Does this pan actually cook the meatloaf out of the grease? Or does it just allow the grease to drain away when you lift out the insert? I guess what I'm asking is -- is there a space between the bottom of the pan and the insert? Does this pan actually cook the meatloaf out of the grease? Or does it just allow the grease to drain away when you lift out the insert? I guess what I'm asking is -- is there a space between... » Read More Does this pan actually cook the meatloaf out of the grease? Or does it just allow the grease to drain away when you lift out the insert? I guess what I'm asking is -- is there a space between the bottom of the pan and the insert? « Show Less
459756
Yes but a small space. Trust me you will be happy. I recommend trying the classic meatloaf recipe with venison. It is delicious!
459757
Yes, there's space. The hamburger drains as it cooks so there's not all the grease on the bottom like there usually is when you make meatloaf.
459758
yes it cooks it out of the grease, I will tell you though I love the pan, the only thing that is a little annoying is I use ground beef which has more fat, my sides of the meatloaf sometimes stick. I have remedy though, I spray the pan and insert with non stick cooking spray. It is much better now. My husband said this pan has brought him back to eating meatloaf.
459759
There is a space at the bottom that allows the grease to drain away, so the meat isn't sitting in it.
1815672
You need to use a spoon to get it out. There is no way to pour it. Its kinda messy pouring the grease in but i still like it. Its agood size and works well for me.
1423163
As others point out--don't let the ineffective grease collection stop you from buying a great grill. My disposable pan that came w/grill was too mashed up from the very poor packaging for shipping to even use at all. And never found that size in store. I found a tin lid from a box of chocolates which fits. It's bigger than original tray so just sits over hole tray wd fit in. I cover that tin pan with alum. foil, and just take out foil and dispose when necessary, then recover w/new foil. Works fine.
312878
Grease will get hung up in it. It not made for that purpose .......also it will take out too much air out of the kitchen .......will cause negative air pressure
843780
hi yes i have cooked sausage gravy in this for my family the channel does not flow out of the Grill itself.love this Grill makes wonderful meals use it all the time for all kinds and is big enough for large amounts!! hope you buy and enjoy!
2084501
It's okay with grease draining but there are clear hot spots under the heating loop. For pancakes i just pour the batter over the top of the hotter loop.
598022
I have not had any problems with grease clogging. I burn mine full tilt after I cook for about 10 minutes, don't forget it. That should take care of the grease.Don't try to clean it while its hot, scrapes the coating off of the grill.
1932689
I always buttered the pans and dusted with flour for the breads I baked and have never has bread stick to pan. I have also baked meatloaf in these pans greased bottom and sides of pan with a little shortening and they have came out nice without sticking to the pan.
50664
If you have this griddle on level ground, the grease will run into the tray. The tray is a bit small, and we sometimes wire up a 15 oz. can to catch the grease.
1718078
I have not had to grease mine. I love this pan and have used it several time for things other than muffins.
2016821
The grease is supposed to run to the back, then to the downspout in the middle of the back. It does. Once, the down-spout got clogged, and I got a small puddle there, but it was only there. I have never had problems with the grease puddling where the food is cooking. MUCH better than George Foreman's grill. Just wipe it down occasionally, especially the track along the back.
362752
I actually just leave the inner pan until it all cools off. You can serve the meatloaf without removing the inner pan.
889085
No, I haven't experienced that problem, but I don't use the pans all that often. I like them very much when I do; this particular one is great for meatloaf. Maybe try scrubbing the pans with a paste made of table salt and a little water...it's great on no-stick pans!
1900985
Pan is non stick and works great. Size of is 9 1/2 by 5 1/2 with the insert being 8 1/2 by 4 1/2. I always use insert and makes the best meatloaf using approximately 2 lbs of meat. Hope this helps
932608
I greased really well using a pastry brush and shortening. I also found that some recipes come out of the pan better than others. There is a banana cupcake recipe on Allrecipes.com that works amazing--they fall right out of the pan!
1032284
Grease can come out of the back of the lid while cooking brats. I haven't had the issue with other meat.
2260913
with putting water in the bottom pan I have not noticed any grease splatter...use it alot for chicken etc.. never had trouble with spatter....