The reason the chicken tenders didn't brown is because you crowded the pan. They tend to steam when crowded together. Spread out they grill to a golden brown.
You're bang on. I remember the first times I did chicken in the pan, I put too much in, and all the water from the meat flooded the pan and it pretty much boiled.
Thank you so much for this review. I purchased one when they first came out on QVC. I have carried it in the microwave in my truck (I'm a truck driver). I misplaced the instruction book, and couldn't remember what I was suppose to do. Was getting ready to take it out and to the goodwill. Then I saw your review. Have been using it a whole lot now. Loving it. The buttered toast is great. Now I can take a few of my other cooking supplies out of the truck.
Thank you for being a truck driver. That job is one I would never have liked. There is way too many A-holes out there who don't respect other drivers let alone truck drivers. Stay safe and stay well.
In a wounded Veteran and seeing your videos really helps me out a lot because in bound to a wheelchair doing regular stuff like going to the patio and grilling a nice steak is a challenge but thanks to you, I find myself yet again being able to enjoy things that I use to enjoy when I was full body able.
Elazul2k this is absolutely great for college because they don’t have the space for an oven or a stove, but they do have the space for a microwave, and with the range mate pro , you will get the most out of your microwave.
toaster oven $30 black-decker its basically a mini unvented oven i use it for pizza at 450 steaks at 200 basically you can make anything in a toaster oven
As a senior widower, it should work great for me. My normal food is like chili made the excellent bachelor recipe - open can, spoon into dish, microwave for 2 minutes.
As a Chef of 25 years I think I know why the chicken tenders didn’t brown. Crowding the pan causes steam. The steam will not allow the maillard reaction to happen. Also, any time you cook a protein pat it dry. The excess moisture on the protein causes steam. Steam causes gray colored proteins and zero maillard.
I'm glad I saw this review! I got one and we've used this at least once a day ever since. It takes a little trial and error at first but it's really handy. It's just my adult son and I and I can't do long cooking sessions anymore. Instead of just sandwiches we've been able to make all types of small, individual meals in the microwave now.
I bought one on your recommendation (partially with an amazon credit :) My husband says it makes the best grilled cheese he has had in years. I grilled vegetables and loved them. QUICK, EASY, WORKS! You do have to watch the time since each microwave is different.Thanks for reviewing it.
James I beleieve with the tenders you over crowded the pan and it steamed them more, that can happen with a skillet also. All the liquid from the chicken made it steam. All in all I am impressed by it as traditionally a microwave does not promote caramelization.
The very first microwave ovens were designed to be used with thin aluminum cookware. I have some manuals from the early 60's that emphasize the superior browning you can get with the metal pans in the microwave. People kept using the wrong pans and so the industry just said screw it and began marketing a whole new line of cookware.
I kept one at work in the nurse break room and some trifling bitch used it to cook fish on my day off, it stunk up the whole floor, and the manager banned it.
@@nicholasbyram296 Should have banned cooking fish rather than banning the appliance. At a previous workplace hot plates were banned as well but one of the other employees cooked his fish soup directly in the kettle, despite there being 2 microwaves available.
@@angelahoffman3061 Yes. The kettle. Nobody used it for coffee/tea after because the smell was obvious once it started boiling. I've seen the same guy drink directly from the spout of the water cooler because there were no cups. I started bringing my own water after that.
Absolutely! I have cooked eggs in the microwave for easily 15 years. I like the egg sandwiches at fast food places so I stir up the egg then add the meat and cheese.
I actually appreciate that you had a longer review with more foods. Thanks! I love your videos as I am hopelessly easy to sell to as I love paid commercials but you trying them helps me to avoid the scams...
Awesome review. Have been looking for something like this to cook on the road. I’m a trucker and this will work for me. Now I will definitely cook a better steak than the Petro truck stop, lol.
I have this - bought it after it was your product of the year. It’s amazing. Food comes out freshly grilled in a fraction of the time it would take me to grill it and the clean up is a snap. You should try it was salmon burgers!
bought one as soon as i watched this video, been using it about 10-15 times a month now for like 4 months. love it. worth it. you will overcook your food early on but you will learn how to use it as time goes on
For all those curious, yes this thing works. I bought one due to Covid19 and the lack of full extended stay hotels I was looking at, 3 months without a kitchen wouldn't work. Well I might not get a full size fridge and have to get groceries more often, but after a week of trial test at home, I can basically cook what I want to in my hotel microwaves if all the full kitchens are gone, might anyway, it's so easy.
Thank you from down under. It's the best review for a product I've seen, and I watch a lot! Quick results with a variety of foods in one video. I love trying gadgets, and this looks like a good one. Especially if it saves cleaning the stove top or micro all the time. Just the one item to clean up.
I highly recommend trying a panini press over a Foreman grill. They're basically the same shit, with the exception that a Foreman is angled to drain grease better, and a panini press is WAY cheaper. As far as the (actually PATENTED) draining angle on the Foreman goes, I like my grease, so that's a negative point for me. If you're a fatass, eat less/better instead of hoping a Foreman grill angle will magically make you slim down.
Yes. But both the Foreman grill and the panini press are not hot enough. For an one inch thick steak; I put it in the oven at 250 with an internal temperate probe. When the internal temperature reaches 110, I put fire grilled or just pan seared it.
@Aviator168 If I'm doing steak it goes on the grill or in a pre-heated cast iron pan to sear on the stove and to finish in the oven. I've yet to try any other appliance that does steak properly. The panini press does a great job on other stuff though.
I'm legit surprised by this. In culinary school, we were taught microwaves are for 2 things: Thawing shit out and boiling water. That's it. This thing actually seems like it'd be somewhat useful. Very interesting!
Like I was telling you, we thought it worked great and my MIL uses it everyday. I got mine on sale at QVC, it was $35.00. I think mine is just a Rangemate. It doesn't have the handle/stand like that. Other than that it's identical. Thanks for the review😃
I like your reviews, but I wish you would compare it or at describe it against the normal process. Is it worth the extra expanse over the traditional method. Just because it works does not necessarily means it is worth the price.
