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Anniebach Sun 11-Feb-18 14:34:19

I know they are not popular now but anyone ever used those Foreman Grills please?

Niobe Mon 12-Feb-18 22:46:19

Our son uses his all the time and recently Lidl had one at under £20 so we bought one too. It is great for bacon and chicken and salmon so is used several times a week in our house.
I put a damp paper towel on the plates for about 10 mins after it has cooled down and everything just wipes clean.

MissAdventure Mon 12-Feb-18 22:00:09

I threw mine away. Not because it wasn't good, just because I'm not that interested in cooking. blush

Nanabilly Mon 12-Feb-18 21:56:46

Both of our sons use GF grills all the time at home .sausages. steaks,bacon, chicken .all very nicely cooked.

Anniebach Mon 12-Feb-18 18:30:09

Think I will buy a two size, Lottie likes chicken

Gagagran Mon 12-Feb-18 17:45:24

I have a halogen oven and use it almost every day. I find it so useful and can do most forms of cooking/baking in it.
It is one gadget, along with my microwave that I would hate to be without.

merlotgran Mon 12-Feb-18 17:13:22

It's arriving tomorrow. I'll let you know if it needs a room of its own grin

DH can't wait to play with it. He does love a gadget!!

Charleygirl Mon 12-Feb-18 15:44:10

merlot I think half of the problem is the size. I bought a halogen oven and it is huge.

merlotgran Mon 12-Feb-18 15:21:05

I think I'll order the four portion one as although there are only two of us I would like to do veg as well and DH loves grilled pineapple.

Now I've just got to make space in a cupboard for it. grin

Welshwife Mon 12-Feb-18 10:26:24

I have had two of different sizes and found them good. I don’t have one now because of space really - gave my one to DS many years ago. I found that it was easy to keep clean if you wiped it with kitchen paper after each use while the machine was still warm - easy quick job then - but DS would not do that and then it is a bit of a job.

Jalima1108 Mon 12-Feb-18 10:18:52

www.scottsofstow.co.uk/sos/kitchen-502501-1/neochef-multi-function-digital-cooker-18-in-1

I don't know anyone who has one so can't say if they are any good or not.
My sister has a fast cooker type thing that sits on the worktop, the name has completely escaped me, which she likes.

Jalima1108 Mon 12-Feb-18 10:16:29

Mine is at the top of the cupboard, unused and unloved. However, when DD is home it may come out of the cupboard again!

I did see something in one of those little magazines that come through the door which looked very useful:
Scotts of Stow, a Multi Cooker which apparently Does It All!
I will try to find a link if it's not advertising.

shysal Mon 12-Feb-18 10:05:38

Annie, if it is the baby one you are after, there is still one left as above.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/George-Foreman-Baby-Grill-Portion-Grill-By-George-Forman-GR10ABW-Silver/173142097516?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

shysal Mon 12-Feb-18 10:02:46

Thanks everyone for this information. I have just ordered a Baby George, which seems ideal for one. It appears that this model is no longer available in the shops. I found a new one in damaged box on Ebay.

BlueBelle Mon 12-Feb-18 06:42:55

Used to have one but it went to the charity shop as after the first flush of use it got shoved to the back of the cupboard

MesMopTop Mon 12-Feb-18 06:18:26

I’ve got one and use it constantly, cooks every kind of meat just the way hubby likes it. Does chops and steaks with bones nesutifully. I got a bigger one as like to go vegs on it too. Fish done to perfection and if you habit tried it, slices of fresh pineapple. Just lovely. Will try your tin foil trick zspringy, never thought of doing that! Toasted sandwiches also come out very well and it’s very easy to clean.

callgirl1 Mon 12-Feb-18 01:37:14

I bought one a few months ago, and love it. When I bought it, the description said it was the 5 portion one, but I`d be hard put to cook enough for 5 people in one go. The only problem I have with it is beefburgers, it will keep burning them! Does chops, pork loin steaks, bacon and sausages brilliantly. Does anyone know if it will do decent toast?

SpringyChicken Sun 11-Feb-18 21:51:35

My son and daughter both own one and they are great fans. I know my son cooks burgers, steak, bacon, and chicken on his. My sole involvement has been to suggest lining the drip tray with foil and when the fat is cold and congealed, lift it out and bin it. Anything to save work! Both of the have ignored this tip.

Anniebach Sun 11-Feb-18 20:15:05

Welsh lamb chops, what else ? ?

merlotgran Sun 11-Feb-18 20:07:48

These comments are helpful. I'm very tempted as I find using the ordinary grill sometimes makes the meat tough.

TerriBull Sun 11-Feb-18 20:02:32

Yes we have one, I like the char grilled effect, we use it for chicken, and peppers I think we've done steaks, I imagine lamp chops grin or even lamb chops, Welsh of course, will cook quite well on it. Go for one Annie, they come in smaller individual sizes.

Anniebach Sun 11-Feb-18 19:49:59

Thank you all, I will buy one , using the oven for one lamp chop looks sad ?

cornergran Sun 11-Feb-18 19:13:51

We use ours (small size) for pork chops, chicken breast pieces, lamb steaks, that sort of thing, oh yes and chipolata sausages. The only squashing I’ve noticed is with the sausages. It’s useful, saves putting the oven on of bedding for the grill, cooks quickly and is easy to clean. Just our opinion but hope it helps annie.

hildajenniJ Sun 11-Feb-18 19:06:35

Annie the lid doesn't squash the meat. I've done pork chops in mine, they always come out beautiful. DH cooks tomatoes in it too. I don't eat cooked tomatoes as they give me acid reflux. That's probably too much information!??

hildajenniJ Sun 11-Feb-18 19:03:40

I use mine quite frequently. I cook bacon and thin steaks on it. Auntieflo I also do toasted sandwiches on my Baby George. I'd say it's worth buying Annie. Unfortunately I lost the little drip tray, but just stick a little plate under the edge.??

Auntieflo Sun 11-Feb-18 17:48:02

Sorry Anniebach, that wasn't much help. But I haven't used it for steaks etc, perhaps I should try. Can someone please tell me, do you have to pre-heat it on the highest setting?