POWER XL Smokeless Grill comprehensive REVIEW & COOK! USELESS GIFT or USEFUL GADGET?! You decide...
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- Today I review the Power XL Smokeless Indoor Grill Pro. I’ll dive deep into how it works, how it performs & how it cleans up. Is this another As Seen On TV gimmick or a useful kitchen idea. Stay till the end for my thoughts on this product then I want you to drop a comment below & let me know your thoughts on this product!
I have one and love it. Cooks fast, almost smoke free, very controllable. If you're thinking about getting one, just do it.
Will semen stick to it?
I have one too but it is a pain to clean.
@@alexgiles6644 That's a no. The load I used on my spicy-grilled-chicken burned. But on the other hand, the ash of my fallen children added a crunchy-charred texture.
I bought one also. Takes longer to cook food.
Can't beat indoor grilling with 10 inches of snow outside and I don't have an outdoor grill.
Such a wonderful review. I loved how real you kept it and you basically spoke about everything that other videos will not. Thanks for the review. Keep doing your thing!
Thank you so much!
I have never had a bad ribeye steak from Walmart. I get the choice in the black package. Just as good as a restaurant. They are delicious & worth every penny.
I share the same sentiment! Thanks for stopping by & commenting
@@BigShticks
Thanks for replying.
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@@donna7788 likewise!
Just got one and loving it so far. The water tray helps with cleanup since grease drips into water and is held in suspension. Add a couple of drops of liquid detergent to help emulsify the grease. The lid gap is nothing; it comes from the drip tray being slightly smaller than the frame. It is a grill so the lid helps with splatter but is otherwise unnecessary; it isn't an oven. The fan takes care of the smoke, delivering it to the drip tray.
Got one for christmas and finally got around to cleaning everything up and i'm putting it into service tonight! Another apartment dweller here but i'm lucky enough to have a grill in the backyard. Not really usable during winter months though so this might be just the ticket!
It’s definitely a serviceable unit & I could see how this item might change the game for those whom experience harsh winter weather. I hope it pans out for ya! Thanks for stopping by & commenting!
I have one and the way you can get it to taste like char boil is to put a little liquid smoke on the food, that worked for me
Adding liquid smoke will definitely give your food that added flavor profile that the grill doesn’t. Good suggestion!
The reason why you’re getting the smell is because you did not re-wash all of your parts. Everything direct from the factory is going to have residue from the manufacturing process whether it be oil’s or any type of lubricant needed for the machinery to produce these parts. It does tell you in the instructions to pre-wash all the parts prior to use. Even your glass will have residue on it from manufacturing. Other than that I enjoyed your video thank you.
@2:29 I explained I already washed all the removable parts prior to use. Despite doing this with numerous products, particularly electric powered products, they all seem to give off a hot plastic smell as they come up to temp. Thanks for commenting & watching!
Well, not the whole story. Just bought mine yesterday. I tried some short ribs today. if you marinate the meat with sticky Teriyaki sauce, you will see light smoke escaping from the grill. Your room will be filled with the Teriyaki smell. If you like it, that is fine. The short ribs were pretty good. I would say it is definitely not zero emission.
I surmise you might be on to something there. Most, if not all of the reviews I’ve seen, in which the user cooked foods that had been sauced or marinated in something w/ high sugar content ALL smoked moderately to profusely. Thankfully, I’ve decided that doing such things is a no no for this grill in my house. So as stated in this video I’m not wowed by this piece in any way. There are uses for it for some folks, but not many for me. My take is that if you have a good kitchen hood or good central house fan this is not a necessity. Its not efficient to use this thing for individual meals do to the amount of steps required to clean it. I’d rather deal with a little smoke & wash one pan than to wash the lid, griddle, heat diffuser & water pan. Then you have to wipe out all of the condensation that collects throughout the unit. To many steps for too little reward IMHO. Thanks for stopping by & commenting!
Just received my Power XL love it I’m grilling all the time indoors.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your indoor grill! I have a couple questions for you if you don’t mind. Did you by chance order the “free” griddle? Also, since you state you’re an avid user of your grill, what’s your take on breaking this thing down to clean? Do you find it to be a bit cumbersome or a deterrent to using it? I use mine but just not with any frequency due to all the added steps. The only upside I see to using this thing is that I don’t smoke/smell up my house. I wish I had more to like about it.