Freakin' Reviews I have own the original and love it. I also got it less at QVC as it was a closeout. Worth the money because you can use everyday and great for dorms or in hotels plus home. It is easy to clean. I do not have the fancy handle but if leans back it is brilliant as it will catch the water and steam on the inside cover and not on your counter. Really like this appliance
I do like your tutorials very much, and thank you. On your advice I bought a "Stone Wave" MW cooker for my egg breakfasts and it's great. I've always wanted a way to micro-wave a steak or a burger and after this video, I will give it a try. Thanks again.
Just picked this up at a Goodwill for 4 bucks. looking forward to trying out a few things in it. Edit: Best grilled cheese sandwich I've had in ages. The bread was that lovely crunchiness and the cheese was gooey and hot. Mmm, perfect lunch break grub.
@meaturama I hate to break it to you but you're dead wrong. I will happily make a video for you if you don't believe it. When you pan-sear or grill steak, the outside is MUCH hotter than the middle. Ever heard of homeostasis? The temperature will eventually balance out and the middle will get hotter, long after you take it off the grill or out of the pan. Just 2 days ago I pan-seared a couple of steaks using a meat thermometer. I took the steaks out of the pan but kept the thermometer in. My steak's internal temperature went from 121°F to 140°F *while sitting on a cool plate*. Like I said, it's because the outer part of the steak was actually much hotter than 140° as it was sitting directly on 400°F cast iron for several minutes. The outside did get cooler over time but the inside got hotter.
@meaturama the outer part of the steak is hotter then the inside, because it's in contact with the pan or other very high temp surface. As it rests that heat transfers to the inside. This is why you have a grey ring when you sear steaks as well.
@meaturama the desired done-ness is dependent on internal temp. The exterior is hotter than that temp, once removed from heat the external and internal temp will equalize if timed right that will hit the desired temp on the nose. You should always pull meat 5 degrees lower so the carry over will bring internal temp to desired level(Poultry is 165f, medium rare around 130f)
I've loved my two styles of Rangemate Pro for a couple of years, since our city banned even electric grills on our condo balconies. The more rectangular one is what I use for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, laying the bread facing each other, so that I can flip one right over the other in the pan. Shredded cheese melts very well for these.
Looks like a great idea for the dorm dwelling college student. Being able to cook real food in your dorm without getting in trouble for having a hot plate would be great.
I agree... I remember having to make a grilled cheese sandwich back in the late 70's by ironing it (while it was wrapped in aluminum foil). Now, that is old school!!
They way it came out at first is my favorite temp. The most done I want a steak is medium and that's only if it's thick. But it looked really good, surprisingly enough. Downside is that everything you made would've been faster with an oven or a real grill IMO, but it's great for certain ppl. Perfect for dorm rooms. The grilled chicken breasts looked really good. best thing I've ever used for cooking rice is an instant pot.
Cody Michel he mentioned in the video he was going to let the steak rest.... i would have temped it instead of cutting to check for doneness but he did say he rested it.
Freakin' Reviews you don't appear to. Comes out the microwave at 2:48 and back out (after the 30sec blast) at 2:49. If you gave it 3-4 mins it would be perfect for those who like medium/rare. But it seems like you like well done. Good job by the way. :-)
Thanks for this review! Now I'm inspired to drag my set out to try ... I'd stashed it away for more than a year after I got it on sale for about $24 :-)
kregmaffews somebody's eight-year-old did and it was a little girl. Granted I haven't gotten a paternity test but I do as soon as she is mine. I'm a 41 year old man I don't understand the concept of fishing for likes do I somehow get credit for a like on a comment on somebody else's Channel?
I was told before when I bought a microwave oven with grilling features to only grill thin slices of meat so I guess the cooking time pretty much varies with the thickness of the meat.
You over-filled the container with the chicken tenders. When you do that they will steam instead of grill. That’s probably why they were so white. Even when using conventional cooking DO NOT CROWD the pan.
Sure if you're using aluminum or something else that can't retain heat. If you heat up a nice cast iron pan you can pack that baby to the brim without significant heat loss and sear the crap out of your food. I only recently switched to cast iron and I can't believe what a huge difference it is. My 12" teflon pan can't even take 3 whole chicken breasts without making browning impossible while my 10" cast iron skillet happily browned 4 whole thighs like it was nothing (hell I almost burned them).
Just bought the Rangemate Pro at Amazon per your review. Got the round pan AND the oblong pan. 1st action, STEAK!!! Cooked from Frozen!! Worked great, learning curve is the correct time(s). Thanks for the advice!!! and all of your work on your reviews!!! :)
LOL. Steak was my first test too. Why do I suspect it is a LOT of people's first test? :) Amazing steak! I did thaw mine first, but may try from frozen next time. Did that work out well for you?
Yep, Getting the time down was the issue but worked well. The steak was about an inch thick and cooked from frozen. I like my steak medium rare pushing the rare side. I followed the directions in the book and it seems that doubling the initial cooking times for frozen works but also depends on the steak thickness. I just did 2 pork chops about 1 1/2 inches thick each. 6 minutes each side then 3 minutes each side then another 2 minutes each side. Total 22 minutes. Came out excellent. I have a cowboy rib eye I am going to try. It is a 3 1/2 inch thick monster. Also did a grilled cheese sandwich and came out really good!!, added some Pepperoni to it. AWESOME!!! Now am trying to figure out fish sticks and stuffed bell peppers. Throw any other food ideas NOT in the supplied cook book out here. AM parking my Farberware grill !!! Range Mate is a winner so far!!!
Hash browns. GREAT hash browns. I used frozen, shredded and took about 5 minutes, turned, and 5 more. Preheated with couple of tablespoons of ghee and added a bit more when I turned them.
Yeah that broke my heart. I'd have eaten it when he first took it out. Also who cuts into steak to see if it's done? Might as well just dehydrate it before cooking. No point in resting a steak you've cut into several times.
Aviendha People do that at restaurants all the time if they’re picky about their food or how they like things cooked (like me and my parents). But I guess you can still tell if it’s cooked or not when you’re cooking it because you know how you like your steak.
