Anybody have the Ninja Woodfire Pro XL?

seehorse · ‎03-09-2010

Asking because HSN has this for $309 for this week (3/17 - 3/22). This model is 30% larger than original.

I believe this price has been lowered because the newest version is the "Connect" which has WiFi capability and will most likely replace this model.

The presentation was very informative.

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granddi · ‎03-16-2010

I got it from Q before Christmas.

Maybe I'm just a bad cook or cannot read directions.

The Smoking feature seems to work but I overcook everything.

The recommended temperature seems to be too high.

I thought the size of it would be good for just 2 of us. It just does not work as a "grill" Might be just my skills.

seehorse · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks for the input!

I'm looking at videos on youtube and it isn't you. Some are saying the temps their recipes call for are too high.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I don't have the Pro--I have the smaller version of it--the 7-in-1 for $299 , I bought it a year ago from HSN. ---I LOVE mine and use it 3-4 times a week all year round!! I saw the wifi version of it----and really, I don't need that and I don't need a bigger model. I live in a very small apt--the balcony is not far from my kitchen--I go out to it to check up on within a few steps. Have baked in it, grill veggies and salmon and meats---have yet to smoke anything, but will . It isn't that tough to clean it up---and it lives year round outside, under my covered balcony with its cover. I think that price of $309 is pretty good especially if there is free shipping. It is not a chinzty machine either--has some heft to it

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@granddi ---there is a learning curve to using this machine--and sounds like you need to reduce the cooking time--I had to but not by a whole lot--for me, it was just a minute or 2 less time. I mainly cook on medium. Yes it is a grill---my salmon comes out with beautiful grill marks as does the steaks I cook. and my roasted veggies do too. I do put a little olive oil on my meats/fish as well--now I haven't done any smoking yet---I always go a little less time and maybe temp the first time I used it. and I think using a thermometer is a must--have learned to use that thing alot.

seehorse · ‎03-09-2010

@wagirl

Thanks for the response.

I'm ready to hit the checkout button!!! It is Free Shipping and the stand also is.

There's going to be a learning curve, so expecting that, but excited to get this.

I like that it's electric because I don't like using propane or charcoal - too much hassle.

@wagirl wrote:
I don't have the Pro--I have the smaller version of it--the 7-in-1 for $299 , I bought it a year ago from HSN. ---I LOVE mine and use it 3-4 times a week all year round!! I saw the wifi version of it----and really, I don't need that and I don't need a bigger model. I live in a very small apt--the balcony is not far from my kitchen--I go out to it to check up on within a few steps. Have baked in it, grill veggies and salmon and meats---have yet to smoke anything, but will . It isn't that tough to clean it up---and it lives year round outside, under my covered balcony with its cover. I think that price of $309 is pretty good especially if there is free shipping. It is not a chinzty machine either--has some heft to it

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@seehorse --and the stand too//!! that is awesome!! the stand wasn't offered when I bought mine but I had a wheeled heavy wire cart with 2 shelves and a large cutting board for the top and it works great!! I think the stand is $150 at least alone!!! Do it!!!!!

seehorse · ‎03-09-2010

@wagirl

Hi! The stand doesn't come with it. Yes, that would be awesome! It's $99, so not bad, but also with free shipping.

Hey, thanks for all your good info!

@wagirl wrote:
@seehorse --and the stand too//!! that is awesome!! the stand wasn't offered when I bought mine but I had a wheeled heavy wire cart with 2 shelves and a large cutting board for the top and it works great!! I think the stand is $150 at least alone!!! Do it!!!!!