Is it easy to grill steaks? Pittsburg style rare filets?
1098674
Don't know about Pittsburgh steaks but this grille does an outstanding job on anything I've ever put on it. The secret is temperature control. Steak, pizza, brussel spouts, chicken, roasted veggies, you name it. Read up on Kamado style grilles online. You'll find cooking techniques, recipes and a wealth of information including videos.
1098675
I don't know what a Pittsburgh style rare filet is. . . but I cooked the best t-bones I've ever eaten on this grill. My wife agreed, and she normally is not much of a steak eater.
2092987
this is a small or personal grill. Maybe you can do 2 burgers or 1 steak at a time.
5306
Yes! Setting a specific temp is impossible (a lot of tinkering with knob), a good cooked steak is possible.
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.
1930340
Extremely easy. Scrape it, wire brush & empty trey. I line the drip trey with foil. It is much easer to use and clean than my humongous Stainless grill that cost $1000. & I no longer use. Want to purchase a nice big stainless grill?? cheap?? Seriously it is a great grill. We love it. It heats up real fast, also.
1503725
We have the grilling plates and they are easy to clean, etc. Also, since my family does not consume much meat, this GF grill is great for our needs.
971788
Yes. My mother came to visit and was impressed with them. Easy to clean is a big reason for me to enjoy them. I use the large skillet to do a steak every now and then and it works great. My only complaint is the skillets could be deeper.
124457
If cooking steak or burgers it doesn't really sear very well. Meat gets a grayish color with light sear lines. If you leave it on the heat longer to try to sear, the meat gets dry and over cooked. It works well for grilled sandwiches Haven't tried hot dogs or saugages yet but would likely work well. Not impressed with steaks and burgers. One tip, be sure to pre-heat for at least 10 minutes to get griddle evenly hot.
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
1111403
Not really -- just put all the coals in one section of the grill. You'd probably want to do this even when cooking for a larger group -- make a banked fire. You can do your grilling directly over the coals in order to get a good char on steaks and burgers, and use the side away from the coals for cooking at a lower temperature (for thick cuts) and furthest away as a warming area until serving.
1580242
Yes, we have grilled hamburgers, steaks and pork chops. They were all wonderful. The review I read stated that you cannot char a steak / hamburger like on a propane or charcoal grille.This was not a huge issue for us. If you prefer your meat charred, you can take off the grille a couple of minutes early and cook on the stove.
575455
Not hard at all. The grill actually comes with a cleaning tool to fit between the slots. Love mine. Little to no flare up and cooks an excellent staeak!
1632869
I have never tried it, but I am certain you can. there is a rack there just for that. I know one thing about this Foreman, it's great for steaks!
2092985
I don't thimk you can get 4 burgers, but two chicken breasts, two small steaks, one t-bone or two bone in pork chops will cook.nicely for you. Love splitying hot dogs and grilling tnem too on here while nuns toast.
1293046
I have used this as a "grill" only once. As stated earlier, the grate is well below the lip of the barrel, so getting to burgers and other items that require you to use a spatula to flip them is difficult. Hog dogs and brats are easier to turn with tongs, but it is a long cook on them based on the distance away from the coals, in my experience. Based on the sear I like on steaks and chops, I have not even tried to grill them on this.Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this smoker and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for one, but this is not the best grill I have ever cooked on. I have used this as a "grill" only once. As stated earlier, the grate is well below the lip of the barrel, so getting to burgers and other items that require you to use a spatula to flip them is difficult. Hog dogs and brats are easier to turn with tongs, but it is a long cook on them based on the distance away from the coals, in my experience. Based on the sear I like on steaks and chops, I have not even tried to grill them on this.Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this smoker and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for one, but this is not the best grill I have ever... » Read More I have used this as a "grill" only once. As stated earlier, the grate is well below the lip of the barrel, so getting to burgers and other items that require you to use a spatula to flip them is difficult. Hog dogs and brats are easier to turn with tongs, but it is a long cook on them based on the distance away from the coals, in my experience. Based on the sear I like on steaks and chops, I have not even tried to grill them on this.Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this smoker and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for one, but this is not the best grill I have ever cooked on. « Show Less
1187231
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.
2283776
It is absolutely wonderful for grilling steaks. The best grill we have ever owned.