@@BigShticks yes I hate having to break it down and clean it, no I didn’t order the free griddle. Nothing is ever perfect. Overall I still like it, doesn’t smell up the house.
I have one and it’s awesome! If you know how to cook and use certain seasoning to make it taste smoked or grilled you will love this thing! If you’re expecting an outside grilling experience your a fool!
But consider the way they market it. All proclamations of just that! Maybe you & I know better. But I assure you there are many whom believe it & those whom expect it. As stated, tempered expectations & it’ll suite most just fine.
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Great video and love the amount of items you covered including the clean up. Thank you!
Thank you very much!
I like it so far ! But Chicken thighs take WAY TO LONG to cook. Fully cooked 150 min at 350 . Is there something I'm dong wrong ? Would the air smokeless unit take the heat away from cooking ? Can I cook chicken without the fan ? Please don't tell me to use the oven !
If you’re cooking bone in skin on this going to be an issue. Simply because it’s going to take an eternity for it to reach a safe eating temp. However, if you go boneless skinless laid out in plastic wrap or ziplock bags & flatten them with a pan. The cook time goes down exponentially & it cooks evenly. People often don’t realize how hot an actual pan on the stove is. On high my pan can easily reach in excess of 600f. We simply say low, med low, med, med high & high. So cooking on something that gives an actual temp in numbers gives us fits because we don’t know the correlation. What I think happens in the grill is the fan probably steals the rising heat that would otherwise refract off of the lid. So you end up with heat coming from only one side & increasing the overall cook time similar to a pan with no lid. I do believe you can run the unit without the fan because it has a separate control. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for your response it helped me a lot !
I bought one and had 2 dinners Korean BBQ style, meaning cutting the meat in smaller strips and lot of different vegetables, it works great, we had chicken, steak, bacon, shrimp, few kinds of mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus, green pepper, sweet potatoes, cabbage, egg plant...and a few more I forget, it was a lot fun sitting at the table and grilling and eating, and the food is always hot. We will try a sea food dinner this weekend
Very easy to clean too.
Yup, I can see all those things turning out great on this grill. Your table has a plug? That’s kinda awesome!
I wonder if adding some liquid smoke to the water in the reservoir would lend a "smokey" smell/taste? Just an idea to consider. Thanks for making/sharing this video. I'm off to find the infomercial for this thing...should be interesting.
I find your idea intriguing & something I may indeed try. Thanks for stopping by & watching!
I was thinking the same thing. I got one for Christmas and haven't used it yet.
I would imagine adding the liquid smoke to the item being cooked might be more effective…? But, always worth experimenting!
I do, directly to the steaks.
Comes out perfect every time.
@@brianjarosz3667 What brand of liquid smoke, flavor and how do you apply it to your meat cut. Just asking as I'm thinking of diving in...
Bought it today. I cooked cowboy pork chops and wow...it came out extremely delicious and juicy!! I cooked mine on 350 for 17 minutes on each side with the lid closed and still had the beautiful grill marks!
That is awesome!
Thanks so much for the review and great explanation!
thank you for this excellent & honest review. can you please tell me how many watts this grill has? I have the original power smokeless grill & they came in different watts depending on the unit you bought.
Thanks! Here is the specifics...120v 60hz 1500 watts.
I have the smaller older one and have used it several times- most I learned about it is to let it heat up for a long time. I use it with water. Once I left the stuff on to long and it smoked up the whole kitchen. But that was my fault. I also throw the parts in the dishwasher sometimes.
I didn’t know they had a smaller one. What I’ve learned from using this item is that if you have a good stove hood it’s not worth the hassle. It just feels like too much of a hassle to break down to clean.
I had mine for about a month now. I live in an apartment where outdoor grills are not allowed. So, this was a great option for the smokeless feature. I use it quite often. Like you, I learned the hard way to not be lazy and let it sit uncleaned for a while between uses. I'm going to get a good plastic scrubber to get into the small crevices.
Suggest reading the operation instructions first. Then wash the surfaces before using! The seal allows some air into the devise as the fan pulls the air/smoke into the
area below the grill..
Was surprised you didn't trim some of the fat off the meat?
