All these question, but no one asked how it cooks or sears a thick porterhouse or rib steak? Anyone try cooking thick steaks on this thing?
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I only bought the grill because I live in an apartment and we can only have electric grills. I wouldn't recommend the George Foreman. It's just like the small one you use in your kitchen only on a stand. I can cook a delicious steak in a pan on my stove better than I can on my G.F. grill. Put a little oil and a slab of butter in your pan to melt then sprinkle the steak with McCormick's Montreal Steak seasoning....delicious
488188
1800 watts, 450 sears steaks no problem. What do you mean by even 450? Over the whole grill? It's never shut down on me and I always sear my steaks on it. But that's only for 3 minutes.
1594462
I have had the grill for about 1 year. I love steak, burgers, chicken breasts. The grill is great, but does not get sufficiently hot to adequately sear meat. I did my research, and you won't find any electric indoor grill that does that, at least not for less than a grand. Again, it is a good grill and can lightly sear a steak.
62081
I cook steak on mine regularly and it does beautifully. It's not really smoke so much as steam, and yes, it does let it out the sides. I've grilled steak just out of the package and after marination and it does great.
280066
I don't cook much but my wife is an iron chef and she hasn't had a problem with this grill. We need it because of the apartment law in CA. Chicken, prime rib, links, rib eye, etc. We use it a few times a week. And it's not expensive so give it a try
2231250
Love the Showtime rotisseri. Have cooked many chickens , legs of lamb and prime ribs. Never had a problem. Maybe you recieved a defective model. I would send it back and try another, Good luck.
139632
Big snogged to cook 8 porterhouse steams. Best grill ever. And I have been grilling 60+ yes.
1861960
I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope this helps while you are looking for a cookbook to go with this. I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope... » Read More I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope this helps while you are looking for a cookbook to go with this. « Show Less
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sorry, I ordered it as a gift and had it sent to them. I have not seen it, but they brag all the time about how good steaks are cooked on it. I will ask them,your question, not sure how to get the answer rto you.
1503726
I only have the regular grilling plates. Which are easy to take care of...however, I hate the George Foreman grill and sorry I bought it. I've grilled maybe 4 times and did not like the outcome with steaks and salmon. I made the steaks as the booklet suggested, but the timing was too long and the steak was dried and flattened. I just got tired of ruining expensive cuts of meat and so stored it away for now. Good luck with yours.
280060
This is our second grill ( we left the other one in the garage and it got moldy). We love it for grilling steaks etc. we are not allowed to use gas so this is the next best thing. Grilling steak tonight and I know it will be great. You have to make sure to turn it on to heat for a while before you grill. Also have the steaks at room temperature.
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I love my big boss but I found to cook chicken in it I coat it with Italian dressing and it cooks great, threw out the oil sprayer, didn't do a thing for anything, need some olive oil, but not very much, also found if I cooked things about 25 degrees more than recipe it helped, does a great job on pork chops, use it almost every day, good luck
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The Sear Station works really well for me. I will sear fillets for 1 min then rotate it 45 degs for 1 min then do the same on the other side then tun. The sear burner off and continue cooking with indirect heat of 400-500 degs for 2-3 min, turn it over and grill indirectly for another 2-3 min. This will give me a medium done 2" thick fillet.
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.
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I use it to cook all the time if I'm just cooking for two. You can adjust the temperature if full blast is too hot. Steaks, tuna and pork chops all do very well just on the infrared burner. For thicker meats, like chicken or a very thick steak, I'll use the regular grill, too. Last night I cooked two ribeyes medium rare in about six minutes on the side burner. Warm up is quick, too, two minutes or less. I'm saving gas like crazy.
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IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
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The best cookbook in the world presently is "Modernist Cuisine". There is a "Home" version as well. much attn to sous vide, esp in the larger tome. Additionally, at a fine restaurant, I had a hanger steak (diaphragm). Not typically a good cut of meat. Was cooked sous vide for 24h and was as tender as a fillet. KLTMD