Aviendha Well erm...I also cut into my steak to check if it's done, lol. But then again my family and I don't care too much about the meat resting rule. Or care much about how others will judge how I eat my own steaks, etc. (Reading many comments on the internet, apparently such things are very serious and important in western countries?) I mean, what do people want me to be? A steak eating elitist exactly just like them...or else I'm subjectively labeled as "inferior"? Who cares about such judgmental people, lol.
Idk how to feel about this... However, it’s quicker than ovenbaking, except for the rice. I don’t mind the price if it’s going to be an essential cookware item. Great video. Happy New Year 🙂👍🏻🤪☮️
😮 Wow! Absolutely amazing! I’d have never thought this would work nor have I ever seen this. Now I want one. Seems really efficient and handy! Holy Canoli! Thanks for this review!
+Choice777 Booooy that's just about the whitest thing I've ever heard. You need Jesus oh LORD no. Accept Christ into your life and end these weird pregnant woman addictions I say in JESUS NAME AMEN. SAVE HIS TASTE BUDS FROM THE MAYONNAISE MENACE! PROTECT THIS IMBECILE FROM THE FIERY PITS OF MAYONNAISE MILKSHAKE HELL.
Seems like timewise its the same as a folding countertop grill like a George Foreman, at least for the meats and poultry. I'd just assume use a George Foreman.
I just purchased the "Copper Chef Microwave Grill" from QVC on "as-is display" for $23 shipped. It is practically the same thing, except it is copper chef and it has little handles and cut outs to place the lid into so no mess!! I have only used it 1 time so far to make brats and they were so yummy!!! Thank you for your reviews!! Would you maybe do a comparision of copper chef microwave grill and the rangemate?
totally not a liar when a woman and a man love each other very very much .they preheat the copper chef for 3 minutes and then place their meat on it for 6 minutes each side .
I ordered the Range Mate a year ago (when this review video first came out) and now, after heavy use for one entire year, it still works GREAT! This item is my favorite Freakin Review purchase. It’s so fast and easy to use...and my results for grilled steak are perfect.
Just wanted to thank you for clueing me in on this-I picked it up about a month ago, and I’ve gotten a ton of use from it. Any idea if there’s an expanded recipe book or something out there?
Great informative video, Thanks!! I just received an 'as is' Copper Chef' version of this cooker from QVC. It arrived brand new and I can't wait to try it out. It does not come with a glass lid as your Range Mate, but as you said, who needs it. It does offer the feature of being a microwave 'contact' grill that the Range Mate does not seem to offer. It also comes with a 4 section (cup) silicone tray to make muffins, etc. Nonetheless, your video is really helpful and informative to me. THANKS DUDE!!!
It would seem that they should have thought of interchangeable grilling surfaces. A raised grill (like the one shown in this video) for steaks and chicken, etc, and a flat one for things like eggs. Overall I like the concept. I'm a quadriplegic so cooking on a regular stove is both difficult and dangerous for me. Something like this might be just the ticket.
"What do you guys think" I think you just called a well done steak "done" when in the name, it implies its past done, being 'well' done. The first run was maybe 20 seconds shy of being a medium rare, where as after the addition of the full 30 seconds, it was more medium well. I would have taken that beauty after the first run!
@@TheJoigoman Technically a steak is considered cooked and no longer raw once the outer most 2 millimeters has been seared. At that point the bacteria is killed off and its "cooked" and considered safe. I barely recall this video now, but I am a chef. A steak cooked this way is considered "Blue rare" but is still a "Cooked" steak. It may not be how you prefer it, but it IS cooked, and not raw. :)
Really enjoy your reviews. You get right to the point, show the important steps and information and you generally adhere to manufacturer instructions. Unlike one reviewer who trashes products when he is more like a bull in a china shop, completely ignoring manufacturer instructions and then blaming his shortcomings on the product. It's kind of a waste of time to watch that guy but you are always factual, unbiased and informative.
I have a Rangemate Pro. It takes some practice. Some items do much better if it's preheated longer. Some items do much better if the excess grease or drainage is removed about halfway. Excess margarine will cause steaming so if you like a lot, add it at the end and lit it absorb a bit with the lid replaced. Some items do better with a paper towel over them (be careful, they can catch fire). After a kitchen explosion and subsequent remodel, we only used a microwave and an induction burner. We got pretty good at using this gadget.
Alexander Cook this is actually a good looking product for those of us in the north (Minnesota here) we have a good 3-4 months a year where grilling becomes difficult
After seeing the youtube video, I was skeptical, looked promising, so I decided to buy this to expand my microwave cooking, especially during COVID Shelter in Place. I bought a microwave for my small private office. I am amazed at how well it cooks, the crispiness, and grill marks!!! I have cooked eggs and bacon, hamburgers, and chorizo egg so far and am so happy to enhance my cooking with a microwave during COVID when I cant use the office kitchen. If you are looking to cook with your microwave, then you must have this tool. I may be wroing but I dont think you can cook food like this in the microwave without it. I would give it a 9 out of 10. The only issue I have is that you cant dishwash and submerse in the water because of the holes so I wonder about the best cleaning conditions. Otherwise, happy with this product, fast delivery and value.
Awesome video, the eggs and grilled cheese looked good, I think it is useful for days when we don't have much time and on lazy days when we don't feel like using all the cookware in the kitchen. Btw, you look really cool wearing the hat and the shades.
There was enough of the "try again for another minute" involved for me to just stay with my usual techniques, particularly for cooking chicken. With that device you have to open the microwave, take a thing out, open the thing, flip the food--and then reverse the process to resume cooking. In a regular pan or grill you just flip the food--and you can check the temperature without all the bother. This literally adds nothing but extra time to the cooking process.
All microwave ovens have different power, so it is not possible to tell perfect time before practical test. But after you got your microwave time, you will not have to recheck every minute your food. But I agree I do not like checking this and that. That's why I cook porridge in multicooker. Just set 10 minutes. And wait. Perfect!
A long time ago when Microwaves were still relatively new my parents bought a thing called a browning plate that was supposed to allow you to brown meat in a microwave oven, we no longer have it so apparently it did not work very good.