I have the HSN version 1500 watt . It came with the 2nd flat top grill. I think it has a better grilling surface than the unit you're using.
I use mine daily and enjoy using. It is easy to clean.
Tip before each use spray the catch tray with "Pam" to facilitate easy clean up. The rest cleans up very nicely. Dish washer safe.
I briefly glanced over the operating instructions, at least enough so to operate it. As noted in the video I already “took the liberty of washing down the cook surfaces” prior to use. As for trimming the meat, not entirely sure what I’d be trimming. You don’t pay what I paid for Compart Duroc pork rib chops & trim them. The are already trimmed & dry aged. As for the Wagyu same rules apply. I realize the ribbon was large but to cut that out means cutting off the spinalis or rib cap. Not happening, when I can simply cut around it & not consume it. Btw, great tip on the pam trick. I’ll have to give that one a try. Thanks for stopping by & watching!
Thanks for your response. I've noticed the newer units are not coming with the griddle(flat top) cooking surface. That is sad. I use that more than the Grilling surface.
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I think it may depend on where it’s purchased. My son bought this one at Target. But, I think the ones you can buy at Sam’s club, QVC or Costco come with the griddle. I recently received the “free” griddle after waiting 6 weeks after paying $17 in “shipping” . What a sham! I’ve yet to use the griddle but I surmise it will be of much more use to me than the grill top.
@@BigShticks I got mine at HSN 1500 watt, digital temperature controller, and came both cooking surfaces. I make omelets on the griddle surface. The temperature control makes it easy to cook things very consistently. I grill with it as well even though I have a nice outdoor grass grill.
Terrific product.
Great tip using the Pam spray! I also wonder if lining with foil or parchment paper may work as well?
Just bought myself one today I already love it!
With the exception of breaking it down to clean (it feels like to many steps). I feel the same way.
Does it really taste like grilled food
@@thedriksta I've had mine for a month. I use it quite often because gas grills aren't allowed at my apartment complex. So, I needed the smokeless feature. The meats actually turn out pretty good, but there is no substitution for real flame cooking. It takes some practice to get the heat settings to your liking. I don't regret buying it at all.
I love the grill. It does take a bit longer to cook than using the outdoor grill. I am trying to figure out how to brown the fat on the pork chops and steaks without placing them in the oven.
$0.99 hotdogs are goin down. Teriyaki grilled chicken breasts. BBQ grilled chicken drumsticks. Some cheap basics
Sounds good!
I love my Power XL. Use it weekly. Mine did not come with a griddle plate. How can I purchase one?
At 2:34 you can clearly see the phone number & website to visit for the “free” griddle. I use that word lightly 🤣
We live in the northern midwest, so, there are 3 or 4 months where outdoor grilling isn't feasible. This is a decent replacement for the winter months.
I can see this item being a good alternative
Seems like a good indoor grill, but how is the clean up, sounds annoying especially with the heating elements below the grilling surface, I still prefer the updated foreman grill with removable grates, easy, just soak in a tub clean wipe down and done😎
I haven’t seen the new foreman & how it breaks down. As for this grill, the heating element fits into grooves on the underside of the grates. So the element never comes into contact with any food or fats. Because it’s smokeless, the trade off is a few extra parts for cleaning/wiping down. All in all, as stated, it’s an ok item for those whom can’t grill outdoors. It hasn’t wowed me in any way.
I am definitely curious about this! Looks really awesome to use. 👍
Only one way to find out 😝
I did not get one for Christmas, but I am thinking about buying one......
Well hey, I appreciate you stopping by nonetheless!
I got the powerxl grill/air fryer combo so im hoping it works the same.
I think if you stay away from cooking items that have sugar based marinades & sauces it’ll work out great.
Where do you live that wagyu is $15 per lb?
Fairfield California
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No...THANK YOU!
I have one and love it.
That’s awesome! Nothing better than finding something you love to use in the kitchen.
This is actually a really good grill. I use it while RV camping. Easy to clean and easy to use
I love mine..use it all the time..i usually cook fish, chicken breast. Steaks (not that thick) prolly 1 inch thick. Good review
I guess. I hope the lights stop when its ready. As he plays with the instructions & puts them to the side. Simple American way!
