Is it possible to cook raw sausages on this griller? Like bratwursts or beef or lamb sausages? Thanks
1655562
Yes. You just have to cook them longer and make sure your meat gets to the proper temperature. The sausage must be straight, not curved, so it can rotate freely.
1655563
We have only cooked polish sausage and hot hogs so far. The raw ones may take longer and have more grease cooking out,might be a concern. I probably try it, just watch them close . Hope this helps.
1655564
As long as the sausages are straight and not too curved, you can cook all kinds.
1167988
I would not recommend it....Works best with boneless meats/chicken...Luv this grill!!!
647815
Yes, if you like a more consistent temperature for your food during longer barbecues. But, if you're only into fast grilling burgers and the odd sausage maybe this isn't the item for you. Cast Iron need preparing (seasoning) to become the non-stick, temperature retaining grate you want under your Rib-Eye steak for those killer searing and grillmarks over direct heat for the first two minutes and to barbecue the steak over medium heat for the second stage to perfect it. If you're into more than a burger and sausage, it's worth the investment. I know I haven't regret my purchase nearly two years ago... Yes, if you like a more consistent temperature for your food during longer barbecues. But, if you're only into fast grilling burgers and the odd sausage maybe this isn't the item for you. Cast Iron need preparing (seasoning) to become the non-stick, temperature retaining grate you want under your Rib-Eye steak for those killer searing and grillmarks over direct heat for the first two minutes and to barbecue the steak over medium heat for the second stage to perfect it. If you're into more than a burger and sausage, it's worth the investment. I know I haven't regret my purchase nearly two... » Read More Yes, if you like a more consistent temperature for your food during longer barbecues. But, if you're only into fast grilling burgers and the odd sausage maybe this isn't the item for you. Cast Iron need preparing (seasoning) to become the non-stick, temperature retaining grate you want under your Rib-Eye steak for those killer searing and grillmarks over direct heat for the first two minutes and to barbecue the steak over medium heat for the second stage to perfect it. If you're into more than a burger and sausage, it's worth the investment. I know I haven't regret my purchase nearly two years ago... « Show Less
2084724
I would say no. While I have made sausage, both fresh and cured by smoke, I don't see tender quick as an ingredient. see this link for a sopressata recipe. http://italianfood.about.com/od/curedmeats/r/blr0510.htm
1882253
The unit is not designed for use with uncooked food. If a recipe calls for uncooked meats, it should be fully cooked before combining with other ingredients and heating it in the unit.
2088718
We purchase the pre-cooked sausage and take them from the freezer put them in the cooker frozen. A lite spray of "pam" on the cooker bottom, muffin in first, sausage covered with the pepper-jack cheese, close the gated section, lite spray and a egg with yoke stuck with a fork and muffin top. Five minutes and eat'um up. Have even used a frozen "blueberry" pancakes in place of the muffin. Its all GOOD!
707332
I imagine that you could put a small amount of raw meat in it to cook. I gave this to my husband. He only uses it at work on his desk to heat canned stew, soup or leftovers. He doesn't have the proper tools to prepare a whole recipe involving raw meat while at his workplace. The product seems to only advertise that it warms the food.
1021081
You can. I used Pam tonight toasting the hamburger buns. Your main thing to remember is the pan must be seasoned after use for the first few times of use. Also these pans have copper, and stainless steel, so when the pans heat up they hold the heat unlike teflon. So medium heat and keep oiled for moisture to the pan when cooking lean meats. I use olive oil after each use to lightly wipe inside the pans.
1323315
I watched youtube video's and bought the AC Leggs seasoning packages from Amazon, I'm amazed at how well our sausage turned out on the first try. It's pretty simple, grind the fat, grind the meat, add the two together with seasonings emulsified in filtered water and grind again, stuff in the casings or package as bulk. Keep everything as cold as possible during this process.
823708
Use a meat thermometer and a small fire (you can't cook a whole chicken on coals because it'll take too long) or the outside will burn before the meat is anything but pink. It's probably better to cook a few steaks on it to get a better idea of how that will work with less risk of food poisoning. Don't cook directly on the grid, as the paint is probably toxic. In my opinion, meat on spit is best done covered so the smoke can penetrate assuming you have decent choices for wood. Great: Hickory, Oak, maybe Maple. Bad: pretty much everything else. Birch tastes like smog lol
2070341
You could grill fish or steaks but not roast them. It's a very good griddle. Go for it
1253015
Yes, but i haven't tried making sausage yet. It grinds meat great, i really like it.
322652
It doesn't really heat up to the degree that it would take to thoroughly cook raw sausage, plus I don't think the drip pan would be deep enough to hold all the fat raw sausages would release.
130547
Raw. Never tried them cooked. Have to feed them in one or two at a time. I'm sure they could be cooked-though harder to handle, and messier.
1089765
That is normal for this griller. Ours does the same thing and the franks cook really well.
2018204
My experience cooking brats was not satisfactory. Since they usually are very large, only 3 will fit on the rollers at one time. Also the rollers did not keep them turning consistently because of the brats size. I ended up cooking the brats in an oven. I love how the machine cooks hot dogs but cook brats elsewhere.
1121302
Yes, you can cook those meats except the ribs may be more difficult, but it is pretty much the same as cooking on an outside grill only nothing to fall thru.