How about the texture of the chicken? I've always found microwaved chicken to end up with the texture closer to a pencil eraser. Does this gadget work some kind of magic that keeps that from happening? Seems to have done well with the steak. Interesting...very, very interesting...
The texture was fine, soft and juicy, not rubbery. I think this is because the food technically isn't being microwaved, but cooked by the hot inner surface which is heated by microwaves. At least that's how I understand it.
Great review, I like your honesty. Regarding the actual dish. I don't see what the advantage is in a normal kitchen. I cook a steak on top of our induction top in round about the same time. Maybe if I was a student with only a microwave then I might consider getting one. I'm not sold on one. Many thanks for the review.
![ปฏิเสธไม่ไหว (Crush on you) - LIPTA feat. No One Else [Official MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NBw1jF342vw/mqdefault.jpg)
The reason the chicken tenders didn't brown is because you crowded the pan. They tend to steam when crowded together. Spread out they grill to a golden brown.
Good job
Spredz dem out! Spredz dem out!
@@JohnVKaravitis are you man spredzing?
You're bang on. I remember the first times I did chicken in the pan, I put too much in, and all the water from the meat flooded the pan and it pretty much boiled.
Didn’t even know this
i must be getting old when stuff like this excites me
It excites me too! And I’m only 16 years old!
Convenience is for all ages
It's just a better mousetrap and serves a purpose? It's perfect for me... a quick way to cook.
Felt
😄😀
Thank you so much for this review. I purchased one when they first came out on QVC. I have carried it in the microwave in my truck (I'm a truck driver). I misplaced the instruction book, and couldn't remember what I was suppose to do. Was getting ready to take it out and to the goodwill. Then I saw your review. Have been using it a whole lot now. Loving it. The buttered toast is great. Now I can take a few of my other cooking supplies out of the truck.
The instrution book is available on EBay
Was it cheaper than $70 back then?
@@RetroreviewsPlus Yes and still love it.
@@Clay3613I think it was, but to be honest I don't remember.
Thank you for being a truck driver. That job is one I would never have liked. There is way too many
A-holes out there who don't respect other drivers let alone truck drivers. Stay safe and stay well.
I’m ab 90% sure this dude got the idea after having one too many hot ass bowls full of cold soup
100%
In a wounded Veteran and seeing your videos really helps me out a lot because in bound to a wheelchair doing regular stuff like going to the patio and grilling a nice steak is a challenge but thanks to you, I find myself yet again being able to enjoy things that I use to enjoy when I was full body able.
If ur story is true, (I believe you) hope ur doing better
Head up King
old comment I know but bro never heard of a george foreman?
was gonna suggest the same thing, @@stab456
This would be perfect for some college freshman living in a dorm room.
Elazul2k this is absolutely great for college because they don’t have the space for an oven or a stove, but they do have the space for a microwave, and with the range mate pro , you will get the most out of your microwave.
@@johneygd buy a rice cooker. You can make a lot of stuff in it.
toaster oven $30 black-decker its basically a mini unvented oven
i use it for pizza at 450
steaks at 200
basically you can make anything in a toaster oven
As a senior widower, it should work great for me. My normal food is like chili made the excellent bachelor recipe - open can, spoon into dish, microwave for 2 minutes.
Lol this would never fit in a normal dorm microwave
As a Chef of 25 years I think I know why the chicken tenders didn’t brown. Crowding the pan causes steam. The steam will not allow the maillard reaction to happen. Also, any time you cook a protein pat it dry. The excess moisture on the protein causes steam. Steam causes gray colored proteins and zero maillard.
Tell Me A Song thank you!
Tell Me A Song Where do you work?
nep nep in a kitchen
Cool tip thanks
I also work in a kitchen and I figured it was due to the steam but I wasn’t aware of all the science actually behind it. Thank you!
seems great for someone with a limited living situation like an efficiency or hotel room.
I make ramen noodles in the microwave. Might as well make steaks in there too
@@vexxen8232 ramen is for when you're lazy to cook. Steak is for when you want to have a nice meal.
I'm glad I saw this review! I got one and we've used this at least once a day ever since. It takes a little trial and error at first but it's really handy. It's just my adult son and I and I can't do long cooking sessions anymore. Instead of just sandwiches we've been able to make all types of small, individual meals in the microwave now.
I was pretty much sold until he said 80 bucks lol
50 to 60 would be better I agree
$40.00 since it's made from Chinisium.
could probably make one for much less if you have a ceramics and forge setup.
I didn't get that far in the video before I went to the link to buy it. Still $80. Hard pass.
@@spiegel3269 do you own stock in the company or something? Calm down.
I bought one on your recommendation (partially with an amazon credit :) My husband says it makes the best grilled cheese he has had in years. I grilled vegetables and loved them. QUICK, EASY, WORKS! You do have to watch the time since each microwave is different.Thanks for reviewing it.
James I beleieve with the tenders you over crowded the pan and it steamed them more, that can happen with a skillet also. All the liquid from the chicken made it steam. All in all I am impressed by it as traditionally a microwave does not promote caramelization.
You are probably correct. Live and learn!
It’s one of the best kitchen gadgets you can buy. I cook everything in it.
The very first microwave ovens were designed to be used with thin aluminum cookware. I have some manuals from the early 60's that emphasize the superior browning you can get with the metal pans in the microwave. People kept using the wrong pans and so the industry just said screw it and began marketing a whole new line of cookware.
That's so interesting thanks for sharing!
Man do I want this for my work. We can't have a hot plate but this would be a way to skirt around that rule
I kept one at work in the nurse break room and some trifling bitch used it to cook fish on my day off, it stunk up the whole floor, and the manager banned it.
@@nicholasbyram296 Should have banned cooking fish rather than banning the appliance. At a previous workplace hot plates were banned as well but one of the other employees cooked his fish soup directly in the kettle, despite there being 2 microwaves available.
