# George Foreman Grills?

Category: Daily Living

## Post 1 by Shadow_Cat (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Tuesday, 10-Apr-2007 11:14:56

Hi, all. I was just wondering how many of you have and use a George Foreman grill? Personally, I think it's one of the best kitchen investments I've ever made. I can make all kinds of things on it, from meats to sandwiches, to waffles, etc. have the kind with the removable irons, so cleaning it is a snap. And you don't have to worry about flipping sandwiches, or hamburgers, whatever, because the irons cook it on both sides simultaneously. Since I've always had trouble flipping things while cooking in a pan, this is a blessing. LOL. So, just curious what you all think.

## Post 2 by Musical Ambition (I've got the gold prolific poster award, now is there a gold cup for me?) on Tuesday, 10-Apr-2007 17:06:15

I started a topic about this very thing, back in December or January. I got one for Christmas. I think they're great. I havent' made much on mine yet, but I hope to learn more.

## Post 3 by changedheart421 (I've now got the bronze prolific poster award! now going for the silver award!) on Tuesday, 10-Apr-2007 17:09:28

Hey
I hopefully will get one of these soon.

## Post 4 by cuddle_kitten84 (I just keep on posting!) on Tuesday, 10-Apr-2007 17:21:56

Hi i've got one, but without the irons. all i have done on mine is sausages so far, but mine has buttons on it so you can put the times in correctly. one of the best kitchen investments i've ever done too and i highly recommend them to any other person who is looking to cook independently.

## Post 5 by Don'tBlaisMeBro (Folle et simple est la brebis qui au loup se confesse.) on Tuesday, 10-Apr-2007 17:25:30

Quick question:
Can you actually use that thing as ... a toaster, as it were? I just don't have the counter-space for a toaster, so I'd love to use it to toast waffles and bread and what not.
Thanks for your help in advance.

## Post 6 by bozmagic (The rottie's your best friend if you want him/her to be, lol.) on Wednesday, 11-Apr-2007 14:33:43

I have a fairly small George Foreman, which only does two or three chicken breasts, burgers, escallops Etc at a time, but it's good enough for me. Just switch it on and let it warm up like a sandwich toaster, which I also have but don't often use now, bung your back bacon, burgers, sausages, chicken ETC in and shut the lid for 8-10 minutes, then serve. Nothing else to it. My George doesn't even have buttons for setting a timer or an on/off switch.

## Post 7 by Senior (I've now got the bronze prolific poster award! now going for the silver award!) on Wednesday, 11-Apr-2007 21:20:39

I have a George Foreman grill, and am satisfied with its performance.

## Post 8 by cuddle_kitten84 (I just keep on posting!) on Tuesday, 17-Apr-2007 6:30:58

as far as i know, you can't toast anything in it.

## Post 9 by bozmagic (The rottie's your best friend if you want him/her to be, lol.) on Tuesday, 17-Apr-2007 12:56:08

Well I've done toasted sandwiches in mine. Probably depends on the type of grill you choose.

## Post 10 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Tuesday, 17-Apr-2007 13:17:39

me too, did one for lunch actually lol. all you do, (in the one that I have that is), is stick the cheese in between two bits of bread, and toast for about 4 minutes. I use that cheese you can get grated in a bag, way easier than farting about grating or slicing cheese lol. my grill is one that just has a slider control for heat intensity. also done chicken breasts, sausages on it as well. would love to try more.

## Post 11 by cuddle_kitten84 (I just keep on posting!) on Wednesday, 18-Apr-2007 17:06:23

Okay, i'll try it if people say they're fine.

## Post 12 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Wednesday, 18-Apr-2007 17:08:38

go for it Narcissa they're awesome. I have to say the next one I get will be one with removeable plates though, way easier to clean than mine. So that may be something to bear in mind smile.

## Post 13 by shea (number one pulse checking chicky) on Wednesday, 18-Apr-2007 17:09:06

dan uses it for cheese toasties all the time. so yeah, it's doable!

## Post 14 by sugar (Entertain me. I dare you.) on Thursday, 19-Apr-2007 3:30:51

i've got a junior grill, but would love one perhaps slightly bigger. i don't care about a temperature gage or whatever, an i'm pretty good at telling when things are cooked when i put my mind to it. I would like one with the removeable plates though... Yeh you can toast on it, of course you can. It's a grill. May take slightly longer and get a bit of a weird pattern, but it's fine. I've been contemplaing the idea of toasties on it for a while now coz I hate cleaning the sandwich maker. the forman is much easier when it comes to that.

## Post 15 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 20-Apr-2007 17:34:41

just butter the bread or oil the grill before ya do, I just stuck the bread in and stuck the cheese in the middle and did it like that. Nephew does that all the time and it works a treat for him. Buggered up my grill something cronic. Just my luck lol

## Post 16 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Saturday, 21-Apr-2007 18:34:08

ok shoot me for this if ya like, but here's something to try with your gf. get some pineapples, (I use rings), shove 'em on a plate, splatter honey all over them and then sprinkle with cinamon. stick it under the grill for about 4 minutes, and viola! nice and tasty dessert for ya. lovely with ice cream.