I appreciate this video and also would like to say Walmart wagyu steaks aren’t real ijs
Thanks! The Wagyu at Walmart is real. It’s not at every store though. But I think the real argument being made here is that it’s not Japanese Wagyu from Japan. It’s American Wagyu. Which is typically American cattle (Piedmontese/Angus) bred with any of the 6 native Japanese Wagyu breeds. As long as the end breed result is greater than 46% “Wagyu” it can be sold with the moniker denoting it’s origin of course. For all intents & purposes it’s essentially a prime grade of beef. It’s certainly nothing like Japanese A5 Wagyu that almost no average person can afford. It’s definitely not the stuff internet influencers keep peddling to folks. But it’s Wagyu nonetheless. And for some of us, that’s good enough. As they say…all Kobe is Wagyu, but all Wagyu is not Kobe.
@@BigShticks also thank you for replying your dope!!
A friend gave me one and now I’m more willing to use it. I agree about kitchen gadgets, soon you’re out room to store on counter top or in cabinets. But they are good for a time or two or three. LoL. Thank you for a solid demonstration.
we were gifted one of these and we just used it tonight for the first time. It was very nice and the clean up was easy. We did a porterhouse and a delmonico. It preheated quickly, cooled down quite fast.
Great video! Did you get much smoke during the process?
None!
I bought mine before I read any reviews. When I did read them s lot weren't good. After using mine I think a lot of people that don't like it want a timer on it. I actually like it a lot and I never used a timer anyways evened outside. I'll never use a gorge forman grill or skillet inside again stick up my house when I can use this. Also the first thing I made on it were fillets and they were great
My challenge? The sides of thicker cuts...as was seen. The solution? Us a long kebab prong & skewer side-by-side, resting on the edge of the grill, to get the sides done. Yes, it has to be left open for a short period, but the fan is so amazing, there is still no smoke out...maybe just a little fat splatter... Also, it wasn't mentioned, this is ALL dishwasher safe. I tend to put the grill plate in the dishwasher & wash the rest...including the glass cover.
Sounds like you & your grill are getting along just fine. You’re right, I didn’t mention the dishwasher. I rarely use it so it never even crossed my mind. Thanks for stopping by & commenting!
What brand of black gloves are those? Where did you get them?
I get them at harbor freight tools. They come in different mils (thickness) from 3-12. They are (Hardy) brand powderless black nitrile gloves.
@@BigShticks oh thank you so much. I have a Harbor Freights near me. I will drop in there today. 😀
I live in a very tiny cabin, and I stay up very late and sometimes cokking very late or rather early in the morning. my smoke alarm was going off all the time, and I was curious how this would work because I seriously need smokeless, Thanks for reviewing.
Yup, it’s pretty darn smokeless! Thanks for stopping by & commenting!
If you want more char and caramelization a little sprinkle of sugar will bring it up. If you don’t like the extra cleanup on the grill, just hit the meat with a flambé torch. Compromises of indoor “grilling”…
No Sir….
You’re missing the point…
If you want smokey flavor to your meat (steak, chicken, burgers or salmon) either brush some Liquid Smoke onto the meat your cooking or pour a little bit into your water basin and turn the fan off and put your lid on. You’ll get the smoked aroma and flavor from your meat just like you would get from an outdoor charcoal grill - without carrying a bag of charcoal, lighter fluid, or changing out gasoline or propane tanks. You can get a bottle of Liquid Smoke (in Mesquite or Hickory) at a grocery store (which will be considerably lighter than a bag of charcoal or propane tank).
There are ways around anything.
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I love mine so much, I purchased 4 more for Christmas gifts. I use it daily. This review really doesn't do it justice.
It’s all in the eye of the beholder. This review will in no way reflect an opinion shared by all. Just as your opinion I’m sure will not be either. While I agree that some folks will find everyday use for this item, most will not. I for one fall into the later category. Gadgets are made due to specific needs. This gadget serves a purpose & fulfills a hole in the market. But anyone with a good stove & hood or the ability to grill outside will tell you this product is somewhat irrelevant & creates more work in cleaning than food it can cook at any given time. Because I enjoy the ability to grill outside in any fashion that suites me, whenever I see fit. I simply cannot justify the space it occupies. Nor the amount of steps required to clean it. Not to mention the cost & the inability to use it in the event the power goes out. For some that may not be an issue. For me living in California where the lights go out all the time in the summer it’s a big deal. The same thing could be accomplished with a portable butane stove & grill pan with far less cleaning at less than half the amount spent on it. This product may work wonders for you & countless others, that’s just fine. But for those whom don’t share your opinion of the product, in all likelihood it’s because we don’t have the actual need this product intends to fulfill. So forgive me if this review of the product seemed below your excitement level of it. It’s just hard for me to get behind a product I have a hard time getting excited about & see little to no use for in my circumstance.