@@AlexFlockhart THE KETTLE?!? EXCUSE ME WHAT?! 😂😂
Edit: kinda genius 🤣
Also anyone having a coffee after him must have been very surprised lol
@@angelahoffman3061 Yes. The kettle. Nobody used it for coffee/tea after because the smell was obvious once it started boiling. I've seen the same guy drink directly from the spout of the water cooler because there were no cups. I started bringing my own water after that.
@@AlexFlockhart the fuck, that guy is an animal 😂
Use muffin tray for eggs
Yes, with a tiny bit of water to provide steam.
Greg White yes put metal in microwave
@@mrpanda2655 No, using the silicone trays, not metal.
Absolutely! I have cooked eggs in the microwave for easily 15 years.
I like the egg sandwiches at fast food places so I stir up the egg then add the meat and cheese.
I actually appreciate that you had a longer review with more foods. Thanks! I love your videos as I am hopelessly easy to sell to as I love paid commercials but you trying them helps me to avoid the scams...
This looks like an amazing product. Anyone cooking just for themselves needs one. And totally convenient to do a quick re-grill on grilled left overs.
Awesome review. Have been looking for something like this to cook on the road. I’m a trucker and this will work for me. Now I will definitely cook a better steak than the Petro truck stop, lol.
I was just thinking that!
I was just thinking that!
I have this - bought it after it was your product of the year. It’s amazing. Food comes out freshly grilled in a fraction of the time it would take me to grill it and the clean up is a snap. You should try it was salmon burgers!
bought one as soon as i watched this video, been using it about 10-15 times a month now for like 4 months. love it. worth it. you will overcook your food early on but you will learn how to use it as time goes on
For all those curious, yes this thing works. I bought one due to Covid19 and the lack of full extended stay hotels I was looking at, 3 months without a kitchen wouldn't work. Well I might not get a full size fridge and have to get groceries more often, but after a week of trial test at home, I can basically cook what I want to in my hotel microwaves if all the full kitchens are gone, might anyway, it's so easy.
I really like the sound of this product. If not for this review I would never never known it existed, I plan on buying it for my apartment.
Same.
My suggestion for the eggs is to use the muffin add on to keep the shape.
thats what i was thinking
Agreed!
Smart
Yeah that's what i assumed it was for; poaching/steaming eggs.
Thank you from down under. It's the best review for a product I've seen, and I watch a lot! Quick results with a variety of foods in one video. I love trying gadgets, and this looks like a good one. Especially if it saves cleaning the stove top or micro all the time. Just the one item to clean up.
I think for the price George Foreman grill thingies are good.
Kathryn Ellison yeah you can get cheaper basic versions for like $20 and they can cook a lot of stuff without making a huge mess of pans and stuff
Generic Name Thanks I'm going to Target and check it out. Cheers
I highly recommend trying a panini press over a Foreman grill. They're basically the same shit, with the exception that a Foreman is angled to drain grease better, and a panini press is WAY cheaper. As far as the (actually PATENTED) draining angle on the Foreman goes, I like my grease, so that's a negative point for me. If you're a fatass, eat less/better instead of hoping a Foreman grill angle will magically make you slim down.
Yes. But both the Foreman grill and the panini press are not hot enough. For an one inch thick steak; I put it in the oven at 250 with an internal temperate probe. When the internal temperature reaches 110, I put fire grilled or just pan seared it.
@Aviator168 If I'm doing steak it goes on the grill or in a pre-heated cast iron pan to sear on the stove and to finish in the oven. I've yet to try any other appliance that does steak properly.
The panini press does a great job on other stuff though.
I'm legit surprised by this. In culinary school, we were taught microwaves are for 2 things: Thawing shit out and boiling water. That's it.
This thing actually seems like it'd be somewhat useful. Very interesting!
Like I was telling you, we thought it worked great and my MIL uses it everyday. I got mine on sale at QVC, it was $35.00. I think mine is just a Rangemate. It doesn't have the handle/stand like that. Other than that it's identical. Thanks for the review😃
$35 is a good deal. I could live without the stand if it'd save me $45! Don't you have a couple of videos with the Rangemate, too?
Freakin' Reviews, yes, I posted a few before my MIL claimed it😂😂
I like your reviews, but I wish you would compare it or at describe it against the normal process. Is it worth the extra expanse over the traditional method. Just because it works does not necessarily means it is worth the price.
Freakin' Reviews I have own the original and love it. I also got it less at QVC as it was a closeout. Worth the money because you can use everyday and great for dorms or in hotels plus home. It is easy to clean. I do not have the fancy handle but if leans back it is brilliant as it will catch the water and steam on the inside cover and not on your counter. Really like this appliance
Freakin' Reviews is it easy to clean?
I do like your tutorials very much, and thank you. On your advice I bought a "Stone Wave" MW cooker for my egg breakfasts and it's great. I've always wanted a way to micro-wave a steak or a burger and after this video, I will give it a try. Thanks again.
You really did a great job with all of these examples - thank you!
Just picked this up at a Goodwill for 4 bucks. looking forward to trying out a few things in it.
Edit: Best grilled cheese sandwich I've had in ages. The bread was that lovely crunchiness and the cheese was gooey and hot. Mmm, perfect lunch break grub.
So what wappened, did u ever make a steak? 🥩 I like med rare...did u try m.rare?
You are supposed to let your steak rest for 5-7 minutes. It continues to cook for a couple of minutes.
he did
@meaturama Are you joking or is this a serious comment?
@meaturama I hate to break it to you but you're dead wrong. I will happily make a video for you if you don't believe it. When you pan-sear or grill steak, the outside is MUCH hotter than the middle. Ever heard of homeostasis? The temperature will eventually balance out and the middle will get hotter, long after you take it off the grill or out of the pan. Just 2 days ago I pan-seared a couple of steaks using a meat thermometer. I took the steaks out of the pan but kept the thermometer in. My steak's internal temperature went from 121°F to 140°F *while sitting on a cool plate*. Like I said, it's because the outer part of the steak was actually much hotter than 140° as it was sitting directly on 400°F cast iron for several minutes. The outside did get cooler over time but the inside got hotter.
@meaturama the outer part of the steak is hotter then the inside, because it's in contact with the pan or other very high temp surface. As it rests that heat transfers to the inside. This is why you have a grey ring when you sear steaks as well.
