Does anyone else have a George Forman Grill? [Archive]

Current

January 5th, 2003, 9:36am

I got one for X-mas, the smallest one. I love it soooooo much, I think I am gonna go buy a bigger one! So far all I have made in it is hot-dogs, hamburgers, and bacon. I'm amazed how much grease is drained off.....and to think I have been frying in that stuff all these years.....

What all do you guys make in yours? What works in this thing and what have you tried that didn't work too well?

Thanks!!!

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agcshort

January 5th, 2003, 10:08am

I love, love, LOVE mine!!!!!:love: :love: :love:

I make steak in it all the time, and I cook chicken breasts too, and also grilled cheeses are the best with it! I have also cooked fish, and that was not bad either....I don't think I have come across anything that worked badly in it. It so simple, and easy clean up.

Enjoy!

Ang

Robin

January 5th, 2003, 10:14am

I don't have one yet but have many friends and family that swear by theres. I plan on getting one soon.

Kimberly

January 5th, 2003, 10:20am

We bought one for the inlaws. The burgers were great. Our niece was totally fascinated watching the grease run out. I suppose when my husband gets back to work that we will probably get one for ourselves. Enjoy!

Feisty Girl

January 5th, 2003, 10:23am

I gave my brother one for x-mas and bought us one for ourselves but go with the big one if you have alot of people. The chicken breasts we get frozen from the store wouldn't fit 2 on a small one.

tncorgi

January 5th, 2003, 10:37am

I got one for my birthday last year & use it about 1x per week. Love to cook my salmon in marindade.

One of essential keys to unleashing the best flavors and textures from grilled meats and vegetables is in the marinade.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/6621/43394

velvet49329

January 5th, 2003, 10:47am

They are nice and cook a lot of things very easily.However,I have found that t-bone steaks are very hard to get done because of the bone. Not sure if other "bone in" meats are as tough to cook on it because I haven't tried them.The bone in the t-bones won't allow the grill to touch the meat once the steak is cooked a little bit,so it takes forever to finish them.

Other than that,I love them too!

gcomstock

January 5th, 2003, 10:54am

Don't have the grill...but I just ordered a Baby George rotisserie from Spiegel (my $100 gift certificate that I won last year from Winfreestuff expires in a couple days), after having read all the reviews at Amazon.com.

I'm jazzed...while I was at the site a popup window offered 15% off any purchase, one time only. So, with the discount, my GC, the clearance sale, and no sales tax to Californians...I'm getting the rotisserie, and handheld vacuum cleaner, and one of those silly foot soaker gizmos...and only paying around $10 total, inc. shipping. Can't wait for my post-Xmas goodies to arrive.

georgiegirl

January 5th, 2003, 11:12am

I received the second to the smallest size two years ago for Christmas. Wore it out about 5 months ago. Bought another for myself, a little larger and a different shape. Although I think I liked the one I had in size and shape better - it wasn't available when I needed to replace it. Reason it wore out, I'm sure, is that I insist on putting everything in the dishwasher - which can have bad results after awhile. But I got 19 months of use out of it - probably $59 - using it 2, 4, 5, or 6 times a week. Used it most often for breakfast sausage. And I agree about the fat that you collect being amazing. I will continue to clean my new grill in the dishwasher and expect a couple of years out of it at least.

Georgie Girl
Motto: "If you can't put it in the dishwasher, what good is it?"

agcshort

January 5th, 2003, 11:17am

Georgie girl you put the whole thing in the dishwasher?? Electrical cord and all??? Hmmmm wouldn't that be like sticking the toaster oven or the coffee maker in the dishwasher? LOL Sorry but I must be confused!! Heehee

Ang

pantherpaw

January 5th, 2003, 11:30am

I've got one too! I think it makes the best steaks - in fact I only used my outdoor grill 2-3 times last summer because I prefer to use the GF grill.

I've also used it to grill chicken breasts, hot dogs, burgers, etc. I never thought about doing grilled cheese sandwiches, thanks for the idea Agcshort!

