George Foreman Grilling Machine

[Kylies Stunt Arse]

Everyone has one of those in Lancashire. They're the northern equivalent of getting gym membership - everyone gets one, but only to make them feel better about themselves. They lie archived and unloved after their first use results in a bacon buttie impressively/unacceptably light on fat dribble.

Of course that's when they decide to pour the contents of the collecting tray back over what they've cooked when they serve it up!

 

[BensGrandad]

I think that the food when it comes off of one those is awful no taste whatsoever you wouldnt know whether you are eating steak or bacon if you closed your eyes and relied on taste.

I wouldn't have one as a gift.

Not a case of cooking too much either as her that has to be obeyed is an excellant cook.

 

[Kylies Stunt Arse]

I think that the food when it comes off of one those is awful no taste whatsoever you wouldnt know whether you are eating steak or bacon if you closed your eyes and relied on taste.

I wouldn't have one as a gift.

Not a case of cooking too much either as her that has to be obeyed is an excellant cook.

I'd say then that it's either your taste buds have dimmed or that the quality of meat you're cooking is very poor.

 

[BensGrandad]

I think that it doesnt grill meat as well as an old fashioned grill on the cooker does. This retains its natural juices which you need to grill meat properly.

 

[Cian]

I've got two, so I can avoid the sheer HORROR of cleaning the fuckers for at least a day.

Makes the first one a hell of a lot worse though

 

[Mr Banana]

Of course that's when they decide to pour the contents of the collecting tray back over what they've cooked when they serve it up!

Yes, that was always a delightful novelty to watch. The northerner I lived with (affectionately referred to as 'a Dingle' by various southern comrades) used to drain the meat from his 'George' into a gravy beaker, often leaving it on the side for days on end.

As much as I admired this tenacious pursuit of recycling, it did grate a bit when I was making my humble vegetarian favourites. I suppose it's karma in action for the fact that I've never got through a small tub of margarine before it goes off.

 

[hitony]

i've used mine about 8 times in the last 3 years.they are a right pain in the arse to clean.

<<<<< her in the skirt finds it easy to clean..........................
























I Think ??

 

[clapham_gull]

The best way to cook small cuts of meat (in my opinion), is generally to get something that will work on a hob but can be chucked in the oven as well .ie. doesn't have a plastic handle.

You will always see professional chefs cooking like that, but most frying pans in the shops have a plastic handle, really limiting their use.

For steaks, I've got a good old fashioned Le Creuset Griddle, they cost about £50, but I've had it over ten years and it will last a lifetime.

Much better than the machine really because it gets absolutely red hot and the meat won't have time to dry out.

Sometimes the heat can too intense, ie cooking the meat very well on the outside, but too well inside. In that case you throw the whole thing in the oven to finish whatever off.


For chicken breasts - I've got a relative cheap but good quality stainless steel frying pan with a metal handle.

My favourite meal is to get the pan very hot, and put a little olive oil and butter in it.

Place a chicken breast (with skin), which has been seasoned with salt and pepper skin side down and really crisp it up.

Then turn it over and place the pan in a very hot VERY HOT oven.

It will cook in about 10 minutes. You can then remove the chicken, throw a glass of white wine, a little cream and some tarrogon in the pan. Reduce, pour onto a plate and put the chicken breast on top.

 

[Starry]

I use mine all the time. Not so good when I'm cooking for all of us but at lunchtime when it's just me it's great.

 

[Zed Seagull]

Its so easy to clean, guys!

Take two bits of kitchen roll, soak and place on grill. Close lid and switch on grill for 1 minute, then you'll find it cleans easily!

Best results when you have left grill to cool down, i.e. after you've eaten contents of grill!!

No need to thank me.

 

[Everest]

Don't try cooking an omelette with it. Unless you want it to turn out like Cheesy Strings.

 

[Adam Virgo's Shirt]

Not a case of cooking too much either as her that has to be obeyed is an excellant cook. [/B]

 

[NMH]

It's the 'cooking for non-chefs' way of grilling. No taste imparted from any smoke or fumes from wood chips of an outdoor grill, you can't usefully marinate the meat either.
It does the job though, for the person who will never need to cook like a good pro.