@meaturama the desired done-ness is dependent on internal temp. The exterior is hotter than that temp, once removed from heat the external and internal temp will equalize if timed right that will hit the desired temp on the nose. You should always pull meat 5 degrees lower so the carry over will bring internal temp to desired level(Poultry is 165f, medium rare around 130f)
I've loved my two styles of Rangemate Pro for a couple of years, since our city banned even electric grills on our condo balconies. The more rectangular one is what I use for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, laying the bread facing each other, so that I can flip one right over the other in the pan. Shredded cheese melts very well for these.
That thing is insane, I'm actually tempted.
Someone told me it's occasionally cheaper at QVC, too.
Since you demonstrated that this does work. It would be a sweet addition to my RV. Especially during winter and low on propane.
Looks like a great idea for the dorm dwelling college student. Being able to cook real food in your dorm without getting in trouble for having a hot plate would be great.
Diana Psotka
Look up "Auntie Fee's cook 7 people under $3."
Or for people living in a motel room like me.
Lmao college kids can barely afford ramen how are they gonna afford steak and chicken? XD
That is the best use case. It is for when you do not have a stove. It works really well.
I agree... I remember having to make a grilled cheese sandwich back in the late 70's by ironing it (while it was wrapped in aluminum foil). Now, that is old school!!
They way it came out at first is my favorite temp. The most done I want a steak is medium and that's only if it's thick. But it looked really good, surprisingly enough. Downside is that everything you made would've been faster with an oven or a real grill IMO, but it's great for certain ppl. Perfect for dorm rooms. The grilled chicken breasts looked really good. best thing I've ever used for cooking rice is an instant pot.
Did you try out the muffin cups? You mentioned them so I was curious about how they worked?
0:08 He looks like that dude from myth busters lmao
Dude! You don't rest the steak, but you rest the pizza. I'm just a roller coaster of emotions!
Get off the roller coaster. I did rest the steak! :-)
Cody Michel he mentioned in the video he was going to let the steak rest.... i would have temped it instead of cutting to check for doneness but he did say he rested it.
+Freakin' Reviews bravo good come back that's what he gets for assuming
Apparently he doesn't season his steak either.
Freakin' Reviews you don't appear to. Comes out the microwave at 2:48 and back out (after the 30sec blast) at 2:49. If you gave it 3-4 mins it would be perfect for those who like medium/rare. But it seems like you like well done. Good job by the way. :-)
I ordered a used one (in great condition, with everything included) on Ebay for about $27. Cant wait for it to get delivered.
I've seen a lot of your videos and this is the only product I'm tempted to buy. Really good review!
John Stewart I was thinking the same exact thing!
Thanks John!
John Stewart I'd recommend the pasta n more too, it's pretty good.
Same
xamot80 The coating on the grill or outside? The grill part you should only use plastic spatulas and never cut on it to avoid scratching the coating.
Thanks for this review! Now I'm inspired to drag my set out to try ... I'd stashed it away for more than a year after I got it on sale for about $24 :-)
"This guy is unusually thin for how much cooking he does" -My 8yr old. Great review James!
Hah that's a great quote!
Never trust a skinny chef. :P
Your 8 year old didn't say that shit quit fishing for likes
kregmaffews somebody's eight-year-old did and it was a little girl. Granted I haven't gotten a paternity test but I do as soon as she is mine. I'm a 41 year old man I don't understand the concept of fishing for likes do I somehow get credit for a like on a comment on somebody else's Channel?
kregmaffews chill with the negativity jerk. This is a positive review channel not a political debate or news channel
I was told before when I bought a microwave oven with grilling features to only grill thin slices of meat so I guess the cooking time pretty much varies with the thickness of the meat.
this channel is awesome, man.
I appreciate your review. I have had the rangemate for at least a year and have used it twice. You have inspired me to give it another go :)
You over-filled the container with the chicken tenders. When you do that they will steam instead of grill. That’s probably why they were so white. Even when using conventional cooking DO NOT CROWD the pan.
B H wow I didn't know that thanks for advice
Sure if you're using aluminum or something else that can't retain heat. If you heat up a nice cast iron pan you can pack that baby to the brim without significant heat loss and sear the crap out of your food. I only recently switched to cast iron and I can't believe what a huge difference it is. My 12" teflon pan can't even take 3 whole chicken breasts without making browning impossible while my 10" cast iron skillet happily browned 4 whole thighs like it was nothing (hell I almost burned them).
You may be the first to grill mark over easy eggs, my friend! 🤣
I'm going to GIVE this a TRY, & SEE HOW agreeABLE this is !! { the Microwave Grill } !!
The best and honest review of this product on the Net. Thanks for making this purchase decision.
Just bought the Rangemate Pro at Amazon per your review. Got the round pan AND the oblong pan. 1st action, STEAK!!! Cooked from Frozen!! Worked great, learning curve is the correct time(s). Thanks for the advice!!! and all of your work on your reviews!!! :)
Hey I'm glad it's working out for you!
LOL. Steak was my first test too. Why do I suspect it is a LOT of people's first test? :) Amazing steak! I did thaw mine first, but may try from frozen next time. Did that work out well for you?
Yep, Getting the time down was the issue but worked well. The steak was about an inch thick and cooked from frozen. I like my steak medium rare pushing the rare side. I followed the directions in the book and it seems that doubling the initial cooking times for frozen works but also depends on the steak thickness. I just did 2 pork chops about 1 1/2 inches thick each. 6 minutes each side then 3 minutes each side then another 2 minutes each side. Total 22 minutes. Came out excellent. I have a cowboy rib eye I am going to try. It is a 3 1/2 inch thick monster. Also did a grilled cheese sandwich and came out really good!!, added some Pepperoni to it. AWESOME!!! Now am trying to figure out fish sticks and stuffed bell peppers. Throw any other food ideas NOT in the supplied cook book out here. AM parking my Farberware grill !!! Range Mate is a winner so far!!!
Hash browns. GREAT hash browns. I used frozen, shredded and took about 5 minutes, turned, and 5 more. Preheated with couple of tablespoons of ghee and added a bit more when I turned them.