Georgiegirl: I'm dying to know more about putting it in the dishwasher - for me the only drawback to the grill is having to wash it by hand! Do you just stick the whole thing in there?

msmicro

January 5th, 2003, 11:32am

I love cooking grilled veggies (pepper, onion and mushrooms) or fried tators on mine.

georgiegirl

January 5th, 2003, 11:33am

Yes, the whole thing, cord attached. Just make sure it's dry before you plug it in again! I don't put the toaster in there but I do put in crockpot (old type, cord perm attached); fondue pot (perm attached); and electric grill (from which the cord comes off and I don't put cord in). Now, my new electric cooking pot has realized that it only makes sense to be able to wash all in dishwasher - instructions say you can wash it in the dishwasher. I would have washed it there anyway.
(I probably would put the toaster in there except it doesn't get that dirty - oh, yeah, and it's attached to the bottom of the counter. I gues I'll just hose it down when it needs deep cleaning).

You understand perfectly!

GEOGIRL

PS Employees of home appliance companies need not post to tell me I should not put their appliances in the dishwasher. I already know this and do not plan to sue if the items wear out early. By the way, that fondue pot is 20 years old - granted I only use it a dozen or so times a year but it's still going strong.

georgiegirl

January 5th, 2003, 11:34am

Of course, you do have to use several rows of the rack to prop the grill open so that the surfaces are exposed. To me this is small payment for not washing that thing by hand. My time is valuable - I must sweep, sleep, and sweep again!

gcomstock

January 5th, 2003, 11:55am

HMMMMM?

I've had salmon that was "cooked" in a dishwasher...(no soap, naturally...it was good)

GeorgieGirl...just promise us you won't stick the kids or pets in there! LOL:grin3:

groovyguru

January 5th, 2003, 1:23pm

I have the 2nd smallest one, with the bun warmer. I used it for the atkins diet. I found that the grill was too small for 2 frozen hamburger patties, which was disappointing. It also seemed to dry out (probably reducing the fat of) the meat I have cooked. I would definitely recommend the larger grills for almost anyone who cooks more than one item at a time.

I use the dangerous wet paper towel method to wipe the grill surface after it has cool for a minute. That works pretty well.

wdmouse

January 5th, 2003, 1:40pm

Current I have one of the small ones too...got it to cook stuff just for me since I am diabetic. My family uses it as much as I do so I'm thinking about super sizing it.
We love our George Forman

marilyn lux

January 5th, 2003, 2:24pm

I have the larger one. I got it about 2 years ago. LOVE IT.

I bought one for each of the kids. Especially like to do shrimp kabobs and scallops. Salmon comes out perfect. A must have!!

Marilyn

suzannek1

January 5th, 2003, 2:41pm

I got one of the smaller ones from MyPoints - in CA don't have to do whole offer sometimes - just send in postcard to get gift! $0.23 for a small GF grill. We love it!! Read instruction book (strange, I know) - and saw the grilled cheese sandwiches - try grilled ham and cheese also. We also LOVE pork chops - earlier comment about bone in is correct - but for ease and a few minutes longer - ok with me. Got a second one (same way) for a friend for birthday! Neat little gadgets! :smile3:

Reeneigh22

January 5th, 2003, 2:44pm

I do! i love it! cooks fast and since I live in an apartment having a grill is not really an option (my balcony is too small). :cheer:

alwitmayer

January 5th, 2003, 2:45pm

I had the small one and "upgraded" to the family size this year; also bought a family size for my mother-in-law in Mexico (for Christmas). I use it mostly for pork chops, hot dogs and burgers. For steak, chicken, ribs and smoked sausage, I use my Popeil rotisserie oven.

I don't use the bun warming feature; I prefer to carmelize hamberger buns on the griddle with a little mayonnaise. I haven't fired up the outdoor grill since we got it.

Karen_246

January 5th, 2003, 3:05pm

My folks got me one two years ago for Christmas - and I love it!

