Does the meat feel like it has a crust on the top and bottom, or does it just have grill marks, also is the food browner on top than the bottom?
1057770
If you want crusted surfaces go ahead and pan-sear with spices on whatever you want to cook before you put it in. This thing won't do a dry steak.
1057771
You get the grill marks like you do on most grills. I have not noticed the top or bottom being hotter then the other so I would say it cooks well on both sides. Now when you use the word "crust" you must be asking about its ability to sear... that I have not seen this grill do. The only one that I know that does a great job at this is the Breville Breville BGR820XL Smart Grill
1057772
You get the grill marks like you do on most grills. I have not noticed the top or bottom being hotter then the other so I would say it cooks well on both sides. Now when you use the word "crust" you must be asking about its ability to sear... that I have not seen this grill do. The only one that I know that does a great job at this is the Breville http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BGR820XL-Smart-Grill/dp/B003SIN0BC/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1401304965&sr=8-10&keywords=breville
1057773
The meat looks grey like its been boiled to slightly brow almost under cooked but don't let appearances fool you. Follow the timer, the first time I used it I let my steak on a long time fearing it was not done. Tunes out that made it like leather. It was done when the timer indicated just appeared not to be due to the different methoid of cooking.
530775
Yes it is anodized and pre-seasoned. It is easy to clean, lightweight and the best part, I can brown meat from the same insert prior to starting the slow cooking process. Browning the meat makes it a tastier dish.
1221113
I use it every day and am very pleased with it. I don't eat meat so don't know about chicken. A little butter dripped on one of the heating elements from a piece of toast and made a little black mark on it. most everything falls on the bottom and I just take it out and wipe it off or wash it off and put it back in oven. Still looks new.
26249
it is groats ground smaller so the texture is completely different when cooked. it's creamy, like cream of wheat.
1104866
So far I'm sad to say that I am not impressed and pretty disappointed in this item, I've only owned it a couple of months use it daily. The top grill is horrible, the non stick turns brown and extremely difficult to get off. I wish I'd known this beforehand. I hope that answers your question.
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.
1572753
it wahes up great but i wash it after every use. and it is coated...not sure what coating...but it is great, i just love this grill.
2003645
It is pretty much a pate style. It has a bit of a ground meat texture, but very fine.
1529028
This is a griddle - for use on top of the stove only. It does not have the ridges that looks like it was cooked on a grill. The cooking surface is smooth - great for grilled cheese, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, burgers. There is a separate item that is a grill. Thank you.
906894
They point up.It's really a great grill.You have to learn to use it properly as it gets Very hot and you can easily wind up"incinerating"a good piece of meat!
1815844
I just soak it in soapy water for a few moments and I use a soft scrubber and yes it did leave grill marks on it . I love my broiler pan .
602218
Grill is darker. Crouton is like a camel, darker. Tusk is like a cream color
888050
The grill is grated, not solid surface. Wonderful grill. No problems, works over campfire very well.
1775057
yes the bottom of the pan is smooth. nice pan for roasting and is large in size. this is the second one I have owned. I would buy it again.
2053976
I have used mine 4 times now. The material looks and feels like teflon coated. My grill has been on med. and high with no problems. I dont use a charcoal grill thou if that is what your referring to. As far as chemicals being released , we have not noticed any . hopes this helps . If you use a marinade , however it does run off the mat onto the grill , but not as much to clean.
2280656
it is even and flat.. I have had problems with the heating element working blacking out.. we removed the bottom and cleaned it a couple time and it works better for a while.. great for browning and making large meals..
591012
I agree with previous answer that it has a 'beady' feel but I tend to think it is more along the lines of dried grain pellets or something of that type. The odor I found objectionable enough when heated to return the product had a musty/grain smell. The product statement is "Contains 100% Natural Organic Materials" which adds weight to this theory. Good luck :).