George forman grill

blackcomaro
blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
edited November 15 in Chit-Chat
Looking at getting a George forman grill. Anyone using one and which model have u got.

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  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    I have the 5-serving red one. It's good, but a pain to clean unless you have a brush. Usually line it with foil for easy clean up. I use the regular grill plates most (chicken, pork, burgers), sometimes the waffle plates, almost never use the griddle plate (I already had a big griddle for pancakes).
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    I have the 5-serving red one. It's good, but a pain to clean unless you have a brush. Usually line it with foil for easy clean up. I use the regular grill plates most (chicken, pork, burgers), sometimes the waffle plates, almost never use the griddle plate (I already had a big griddle for pancakes).

    Thanks for your response. I was looking at the red one with the thermostat.
    I had no idea it was so hard to clean the grill plates. Cant you just wash them in the sink there non-stick?
    If you gotta line it with foil... i might just stick with my fry pan. It wipes up easy.
    Interested to here what others think also.
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    You're welcome. They're non-stick, but so much gets trapped in the grooves, a sponge just won't do. The top grill plate design is the issue, if it were the same as the bottom, it wouldn't be an issue. Disappointment to me, I even called and asked about cleaning, was advised against the brush, but it's the only thing that works. Overall, I love it.
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    You're welcome. They're non-stick, but so much gets trapped in the grooves, a sponge just won't do. The top grill plate design is the issue, if it were the same as the bottom, it wouldn't be an issue. Disappointment to me, I even called and asked about cleaning, was advised against the brush, but it's the only thing that works. Overall, I love it.

    Cool. I actually only looked at it quickly and i didnt notice a difference between the top and bottom plates... is it possible they have changed the design in the newer model?
    Hearing that you love it though.... still makes me think about buying one.
    I actually have a very soft dish brush that may help with cleanup.
  • pbandwine
    pbandwine Posts: 1,236 Member
    I use mine all the time. Clean up is a pain in the *kitten*, I found a trick on Pinterest that help though. Unplug it and lay a few wet papertowels onto the grill and close it. Leave it while you eat. The junk will come off a lot easier.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Get one with removable plates!!! It takes 2 seconds to clean if it's still warm.

    I'd never use the thing if the plates were not removable.
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    pbandwine wrote: »
    I use mine all the time. Clean up is a pain in the *kitten*, I found a trick on Pinterest that help though. Unplug it and lay a few wet papertowels onto the grill and close it. Leave it while you eat. The junk will come off a lot easier.

    Good tip.. ty
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    I must have said something wrong half my post didnt go....
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Get one with removable plates!!! It takes 2 seconds to clean if it's still warm.

    I'd never use the thing if the plates were not removable.

    Thank you also.... i wipe my frypan out hot. So if that helps im prepared to do it. Its only me to eat anyhow.
  • rdl81
    rdl81 Posts: 220 Member
    I have used these for years and years and I use them all the time. I never had a George Foreman one though there are other health grills. I would definitely buy one with removable plates in my opinion don't even consider one without removable plates. At the moment I have a Tefal Optigrill its not the cheapest but I think its great and as I use it to cook at least 10 meals a week (I have a chicken beast and beef each day Mon-Fri) I think its worth it
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    rdl81 wrote: »
    I have used these for years and years and I use them all the time. I never had a George Foreman one though there are other health grills. I would definitely buy one with removable plates in my opinion don't even consider one without removable plates. At the moment I have a Tefal Optigrill its not the cheapest but I think its great and as I use it to cook at least 10 meals a week (I have a chicken beast and beef each day Mon-Fri) I think its worth it

    Thats a good thought... i have seen the Tefal aswell. I might need to look harder at other makes. I need something good, also i cook all my own meals... i like to know how much of what im eating.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Bought one. Used it once. Gave it away. Nothing wrong with it. Worked well, but didn't offer anything that I couldn't do with my existing pots and pans. Clean up was a pain too.

    I would suggest Cast Iron Skillets.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Bought one. Used it once. Gave it away. Nothing wrong with it. Worked well, but didn't offer anything that I couldn't do with my existing pots and pans. Clean up was a pain too.

    I would suggest Cast Iron Skillets.

    You don't have to turn the meat, that's pretty huge for me, LOL. And the fat slides off instead of staying in the pan.