@@BigShticks you're comments on no way offended me. I agree with it. But for me, we travel, I can take this anywhere there is an electric plug. It in no way replaces the outside grill. Or its flavor, but, I find it more easy to clean than the oven or pans.
Just got one as an early Christmas present! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for this making this video, definitely informative!
Appreciate the compliment! It’s great for those times when outdoor grilling isn’t possible.
I got one with a gift card, but have not used it yet; came online to look for helpful videos. I paid for shipping & later received the griddle. I appreciate this gentleman's video & all the comments from all perspectives. Holler back here after you've tried your machine. Good luck & enjoy.
@@BigShticks Where I live, I can't grill outside, so, this grill/griddle recently came into my life. I hope I love it. Even just like it a lot. 🙂 Thanks for the video.
Great review! I just bought one on a friends recommendation. I've been a George Foreman user for years but finally said enough when the ump-teenth one just went out. Love the cleanup option with this one, and the large grilling area. Thank you!!!
Thank you! I think just about every household has owned a foreman grill at one point or another & experienced varying degrees of success with it. As far as cooking goes this grill beats the foreman grill hands down. Cleaning up, the foreman grill is way easier.
Great for cooking in my office! I cook venison and veggies in my office daily and it is simple and delicious. Gets the job done!
Either you’re now working from home or you have the best at work office situation going!
I run a General Contracting company so no working from home for me. I have a large personal office so I just cook my lunch in there when I get in from job sites. This gadget and my coffee bar get me through the day .
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Pretty cool perk at work! If I tried that at my place of employment, I’m pretty sure I’d be suspended or fired 😂
I'm blessed with such a cool place to work. I cook at least 3x a week n feed the owners of course..everyone loves it.
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I just guessing but it sounds like your work situation is as a home health nursing aid/caregiver. Do I have that right? I used to be in that line of work. It was incredibly rewarding but also depressing as the patients condition starts to decline. Thanks for watching & commenting!
Now where you gonna store it?
Definitely an issue that most folks forget to consider before purchasing! While I did have plenty of storage (places to keep it), I never found it to be an appliance that I couldn’t do without. In fact, I barely found any use for it…so for that reason, I gave it away.
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I love mine too. Had great char. I put water in the tray. Hit fan then power and temp. You did it backwards. Not sure-it matters. Why wouldn't you go over directions first.
I think the gap may be an escape for steam. Salt and pepper the night before. Salt gets into the meat much better. Helpful video. I figured it wasn't going to get up to and maintain a true searing temp. BTW, You might want to wash any new appliance being used for food.
He said he had already washed the cooking parts at the beginning of the video.
I just got one and I threw in a full tomahawk steak cooked it for about 10 min on both sides on 450 and I was surprised I well it did definitely recommend buying one of u just wanna cook inside a steak
I don't think I would've rinsed that greasy water down my drain.
Hot water and soap will wash it right down
Add liquid smoke to the water. Makes things yum.
I just bought one. I did the smart thing and went on Facebook marketplace. I found somebody selling theirs that they only used it twice and it looks brand-new for only $30 and it was a local pick up maybe 7 miles from my house.
BOOYA!
Want one because I love grilling but my apartment bans grilling on balconies
Nice big sink!
Indeed I love my farmhouse sink.
Just bought this... I got mine and delivered from Meijer for $20!!! It's awesome. I even got the free grill plate sent from the company for shipping 5.99. Checking here on TH-cam for some ideas on what to try. I love your shirt.
I got the Ninja one looks like that with the lid, it's really nice too
It would be nice if the manufacture made some kind of lean-to device to stand the stakes up, to cook the sides.
That really would be a nice accessory! But I think a small rib rack may suffice
Yuck we definitely can’t be friends cooking steaks like that.
