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rednekkPH wrote:Y'all rock in a most righteous manner! Mucho thanko for the info. I'll pick one up on my way home.

However, I doubt it will be used to do steaks...I can't see preparing such a delicasy on anything less than a searing hot cast iron fry pan (for about 90 seconds each side).

Thanks again!

I agree on the steak thing but steak must be cooked on an open flame outside. When you use it turn on the exhaust fan if you have one it can get a bit smoky

I went looking to buy one, but they had a very plastic feel to them - that didnt feel like it was very durable. I paid a few bucks more and got a
Sunbeam (you may not have the brand) one that is stainless steel and look like it will last a lot longer.

It would still taste thesame I guess - does my lamb chops to perfection!

rednekkPH wrote:Y'all rock in a most righteous manner! Mucho thanko for the info. I'll pick one up on my way home.

However, I doubt it will be used to do steaks...I can't see preparing such a delicasy on anything less than a searing hot cast iron fry pan (for about 90 seconds each side).

Thanks again!

WHAT??????
Steaks in a fry pan????? Deer or elk ok. But a good well marbled beef steak.. no way.

Grill it outside.

creeky wrote:I went looking to buy one, but they had a very plastic feel to them - that didnt feel like it was very durable. I paid a few bucks more and got a
Sunbeam (you may not have the brand) one that is stainless steel and look like it will last a lot longer.

It would still taste thesame I guess - does my lamb chops to perfection!

Ummm Sunbeam is a US manufacture. Or at least it was at one time.

PHBeerman wrote:WHAT??????
Steaks in a fry pan????? Deer or elk ok. But a good well marbled beef steak.. no way.

Grill it outside.

Sorry, I must respectfully disagree. I'm a die-hard griller, but when it comes to steaks, nothing but the cast iron will do.

rednekkPH wrote:

PHBeerman wrote:WHAT??????
Steaks in a fry pan????? Deer or elk ok. But a good well marbled beef steak.. no way.

Grill it outside.

Sorry, I must respectfully disagree. I'm a die-hard griller, but when it comes to steaks, nothing but the cast iron will do.

How to ruin a great piece of meat, what a shame.

rednekkPH wrote:

PHBeerman wrote:WHAT??????
Steaks in a fry pan????? Deer or elk ok. But a good well marbled beef steak.. no way.

Grill it outside.

Sorry, I must respectfully disagree. I'm a die-hard griller, but when it comes to steaks, nothing but the cast iron will do.

You probably use A-1 sauce or something too.

Frying any kind of steak meat is a sin....... Even wild game meat...... When I have a beautiful cut of any game or exotic meat (Venison, Bear, Elk, Alligator, Ostrich, Wild Turkey, Bison, or even Shark), there is no other place to cook it other than over an open flame on a grill........I have yet to deep fry a turkey...... It sounds awesome and is the the next thing I want to do......

IsleReef wrote:Frying any kind of steak meat is a sin....... Even wild game meat...... When I have a beautiful cut of any game or exotic meat (Venison, Bear, Elk, Alligator, Ostrich, Wild Turkey, Bison, or even Shark), there is no other place to cook it other than over an open flame on a grill........I have yet to deep fry a turkey...... It sounds awesome and is the the next thing I want to do......

Deep-frying is the ONLY way to cook a turkey.

As for my choice of steak cooking methods, I like my steak seared on the outside, and red inside. No better way to achieve this than with a screaming hot cast iron pan.

PHBeerman wrote:

creeky wrote:I went looking to buy one, but they had a very plastic feel to them - that didnt feel like it was very durable. I paid a few bucks more and got a
Sunbeam (you may not have the brand) one that is stainless steel and look like it will last a lot longer.

It would still taste thesame I guess - does my lamb chops to perfection!

Ummm Sunbeam is a US manufacture. Or at least it was at one time.

I wouldnt know who is avail in US or not .. but if you have Sunbeam - I would recommend paying a few extra bucks and getting one.

