Do You Need a $300 Smokeless Grill? - The Test Kitchen Gadget Show
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- Testing out the $300 gadget in this episode of The Kitchen Gadget Test Show is host Esther Choi of New York’s Mokbar, who is grilling chicken, hamburgers, and vegetable skewers. In some cases, the Philips Smokeless Indoor Grill comes through on its big promises. But if the best parts of grilling include being outdoors in the warmer months, hearing hamburgers sizzle, and getting to the perfect Maillard reaction - is this $300 kitchen gadget worth it?
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You asked for it, we tested it. What other kitchen tools or appliances do you want to see Esther try out?
Eater I want Esther to go home so Lucas could come out 😓😟
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She really needs to go.
she doesnt know how to grill redo this review
Compare it to the cheap Gotham copper smokeless grill cause living in a apt I’d want a good affordable indoor grill
This is my second one. We have it outside the garage door exposed to the elements yearound th-cam.com/users/postUgkxreK_FUQ74_bylFqCr3y2MHqL3u78-b3r Direct sunlight deteriorated the plastic on the thermostat and severe winds blew the lid off. We found it about an acre away. I bought a new one and I saved the good parts from the old one as spares. Got about 8 years out of the first one.
Here's my experience with indoor grills. You can either have one with fierce heat, which is going to give you good results, but will also fill your kitchen with all the smoke and smells of grilling, or you can have a "smokeless" grill, which means they keep the heat low. No smoke, but subpar results. I don't think it's possible to have both.
Ok,,,,ummm>>>
I got to share something with you about how a person can get some great meats grilled, and not have any smoke.
First...here at my house we mostly only use this same indoor grill to grill steak, and many of them are very thick.
and frankly, this grill is far better than any other way to grill meats .....including anything you do outside.
I think what is key is that the meat drips dont fall on anything that is hot...and thus you get a far better grilling experience.
2nd...I live in northern North Dakota, and for about 6 months of the year its not safe to be outside standing around cooking, so this indoor grill is perfect.
3rd.....I think that with this design you actually do have high heat temps, and little to no smoke.
Remember the idea is to be "smokeless.. = ..smoke-less".
The only smoke you see with this grill is from the meat itself, and its not from the most common source of smoke being the drips that might land on hot coals or some type of heated burner.
4th....I wish the price was lower...I wish that so that guys who are not sure about this grill would have a chance to get it and see that what guys like me are saying about it are true.
I wish you well my friend.
If you have any questions, just ask!
@@AlanMolstadWhat brand do you use!
@@friedchicken892
We have the very same one as shown in this video...
Philips Smokeless Grill.
Its really the only way to go as far as indoor grilling of meats.
We had some thick pork chops the other week for a couple of meals.
The first time my wife made them just on the stove in a pan ,.....what a let down!
Then the next time we had the same type of pork chops I got the indoor grill going...The difference is like night and day!
The meat was so good that I had to tell my wife- "You out did yourself again!"
Meats made on this type of grill are way, way better than just dropping the slab of meat into a hot pan on the stove.
@@AlanMolstad Thankyou! I made a burger on a cast iron and it was really good but I love bbq chicken😉! I want this but it seems like a safety hazard😅. I guess Ill wait till summer timep
@@friedchicken892
Well...there is no fire with it...
The thing that gets hot is way down inside it, so nothing really can catch fire.
and the drips from the meat fall in the middle and so they dont even come close to the part that heats.
So I cant think of any way for things to not be safe.
The ONLY real issue I have had with it is.....its big.
its not going to fit in most places in a normal kitchen.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one that thought it was weird the meat was dropped onto a cold/non-preheated grill.
obvious she did not read preheat instructions of 8 to 10 minutes
why are we surprised a woman doesnt know how to grill (lol its a joke stop)
Elijah shut up little kid
How do you know she didn't? The video is edited it not like its one shot. You don't know how long the grill was on before she put the chicken on.
Ester has proven over and over again that she knows what she is talking about. She has a track record that you do not. She also owns a restaurant (that I would love to try). Ester is a smart person and it would be foolish to discount what she says.
I have this and this cooks my steak very well. There is a reason why she did not hear that sizzle....as with any grill, the key is to let it PREHEAT. With this do it for about 10 mins or more. When you put your steak on the grill you will hear that sizzle and grill it as you always do. Steak comes out as if you were cooking on your outdoor grill. I use this during the winter time or when I just don't feel like using the outdoor grill.