## Post 17 by Heavy Metal Girl 85 (Zone BBS is my Life) on Saturday, 21-Apr-2007 22:08:43

yeah George Forman Grills are great! I have one, but don't use it often, I recently got an apartment, so when I move in, I'll probably use it more then I do now because I wont be living at home.

## Post 18 by Rune Knight (Ancient Demon - Darkness will always conquer Light!) on Sunday, 22-Apr-2007 0:56:28

George Foreman's are awesome! I have one but hadn't used it in awhile. I ue 9it to make burgers and prokchops on, or thin steaks. It's good to have if u can't cook on the pit outside.

## Post 19 by cuddle_kitten84 (I just keep on posting!) on Saturday, 28-Apr-2007 18:40:21

wowowowow okay, i'll start experimenting. if any of you are interested in cooking etc, my friends have a recipes and more group on google groups.

## Post 20 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Saturday, 28-Apr-2007 18:51:15

way cool. I'd be interested in that.

## Post 21 by worthless shitface (Account disabled) on Saturday, 12-May-2007 1:04:12

if it wasn't for ol' george, i'd go hungry lol
actually not really, i do have one, but the first ever ones where the plates don't come off that i know of and they have ridges or line things so your food has these nice ditches all accross it..hmm maybe they make one that doesn't have these?other than that, i totally love mine, so far i've only done porkchops, chicken breasts and burgers although supposedly you can do anything on them although, i don't see you could fry hamburger without it all rolling into the drip tray which um..would defeat the purpose wouldnt it..i'm getting bored with plain stuff on it though

## Post 22 by Salem (Veteran Zoner) on Saturday, 12-May-2007 15:20:46

I have one of the old grills that first came out, but I'd like the one with the plates. I think they have the waffle, flat one and regular one. I hate cleaning all the grooves in mine, and i'd like the temperature controls. Anyone have any tips on how to tell when chicken breasts are done without overcooking? I tend to do that with some things to make sure they're done, and then they're not as juicy.

## Post 23 by Salem (Veteran Zoner) on Saturday, 12-May-2007 15:23:18

I also have a cookbook in Braille of recipes for the Foreman grill. It's two volumes and I got it from National Braille Press, I think they're in Boston. All kinds of good stuff in there I'd like to try.

## Post 24 by worthless shitface (Account disabled) on Saturday, 12-May-2007 20:51:12

mine has gotten to the point where it feels like there is baked on grease or sort of a rough feeling stuff but i was told the coating is kind of worn out
wonder when santa will buy me a new one

## Post 25 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Sunday, 13-May-2007 8:09:15

Salem, the thing I did for the chicken problem was to get a cooking thermometer. They're pretty reasonably priced, I.E you don't have to get a real expensive one to do the job. Test it after about 7 to 10 minute, and if it's done to 80 degrees C, (not sure about F sorry), and you're sorted. One thing though, if your chicken breasts taper, as mine do, test the chicken on the slope as well as in the middle, just to be sure. That's probably me being OCD, but hey I'm still alive and kicking, grin. hth, tl

## Post 26 by cuddle_kitten84 (I just keep on posting!) on Monday, 21-May-2007 5:28:36

wow. all these things. i can't remember the exact subscribe address for recipes and more, but i can have a look and post it back up here.

## Post 27 by FlyingPhoenix (move over school!) on Monday, 21-May-2007 6:07:15

its a great tool but I just find it useless

## Post 28 by Albanac (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Monday, 21-May-2007 7:09:07

lol if it's great, how is it useless?

## Post 29 by Godzilla-On-Toast (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Monday, 21-May-2007 16:14:07

First, I apologize if this has already been asked or mentioned, but I do have a question. Now, I love the Foreman grill. I had a little one when I was living alone, and we have one of the larger basic models here now that I'm with my fiancee. We haven't really been using it as of late just because it can be a bit of a chore to clean. We're considering getting some kind of electric grill where you can remove the grill plates and either hand wash them or put them in the dishwasher. Are there George Foreman models out there with these removable plates, or will I have to go to another brand like Hamilton Beach if I'm to find such a thing?

## Post 30 by Musical Ambition (I've got the gold prolific poster award, now is there a gold cup for me?) on Monday, 21-May-2007 16:18:31

Yes, the Foreman grill does have models that have the removable plates. I think these are so much better than the other ones that don't have them. As mentioned, it makes cleaning so much easier!

## Post 31 by Salem (Veteran Zoner) on Monday, 21-May-2007 23:40:52

The new models have a grill plate, waffle plate and I think sandwich plate. Not sure what the third one is. You can put them in the dishwasher. I find that putting a damp paper towel in the grill after you're done and letting it sit helps to clean it easier.

## Post 32 by Godzilla-On-Toast (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Tuesday, 22-May-2007 2:55:58

Oh, we do use the paper towel trick with our current grill, but I'm going to definitely poke around on some websites and get some prices and model numbers for the new grills. Are the ones with the removable plates referred to as the Next Grilleration series?

## Post 33 by cuddle_kitten84 (I just keep on posting!) on Sunday, 10-Jun-2007 8:43:32

i'm honestly not sure on that one. it should mention the plates in the description of the item.