Do you still get that "grill" taste? Or is it equivalent to pan frying? Thanks!
1317774
Just like grilling, but without the mess or food falling through the grill.
1317775
We used our mat to cook fish. It doesn't take long and therefore not too much of a grill taste. But it was very good. We also cooked fresh vegetables using the mat and they were delicious. We haven't used it to actually grill meat.
1317776
It still has a grill taste. My only issue is the mats are not very durable. Can rip very easily.
747690
I agree with all the above comments. Its a learning process versus other BBQ but it is worth spending time learning how to make it work . I have been using mine for over a year and it keeps surprising me as wooooo this is good bbq. Easiest is steaks and hardest to do is chicken but once you get the wood/air/fan speed level combination the concept is amazing. I quit using my other barbecues. That's how good this is. (for example 2 faux filet Costco quality is about 10min of use from the start of the BBQ using 1 or 2 pcs of wood)
1834860
Not sure what you mean as a grill also?.?? It is a BBQ grillyou can BBQ, smoke, and if you had a griddle you could griddle pancakes and eggsnon it..
2231395
This is a great BBQ, I cook everything on this BBQ. I have purchased a second grill. I love it cooks everything very well.Ribs, steak, flap steaks. Tri tips baked potatoes, corn onthe cob, fish. Just everything. Good luck and enjoy:-)
1810049
Donald, I run a group for this grill, and one of my friends has done bacon, and it works perfectly!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/JimMarMicro/
907912
Spray the grates with vegetable oil and fire up the grill.The grates will be fine.This is the best grill I've ever owned. Tonight,I grilled corn,onions,baby back ribs and hamburgers.I love it.
665949
Not at all. Better yet, it won't taste of charcoal lighter fluid either. the gas burns without odor or taste. Additionally, I only use the gas long enough to get the coals going so food is not on the grill when the gas is on. I do a ton of grilling (meats and a LOT of veggies)...this grill is perfect. -Charlie
1079630
Not really. It doesn't get hot enough I've noticed to give a good sear on food thus lacking in some flavor and obviously texture. Works well for veggies and burgers and fish but steaks are the weak point for our use.
1260596
Yes it is and I really like this unity. I have cooked Lamb Chops, Pork chops, Tri-Tip, Hamburgers, Pork loin, all with no problems and clean up is not bad. If you soak the grill first in soapy water, it cleans up easy.
1373126
I have successfully grilled veggies in this several times. I do a single layer (with or without a small amount of water or oil) turning them over as needed until tender. If you try putting to much in at one time, you end up with the veggies sauted vs. grilled. Just did butternut squash and it was delicious.
1328787
Not really because it uses the fan and burns wood at a very fast rate. Your food will taste like it's been cooked over a fire when you use the grill though. Nive light smokey taste
1457930
We let it burn off for a few minutes after cooking. Then using a grill brush it's no big deal. We're not professional grill-users by any means, and it took some time to get used to this style grill. I will see the meat comes out terrific with no burning but nice grill marks.
1698152
I have found that anything that you buy in a frozen state (french fries, battered fish, etc.) tastes amazing when cooked in the air fryer. If you make things fresh, add a little oil to the bottom and you'll never know you didn't cook it in oil. I love mine. I use it all the time - not like those other appliances that you get talked into that sit in the garage!!
409653
Not terrible, but doable with a little time, patience and reading of directions....I tell you it was well worth it, It is the BEST grill we have ever had and we are old :) I would recommend.
69957
As for me, I don't think any food taste as good as the one cooked on charcoal. A friend of mine told me that it's all in my head, and he couldn't tell the difference. So yeah, I'm not much help. Sorry.
1195722
Aely. In fact I am going to have dry rub chicken on the grill tomorrow. I did a marinated chicken a while ago. Both were just great. I try to make extra servings so I can use the left overs for another meal. or make the salads (such as chicken salad for sandwiches during the week). It is much less expensive than to buy cold cuts, much better flavor. and more healthy.Good luck. Jj
640385
My original GF grill did a beautiful job of cooking top and bottom at the same time. I returned my recent purchase because it was so light weight and flimsy. Sorry I don't know how it compares.