I am considering buying a “George Foreman Health Grill”.
Has any one got one and if so how do they find it? Is it a good buy? Does it drastically cut more fat than other grills?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Do a search, Neil. There’s been a lot of talk about the grill, all of it good.
My most prized possession. I’ve already gone through two of them, and am on my third. I bought the jumbo one. And yes, it’s all good.
Good product, but it does not “remove fat”. The FDA made them stop saying that and change the language of the ads. The thing is tilted so the water and drippings (some fat in there, sure) drain down. That’s it. No different that the fat dripping into the BBQ pit or you wiping it off with a paper towel. Still, handy little thing, but it does not suddenly make food healthier. And what’s wrong with some fat anyway?
I live and die by mine. I’ve convinced half the coaching staff that I work with to get them. If you really want to get a “fat remover” here’s what you do; Take a knife, and cut off all excess fat, then grill.
The only thing this is good for is cooking meat FAST. Especially if you have the larger model. However, I have found that it severely dries out the meat when cooked. My roommate bought a tiny gas grill that works off of one of those camping fuel things. Works just as fast as the foreman, less cleanup, and tastes a lot better. I’ve put the GF out to pasture.
Great handy little appliance (if you’re not exactly a “David Cooperfield” in the kitchen! It’s also tilted so the excess drains off, a grill at top & bottom, so there’s no need to turn/flip meat. To include a "bread warmer on the outside-top of grill. Makes preparation somewhat fun!
Actual excerpt from the Conan O’Brien show with special guest George Foreman
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Conan: "But George, can't you just tilt the pan and let the grease drain away?"
George: [pretends to strangle Conan...]
Conan: aaahhh!!..[choking]
Moral: The George Foreman grill has no magic powers!
I use a cast iron grill pan (it’s called a griswald). I paid 20 bucks, and it can be used on your stove top.
If you like bland ass food that tastes like shit, get a George Forman Grill. If you prefer flavor in your meat, I’d get a gass grill.