does it get hot and stay hot, like for searing off a steak quickly?
1080419
YES but you never know what the true temp is no display just a knob no digital read out to be safe buy a forman grill
739003
It does get pretty hot, however I'm not sure you could truely cook anything in it - per se, as it is a warmer - not a true cooker. However, it "cooked" a can of soup for me in about 30 minutes. I warmed a rice based dish in it and that was perfect. Also mac and cheese. I have also thought that it might be good for cooking hot dogs - you'd have to cut them in half and add water - but I think it has enough heat for those (they are "cooked" already).
229202
your math is correct!!this grill does heat up to 500+ degrees if the lid stays closed!!works for hot dogs,hamburgers etc not for proper grilling of a steak unless you want it baked!!
2122301
Not in my case, never a problem. I have used it to rotisserie roasts for hours, got warm, but not hot.
1735841
No, it does not. It is a small enough grill that you can check on what you are grilling for the stage you want. I have used it for "chicken" appetizers, fish - be sure you oil and season the fillet or steak. It also used it to heat frozen waffles and grilled sandwiches. For the short time the grill is working you can stay with it as the grill master."
399280
Surprisingly, no. I used mine to keep pulled pork warm for an event. The meat was out for about 3 hours. It didn't burn or dry out.
1965812
I don't have that (the sear burner) but I have seared several steaks right on the grill with no problems at all. I let the grill heat up and put the steak right on it, they come out great.
877570
Relatively speaking, it certainly does. As an example, I heat the pan for 5 mins first, then heat oil in it for another 4 mins or so. Then cook a fried egg in it, which is probably about another 3 mins. The handle will warm up slightly near the pan, but where you grab it, it stays perfectly cool enough for normal use. (Should point out that my 'prep time' is for the all stainless, not the 'non stick')
1494808
Yes this pan does heat up very quickly.It is a super pan to cook with. We use It for everything. It makes great popcorntoo.
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.
1783249
The handle does get hot after a few minutes. I usually use a towel or an oven glove to hold the handle. I am using an outdoor, high BTU burner and use high heat, so that may make a difference.
1840430
Yes. No matter what I have cooked on the cooktop the handle has never gotten hot. However, once I left the handle turned and it was over a recently shut off burner and it did get warm, not hot. But I would imagine left for a prolonged period it would have gotten hot enough to burn.
594202
Yes, it keeps food at a perfect hot/warm temperature until you turn it off. The food does not scorch or burn, it is great. When you select the time you want your food to cook, the cooker will start counting down until that time is reached, but then, the cooker will start counting up keeping the food at a perfect temperature until you turn it off. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this cooker.
2063299
This grill does cook very hot, which makes it an excellent choice for steaks. I have found if you like to cook over indirect heat or low flame, you must turn the gas valve off and rely on the preheat. This has not been a problem, as it re-lights very easily.
1359199
Yes, it does get very hot unless you get a fitted silicone cover for the handle. And it is quite heavy ..the pan. But good quality if you take care of it properly.
965085
No, it stays warm but not hot enough to burn, the pan inside is extremely hot, you must use a pot holder to remove the pan, I hope this is the answer you were looking for and please don't hesitate to ask if I might be of any help, good luck!
1718955
As others have said it's designed to be that way. One advantage of this lid is when I fry steak in the wok. I put the lid on and it keeps the steak really moist! I heat up the wok with medium to high heat and let it sit empty for a bit before I place the steak in it. The steak will sear very nicely and if you keep the lid on between changing sides the steak stays juicy.