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Contact grills - lolo - 12-27-2006
Hi,
I am researching indoor contact grills. I am looking at the Cuisinart GR4 Indoor Grill, but it looks like it has an outside drip cups. Also looking into the Hamilton Beach 25295 Indoor Contact grill. Right now I am using a old Hamilton beach that needs to be replaced. I use the grill for cooking meat so, I need something with high heat to sear. Did cuisine ever rate contact grills? If so, what were their finding and also what are the finding of the group? I'd love to hear your experiences. Thanks
Re: Contact grills - DFen911 - 12-27-2006
Hello Lolo and welcome to the boards!
Here is the list as Consumer Reports have them -
1 - Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Express 25285
2 - George Foreman The Champ with Bun Warmer
3 - George Foreman Family Size Plus GR26SBTMR GR26CB
4 - Hamilton Beach HealthSmart 25265
5 -George Foreman 8 Burger Champion GR38WHT
They all rate very high on cooking speed. The Hamilton in the #1 spot got a bit higher on the convenience scale than the Foreman in the #2 spot.
Hope this helps
Re: Contact grills - Mare749 - 12-27-2006
Welcome Lola! I have the family size Foreman and it works very well when it's too cold to grill outside. Very quick and clean-up is super easy. We don't seem to use it as much as we used to though as my hubbie doesn't think it has the same flavor as cooking on the outdoor grill. My favorite thing to cook on it is salmon. I usually marinade it in teriyaki for a while, then all it needs is 4 minutes on the Foreman and it's done perfectly.
Maryann
Re: Contact grills - Roxanne 21 - 12-27-2006
WELCOME lolo----good question!!!
I have a George Foreman that I used once---hated it, the meat came out more of a boiled consistency and all the good juices were in that little catch receptacle. I have opted for one of those grill pans---always works well for us---good luck with whatever you choose. Please let us know what you come up with---we are always open to advice and opinions---
Re: Contact grills - Half_Baked - 12-27-2006
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WELCOME lolo----good question!!!
I have a George Foreman that I used once---hated it, the meat came out more of a boiled consistency and all the good juices were in that little catch receptacle.
Ditto, I gave mine away after a year. The meat/seafood was never seared and it did look boiled and I was never able to cook on it correctly.
Re: Contact grills - Mare749 - 12-27-2006
Roxanne and Jan, did you have the big family size Foreman?
My daughter had a small one and it wasn't good for much, but we felt the larger one did an okay job as long as you didn't try to put too much in there. You're suppose to be able to cook 6 steaks or chops on mine, but we never cook more than two at a time. Mostly, we only use it for fish though.
Maryann
Re: Contact grills - Half_Baked - 12-27-2006
Yes, I had the family size. I'm glad you enjoy yours but I really want that crust on my meat. To me, the Geo. Forman was more like cooking in the microwave.
Re: Contact grills - bjcotton - 12-27-2006
Picky, picky Jan! If you dab a little mud on your steak and then put it on the GF grill, it'll get a crust!
Re: Contact grills - Roxanne 21 - 12-28-2006
Tried that---didn't work!!!
Yes--it was a family size and I cook only for two--
Re: Contact grills - Half_Baked - 12-28-2006
I could have covered the meat with evoo and dipped it in the dirt from one of our fresh dog digging hole dirt.
I need to go to that lady's house and snatch my GF back.