The grill works perfectly. So well in fact that I picked up a second one. They definitely sizzle if you let the grill heat up long enough. I have this grill because my apartment's stove vent is up so high on the ceiling that my fire alarm goes off if I try to pan-sear a steak. This lets me grill anything I want without the fear of terrorizing my neighbors with the smoke alarm. I've cooked shrimp, salmon, chicken, burgers, steaks, asparagus, corn on the cob, potatoes, and it's all turned out fabulously tasty! Sure, if you have a sweet BBQ grill on a deck in your backyard, there is no reason to have this, but if you live in an apartment and you love to grill food, there is absolutely nothing better.
How's your electric bill increase for using this?
Did she pre-heat the grill before throwing the chicken and the burger on? If not, that's probably why there was no immediate sizzle.
Gabriel Martins best to throw in patties when they are closer to room temp. Also they were too thick. Also she’s a horrible seasoner. Also she doesn’t know what she’s doing
she owns a restaurant but she’s a complete novice at cooking 😆 doesn’t seem very passionate either 🤦♂️
The immediate temp was fully up, so I believe so.
Instructions say that you don´t have to preheat and you can start cooking right away.
I owned one, there's no sizzle. Not only it's low fat you get a nice tan too. Sunglasses not included
You're not testing it correctly, pre-heat the grill for 5-6min to get those missing grill marks. Please, people read the directions before making these review vids, unbelievable!
Watch her kitchenaid pasta maker for a shitty awful demo.
She's a millennial.
It's a miracle she actually managed to plug it in without asking Siri 😆
@@teop7887 Okay boomer
@@unown171
Gen X'er, thank you very much 😜✌️
@@teop7887 okay billy idol & the boys
Perfect for a dorm room where hot plates aren't allowed. Wont set off the fire alarm and get you caught.
You must have a big dorm room.
As well not being notice by dorm security.
Branding iron for grill marks & microwave for cooking.
I have one of these, and it did set off my smoke alarm cooking ribeye, granted that’s a fatty piece of meat. Not in a dorm, but in an apartment where the smoke detector is in the hallway, quite a long way from the kitchen.
For 300 I think I’ll pass... however when it’s 79.99 in the clearance section I’ll probably pick one up.
It's actually $129 on amazon, came here to check a review
@@311Hanel I saw are you buying it? my worried is that it will taste like and air fryer not actually grilling.
@@alvarsantini2653 I did and it arrives today I am also a little worried about the results. I will respond to this thread to let you know.
@bdewolf how is it?
@@alvarsantini2653 I got one for $100 off a deals website. I'd been eyeing it for a while but agree that $300 is steep. It really does get good grilling done. I'd say it's *about* as good as propane, but it's way better than a grill pan I've had for a while. I'd say if you're stuck in a place where you can't really grill (I'm in an apartment with no terrace) and can get it for the right price, it'd pretty damn good. Pretty easy cleanup, though I've got a few specks on the side which are extremely resistant to scrubbing off.
the thermometer you used to check the temperature uses infrared technology, that's why it was registering so hot as compared to what you are used to, because the smokeless grill also uses IR.
The instructions states that you need to pre-heat the grill at least 10-12 minutes... If you have done so, you will hear the sizzling of the food when you place them on the grates. The product also claims that fatter foods will still smoke but not as much as a traditional grill. This is a great electric IR grill. You did not follow instructions to get the best results.
5:56 You know if Gordon did the test he would have spit it out while saying "f*ck me" 😂
I purchased 1 about a month ago and it only cost $130 brand new. The burgers and New York strip steaks I have cooked came out great!! I did heat up grill first for 6 minutes as suggested.
Just wanted to add I’m from south Texas so I grill on a outdoor wood burning grill so I have some experience
Love this series. Host has energy but she goes straight to the point. No extra fluff
Can't imagine a situation where I'd be like "damn, if I only had one of those"...
That's Electric Grill is outrageous. I bought the cuismax electric blue model 💙 😎. Very impressive pieces of grilled chicken I add lime and plum sauce.
I own this product. It is awesome. Let it preheat. I made great burgers with it two nights ago.
I own one & can tell you she definitely did NOT preheat the grill. I use mine all the time and my steaks & burgers all sizzle & char with well defined grill marks. And btw, there is virtually no smoke, even with the fattiest cuts...
Pro tip: A radiator will give you perfect grill lines on a grilled cheese sandwich.
Thanks for the video. I would say you saved me $300, but the grill isn’t made anymore, maybe because of this video. So perhaps you saved me $300 after all.