JD S you’re doing yourself an injustice by not bringing your steak to room temp before cooking.
Doesn't season steak
"It's not brown all the way through, put it back in"
Yeah that broke my heart. I'd have eaten it when he first took it out. Also who cuts into steak to see if it's done? Might as well just dehydrate it before cooking. No point in resting a steak you've cut into several times.
I knew some people other than me would be appalled at his steak...
And I’m a vegetarian 😂
@@aviendha1154 it was for a video though not just cos he wanted steak. We couldnt have seen without cutting it..
Aviendha
People do that at restaurants all the time if they’re picky about their food or how they like things cooked (like me and my parents). But I guess you can still tell if it’s cooked or not when you’re cooking it because you know how you like your steak.
Aviendha Well erm...I also cut into my steak to check if it's done, lol. But then again my family and I don't care too much about the meat resting rule. Or care much about how others will judge how I eat my own steaks, etc. (Reading many comments on the internet, apparently such things are very serious and important in western countries?)
I mean, what do people want me to be? A steak eating elitist exactly just like them...or else I'm subjectively labeled as "inferior"? Who cares about such judgmental people, lol.
Idk how to feel about this... However, it’s quicker than ovenbaking, except for the rice. I don’t mind the price if it’s going to be an essential cookware item. Great video. Happy New Year 🙂👍🏻🤪☮️
I've been using it almost daily and so far I think it's pretty useful. Happy New Year!
😮 Wow! Absolutely amazing! I’d have never thought this would work nor have I ever seen this. Now I want one. Seems really efficient and handy! Holy Canoli! Thanks for this review!
Cypher from the Matrix is doing TH-cam reviews?! Badass!
Thank you for this video. I bought one at a garage sale years ago and never used it. I love you showing us some ideas.
Eggs don't need grill marks.
yes they do..and mayo.
Buttermilk in scrambled eggs, yes but mayo? Like on top of your eggs?
+Choice777 Booooy that's just about the whitest thing I've ever heard. You need Jesus oh LORD no. Accept Christ into your life and end these weird pregnant woman addictions I say in JESUS NAME AMEN. SAVE HIS TASTE BUDS FROM THE MAYONNAISE MENACE! PROTECT THIS IMBECILE FROM THE FIERY PITS OF MAYONNAISE MILKSHAKE HELL.
I think people use mayo instead of butter when cooking.
Eeeeuuuuuwwww
Seems like timewise its the same as a folding countertop grill like a George Foreman, at least for the meats and poultry. I'd just assume use a George Foreman.
I just purchased the "Copper Chef Microwave Grill" from QVC on "as-is display" for $23 shipped. It is practically the same thing, except it is copper chef and it has little handles and cut outs to place the lid into so no mess!! I have only used it 1 time so far to make brats and they were so yummy!!! Thank you for your reviews!!
Would you maybe do a comparision of copper chef microwave grill and the rangemate?
Alyssa Ross How did you make children with it? I don't think this is the intended use.
totally not a liar when a woman and a man love each other very very much .they preheat the copper chef for 3 minutes and then place their meat on it for 6 minutes each side .
Yes! Please do make a comparion between the Rangemate Pro and the Copper Chef Microwave Grill 😁😁😁
I ordered the Range Mate a year ago (when this review video first came out) and now, after heavy use for one entire year, it still works GREAT! This item is my favorite Freakin Review purchase. It’s so fast and easy to use...and my results for grilled steak are perfect.
I love watching your videos but don't forget to season your next steak :)
This would be great for me since I travel abroad with my job. This would help me stay on a healthier diet.
Wow I want one being a college student this would be ideal
Tupac Shakur holy shit you're alive and in college?!
Headless Chicken bruh he's fake I'm the real Tupac I'm still in highschool
Just wanted to thank you for clueing me in on this-I picked it up about a month ago, and I’ve gotten a ton of use from it. Any idea if there’s an expanded recipe book or something out there?
The chicken didn't grill right because you overcrowded it
tty23 I want to like this comment but you have 69 of them and that’s just too awesome to change!
ixnine not anymore 😫
70th like boi
tty23 that's what I was going to say too
No, it didn’t grill right because it was in the freaking microwave!!!
Big fan of your channel! Next you should do a review of all the popular microwave grills on Amazon! ...keep up the great work!! 😃😁👍👍
This is pretty much a god sent for college dorm students.
Agreed and I'm considerering this purchase
@meaturama in your homie's beer fridge
@meaturama you can buy a mini fridge for your room
Great informative video, Thanks!! I just received an 'as is' Copper Chef' version of this cooker from QVC. It arrived brand new and I can't wait to try it out. It does not come with a glass lid as your Range Mate, but as you said, who needs it. It does offer the feature of being a microwave 'contact' grill that the Range Mate does not seem to offer. It also comes with a 4 section (cup) silicone tray to make muffins, etc. Nonetheless, your video is really helpful and informative to me. THANKS DUDE!!!
It would seem that they should have thought of interchangeable grilling surfaces. A raised grill (like the one shown in this video) for steaks and chicken, etc, and a flat one for things like eggs. Overall I like the concept. I'm a quadriplegic so cooking on a regular stove is both difficult and dangerous for me. Something like this might be just the ticket.
Or be able to flip the grill surface , snap it in and out
@@nadezdastefanovic7989 yees
I don’t even use or need any of these products I just watch all the videos for James at this point lol
Weirdo.
I haven't seen this on TV yet. I'd buy it if it wasn't $80.
AGreedyTree probably get a better deal on QVC. They promote them there sometimes
You can actually buy the grill pan for $50 or less on shoprangemate.com
It's my first time seeing this product to.
It is expensive.
I still use my George Forman grill I've had for years.
🤯 this is a game changer, gonna be sooo helpful. Thanks for doing a review
"What do you guys think"
I think you just called a well done steak "done" when in the name, it implies its past done, being 'well' done. The first run was maybe 20 seconds shy of being a medium rare, where as after the addition of the full 30 seconds, it was more medium well. I would have taken that beauty after the first run!
