when cooking i.e. steaks, does it blacken the outside of the steaks?
797193
The unit has a lot of temperature control. You can get the grill hot enough to sear steaks or low enough to cook the well. I have not experienced blackening like you get with charcoal. The wife wants hers well and I want mine seared but rare. Because of the way this unit is designed, most of the grease drips down into a drip pan bellow the burners which reduces the amount of smoke that blackens the steaks. Hope this helps.
797194
Absolutely yes. The amount of blackening is a function of how high the flame is set by the gas control valve. If you have a thick steal ( 1" or more ) you can sear the steak for 2 minutes per side and then reduce the flame to finish cooking.
1079630
Not really. It doesn't get hot enough I've noticed to give a good sear on food thus lacking in some flavor and obviously texture. Works well for veggies and burgers and fish but steaks are the weak point for our use.
2177542
No the outside is the shinier part of the dish, and on the inside its that rougher type of material that makes the dish. the inside is like a ivory color and the ouside is the bright wihite. I love this dish becuase my grandma used this for her pies and I can keep up the tradition now. It is so hard to find a good dish at big box chain stores but i absolutely love this dish! Hopefully this helps and you iwll love it as much as I do!
354785
Not sure exactly what u mean. Meat goes in red comes out red. Sounds like a cleaning issue or a friction heat issue with meat coming out grey.
466863
Have only used it a couple of times but not as I can tell. Sauces will burn on the surface of the sheets and become black in some cases but they crust to the sheet and are easy to clean. They seem to work pretty well so far.I like to marinate my meats so it keeps that out of the ceramic coals.
926817
Anytime you have something to slice that has a tough outer skin, the knife does bog down. However, it has no problem carving roast, making a steak from a roast, bread (not with a tough crust), turkey, or anyother meat. I haven't found it helpful on raw vegetables .
359494
Yes it will come out black at first ,but don't worry that's just the charcoal dust and it should clear up in a couple of minuets.
1653575
I didn't notice a black coating on the cutting edge. If it has one the sharpening process should remove it.
2158282
Yes, I have found mine to be brilliant for cooking small pieces of food. Heat it up slowly. It does become pitted and darkens.
1759343
I've not experienced that. I don't put anything I'm cooking over the holes. There could be a little splatter, but that happens with any meats being fried, grilled, etc., and it's not been problematic.
1230335
This paint is meant for steel and goes on shiny and dries dull. It would not work or adhere to a porcelain or other type surface. It is meant for the outside of your black wood burning stoves and it is perfect in that application but do not see it working well on a porcelain or enameled stove.
1214190
Not that I have seen so far. I have black towels and haven't seen any bleaching on them. This product is amazing and isn't harsh at all. I am in love and wish I have discovered this product sooner.
1665286
I just carried mine out into the sun and it is very very dark black. I baked with it with yummy results and will use it in fondant for a rich black (along with food color).
99826
Yes it does. Depending on what you are going to cook a little goes a long way. I have used it on several occasions with very satisfying results. Try it you will like it.
1146741
No, but I do heat the platters on a cooler side of the grill while cooking the steaks. I am very pleased with them. They clean up nicely.
1641899
doesn't sound normal - especially the textured surface. It wouldn't let for proper making of crepe. After a couple of uses the whole surface should be black - that doesn't go away. And it should be equally as hot throughout.
259842
No it doesn't. I feel as if the steak , and paring knives were used prior because, their not sharp rusting already. The bigger knives were packaged. Not impressed