How is using a foreman grill different than just broiling something on a rack?

[MrMatt]

Is it different at all?

Like let's say I broil something in my oven, on a rack so the grease and fat drip off...isn't that the same as a foreman??

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
Is it different at all?

Like let's say I broil something in my oven, on a rack so the grease and fat drip off...isn't that the same as a foreman??

Just get a Foreman. Trust me, you'll understand later.

 

[spaceman]

foreman cooks both sides.

 

[nageov3t]

broiling takes longer?

 

[nerp]

Foreman squeezes all the juice and flavor out of the food.

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: spaceman
foreman cooks both sides.

Unless you're cooking stupid-thin meats or have the GINORMOUS foreman grill, don't expect to get an even cook. One side is hinged and, if you have a normal sized steak, you'll end up with the top only resting against the back end of the meat instead of laying flat across the top.

I used one for years and I hate the foreman grill.

A real grill FTMFW.

 

[MrMatt]

I only ask because I got a free one from my aunt (she won 2 of them somehow). I've had it for a few months and haven't used it yet since I just broil up my nightly meat.

 

[SagaLore]

Its electric and sits on your counter.

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: spaceman
foreman cooks both sides.

Unless you're cooking stupid-thin meats or have the GINORMOUS foreman grill, don't expect to get an even cook. One side is hinged and, if you have a normal sized steak, you'll end up with the top only resting against the back end of the meat instead of laying flat across the top.

I used one for years and I hate the foreman grill.

A real grill FTMFW.

I get an even cook with mine and it's not the GINORMOUS one. No problems cooking chicken breasts, pork chops, and steaks (ribeye is my cut of choice).

6-7 minutes for a chicken breast or pork chop (with bone) or 5 minutes for a medium rare steak.

 

[ed21x]

the ones wiith the locking hinge are perfect for 1- 1.5'' steaks without squeezing anything out. quick, easy, and clean. alot less work than broiling.

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: nerp
Foreman squeezes all the juice and flavor out of the food.

hahaha

i have a gas broiler and that thing could reach MEAN temperatures... plus you can adjust the rack to get closer or more distance from the broiler element... broiler wins

 

[nerp]

Originally posted by: LS21

Originally posted by: nerp
Foreman squeezes all the juice and flavor out of the food.

hahaha

i have a gas broiler and that thing could reach MEAN temperatures... plus you can adjust the rack to get closer or more distance from the broiler element... broiler wins

otally!

 

[Howard]

The Foreman is weaksauce, but I suppose if it has removable plates it could be convenient for medium- or low-heat cooking.

 

[waggy]

i ahve a foreman grill. i really don't care for it. BUT it does do a good chicken breast ..long as its not to thick

 

[skyking]

we had one, the best use for it was quickly cooking really stinky fish--------outside.

 

[sjwaste]

A foreman doesn't reach high enough temperatures, nor does it have plates that hold a lot of heat. Therefore, you get a slight sear, followed by steamed meat. Do you love steamed meat?

If you let it go long enough, it'll stop steaming because all of the moisture is out. Then it might caramelize a little bit, but you basically have a browned puck.

A broiler reaches very high temperatures and delivers enough BTU's to sustain them. Big difference.

 

[midwestfisherman]

Broiling FTW!!!

 

[Cattlegod]

I have one of these and it RULES for cooking steaks.

http://www.amazon.com/George-F...-Outdoor/dp/B00004W499

 

[axelfox]

knocks out the fat!

 

[Indolent]

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: spaceman
foreman cooks both sides.

Unless you're cooking stupid-thin meats or have the GINORMOUS foreman grill, don't expect to get an even cook. One side is hinged and, if you have a normal sized steak, you'll end up with the top only resting against the back end of the meat instead of laying flat across the top.

I used one for years and I hate the foreman grill.

A real grill FTMFW.

I get an even cook with mine and it's not the GINORMOUS one. No problems cooking chicken breasts, pork chops, and steaks (ribeye is my cut of choice).

6-7 minutes for a chicken breast or pork chop (with bone) or 5 minutes for a medium rare steak.

I don't have a foreman, but used one for a quite a while in college because it was convenient. But I would never cook a steak on it. What a waste.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: nerp
Foreman squeezes all the juice and flavor out of the food.

this. it's not the same b/c foreman freaking blows for cooking meat.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: axelfox
knocks out the fat!

LoL

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