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Does anyone here have the Masterbuilt Patio grill?

Nadine — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:51:23 GMT

I don't grill and this is the first grill and I don't know how to use it. I want to cook a couple of chicken breasts and not sure where I set the control. I would think medium. If anyone can help I would sure appreciated it. I've had the grill put together for over two weeks and havent used it yet. Wish they would have included some recipes.

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anniebear — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:26:43 GMT

Jump in and try it! I love mine! Go ahead and start it on medium and just watch how things cook. The good thing about this grill is that you have the ability to increase or decrease the heat as needed. Truthfully, I cook most things on a medium heat and just keep an eye out for when everything is done. It's so much quicker than using charcoal and the foods still taste grilled. Good luck!

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SarahW — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:31:21 GMT

Personally, I'd put it on high and let it get good and hot before adding the chicken. I have only used ours one time, but I notice that each time the lid is lifted, the heat loss is significant according to the thermometer on the lid. Try to leave the lid closed as much as you can. Like Anniebear said, just jump in and try it!

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sunshine45 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:31:51 GMT

i used mine last night in the garage to grill marinated chicken breast. i set it all the way up on high, but it was pretty cold yesterday and that does affect how high the temperature will go on the grill. it is so easy and it tastes great. one of my best qvc purchases from last year.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:32:46 GMT

If you are talking about the electric, I have it. Cook it as you would on any grill. since chicken takes longer to cook, depending on the thickness, I would begin at medium low. If it begins to char too quickly, turn it down. Maybe google has specific instructions.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:33:30 GMT

i do agree with sarah also......each time you open the lid a lot of the heat escapes, so try not to do it too often.

there are "recommended" cooking times in the user booklet.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:37:24 GMT

Good to know as my husband just put ours together yesterday and we haven't used it yet!!!!

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momtochloe — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:46:29 GMT

This is my third Masterbuilt grill (first one I wore out, second one I gave away (big mistake, bought a Charbroil but was extremely disappointed with its performance) and now this one) . . . I have to say this is by far the best one of the three. I live outside of Chicago so depending on the weather would depend on whether I could use the grill or not. I used to have to wait until the weather was in 70's and sunny but we had one nice day (in the low 60's) and this version performed way better. I was stunned at how well and how quickly it cooked a bison burger and a bone in chicken thigh. I had it turned up to high (like I normally did with previous grills) but now with this version I may experiment and see if I can cook things at a slightly lower heat. I love this grill and was so glad to see it as a TSV!

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Nadine — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:05:45 GMT

Thanks for the replies. I cooked chicken breasts last night. started on med and then went to high when they were almost done to get them brown and a little crispy, they were really good. Tonight I'm cooking steak,

I didnt get a user booklet, that would have really helped. Everyone really seems to like this grill so I think it's going to be great. I just need to work with it.

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January121 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:21:06 GMT

This is by far the BEST grill that I have ever owned .... I have three of them .... I have a summer home on the beach in New Jersey and a winter home in New York ... two of the grills are at the summer home & one is at the winter home .... an electric grill is so much better because you don't have to buy gas or charcoal ..... just plug it in and it's ready to go ..... I can't say enough good things about this grill!!

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Tigriss — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:29:43 GMT

As for the loss of heat when you lift the lid, it is electric, so it doesn't recover as quickly as gas, so only do it when you flip your food.

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Lisasmom — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:36:15 GMT

We are using ours for hamburgers and steaks and are very happy with it. Yesterday I received the vegetable tray and pizza stone that are sold separately. Haven't used them yet. I cover the bottom tray under the grate with tin foil and remove it every time I use the grill and replace it - makes the clean up so much easier!

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SarahW — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:36:13 GMT

I used the vegetable tray to roast new potatoes along side 2 NY strip steaks last weekend; they turned out great. I also used non-stick foil over that bottom tray, but it is a PITA since the heating element has to be totally removed to get that piece out. Also, cleaning coagulated grease out of that little "drawer" thing is annoying.

