Does the grill do a good job of searing food such as a burger or a steak? My biggest gripe about GF grills is they don't seem to get hot enough. TY
1594461
burgers I don't know steaks it works fine but the grills break off the plastic clips when tou try to change them very cheap
1594462
I have had the grill for about 1 year. I love steak, burgers, chicken breasts. The grill is great, but does not get sufficiently hot to adequately sear meat. I did my research, and you won't find any electric indoor grill that does that, at least not for less than a grand. Again, it is a good grill and can lightly sear a steak.
1594463
I have the grill .. Used it 1 time ... Took forever to even cook a hot dog .. It doesn't get hot enough to sear much of anything....
1057772
You get the grill marks like you do on most grills. I have not noticed the top or bottom being hotter then the other so I would say it cooks well on both sides. Now when you use the word "crust" you must be asking about its ability to sear... that I have not seen this grill do. The only one that I know that does a great job at this is the Breville http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BGR820XL-Smart-Grill/dp/B003SIN0BC/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1401304965&sr=8-10&keywords=breville
1259389
I don't have a gas grill or any other kind of grill, but our cooking range is gas powered, and it is a delight to cook on. Be very very careful as the handles get hot --- very hot. I wear padded mitts when working with this or the Lodge pans and griddles.
1147471
Hello. Two Rib-Eye steaks at the most. Burgers, 5 at the most. Good size ones I mean. I use it for two people and it works great. There have been a few times where I wish that it was bigger but, the next size up is too large for what I need. It is a two person grill. Well built. I like Weber grills alot. But this is a much better deal for the money. The ash canister is awesome. Plus remember this grill has " two " vents. One on top and one on the bottom near the ash canister. Most, including Webers do not have the " two " vents. What this means is that with the two vent system you have much, much more control over the Heat and Flame. No more high Flame that ruins the meat. It gives alot more control and you can, with practice, cook to the exact way that you like. The bottom vent controls the Flame. More intense or less intense of a Flame. The top vent controls the actual level of Heat. Top vent closed gives you more Heat level. Top vent open gives you less Heat like for a longer cook time for example spare-ribs. Get it but decide what size is best for your needs. When in doubt go larger.
603823
Yes, and it does a great job. Just make sure the grill is in the lower position. It does take a couple of minutes more per side than your outdoor grill, but I cook burgers and steaks one to two times a week on this grill. Really good!
616861
The answer is almost. When I pit hamburgers on the grill, it sometimes emits a small amount of smoke, almost steam like. But very little. I love the grille. It workd quite well.
258243
Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
1965813
For me it does. I am happy with the way it sears steaks. Please note that I don't have a grill with a sear burner to compare it to. I would think that a sear burner addition would just increase the area on which you can sear steaks, by adding that additional burner tube. Having said that, when I bought my grill I wished Weber would make a grill with a sear burner but without the side burner.
297790
To be honest it depends on your situation. The sear station is not like on other grills that I have owned that is separate from the other elements. I used it a lot on my Charm-glow to get a nice sear on i my meats. However the sear station on the Weber does not appear to work that way or at least I don't use it that way. I just use it as an extra element to maintain consistent heat overall. The side burner is nice to have as I have used it alot when cooking beans and sauces. If you are on a budget then I would say skip it. However if you have the cash get it its nice to have and not use than to not have and need. Come to think of it now that I am typing I did use it once. Hope this helps. To be honest it depends on your situation. The sear station is not like on other grills that I have owned that is separate from the other elements. I used it a lot on my Charm-glow to get a nice sear on i my meats. However the sear station on the Weber does not appear to work that way or at least I don't use it that way. I just use it as an extra element to maintain consistent heat overall. The side burner is nice to have as I have used it alot when cooking beans and sauces. If you are on a budget then I would say skip it. However if you have the cash get it its nice to have and not use... » Read More To be honest it depends on your situation. The sear station is not like on other grills that I have owned that is separate from the other elements. I used it a lot on my Charm-glow to get a nice sear on i my meats. However the sear station on the Weber does not appear to work that way or at least I don't use it that way. I just use it as an extra element to maintain consistent heat overall. The side burner is nice to have as I have used it alot when cooking beans and sauces. If you are on a budget then I would say skip it. However if you have the cash get it its nice to have and not use than to not have and need. Come to think of it now that I am typing I did use it once. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Grill works well. Keep in mind the surface area is smaller than a conventional gas grill so if you're grilling for a crowd, not a good choice. But you can roast big items in the cooking chamber. It's indirect heat so there are no flareups but it gets very hot and you get the nice grill marks. It's a good grill and smoke cooker (higher temp smoking). I have smoke cooked chicken and saus ages with good results.
2189208
Others answered about the temps. This is a great grill. We are very happy with it. We cook steaks, ribs, burgers, hot dogs, just about anything on it and it cooks evenly. It comes with a cover and we have been covering ours when not using. It still looks nice.
198599
I know that problem. I've never had an issue with smoke. The trick with a grill pan is to pre-heat until hot then add your food item, and then it doesn't take long to cook. I've done hot dogs, pork chops, steaks of course. Hope this helps. Love my grill pan.
1457930
We let it burn off for a few minutes after cooking. Then using a grill brush it's no big deal. We're not professional grill-users by any means, and it took some time to get used to this style grill. I will see the meat comes out terrific with no burning but nice grill marks.
907910
Spray the grates with vegetable oil and fire up the grill.The grates will be fine.This is the best grill I've ever owned.Tonight,I grilled corn,onions,baby back ribs and hamburgers.I love it.
747693
Only variable is fan speed. No height adjustment for the cooking grid, etc. I think the appeal of this grill is the incredibly high heat available which gives the ability to sear the outside of the food, similar to a good steakhouse. Obviously a lower fan speed would enable slower cooking times, but I don't think that is this grill's forte, and I haven't tried this. Times of course vary with the thickness of the meat, but are very fast.
1969699
It does get a little hot on the grill itself but not too much. Ive owned multiple tower heaters and this is the best one ive had.
1057771
You get the grill marks like you do on most grills. I have not noticed the top or bottom being hotter then the other so I would say it cooks well on both sides. Now when you use the word "crust" you must be asking about its ability to sear... that I have not seen this grill do. The only one that I know that does a great job at this is the Breville Breville BGR820XL Smart Grill