibly fast and evenly, and food really does come out as juicy and tender as the commercials show you. Tell you how good it works: I decided to grill skinless, boneless chicken tenders one night for dinner, but they were frozen solid, and I had a group of surly, hungry family members waiting. Just as a gamble, I put the tenders on the George grill to THAW them a little. Well, they thawed all right and were completely cooked in about 8 minutes. Color me surprised! I've done steak, pork chops, chicken, and shrimp on this little grill, and with each use, I get better and better at gauging the cooking time. I do recommend that you use cooking spray to further the ease of cleanup because spices and marinades tend to blacken (or even burn) where the ridges press into the meat, and cooking spray will slow/stop that. As there's no temperature control on this model, everything cooks at max power, so time is of the essence in making sure what you're cooking doesn't blacken too much. The bun warmer does just what it promises--warms. No worries about burning the bread because it doesn't toast; it just makes your breads nice and soft. I enjoy the color choices for the lid with this model--I think it's a fun little extra that gives some personality to a simple appliance (I recommend the purple). There's a spatula and drip tray included, and you'll find that the spatula is better used as a scraper than it is for anything else--it makes short work of removing stuck-on food, etc. You'll be stunned to see just how much fat drains away from your food. If I had to come up with one negative point about the grill, I'd say this: it's not hard to burn yourself on it. The heated surface extends to the sides of the grill, so if you go to move the whole unit, it's really easy to char your fingers. It's a great introduction to the George Foreman line of grills! The price is incredibly reasonable, and the machine works so well, you'll be glad you got one.
Rating: - An unexpected surprise
I have to admit up front that I was at least skeptical, and borderline pessimistic, about an indoor grill bearing the name of a former heavyweight champ. I mean, c'mon! You gotta be kidding! Right? And infomercials? Gimme a break, already!But, toss in a little extra spending cash, an impulse trip to my local Target store, and suddenly I'm the owner of a brand new George Foreman "Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine!" (with the blue top, of course). I've done burgers, steaks and sandwiches. I'm looking forward to doing chicken, veggies, fish and whatever else I can think of. This little unit is just plain FUN! It heats as fast as you can make your sandwich, cooks amazingly fast and cleans up like no other plug-in appliance I've ever owned. My wife and I are already talking about going out and getting the bigger sized unit so we can do more than one serving at a time. I'm not one to blow someone else's horn over a product, but if you're skeptical, like I was, and you're wondering just how useful another kitchen appliance will be, buy the George Foreman Grill. Heck, start with the small one ...here on Amazon! You'll use it more than you ever dreamed, and the food quality is really superb. I just wish I'd invented the damned thing! ;-)
Rating: - A must for any kitchen
This little grill will fit a NY strip steak and make it medium rear in seven minutes (three minutes preheating and four minutes of actual grilling). Steaks come out perfect with no mess or smoke. If you want another steak, just wipe the surface with the paper towel. In four minutes you will have another juicy steak. You can also fit two small hamburgers, but the bun warmer will take only one bun, so you are better off with one jumbo hamburger. The only thing that is missing is a timer. I use Pyrex digital probe thermometer (also offered on Amazon) to monitor temperature inside the meet and I always get a perfect steak or hamburger. I stick the probe inside the steak and place readout on the table in front of me, hamburger is done when the temperature reaches 160F. For medium steak it is 180F. Of course, this is not the same as grilling on the open fire grill but for quick and tasty meal I can't find anything better. You can also grill fish, chicken, bacon, and vegetables with great results.
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