:smile3:

Karen

Gomez

January 5th, 2003, 3:09pm

Putting appliances in the dishwasher cord and all ... I like your style! That rocks!!!

JCoyne1031

January 5th, 2003, 3:17pm

It is a great grill. My family uses it for grilled cheese sandwiches, steaks, burgers, hot dogs. It is a great invention. My sister just got one for her family as well.

agcshort

January 5th, 2003, 3:34pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Cool Georgiegirl! Sounds good to me! Whatever works!

and gcomstock? Salmon in the dishwasher?? Was it very dirty? LOL....this is how you cook it?

I am just learning all sorts of stuff today!!:D :D :D

Ang

twoandone

January 5th, 2003, 4:26pm

We use ours often! Great for grilled cheese sandwiches as well as garlic bread (the frozen garlic bread you buy by the loaf presliced)!:smile3:

kbsocial

January 5th, 2003, 8:14pm

I love my Foreman to pieces - you can do pretty much anything on it !!

michele

January 5th, 2003, 8:55pm

Darn! I was gonna get one for my husband for Christmas! (because I wanted it! lol) But I think I'm gonna get one now for me, you guys convinced me!

tangerine

January 5th, 2003, 8:57pm

LOL Michele, I was thinking the same thing too! I'm gonna have to get one after reading all these posts. Or at least eat something!!:)

Current

January 5th, 2003, 9:02pm

I start good threads, don't I? (heehee)
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Current

January 5th, 2003, 9:11pm

I start good threads, don't I? (heehee)
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Balayeur

January 5th, 2003, 9:43pm

You * certainly * do - - start good.:smile2:. threads - - Current ! After reading all these posts, I've decided to buy a grill, also.

InterplanetJanet

January 5th, 2003, 10:02pm

We used to use ours a lot but it took up too much space in the kitchen and stored in in a hard to reach area. I am going to pull it out again after seeing all these great ideas.

Current

January 5th, 2003, 10:07pm

I just tried an experiment. I took two small soft flour tortillas, put taco seasoned hamburger, cheese, and salsa in-between them, and sorta pinched the edges together. Then I spread a little bit of Shedds Spread on the outside of the tortillas. Placed it in the grill until I thought it was done.

AWESOME!!! (sometimes I amaze myself)

This grill is so cool....you can experiment and not screw up too much. I gotta get a bigger one.

Fidget

January 5th, 2003, 10:12pm

i must be nuts i HATE my GF POS. We have the small one and the only thing that doest come out over done is boneless skinless chicken breast. Then no one wants to clean the thing since its such a pain in the butt.. so it sits next to the sink, rotting, stinking up a perfectly clean kitchen. Ive banished mine to the far reaches to the cupboard above the fridge, only to be pulled out when someone asks where i keep that neat grill they got me 3 xmases ago. BAH BLAH! i was so excited when we got our REAL grill at a garage sale for $20- with a brandnew FULL tank... man o man those folks didnt know what they were giving away!

Current

January 5th, 2003, 10:19pm

Fidget....my mom told me how to clean mine. After you are done, unplug it..and while it is still warm, place some wet, wringed out paper towels on it, covering the grill part. Close the lid, let it cool, and then just wipe clean. It's worked for me.

Maineiac

January 5th, 2003, 10:28pm

The George Foreman Grill is the absolute best way to cook bacon! No mess and the grease drains off. Nice crispy bacon in half the time without the splatter. I'll have to try it for grilled cheese. Also potato slices seasoned with olive oil and garlic are great!

jmsutton64

January 5th, 2003, 11:23pm

I love mine. It does cook rather quickly so if you have a thick piece of steak or chicken breast you will need to flatten it a bit otherwise it will be raw on the inside. It is the single most used appliance in my kitchen apart from the coffee maker!