Does anyone where sunglasses on these? I would be worried cooking on this lol
I think the reason why it doesn't feel hot when you place your hand over it is because it's heating by radiation instead of by super heated air like in a traditional grill. You have to place your hand near the focus point of the radiation to feel the heat, whereas in a traditional grill, the hot air rises up towards your hands.
Always enjoy your channel, I know I'm late here but was looking for indoor smokeless grill to give to my son (who lives in an apartment). This is super helpful review. Is there any indoor grill that "GRILLS" smokeless?
whoever is watching this video please do not take the advice from this specific video as she was not prepared to do an actual review, all of the things she said were cons could have been easily fixed if she LET THE GRILL PRE HEAT! YOU CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH WHEN GRILLING! The only reason Esther Choi didn't like the char/flavor/etc. was because she did not preheat her grill there are other reviews of this particular product please go look at other videos
How do you know she didn't preheat. It was likely edited out.
How do I know? Well, she seasons the meat then turns on the grill and then puts the meat on. Also, she puts the meat on the grill it doesn't sizzle, but 5 minutes later you can hear the sizzle so to infer she did not properly or even preheat the grill.
Are you blind. You can clearly see that the grill in on before she punt anything on it.
are you deaf? because almost all of the audio in the video is uncut, even the part when she seasons the chicken and puts it on the grill, what makes you think she actually preheated? And this comes from the product QnA "Preheating your Philips grill will ensure that your food is being grilled in the shortest possible time for the best possible taste." and the manual even suggests to preheat it for atleast 8-10 minutes. There are many reviews with people who for instance, have preheated the grill such as Kelly's Ramblings which, surprise, it started sizzling right away when it first hit the grill.
do you not realise what 450 degrees farenheit does to meat? its obvious she did not preheat the grill
Do I “need” one? No. But as a gear junkie watching infrared cooking on TH-cam, I can say I want one....badly!
Thanks for honest review.
Great honest review
Lol. I love how all newyorkers assume that all the apartments in the rest of the nation are as small as theirs...
How long did you wait before you put the chicken on the grill after you plugged the grill up?
I love how you actually asked that instead of just completely assuming that she didn't preheat the grill... there were obvious cuts in between those scenes... though, she should have actually stated if she preheated it... that was a big flaw... but the moment she put it on, she noticed heat and noticed no sizzle... so I'd assume she did preheat it.
TheDeathmail no she didn’t preheat it, it doesn’t make sense why it wouldn’t sizzle right when you put it on it it was preheated but it would 5 minutes later after they cut it
@@TheDeathmail The heat is instantaneous as soon as you turn it on. She didn't preheat it.
Medium rare burgers aren't really safe. The inside of the beef is generally safe to eat rare, the outside might be dirty from the meat handling, so the outside must be cooked. With ground beef, however, the inside and outside are mixed and the contaminated meat is on the inside as well. Therefore burgers must be cooked through to be safe while steak is safe to eat rare.
Very honest feedback this..thank you..will all infrared indoor grills be the same?
Preheat the grill!!! I absolutely cringed when she said "again, no sizzle". Its not the grill, its you. Don't blame the product for your lack of knowledge.
As soon as I thought "Why the hell are you using a spatula, use a pair of tongs, you dong"
The next shot was her using tongs.
Couple of things.. 1) I own this grill.. it says let the grill preheat for at least 10 minutes before putting your food on.. I can assure you she didnt wait for the grill properly preheat first.. hence why there was no initial sizzling.. and ultimately why no great grill Marks either. With that being said.. it does seem to take longer than it typically would using another means of grilling.
2) she said "her cooks" indicating she may own a restaurant or something... so you'd think she'd know to let the grill preheat.. but man did she look like a fish out of water trying to handle the tongs...
Something seems off about this video..
Nicholas Johnston I think she owns a restaurant. I swear I heard her say that in the fish skinning test.
Tender Sheep maybe.. she just doesn't seem to behave like a typical professional chef in this video... meat never goes on a cold cooking surface. He dragging the chicken with the spatula about killed me.
Nicholas Johnston I agree but she may own the restaurant and have a hired chef. She knows about some things but her execution is timid.
by the time she put the burgers on the grill it was a pre-heated as much as possible
"Perfectly cooked chicken at 165 F" is also just wrong for chicken breast
Love your honesty and testing!!! Likeing and subscribing
Mmm, really wish you could revisit this gadget for more saucy applications like yakitori.
Also looks like a good use for grilled tteok or mochi.
“No sizzle”
Deal killer right there
Great review!
Awesome video Esther! Keep it UP!
Good review Esther!
I have this grill the manual says pre-heat a minimum of 10 minutes before using it. You gave it 30 seconds.