For an as seen on tv product...you can't knock it. Looks pretty good, I definitely agree on the length to actually sear them. It brought back memories of my mom's Farberware open hearth broiler. Smoking up the kitchen lol
Agreed. Because there was literally no smoke to be found & cleans up easy I give it credit. Just wish it got hotter to sear faster. As far as that farberware broiler, I’ve never heard of it. But I’ll tell you this, my mom didn’t need that or any gadget to smoke up a kitchen 😂
@@BigShticks Check it out, 25 year's later I find out it had a rotisserie attachment. You had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣 about your momma!
The end product of both pork and beef looked really well tbh!
They were both fantastic, no complaints from me about its rendering.
Im excited to try out this i got something similar. I live in an apartment complex and the community grills are far away
If you are into meal prepping this would be great to have.
I am impressed, I will be purchasing one very soon. Thank you.
Would be great had you not used G.M.O. Steaks
I'm glad that you dis the cleanup process in your video. Too many times this important aspect is ignored. Great, honest review.
Thank you! It’s easy to keep it real when you’re not a paid spokesman 😂
Hi, does the lid come off?
Yes
I have one. My only bad is the heating element burned out, I cannot find a replacement anywhere..............buyer's be ware.....
I bet it went bad right after the warranty expired?
@Big Shticks What do you think about George Foreman's Grills compared to this one? The reason I'm asking is because I have an older George Foreman's Grill model which is decent but I want to upgrade to something better. I was thinking about upgrading to a newer "George Foreman" model but, now after watching this video I don't know if I should maybe go with this one. I just would like to get your opinion on that.
I’ve had Foreman grills too. Smoked a bunch & cooked from both sides simultaneously. Definitely had its pros & cons. The one that bothered me the most was how the top side never seemed to make contact with the meat if the cut had a bone in it. The best feature was removable cook surfaces (top & bottom). As for this one. Like the Foreman, it too has pros & cons. I like the removable cook surface. But, there’s a bit to much to break down & clean after each cook for my taste (4 pieces). It cooks good though & I wish it got hotter than 450.
@@BigShticks Thanks for your info.
I don’t get it .
what’s the difference between this and cooking in a cast iron frying pan on the stove with a cover?
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TBH not much aside from smoke plume, grill marks & the higher overarching temps you can reach w/ a cast iron pan. For folks without a really good stove hood, ventilation or the ability to grill outdoors (apartment dwellers) this is a suitable option.
To each his own, but I can't do the bloody meat thing.
I have this on my semi. Love it
Would wood chips in the water change the taste Great review sir. Thank you
Quite possibly. My thought is that as the water warms it would give off a dank woodsy smell. Not to sure if that would lend a pleasant taste or not.
I also think another more effective way of adding smoky notes would be to turn off the fan & use a Breville smoke gun. But at that point it would just be easier to go outside & grill over coals 😂
Very Good review. Very interesting and and well explained.
None of the videos say add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the pan, thats what the directions on mine says.
I definitely added water to the pan. It may or may not have been 2 cups. I made mention of this in the video.
sizzlelation?? WHAT! lol
Within reason my man...within reason. It’s an electric grill. I didn’t have high expectations for it to begin with. Hearing anything come off of this thing seemed like a major feat 🤣
Apparently the size of the cooking surface is a secret because no one ever wants to mention it. On all the descriptions their all inaccurate so it’s definitely frustrating. I don’t suppose you’d like to measure yours? 🤷🏻♀️
15in (L) x 9in (W)
Great review! I just purchased one but haven t used it yet. Perhaps the overcook on the steak was from closing the lid? Can't wait to try it.
Let me start by saying thank you! The overcook is indeed from closing the lid which creates refractory heat & thus cooks it from all angles.
Yw and this will be great for filet mignon!
@@amyharris701
I don’t see why not!
Grill marks always make food taste better ..... my oh my .... Grill marks Forever ... so much time and energy spent on HOLY Grill Marks .....
There is something to be said about sear marks. They do add flavor & they do add eye appeal to be certain. Thanks for chiming in!
Can someone answer the question about this grill. My new grill will not let you stop at 50 increments. It jumps from 200 - 350 - 420 and doesn't stop inbetween. Should it work this way - it seems all the videos don't address this issue.
