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George Forman grill question

poohbear1 — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:28:44 GMT

Hi- just got a new george forman grill- had ones years ago when my kids were young..Just wondering what those of you who have one make on it? I bought it to grill vegetables make burgers maybe grilled cheese..any other ideas? also, when you make grilled cheese do you put butter on top of the bread?? I forget lol thanks

Re: George Forman grill question

Eileen in Virginia — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:38:07 GMT

I've used a George Forman grill for years (after throwing our gas grill away). I usually use it for steaks, chicken cutlets (or other boneless meats), fish steaks/cutlets, etc. I've never used it for grilled cheese, but mine doesn't have a flat surface. I'd think you could use it for grilled cheese; I'd butter the bread ahead of time, but be careful you don't have the temperature set too high. I keep thinking I'll try it as a panini press, but haven't gotten around to it.

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poohbear1 — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:44:55 GMT

thanks for the suggestions

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kaydee50 — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:22:58 GMT

My DH uses the GF grill A LOT--for chicken, fish, pork chops, hamburgers. Hardly ever use an oven anymore.

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Fressa — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:44:44 GMT

I use mine quite a bit for the usual burgers, chicken breasts and steaks but I also like to make kabobs. I grill asparagus on it as well.

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Another new name Sue — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:10:49 GMT

I'm glad you asked this @poohbear1. So many recipes call for grilling, but I do not like fooling with the large outdoor BBQ grill.

I've been thinking about getting a GF grill but wondered if it's the same as a regular outdoor grill as far as cooking. I was thinking the food might be more steamed than grilled. I hope to hear from others who use the grill.

This morning's Kohl's flyer shows a GF grill doorbuster for $29.99.

Re: George Forman grill question

poohbear1 — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:22:56 GMT

Happygal- thats what I paid for my 4 serving grill on amazon- I wanted a red one to match my kitchen appliances and thats what I got..hopefully we'll get some more answers! After St Paddys day I want to try a reuben sandwich on the grill!

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Kachina624 — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 22:52:57 GMT

There are so many kitchen gadgets on the market and in my kitchen, that I never use my GF grill anymore. I hate cleaning it.

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Tigriss — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 22:53:30 GMT

I have to remind you of doing pork chops on it. Don't forget about our porky friend.

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Eileen in Virginia — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 03:13:34 GMT

The food's definitely grilled, not steamed. I made steaks on ours this evening and they had nice grill marks on them. This is even the case when I load it up wall-to-wall with chicken cutlets. I don't miss our gas grill at all.

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poohbear1 — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:31:21 GMT

Tigriss just took pork chops out of the freezer this morning..might try the grill with this although, I usually stuff, bread, fry and then bake my chops..thanks for the info, tho..also, as far as cleaning goes, the grill I bought has the removeable plates so I don't think cleaning will be a problem. poohbear

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hellokitty — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:51:37 GMT

My grill is older and it has a set of removable plates. They just pop out and are really easy to clean. I have no idea if this grill is still made. I use mine for almost everything. Grilled cheese, burgers, skinless boneless chicken and port chops.

Re: George Forman grill question

sfnative — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 06:54:41 GMT

@poohbear1

We originally purchased the first Forman Grill and used it for ages. Finally gave it to Goodwill and puchased the one that was larger.

We grill brats and such, but not hamburgrs, because they dry out with the meat juice trickling down into the holder.

The best use we've made of it is to purchase mild Italian sasage in a big patty. When it's done, we let it drain more on paper towels, then chop it into little squares, add it to our Carbonara sauce and pasta vice bacon. Ooooo, this is so good, now I want it for dinner tomorrow.