Did you pre-heat the grill first before adding raw meats or veggies?
Do you have to set the grill on a cutting board if you don’t have granite counter tops
No. It barely get warm below the unit. The heat energy is focused up onto the grilling surface.
Burgers: Complete s**t! LOL, classic, that's all I needed to know, thanks!
I have a locally-made $20 IR grill. Works great and is a lot more efficient than heating metal ever will be :)
Can someone explain why there's no temp control? Is that difficult to do with infrared heating elements?
BenRangel no need for one. You have your stove for frying and boiling water.
Where’d you get the thermometer at?
Introducing the world's first ABG chef.
I’d be interested to see how it would handle a cast iron, or if it had a lid
I don't want to hurt my eyes, @1:21 Stares right at the light hahahaha
As someone with lung cancer, but enjoys bbq and grilled foods this is perfect for me.. no more tapping on the window and miming instructions at my brother in law while he soaks my chicken in lighter fluid! I'll grill my own damn chicken _thaaaank yew_ lol
Thank you for your honesty. It's nice to see somebody not sell out ✍️👍👍👍
She didn't even preheat the grill, she is talking total nonsense. This grill is perfect for even getting serious charing
A friend gave me one of these as a gift, I've been very happy with it
She messed this test up completely. Didn’t even pre heat the damn grill
Yeahhh, was pretty hype about this when I saw the infomercial, but not anymore. Going to stick to sous vide and then finishing on grill or pan.
Infrared radiation isn't ultraviolet radiation. The eyes and skin doesn't have sensors that inform the brain about intense ultraviolet radiation. That's why ultraviolet is so dangerous when you like directly at the sun or when you are sunbathing without sunscreen. When you start feel pain from ultraviolet radiation it's too late.
However infrared is relatively safe. The eyes and skin can detect it easily and can be avoided instantly before any irreversible damage to eyes and skin.
When did 145 become mid rare? I dont buy into different temps for ground beef vs a steak
I always get grill marks on mine and meat looks nicely colored! I do rub my meats with seasoning in a bowl with some kind of oil but I did that will outdoor meats too! It's just as important to clean the glass on these infrared grills I shave mine clean with razor blade! :p I never read the instructions but I did figure out you do need to let it get really hot!
Was it left to preheat? My friend has something like this it leaves proper grill marks and charred taste on burgers...this is a diff model but at $300 I don’t think it would not be able to grill a burger
It's a smoke-less grill. Not a smokeless grill. Therefore, some smoke should be expected. By the way, Costco has this exact unit right now (Oct 4, 2020) for $99.
Nothing will replace a BBQ but this is great for winter “grilling” and I have a kitchen in a house that for some stupid reason doesn’t have an exhaust pipe for the range fan/vent over the stove.... we have exhaust pipes that go through the ceiling and the roof for the vent fans in our bathrooms and laundry room but not over the friggin’ stove!!! 😡 Anyways, I just picked up a used one for $20. I think it’ll be worth it 😎
Thanks for the unbiased review. It's now on sale for $120, very tempting.
get it......trust me....
It doesn't "feel" hot because you're literally just feeling the infrared... The cooking happens because the infrared heats up the metal, not the air.
Do the carpets match the drapes
I’ve been using this grill for a few years now, and it absolutely does the trick, especially if you live in an apartment or condo building that doesn’t allow traditional grills. I’ve grilled everything and you absolutely get the grill marks on those burgers and steaks. i also have the rotisserie chicken attachment that will spin the whole chicken on above the heat and it comes out BEAUTIFUL
would a lid help with BBQing? (I guess, the heat would be trapped and it will be done faster)
This product is great cause it don’t release carcinogenic smoke like bbq grill . Specially when you cook red meat .
Those charred grill marks are also very carcinogenic, so no complaints on their absence.
Bruh. Meat is carcinogenic lol.
@@jessl1934 Lol, true but those grill marks contain Advanced Glycation Endproducts, which is a fusion of protein and carbohydrate molecules and is way more carcinogenic.
Makes for a good lighting fixture tho.
What is that middle setting that looks like waves?
"Warm" - It's supposed to be used when you just want to keep something warm - I've found it's the perfect setting for when you want to inspect or flip your meat and don't want to go blind. (walk up to grill, turn to warm, look at meat or flip, move back to hot and walk off)
Nothing beats fire. Charcoal #1 Gas #2
What the hell happened to this woman??? She's a doll and a legit chef.
I like your blazer. Where did you get it?
Great video! Thank you for reviewing this. Perhaps the burgers would get more "char" and better cooked texture with thinner patties? Anyone know?
