Does it generate a lot of smoke when it comes to chicken breasts or steak?
1890823
Hello. In response to your question, no it dosent seem to. At least no more than desired based on the way you cook. I bout this pan a while back and love it. Just be sure to wash it before first use as it is oily when it arrives
1890824
You have to be careful that the pan does not get too hot, but it doesn't smoke. After preheating the pan, then I lower the heat to cook the food.
1890825
I have used it for chicken, steak, burgers and hot dogs and it has not smoked at all while I was cooking them. The only smoke generated would be from you having the pan too hot. There is some steam but definitely no smoke.
1890826
Not that I've seen. I use it a couple times a week, cooking burgers, chicken and steak. The only time I've seen smoke is when I've burnt the food. I only wish Nordic Ware would make a lid to fit it.
616862
We haven't noticed any smoke, per se. The heat has to dissipate, so it will put off a fragrant steam. My wife is allergic to smoke and I haven't heard her complain.
1167802
No, I found that the smoke is minimal and really caused no problem. I enjoy using mine.
1240944
It could produce a lot of smoke if allowed to really heat up, but as a cook I heat to the point of light smoke then add the food, so using it inside without a vent isn't an issue.
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.
1231948
I would turn on a table fan just to be sure. I do have a stove vent but have not noticed much smoke.
2049199
that is simply a question of taste. the longer it smokes the more flavor and the more the meat is cooked.
1931390
I just use about two fist size chunks , that's plenty of smoke for my taste, too much wood could ruin your meat.
1576521
It is a great grill and I love it, but I would not use it indoors ( because of the smoke ).
603750
I'm not expert on venting, but I wouldn't think so. There's a trickle of smoke that comes out at all times, but when you open the door to get your meat out, there's quite a blast (which I love, btw). :-)
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
2058877
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in... » Read More Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. « Show Less
901612
Some smoke IF you are grilling really fatty meat and leave it on the stone a long time. But in general for most foods there is very little smoke. We love to do raclette all year long.
419603
you can smoke anything. I have smoked chicken ,pork butt,pork chops,fish,baby back ribs even pot roast.Just be sure to monitor your fire and meat temp.
1560953
While I am certainly not an expert smoker (only been doing it 2 years) I have smoked ribs, chicken, pork loins and made the BEST beef and venison jerky in mine. The smoker itself is awesome and I see no reason why it wouldn't do right by you for sausage.
821894
I have not had that problem. Cooked some chicken breasts all day and they were just fine. It is a great little slow cooker. I would recommend it.
2058879
Yes, I have not experienced any smoke, only a little steam when cooking any kind of meat.