We like the grill OK, but food does not compare to charcoal-grilled IMO. I love the smoky flavor of a real fire. That said, the electric grill is nice and works fine, plus it is cute. It looks like a little robot standing on the patio.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:37:54 GMT

On 3/25/2015 bamberkat said:
We are using ours for hamburgers and steaks and are very happy with it. Yesterday I received the vegetable tray and pizza stone that are sold separately. Haven't used them yet. I cover the bottom tray under the grate with tin foil and remove it every time I use the grill and replace it - makes the clean up so much easier!

that is a great idea.....why didnt i think of that?!

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sunshine45 — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:40:03 GMT

On 3/25/2015 SarahW said:
I used the vegetable tray to roast new potatoes along side 2 NY strip steaks last weekend; they turned out great. I also used non-stick foil over that bottom tray, but it is a PITA since the heating element has to be totally removed to get that piece out. Also, cleaning coagulated grease out of that little "drawer" thing is annoying.

We like the grill OK, but food does not compare to charcoal-grilled IMO. I love the smoky flavor of a real fire. That said, the electric grill is nice and works fine, plus it is cute. It looks like a little robot standing on the patio.

my bottom tray slides up the sides if you just lift the heating element slightly. i dont have to remove the entire thing. i machine wash the small drawer.

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SarahW — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:41:08 GMT

Hmmmm, I just had a thought. I might try lining the little grease-catcher "drawer" with some foil, too. Then I can just lift it out and toss it.

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keba58 — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:01:54 GMT

I like mine and my father has used his for over a year. He does use a box with the hickory chips in for a more smoky flavor. I haven't tried it myself but perhaps it would give the flavor you are looking for SarahW.

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SarahW — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:06:55 GMT

On 3/25/2015 sunshine45 said:
On 3/25/2015 SarahW said:
I used the vegetable tray to roast new potatoes along side 2 NY strip steaks last weekend; they turned out great. I also used non-stick foil over that bottom tray, but it is a PITA since the heating element has to be totally removed to get that piece out. Also, cleaning coagulated grease out of that little "drawer" thing is annoying.

We like the grill OK, but food does not compare to charcoal-grilled IMO. I love the smoky flavor of a real fire. That said, the electric grill is nice and works fine, plus it is cute. It looks like a little robot standing on the patio.

my bottom tray slides up the sides if you just lift the heating element slightly. i dont have to remove the entire thing. i machine wash the small drawer.

I tried to get it out, but it was a no-go, Sunshine. I guess mine has a tighter fit or something. I removed the heating element to clean the inside of the grill anyway.

I also put the drawer in the dishwasher but after grilling steaks there was quite a bit of solidified fat in it to dig out first.

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SarahW — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:07:24 GMT

On 3/25/2015 keba58 said: I like mine and my father has used his for over a year. He does use a box with the hickory chips in for a more smoky flavor. I haven't tried it myself but perhaps it would give the flavor you are looking for SarahW.

Thanks, Keba! I'll have to try that sometime.

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Lisasmom — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:26:48 GMT

On 3/25/2015 SarahW said:
I used the vegetable tray to roast new potatoes along side 2 NY strip steaks last weekend; they turned out great. I also used non-stick foil over that bottom tray, but it is a PITA since the heating element has to be totally removed to get that piece out. Also, cleaning coagulated grease out of that little "drawer" thing is annoying.

We like the grill OK, but food does not compare to charcoal-grilled IMO. I love the smoky flavor of a real fire. That said, the electric grill is nice and works fine, plus it is cute. It looks like a little robot standing on the patio.

we don't have to remove the heating element to pull the tray out - it raises up enough I can pull the tray out.

hmmm - wondering if tin foil will work scrunched into the grease drawer? I agree, it's not fun taking paper towels and getting that grease out before washing it. Even grosses the cats out

in going back and re-reading the thread, looks like a lot of us have the same ideas to prevent more work with clean up