Yes thinner burgers for example frozen burgers (not the best) would have better results , I think if she left that thick burger on longer on each side and grill was pre heated for 10 then she would have seen the better results (I own this grill )
I own this grill as well and if you let the grill heat up it will definitely give you the mark char you want. It also helps to move the burger to a fresh part of the grill when you flip it.
Need it
You should review the t-fal optigrill.
I wanna use this for samgyupsal!
while I only do charcoal personally, I've seen quite a few reviews that has different results as Eater.
Thank you for saving me 300 bucks. I was thinking buying this but held back because of the price. This video is very helpful in my decision-making. I ended up replacing my outdoor grill instead.
I think you might want to reconsider ...
This grill actually does live up to the hype...
Power smokeless grill $89 QVC, seen videos on it and looks pretty good.
I have the one from QVC and it is good. Be aware there are a couple versions sold. The infomercial one from the Power website is a 1200 watt unit. The one QVC sold is a 1500 watt unit. Go for the 1500 watt unit.
It doesn’t feel hot because it’s infrared radiation not convection. The actual elements don’t heat up the radiation makes the surface is heat up so the air isn’t going to get hot because there’s not much mass. The grill top of the chicken has a lot of mass therefore will absorb more energy
$100 at my local Costco right now. I have a feeling it will go on sale this holiday
I saw it and jumped on it. I doubt it will get any lower.
I would take it because grilling in winter
Justin Anthony be a man lol. Jk, I live in NC so the weather doesn't stop me much
+iPhilYa23 In NC due to the heat and humidity I’d rather grill in January than July. 😀
Justin Anthony that's exactly why I got it.. I'm in Illinois and sometimes you don't feel like cleaning your grill off when its 10 below zero.
Tosh T you ain't lying dude haha. Luckily I have a bunch of trees in the backyard or covered patio for shade, and an extra hand for a glass of iced tea or cold beer.
Yeah! My kids can help grill without the main big worries.
I have this grill and loveee it. Its the only large appliance that stays on my counter. You didn't preheat it for 10 min because i get very nice grill marks. And you hear the sizzle, no sizzle on yours.The chicken was dry on the ends because just like an outdoor grill you, when cooking thick chicken breasts, its better to slightly pound the meat on the large side to level it out for the same width. Sorry, your not very good at cooking, those burgers looked horrible not because of the grill, but the cook. Steak is unbelievable on this grill too. Preheat the grill for at least 10 min. A shame some ppl in the comments said they are happy they seen this video because they were about to order because of someone who looks like they set this grill up for failure because they can't cook or read directions. I love mine .
You need to preheat it for 10 minutes before putting meat on. I found you should only have 50% of grill surface covered by food so when you turn meat, you can place the meat on to preheated surface.
People in here getting all worked up about her not preheating the grill (unconfirmed anyway) when it's only a small to a non-factor on the whole cooking process. It cooked just fine.
Hazuki Kimura no preheating the grill is why she didn’t hear sizzle, which she remarked on each time she put meat on the cold grill.
Just by taking a peek at the controller during the video, they have two levels of heat, if I'm reading it correctly. So not just one setting I suppose?
Awesome video
Grill hack: get a cast iron grid and put it on that grill instead then let it sit there with the grill on for 15 mins to preheat, and you'll get that grill mark on anything goes on there!
looks Fing cool yes I need one this would be good for party's and Korean BBQ
As much as I love Esther Choi, WHERE'S CLIFFORD??? :(
Why do people think Eater is unable to produce multiple series of shows with different hosts? 😂😂😂 Excellent test but not for me. I’m good with my range top griddles and grill pans when I’m stuck indoors. Hood fan does the trick...usually.
Use Japanese smokeless charcoal if you're okay with dropping cash like that.
Cool. I will take this advice in consideration. When I am looking for a instant grill. Are they good though?
Lucas- where you at boo?
CommentCop Badge#666 no it’s not, idiot. This is a completely different series.
CommentCop Badge#666 your badge should be taken away
She clearly didn’t preheat😒... she also didn’t push down on the patties at all to get the grill marks🤣
It reminds me of the scene in the live-action Scooby Doo movie where there cooking in the van I mean like if they had this in the van then they wouldn't be as stonery
The limit on all of these electric grills, and the reason they'll probably never measure up, is that they're all limited to a maximum of ~1500-1800 watts depending on duty cycle (in North America). That's just not enough energy to grill with, 3-5KW would be much better, but then you'd need the sort of outlet your oven uses.
Love Esther
thx