Just to clarify, if I wanted sausage (which is what my kids prefer), I would have to pre-cook my sausage patties and have them thawed in the refrigerator to make the sandwich?
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Yes ~~ ground meat definitely needs to be cooked but Oh! how great it will taste!! It might be a little trouble, take them from the refrigerator and give them a little boost of heat in the microwave ~~ this because the sandwich maker does not take long to have a "sandwich" with other ingredients & the sausage would have an extra boost ready to add to the flavor!!
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I only use the frozen patties either regular or turkey sausage. I do not thaw or prewarm it first but I do time mine for 6 minutes not five.
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Ms. Rhonda, You've got it right. In order to make a sandwich, in a decent amount of time, your meats should be pre cooked and thawed. The sandwich maker will definitely cook an egg, melt cheese, brown bread a bit, etc. but, as you guessed, it takes high heat and time to cook meats. It's fun to use and the kids really get into it. Hope this helps......Ken
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We purchase the pre-cooked sausage and take them from the freezer put them in the cooker frozen. A lite spray of "pam" on the cooker bottom, muffin in first, sausage covered with the pepper-jack cheese, close the gated section, lite spray and a egg with yoke stuck with a fork and muffin top. Five minutes and eat'um up. Have even used a frozen "blueberry" pancakes in place of the muffin. Its all GOOD!
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No. My first hamburgers were very big. So decided to use 1/3 c. meat on each layer. You can stuff with bread stuffing like used in a turkey, then serve covered with beef gravy, no bun the bread is inside. A pizza burger with pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms and etc. The possibilities are endless. Try ground chicken, sausage. Good eating! DSM
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Manufacturer recommends thawing first, otherwise the texture and/or quality of the food may be compromised. If you try it, H. Lott's answer would provide a cautious approach.
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You don't NEED to but it will last longer if frozen - I always do that. It thaws great and toasts great too.
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you can use fruit that has been frozen I would thaw and allow to warm up though,I did not like cooker and sent back
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I suppose it could be done......not sure about cooking them directly from a frozen state.
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Precooked sausage yes. Bacon probably not, but maybe if it was already cooked. I know someone who has used pancake batter. I don't know about the details of how thick they mixed the batter or how long it had to cook.
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Sure if you place the meat on it and leave it sitting on the counter. It will eventually defrost. But then again you can sit the meat on the counter without it and the same thing will happen.
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I am trying to think why the company suggest this.I can't come up with anything.even if I brown meat I don't pre heat the pan,,and have not had any problems..sounds odd to me,,,,,
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There are tons of recipes out on the internet. Just google homemade 'the type of sausage you want to make' recipe. I only use the recipes as a guide. Some recipes I may add a little more spice, salt or reduce some. Some tips. 1. Make sure all ingredients and equipment are cold and stay cold. Sometimes I will stop half way through to put everything back in to fridge or freezer.2. Before you case, cook a tiny big and taste to make sure the seasonings are good.3. Make sure to allow at least a couple of hours of uninterrupted work.
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I tried cutting frozen hamburger and it cuts it. the problem is that the slices are being bent around the frame causing the meat to be lifted from the tray on the end as it is cutting through. you get a pattie that is wedge shape instead of round. my next experience will be with pliable partially frozen meat. I am trying to get patties from a round roll of hamburger so that I can freeze precut patties for the grill. cut at max setting.
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Yes I mix it up and freeze it as is, have frozen meatloaf, and pre-make burgers and freeze. They also sell breakfast sausage veat, and I do the same since you can get 4 - 8 patties out of both products, depending on size desired! I usually pull it out of freezer day before I wanna reheat them, just be careful as all other thing to not dry them out as reheating
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I have never preheated it. On non-frozen meat it takes about two and a half minutes to score the meat, then the other side is almost immediate. I think it actually says you shouldn't put it in empty.
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Yes you can, I've used mine for cooking bulk sausage into pattys and I've also cooked eggs in it.
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The last bun in the middle would be funky. Make the whole recipe and freeze the rest. As a side note, it has been our experience that home made bread lasts longer. Cool it as normal and store it in your fridge.
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no, just put it on and wait awhile - it doesn't take too long. The steel draws out the cold from the frozen meat. You can accomplish the same thing with a steel frying pan.Just try it.
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Hi Isabella, No you do NOT refrigerate after opening. I keep mine in the closet which is room temp. Putting in the fridge will ruin the wonderful properties of the colostrum. I really cannot say enough good things about it. I hope youu see the wonderful results that you seek. Any other questions, feel free to contact me. (If you have a bit of gas the first week, it is normal, not an allergy), just your colon getting adjusted to something that is healing to it and the benfits are really great for my entire family--even the kids. Again, I am not a doctor, but I endorse this product without hesitation. Debbie Hi Isabella, No you do NOT refrigerate after opening. I keep mine in the closet which is room temp. Putting in the fridge will ruin the wonderful properties of the colostrum. I really cannot say enough good things about it. I hope youu see the wonderful results that you seek. Any other questions, feel free to contact me. (If you have a bit of gas the first week, it is normal, not an allergy), just your colon getting adjusted to something that is healing to it and the benfits are really great for my entire family--even the kids. Again, I am not a doctor, but I endorse this product without... » Read More Hi Isabella, No you do NOT refrigerate after opening. I keep mine in the closet which is room temp. Putting in the fridge will ruin the wonderful properties of the colostrum. I really cannot say enough good things about it. I hope youu see the wonderful results that you seek. Any other questions, feel free to contact me. (If you have a bit of gas the first week, it is normal, not an allergy), just your colon getting adjusted to something that is healing to it and the benfits are really great for my entire family--even the kids. Again, I am not a doctor, but I endorse this product without hesitation. Debbie « Show Less