kodiak

January 5th, 2003, 11:32pm

I Got one from my mom its the largest one made i believe, and I LOVE IT!!:) :cheer: ..i make my gardenburgers and boca burgers and morningstar products in it and the turn out super, better then microwaving them like i use to..also i grill veggies on it and when i combine them in a sandwich...yummy:grin3: :smile3: ...Im sure i got one for xmas....thanx mom...:grin5: :D

Snowball

January 6th, 2003, 1:55pm

My kids love French Toast from the George Foreman. The grill idents lines into the bread that hold just the right amount of syrup!

jellybee

January 6th, 2003, 2:16pm

My dad has one!! It is great! Grilled cheeses work on it and so does chicken!:cheer: And alot of other stuff i can't remember right now.

Sabra505

January 6th, 2003, 3:03pm

OK, OK - you guys have talked me into checking out one - sounds like the small one would be great for one person - that right?

:help:

abbygirl

January 6th, 2003, 3:59pm

I am relieved to read all of your messages re the George Foreman Grill. I received one (from my husband??) for Christmas. I was a little puzzled, but acted grateful. Everytime I saw a TV commercial, I always remarked that they looked hard to clean and I didn't think I would like one. Then he bought me one for Christmas. I think like most men, he only listens with "half an ear". I have been afraid to try it, I HATE things that are a nuisance to clean. You all make it seem worthwhile. Thanks! I just love reading all of the messages even though I don't respond too often.

carogonza

January 9th, 2003, 3:18pm

I got one for christmas and was a little leery of it. After reading all your posts I decided to try it and I LOVE it. The chicken I made came out really juicy and flavorful with no grease. Clean up was tough but I tried Current's suggestion and it worked perfectly!:grin3:

Current

January 11th, 2003, 7:52pm

Originally posted by carogonza
I got one for christmas and was a little leery of it. After reading all your posts I decided to try it and I LOVE it. The chicken I made came out really juicy and flavorful with no grease. Clean up was tough but I tried Current's suggestion and it worked perfectly!:grin3:

Glad I could help Carogonza!! I've been busy experimenting with mine. Stuffing soft flour tortillas with yummy stuff and then putting them in there is working out great!! This is gonna sound gross, but I put mac and cheese between two tortillas, spread the outside with margerine........YUM!!!!!!! Top with a bit of salsa, chopped onions and shredded cheese........

Gawds...now I'm hungry again.

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nanadebc50

January 12th, 2003, 11:09am

Glad to read this info. I have one and I hated it because I never felt that I was getting it clean. While I don't have a dishwasher I will soak it in dishwater and clean it that way. It's only taking up space now anyway. Our son gave it to us because he has one and uses it all the time. I don't think I would like to cook fish on it though, as it might hold the taste??:confused: But I am gonna get it out today and clean it up again. It's worth the try. I do chicken breast about once a week....Now, someone should start a recipe thread...what do ya think?:cheer: :cheer2: :cheer3: NEVER DRIVE FASTER THAN YOUR ANGEL CAN FLY! ! !

nycphoto

January 12th, 2003, 2:56pm

I have one and was wondering if anyone has tried cooking liver in it. I could add bacon, onions and some spices and have a meal.
Any experience with that?:confused:

pinkroses

January 13th, 2003, 6:34pm

:yum:
I love my foreman grill. I have the smallest one which I received as a gift about two years ago. My fiance and I registered the other day and the larger size Foreman Grill is one of the gifts we registered for. It's great. I cook burgers, hot dogs, chicken and after reading these posts, will cook alot more on it. :)

skpaw

January 21st, 2003, 11:48am

We have the Family size grill. I like it for chicken and pork chops. Hamburgers still taste best grilled outside on the gas grill.

MrDave

January 21st, 2003, 1:23pm

I have one friend who loves his. We gave a big one to my father in law in Japan. I think he likes it.

jeannierosado

January 21st, 2003, 2:16pm

geeeeeeeeez, I got one for my birthday last year (Aug) and it's still sitting untouched under my kitchen sink! However, After hearing all the comments, I will take it out, dust it and start using it myself!!

p.s. It's weird because yesterday my husband mentioned it and I told him never, ever to buy me kitchen appliances for my B'day!!
The grill is nice and all but it will never beat jewerly!;)

LiL_Yoshi

January 21st, 2003, 7:01pm

I haven't used my george foreman in a long time but now I will have to pull it out and start using it again.