Totally agree
@@johndavis29209 Good man, good man.
Not to mention he didn’t season it.
I’m a vegetarian who’s never cooked or eaten a steak and I know you gotta season it and not overcook it 😂
First round was too raw, second was nice. But if you like to eat raw food that's ok
@@TheJoigoman Technically a steak is considered cooked and no longer raw once the outer most 2 millimeters has been seared. At that point the bacteria is killed off and its "cooked" and considered safe. I barely recall this video now, but I am a chef. A steak cooked this way is considered "Blue rare" but is still a "Cooked" steak. It may not be how you prefer it, but it IS cooked, and not raw. :)
Excellent review!!! Loved the monster noises with the eggs 🍳 lol!!
I love how he talks about not wanting to insult "steak purists" but he literally uses a bland steak for testing
And cooks the living hell out of it
The only way to eat steak is to nuke it and cover with A-1
He probably had no intentions of eating it
>Rare: not done
>Medium: still not done
>Fully brown: eh works
Wtf?
@@aerobolt256 i also like my steak well done
Really enjoy your reviews. You get right to the point, show the important steps and information and you generally adhere to manufacturer instructions. Unlike one reviewer who trashes products when he is more like a bull in a china shop, completely ignoring manufacturer instructions and then blaming his shortcomings on the product. It's kind of a waste of time to watch that guy but you are always factual, unbiased and informative.
Perfect for anyone in college
I have a Rangemate Pro. It takes some practice. Some items do much better if it's preheated longer. Some items do much better if the excess grease or drainage is removed about halfway. Excess margarine will cause steaming so if you like a lot, add it at the end and lit it absorb a bit with the lid replaced. Some items do better with a paper towel over them (be careful, they can catch fire).
After a kitchen explosion and subsequent remodel, we only used a microwave and an induction burner. We got pretty good at using this gadget.
I'm new to this channel... have you already done Hulk Hogans Ultimate Grill? I would love to see a review of that giant fire hazard...
I have not seen that one yet, but I'll look into it! (And thanks for the comment!)
Now I have to look that up. Thanks
Just bought a blue one after repeating this video... I love the video and love the product... wish u showed more meals lol curious what you made
"I'm getting impatient for my pizza... I want my pizza." 😂😂😂😂😂😂 love this guy
Really well done review. You def took this thing through the paces.
A good product, no doubt...but its NOT quicker than regular cooking. Good, if you don't have a cooker.
Alexander Cook this is actually a good looking product for those of us in the north (Minnesota here) we have a good 3-4 months a year where grilling becomes difficult
Brian Yaeger but can’t you then just use a griddle pan?
After seeing the youtube video, I was skeptical, looked promising, so I decided to buy this to expand my microwave cooking, especially during COVID Shelter in Place. I bought a microwave for my small private office. I am amazed at how well it cooks, the crispiness, and grill marks!!! I have cooked eggs and bacon, hamburgers, and chorizo egg so far and am so happy to enhance my cooking with a microwave during COVID when I cant use the office kitchen. If you are looking to cook with your microwave, then you must have this tool. I may be wroing but I dont think you can cook food like this in the microwave without it. I would give it a 9 out of 10. The only issue I have is that you cant dishwash and submerse in the water because of the holes so I wonder about the best cleaning conditions. Otherwise, happy with this product, fast delivery and value.
thanx for the review I think it's pretty cool. I will use the link to buy. to be able to grill in the microwave is unique.
And ruin good meat...-_-
Emotionally Challenged Subordinate Its literally the same as using a pan...... nothing gets ruined
Awesome video, the eggs and grilled cheese looked good, I think it is useful for days when we don't have much time and on lazy days when we don't feel like using all the cookware in the kitchen.
Btw, you look really cool wearing the hat and the shades.
Your suppose to let the steak rest first
I don't watch TV and I never bought a product from TV. But I like your channel man! Keep testing all the stuff
That steak looks perfect to me
If you want to grill - moisture kills grilling. Remove the moisture Pat with paper towel. Dry seasoning soaks up moisture too.
There was enough of the "try again for another minute" involved for me to just stay with my usual techniques, particularly for cooking chicken. With that device you have to open the microwave, take a thing out, open the thing, flip the food--and then reverse the process to resume cooking. In a regular pan or grill you just flip the food--and you can check the temperature without all the bother. This literally adds nothing but extra time to the cooking process.
This obviously wasn't made for people who already own a stove and grill.
All microwave ovens have different power, so it is not possible to tell perfect time before practical test. But after you got your microwave time, you will not have to recheck every minute your food.
But I agree I do not like checking this and that. That's why I cook porridge in multicooker. Just set 10 minutes. And wait. Perfect!
A long time ago when Microwaves were still relatively new my parents bought a thing called a browning plate that was supposed to allow you to brown meat in a microwave oven, we no longer have it so apparently it did not work very good.
How about the texture of the chicken? I've always found microwaved chicken to end up with the texture closer to a pencil eraser. Does this gadget work some kind of magic that keeps that from happening? Seems to have done well with the steak. Interesting...very, very interesting...
The texture was fine, soft and juicy, not rubbery. I think this is because the food technically isn't being microwaved, but cooked by the hot inner surface which is heated by microwaves. At least that's how I understand it.
Thanks...
it turned out that way because you crowded the pan and the chicken ended up almost steaming instead of grilling. i would of only done half and half
We had the same device like your dad bought. It was called the the "rap'tous" and served us for many many years.
Holy $&@“ I just seen the price of that on amazon here in Canada 248.06cdn. Quality review though
That steak was perfect for me the first time it was taken out. I love my steak blue rare. Gotta be a cool red center
Can you please season your food? It honestly annoys me that you dont.
Get a load of this guy LOL Watch the whole video.
I know right? Nobody is going to eat an unsrasoned steak.
Daikon Z he might
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
White people seasoning is called oxygen
Great review, I like your honesty. Regarding the actual dish. I don't see what the advantage is in a normal kitchen. I cook a steak on top of our induction top in round about the same time. Maybe if I was a student with only a microwave then I might consider getting one. I'm not sold on one. Many thanks for the review.