    I use mine quite a bit for homemade burgers and sausages.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Bought one. Used it once. Gave it away. Nothing wrong with it. Worked well, but didn't offer anything that I couldn't do with my existing pots and pans. Clean up was a pain too.

    I would suggest Cast Iron Skillets.

    You don't have to turn the meat, that's pretty huge for me, LOL. And the fat slides off instead of staying in the pan.

    I use mine quite a bit for homemade burgers and sausages.

    Like I said I did think it worked well. Just didn't do enough to compensate for the loss of counter space. For Burgers, Steaks and Sausage, I use my Outdoor Grill anyways.

  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    blackcomaro wrote: »
    Looking at getting a George forman grill. Anyone using one and which model have u got.

    Bought this original model and love it. My favorite part is I can take my frozen fish fillets, throw herbs and such on them and it cooks them from frozen quick.

    indoor_grill.jpg
  • rdl81
    rdl81 Posts: 220 Member
    the optigrill seems really good at "telling" you when the meat is cooked so again making it easier for you
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    We had two- one smaller and one larger.
    I gave the smaller one to my dad because we never use them and he was complaining about the mess of cooking for himself He seemed to really like it for cooking fish. I'm not sure what else he tried cooking.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    I just use a propane grill. I used to have one when I was married, and we almost never used it. Clean up was a pain in the *kitten*, compared to just throwing something on the grill outside. If propane is an option, go with that.
  • klkarlen
    klkarlen Posts: 4,366 Member
    I have the one without the removable plates. Cleanup is a bit of a pain in the rear, going to try that wet paper towel trick next time. I just tell myself I'm burning a few extra calories while cleaning it.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    klkarlen wrote: »
    I have the one without the removable plates. Cleanup is a bit of a pain in the rear, going to try that wet paper towel trick next time. I just tell myself I'm burning a few extra calories while cleaning it.

    Yes and yes. Same here, and we do the wet paper towel and it works well.

  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    klkarlen wrote: »
    I have the one without the removable plates. Cleanup is a bit of a pain in the rear, going to try that wet paper towel trick next time. I just tell myself I'm burning a few extra calories while cleaning it.

    Yes and yes. Same here, and we do the wet paper towel and it works well.

    Same. I always do the wet paper towels immediately after taking the food off. Works like a charm.
  • RachelElser
    RachelElser Posts: 1,049 Member
    oooo, I love mine! Model wise- I've had a lot of different one- whatever was on sale, but I do highly recommend getting the ones that the plates remove so you can pop them in the dishwasher.
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Bought one. Used it once. Gave it away. Nothing wrong with it. Worked well, but didn't offer anything that I couldn't do with my existing pots and pans. Clean up was a pain too.

    I would suggest Cast Iron Skillets.

    You don't have to turn the meat, that's pretty huge for me, LOL. And the fat slides off instead of staying in the pan.

    I use mine quite a bit for homemade burgers and sausages.

    Like I said I did think it worked well. Just didn't do enough to compensate for the loss of counter space. For Burgers, Steaks and Sausage, I use my Outdoor Grill anyways.

    Thanks. I have plenty of cupboard space. I dont plan on having it out on the counter to unless im using it. Keeps the kitchen easier to clean... and i hate cleaning.
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    blackcomaro wrote: »
    Looking at getting a George forman grill. Anyone using one and which model have u got.

    Bought this original model and love it. My favorite part is I can take my frozen fish fillets, throw herbs and such on them and it cooks them from frozen quick.

    indoor_grill.jpg

    I do like my fish. Thanks for the tip.
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    djeffreys10 wrote: »
    I just use a propane grill. I used to have one when I was married, and we almost never used it. Clean up was a pain in the *kitten*, compared to just throwing something on the grill outside. If propane is an option, go with that.

    I cook on the gas grill regularly also. It gives a nice taste. Just been looking for a while for something to cook quick inside for after work at nights. I cant always be bothered going outside to cook.
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    Relser wrote: »
    oooo, I love mine! Model wise- I've had a lot of different one- whatever was on sale, but I do highly recommend getting the ones that the plates remove so you can pop them in the dishwasher.

    Thank you also. There not overly expensive and i dont have a toasted sadwich press and this doubles as both. Think i might try one.
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