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Rating:  - This baby makes quick & tasty food!
I bought the George Foreman grill as a joke for my husband (it DOES say "Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine" on it), but we used it every day for three weeks solid after it arrived. The reason? It's EASY, and the food turns out really tasty!This particular model is small, and will only cook one or two portions of meat at a time. However, the grill cooks from the top and bottom all at once to cut your cooking time down to mere minutes! The grill is tilted and comes with a trough so that all excess fat is drained away from your food. Pretty nifty! It's also fairly easy to clean up -- you just wipe down the grill and throw the trough in the dishwasher. We've used the grill for chicken breasts, Boca Burgers, regular burgers, pork chops, steaks, and even bacon strips (it's GREAT for avoiding a bunch of messy bacon grease). It cooks even frozen meat in a relatively short period of time, and it cooks it thoroughly. It's easy to throw something on the grill, sprinkle some seasonings on it (BAM!), and let it cook for a few minutes while you fix the rest of the meal. It is hard to overcook things, and it's fun to have grill-lines on your food. It took me awhile to believe the hype about the George Foreman Grills, but they are easy to use and deliver good results. In fact, this might be a good way to introduce your older children (12 and up) to rudimentary cooking. The George Foreman grill is a great choice for people who don't have a lot of time to cook & clean, who aren't yet confident cooks or don't have a lot of cooking experience, or for anyone who wants an easy way to make a tasty meal!
Rating: - Great Taste - - lives up to the hype !
In terms of taste and convenience, I have to give this item
5 stars - - It cooks quickly and evenly and the food comes out immersed in flavor - - I happen to be a master at either over or undercooking almost anything I make... not a single thing I cooked came out burnt or raw in the middle. - - and get this - - we cooked a delicious chicken breast (with the bone) using nothing more than a bit of salt and pepper... and it came out just perfect... nice, juicy and flavorful - - and the whole meal took less than 5 minutes to cook - - and even less to clean up... ... the non-stick surface let's you wipe the schmaltz away in seconds, and before you know it you can store it away... Another amazing point is that its smoke free - - though I love the smell of roasted garlic and fried onions, it was nice for to be able to make them without smelling or smoking up the house.Only two things you should be aware of - - first I happen to a professional Jazz organist, and the grill (especially the lid part) seemed like something that might be too easy to get burned on, especially when you're using that spatula it comes with(Grilled chicken yes - - grilled hand - - no no - - bad one's next gig or boxing match !) and the other thing is that it doesn't have an on/off switch. It heats up almost instantly when you plug it in... I'd hate to find out what would happen though if you forgot to take the plug out - - so you definitely need to remind yourself to pull the plug when you're finished ! - - For this reason I was tempted to give it only 4 stars... but then I remembered that delicious perfectly cooked chicken in only 5 minutes... and the fact that the grill actually cost around the same price as dinner for two at Bennigan's, yet hopefully will last for years to come... so I relented. - - This *is* a great product... (*note - - size is ideal for a bachelor pad, or couple without children... it holds about two patties - - so if you have a larger family go for a bigger size.)
Rating:  - Cooks like a gourmet chef, cleans like a champ
I must admit, I was not a fan of the George Foreman Grill when it was introduced. The concept seemed ludicrous, like those old hot dog cookers that "electrocuted" the dogs to cook them. Or the SnackMaster, which claimed you could make fresh pies in minutes with two slices of bread and a can of filling (all you really got was a hot, gooey mess). I couldn't believe George's "wundergrill" would be any better. In fact, I figured it had to be worse.I was so wrong. The George Foreman Grill delivers everything it promises, and then some. It cooks foods fast, with relatively low mess, and the taste is wonderful. The heat sears the outside, creating those delicious, carmelized grill marks. But the cooking is so quick, the insides don't get dried out or tough. And greasier meats, like hamburger or sausage, really do drain off, just as George promises (the only negative comment I would make is about the design of the grease-trapping trays, which are not built-in, but separate pieces; if positioned wrong, you can drain grease onto the counter). I cook frozen salmon on mine--its out of this world, and better than what most restaurants serve. The convenience of the grill is the big selling point for me. Small, easy-to-clean, and easily stored in a cabinet, it comes out only when I need it (though it is attractive enough to sit next to the toaster or coffee maker in larger kitchens). It really is portable; one of my co-workers brings his to the office to grill hot dogs for lunch. The addition of the colored lids only increases the appeal of the George Foreman Grill. Now, color-coding with the rest of the kitchen is a snap. What was already a great product is now even better.
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