I have the Biggest One and kept thinking it was a waste to use it when I only cook for myself. But know that I think about it... I hate washing pots and pans even more and with my GF I only wipe it down....so the light bulb has just gone on.

Thanks all!

timetowin

October 16th, 2003, 12:06am

bought a regular sized one not too long ago (found a great deal at amazon) and i looove it!!! I'm planning to buy a bigger one. hehe... :jump:

Shooter

October 16th, 2003, 12:12am

mark.nelson

October 16th, 2003, 12:30am

Christ! How many tons of fatty beef are you guys cooking in these grills to warrant having to put them in a dishwasher???? I've made plenty of meals in mine (actually a Black & Decker, same thing, lower price) and never had anything I couldn't clean up with a damp sponge. The collector at the bottom was filled up of course but my God...are you guys cooking sides of beef in these things or what??

chupacabra

October 16th, 2003, 4:09am

Glad I could help Carogonza!! I've been busy experimenting with mine. Stuffing soft flour tortillas with yummy stuff and then putting them in there is working out great!! This is gonna sound gross, but I put mac and cheese between two tortillas, spread the outside with margerine........YUM!!!!!!! Top with a bit of salsa, chopped onions and shredded cheese........

Gawds...now I'm hungry again.

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Sounds like you're making all kinds of quesadillas. I've never met a quesadilla I didn't like!

I've even been eyeing this inexpensive quesadilla maker at Amazon that supposedly does a great job crimping the edges and cutting it into perfect bite size slices...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006BSX0/qid=1066291558/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/002-8508577-6842431?v=glance&s=kitchen&n=507846

chupacabra

msmicro

October 16th, 2003, 9:44am

I love George!! My stepson asked for one for X-mas this year. He hopes to be on his own by then. He really likes quesadillas. I like fried taters or grilling mushrooms. I never thought about bacon! I hate frying bacon in a pan. George will be perfect for that. Great idea!

Maineiac

October 16th, 2003, 10:50am

Remember those tasty, greezy burgers from the little local eatery? The ones with the old black griddle? I like to cook my burgers on the Foreman, then put the cheese (and onions) on the burger between the hamburg roll and grill the buns with with the burger inside. The cheese melts and the outside of the buns get carmelized and a little crispy...they remind me of the old ones at WT Grants.

Seasoned potato slices are fast and easy on the grill...drizzle with olive oil and use whatever spices you like...I like coarse salt, garlic and onion powder. Portabella mushroom slices cooked the same way are great. Both of these are even better if you've already cooked meat on the grill so they pick up some of the flavor.

Hope

October 16th, 2003, 6:02pm

I don't have one yet, but I sure do want one. My FIL cooked some burgers on his for my husband and I, and they were DELICIOUS! :)

MeMeLinda

October 16th, 2003, 6:56pm

Read this thread last night and reminded my husband that he got one for Father's Day and has never used it. Had boneless spare ribs for dinner tonight!!! Delicious!!! And I told him the hint about the wet paper towels to make cleanup easier. Thanks everyone!!!! :cool2:

Current

October 16th, 2003, 8:38pm

Maineiac....I agree.
Seasoned potatoes wedges are great on this grill!!!! I throw some on after I have made hamburgers or hotdogs on it. You're right about the potatoes picking up some of the grilled meat flavor. I adore this thing.

Tlgccc

October 17th, 2003, 7:29am

The General Electric one is Great, and Half the price!

deblynn

December 31st, 2004, 3:05pm

I won one at our Christmas party at work. Anyone have some nice ideas on ways to use it. Thanks in advance. And Happy New Year.