Does the Foreman have variable heat? Not all that I looked at when buying did... ie, Ican do toasted sandwiches etc ..... (not that I do - I just cook my chops!)

creeky wrote:

PHBeerman wrote:

creeky wrote:I went looking to buy one, but they had a very plastic feel to them - that didnt feel like it was very durable. I paid a few bucks more and got a
Sunbeam (you may not have the brand) one that is stainless steel and look like it will last a lot longer.

It would still taste thesame I guess - does my lamb chops to perfection!

Ummm Sunbeam is a US manufacture. Or at least it was at one time.

I wouldnt know who is avail in US or not .. but if you have Sunbeam - I would recommend paying a few extra bucks and getting one.

Does the Foreman have variable heat? Not all that I looked at when buying did... ie, Ican do toasted sandwiches etc ..... (not that I do - I just cook my chops!)

Toasted sandwiches are delicious on the Forman....... You can be very creative and have an incredible sandwich......

http://www.theonion.com/index.php?issue=4041

George Foreman Grill Retires To Promote Own Grill

HOUSTON—The George Foreman Grill announced Monday that it will retire in order to promote its own patented line of fat-reducing grills. "The George Foreman Grill has enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a kitchen appliance, but now it wants to get out of the rat race," the grill's publicist, Nate Harbert, said Monday. "From now on, the grill will be doing what it loves most: helping people live healthier lives via its infomercial for the George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine's Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine." Harbert said the George Foreman Grill will also spend more time doing charity work.

I have bought them as gifts for 3 people. They love them. I do not personally have one. I just don't have a use for the thing.

I have one and use it all the time. It's great when it's pouring rain or the family wants to eat quickly. It's not the same as grilling over coals, but it is very good and very quick. Its also a great way to grill sausages. Burgers are a little tricky. You can put those individual frozen chicken breast on without even defrosting.

one caveat: it's hotter on the top so the meat needs flipping even tho the directions say you don't.

Frank, I agree on the steak thing- although I do like mine marinated in cognac and peppercorns first. But my grumpa was a butcher, so good steaks to me (since I grew up eating really fresh pretty much organic not-quite free range beef) are just about impossible to find anymore.

redwinemaker wrote:I have one and use it all the time. It's great when it's pouring rain or the family wants to eat quickly. It's not the same as grilling over coals, but it is very good and very quick. Its also a great way to grill sausages. Burgers are a little tricky. You can put those individual frozen chicken breast on without even defrosting.

one caveat: it's hotter on the top so the meat needs flipping even tho the directions say you don't.

and don't forget you even did grilled cheese sammys on it.....yummy

buffettbride wrote:

rednekkPH wrote:

buffettbride wrote:

rednekkPH wrote:Thanks, Mal

You should get a spankin' for that

Ah, my plan is working to perfection

Bring it on, Frankie Baby!

Would you two get a room, please!!!

I have one of these. Unless it's just you, be sure to get the medium size one. They show you cooking two things on the little one,but I sure don't know how. I traded up for the slightly larger model and love it.

I make a lime marinated chicken breast on mine that I love! Also good for fish filets. I don't care much for fish, but am trying to eat it for health reasons. I can coat it with various seasonings and make it up on the Forman so that it tastes pretty good!

rednekkPH wrote:

PHBeerman wrote:WHAT??????
Steaks in a fry pan????? Deer or elk ok. But a good well marbled beef steak.. no way.

Grill it outside.

Sorry, I must respectfully disagree. I'm a die-hard griller, but when it comes to steaks, nothing but the cast iron will do.

Agreed. We preheat our cast iron to NASA hot in a 500 degree oven then move it the the high heat burner. We do 1 minute per side then put it back in the oven for 3 minutes for medium, 4 for medium well. Pull them out and rest on a rack for 5 minutes. Best steaks ever!!!!

They are awesome. Very small and you can whip up some food very fast on them. I love mine!