So I pulled mine out to see if I can replicate your problem. Mine goes from 225-275-325-375-425-max(475). So mine works in 50 degree increments. Just not the even number. I never took notice of this until you mentioned it. Good catch! But for me, it makes no difference really. For meats I use it on the max setting because with electric appliances the heat cycles up & down irregardless of how the cook is going. This up & down fluctuation of temperature leads to inconsistent results. So I want the machine to constantly try to achieve max surface temps. The other temp I use is in the middle I’m guessing 325-375 when using the griddle for eggs, omelettes, French toast, pancakes…basically anything breakfast & it handles it just fine. Granted, I rarely use this thing & seemingly can’t give it away to friends & family 😂. They all say they don’t have space for storing it or don’t have the desire to clean so many parts to accomplish what a decent sized pan & an open window can do.
@@BigShticks Thanks so much for taking the time to check this out. Mine jumps with only 3 ranges. I have ordered another one and will send this one back. I agree with you, doesn't matter if its 300 or 325, I just want more choices than 3 options. Hopefully the next one will work.
Uhmm,… that looked exactly like medium rare. I think you should put a photo guide in your kitchen to help you out.
While color is an indication, temp & color are two very different things. Temp being the definitive.
Did you put water in the drip pan. Its states in the booklet that it prevents the smoking or help reduce it.
I sure did
Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing
Thanks! But I need a 100+ crappie day like you 🔜
Think I can get away with using this in my motel room where I’m staying for work? Without setting the fire alarm off?
As long as you are simply cooking meats/veggies without marinades or sauces, keeping the lid closed & a window open I think it may be possible. But I can’t say for certain.
Does the fat drip on to the heating elements please? Thank you
No, the element fits into grooves on the grill plates that keeps the fat away from it specifically.
I was just wondering where does the smoke go? Does it have a filter that needs to be cleaned?
Filter…not in the practical sense. It sucks the smoke into the water pan where it supposedly attaches to the water. Interesting concept but not entirely foolproof.
@@BigShticks Thanks for your quick reply, much appreciated.
Look good put some onions and mushrooms in there with the steaks
I hear ya. That’s actually one of my favorite add-ons for steak!
Great video! Thanks! 🥩 👩🏾🍳
Thank you!
The meat is not cooked..
😂 to you. For me it was over cooked.
Totally agree. That's the way people in America cooks their meats , almost rare to medium rare.😝
@@ericgerena6042
Beef & lamb yes
So u dont clean the burner (button section)?
I just got one today and im a little confused as to how to clean the burner, since its right where the grease drips down into the tray? Can u please help?
I haven’t had an issue with dripping’s getting on the burner. They are encased in a channel under the grill top which funnels the dripping’s down to the drip tray.
@@BigShticks i see...ok thank u for helping.
Hey Big? It's been a yr now ...has your opinion changed any on this? I'm thinking about getting one myself.
Thanks!
I still use it on occasion. Particularly if I’m making something that requires more pan space or the use of another pan in order cook more things at once. For instance most recently I made pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon & hashbrowns utilizing the griddle. This would otherwise require me to use multiple pans. Great, in than regard. However, for steaks & chops…I will stick to a pan or a charcoal grill for a good crust & flavor. Plus, washing a pan is far easier than disassembling, cleaning all the parts & reassembling this item. Does it reduce smoke? Yes. But nothing a good hood can’t handle. For me, it’s just ok. Nothing groundbreaking.
@@BigShticks Excellent! Thank You so much for your quick response. I Love meat on a grill but I also am ok with seared meat in a pan that I can use more then once 😉 with like you said less clean up time! Grace and Peace!
@@kayedico4943
Thanks for watching & commenting!
Testing mine today that i received from mother's day
Enjoy 😉
So it's fine if the grease falls on the heat thingy ???
For the most part it doesn’t contact the heating element. The element sits inside of grooved slots in the grill/griddle plates that are shaped like the element. Fat falls through holes that are outside of those grooves and drips down to the drip plate below the element.
Well explain, my husband just got me one
I hope you enjoy it!
About how long do they take to warm up to be ready to cook on?
Depends on the temp you’re shooting for. If maxed out roughly 4-5mins
I just bought this grill and I’m looking forward to using it.
Great review. Keep your videos comin' !
Appreciate it!