:jump: :jump: :jump:

Current

December 31st, 2004, 3:40pm

Here's a link to an old thread I started long ago:

http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37964&highlight=George+Foreman+Grill

Don't exactly remember it all, but I think there are some ideas in it for ya.

I LOVE my GF Grill!!!!

deblynn

December 31st, 2004, 3:47pm

Thanks , I'll take a look.

daskds

January 1st, 2005, 7:45pm

My little Georgie is about on it's last leg! It is actually one of the original ones, I can't even remember how long I have had it, but when I used a couple of days ago it to cook our chicken breast the top was cooking nicely but the bottom was not. Had to turn it over to get it done. Wahhhh!! My fav kitchen gadget is going out!! Maybe I can get one on discount in an after Christmas sale!!

daskds

January 1st, 2005, 8:30pm

When we want quick fajitas I grill all the veggies on my little GF while the steak is grilling. Yummy! Also good to make veggies to go on a salad the next day with left over steaks!! My kiddos love grilled cheese sandwiches and hamburgers on it. We gave one to the teenage boy next door and he actually put it in his room so no one else in the house could use it without his permission!!!

I make any quick meat on my little GF, pork chops, chicken, burgers, dogs, chicken breasts. But I do agree with another poster, use boneless for best results!!

Cinz

January 1st, 2005, 8:55pm

I'm going to go out and buy one tomorrow!

sonyam

January 1st, 2005, 9:03pm

I love mine!!! I use it all the time and cook just about everything on it!!!

JCORNELL745

January 1st, 2005, 9:15pm

i cant believe this thread was started...as i am sitting here eating my first chicken sandwich from my george foreman christmas present....looks like a winner to me...i love it

Armywife5

January 1st, 2005, 9:16pm

I have a George Foreman Grill...it's the next size up from the smallest one...I love mine also.. Cooking on there is quick and with easy clean up :)

cbearh

January 1st, 2005, 9:16pm

Hmmm, might be time to dig mine out again...
LOL :)

Carrie H

sorceress

January 1st, 2005, 9:19pm

I have had one for 6 years. It's the only way I will cook steaks and burgers. No more getting the oven all messed up. :)

Boosbear

January 1st, 2005, 9:21pm

I have a family size which I absolutely love. I cook on it almost every night. All my meat is cooked on it. It is easy to clean if you wipe it when it is warm with paper towels. All the grease comes right off. I bought my son one of the new ones for Christmas with the grids that come off for cleaning. It is perfect for him.

tupik3702

January 1st, 2005, 9:22pm

Good Luck :supstar:

Rclinite

January 1st, 2005, 9:23pm

Got one for my wife and I for Christmas. We love it bun warmer on top. We cook burgers and grilled cheese is really good and fast. :) :)

crandreww

January 1st, 2005, 9:34pm

And I love it!

elizabethxv

January 1st, 2005, 9:39pm

I live the Suzanne Somers life so mine are used every day. I have all the sizes and they're great for entertaining too with easy clean up. Couldn't live without them.

kytodd

January 6th, 2005, 5:58pm

I love mine too and here's a great tip for cleaning the machine once you are done cooking. The gunk gets stuck on the machine pretty bad so here's the awesome tip from my Grandma.........Get about 8 or so paper towels and fold them up. Get them all wet and once you are done cooking - right afterwards - put the paper towels on the machine and close the lid. You can leave it for an hour or over night. The gunk will just be like water and you can just wipe it off!

Happy grilling!

:cheer7:

Mrsloon

January 7th, 2005, 2:35pm

I don't have the grill, but I have the George Rotisserie. Love it!

Lavish304

January 20th, 2005, 6:15pm

Use to love mine, but haven't used it lately, but I will have to pull it out again!!!

TwistedPinkDiamond

January 31st, 2005, 11:45am

this rocks!! i have one i make veggies on it..
thou i think i cook the meat to long cuz it comes out dry sometimes...

it amazes me how much fat comes out of the meat i cook on that thing..