Are u able to get food to brown evenly with this ridged bottom...how do grilled cheese come out.
1298792
Grilled cheese sandwiches appear to do wonderfully in these pans! I always butter the bread and lightly crisp the inside of each bread, flip, add cheese, combine into the sandwich, and then flip the entire sandwich one last time until perfectly brown! It is a joy to make in these! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!
1582766
I try to keep the temperature low enough to avoid burning but high enough to get a good "crust". I spray the pan with Pam for the grill. Being a widow, I make one hamburger or piece of steak at a time. I haven't had a smoke problem but do have a spatter issue with meat that is too fatty. I think you get that regardless of the pan used. I love this grill pan.
935829
I find you REALLY have to git 'er done and get the cover closed to maintain heat. I have only used the highest setting so far, and even then the temp will drop if you dawdle just a little bit. However, the flavor is good when you surround the edge of the grate with some wood chips. If you're going to do steak, make sure it's thick. I've done amazing pork tenderloin, ribeyes, filet mignon, fish, chicken...but you have to be strategic with the temperature drop.
85495
I'm not much of a baker, but when I left it unattended last weekend, the internal temp at grill level rose to well over 300 degrees. I usually keep it at 225 or so. I'm sure you could do it, but I would suggest moving the charcoal grate to the lower cooking grill to get a more direct/even heat.
690477
I have used the base to make grilled cheese, be careful to use a non stick utensil to turn the sandwich. It works much like any other griddle.
1126140
I haven't tried to brown or sauté ,you probably could sort of brown. It is not made for browning or sautéing. Hope this helps.
615811
It's really too thick to do so efficiently. It certainly won't sear. I use the metal grill for that, which also gets good grill marks.
1320905
the bottom says "no broiler". some people use a broiler setting to get the cheese brownish or kinda well done. so do resturants. don't think I'd use a broiler setting. I would also never put lid on in the oven. just my opinion
998519
I have this set and the bottoms do have ridges. I don't like this set mainly because the lid tops are metal and get very hot. (My old set had plastic ones)
1572751
Dave--the body of the grill is coated and easy to clean. It's recommended to put some water in the bottom for the best cleaning. We fried bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns on it while camping and had no problems--and you know how those spatter! The grate is like a charcoal grill grate. I don't think I'll ever cook directly on the grate, only with pots and pans, just because I don't want the hassle of having to really clean the grill body. Denise and Bob M
978933
Not to me. I followed all the directions for priming this grill, and the food still stuck like glue. It is very heavy & awkward to handle. Hope this helps with your decision.
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.
508079
Good Question. After the charcoal turns to ash most of it is left in the adjustable rack. Other than literally vacuuming it out you have to swish it around (can be a bit of a mess) and get it to drop to the bottom. Once on the bottom there is a removable tray you can pull out. I must be honest however the tray at the bottom is incredibly thin and does not seal to the grill. One of the reasons after a month (literally) I decided to make my bother in law a gift as long as he would come get it. Hope this helps.
333977
haven't really had it brown on the bottom. If you are expecting it to smoke the chicken good luck. The smoking part haven't had any succes with . Also use it in an oven in the kitchen. really handy for that.
1585857
Yes, you're absolutely right. The little "dots" are supposed to stay together as that is what holds the item away from the juice/grease. I just recently started using my grill (bought it back last Dec. online) & have cooked probably 5-7 items on it. I've had no problem with the food dropping to the bottom of the bag & when I take it out,, it appears all the little dots are still connected. I did tons of research before my purchase & IMO it sounds as though you might have some inferior bags.
1616778
The grill is great. Chicken, pork, steak, sausages, burgers get crusty on top, juicy in the middle. I don't use a lid. I cook under the exhaust hood in my kitchen. Clean up is easy. Very little fat splatter away from the grill.
1416274
Yes, the grill come out with ease, as does the flame diverter. That makes for easy clean up. I use a flexible plastic scraper to clean the bottom of the grill.