Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler Review

 2017-07-19T22:58

Full Review of Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler

 There are three factors come into play as to whether or a new appliance good for me. 

First and most importantly the tool useful. These appliances should not speciality tools used twice a year and gathering dust. I need a workhorse that can be used multiple times a week. Secondly, the appliance need to look nice. The final part is that needs be easy to clean.

 Grillers offer one of the closest grilling experiences you’ll get for indoor cooking. By outdoor grilling still has its place.   I am not claiming that an indoor Griddler can out-compete traditional charcoal and propane gas grills

The Cuisinart GR-4N Griddler offers you one of the better all-around indoor grilling experiences on the market

For me,  covers all the needs I have for an appliance. The Cuisinart grills well and quickly and easily. The meat comes out tender and juicy without any problems. The grill has a sleek and modern look to it. Lastly, it is one of the easiest grills/griddles to clean. 

Pros:

Grills Quickly, Leaves Grill Marks and Handles Red Meats

• Plenty of indoor grills out there don’t heat to high enough temperatures to safely cook red meats which can cause food poisoning. That is not at all a problem for the Cuisinart. Only letting your unit buildup heat for 5 minutes, you start grill steaks, frozen burger patties in eight minutes, and hot dogs in four. If you’re using the riveted plates, your meat will come out with black burn sears  marks just like they would on a gas or charcoal grill. All you have to do is plug the griddler in, select the temperature, let it heat up, and begin cooking.  The grill Only uses clean and pure electricity which easy to handle and  acquire

Looks like a Commercial Kitchen Appliance

• The Cuisinart Griddler makes a nice addition to a kitchen’s gadget. If you aim for a stainless steel look in your kitchen, the Cuisinart is definitely worth it thanks to its brushed stainless steel. Housing.  Cuisinart’s body is not fully made of stainless steel or chrome, but that is a little too expensive for the under $100 price range.

Fast and Easy Cleanup

• Cuisinart has designed plenty of features to make the cleaning process as easy as possible. First up, all grease from the Cuisinart GR-4N drains into a grease tray under the cooking surface. To make the cleaning process even quicker. You just need line the grease tray with aluminium foil before cooking. Once done, just toss the aluminium foil out and you won’t have to clean the grease tray at all. To clean the cooking surface, just let the cooking plates cool down, and then place a couple of moist paper towels on the cooking plates. Close the griddler as it is powered off with the paper towels still in place, and let it sit for ten minutes. Once ten minutes are up, wipe the plates down with a sponge or soapy paper towels to clean up all the mess.  Much easier than cleaning a charcoal grill. Very convenient

Frustrations Slide Right off Thanks to the Non-Stick Surface

• Makes very easy to clean the cooking surfaces. Things don't crust to the surface which makes a nightmare to clean. Important, don’t spray your cooking grates with  Non-stick cooking sprays. tHESE Ssprays gunk up the cooking surface and begin to erode the non-stick layer built into the griddler.
• It’s fine to butter your bread or rub your meat in olive oil.

Perfect  Bachelors, College Students, and Apartment Dwellers

• Don’t like to cook, but love home-cooked food? The Cuisinart is essentially a hack to achieve these results. 
•  Cooking is just so simple, follow a recipe in the included cookbook. You need just watch as your food cooks in six minutes or less. Results are stunning for the simplicity of the machine. Your food will come out hot, grilled, and gooey if used plenty of cheese.

Panini Sandwiches Rock

• Why settle for less? Bread with cold cuts, a slice of cheese, some tomato slices and lettuce, and maybe a bit of mustard is BORING. Make everything more interesting by eating a hot sandwich. Just think about this in your own mind. Compare a grilled cheese to a cheese sandwich. Honestly, the panini function of the Cuisinart is almost as useful as its use as an indoor grill. It not easy to beat a hot and gooey sandwich that takes only minutes to cook.

Like Waffles? Here’s a Great Way to Cook Them

• Getting the additional waffle rack function will cost you an additional $30. However, the price is well worth it if you are a waffle lover. Even low-end waffle irons will set you back at least $30, and will likely not last long in the long run. The type of waffles you get at hotels are just great, and that’s what you get from the Cuisinart.

Cons:

Limited Lifespan: Be Aware of the Non-Stick Surface

• To be honest, this grill is not going to last for more than five years.
• For any of you out there planning on using this regularly, realize that regular use degrades it faster. Yep, the sad truth is that this is not a product designed to last. It is relatively inexpensive for what it does but will break down with time. First, the non-stick cooking surface will begin to chip off. After that, plastic parts will crack.

If You’re Looking for BBQ Flavor, Can't to that

• Indoor grills will never replace that authentic BBQ we all have come to love. What kind of flavor does the Cuisinart deliver? Your meats will taste a bit greasy, if not moist and tender, but lacking that smoky and charred flavour. If you want a quick workaround, I would recommend using smoked sea salt. However, this grill is not for BBQ purists.

Use Some Caution Handling this Unit as  can be a  burn risk

• Heat builds up quickly on the Cuisinart, and is dispersed throughout the entire unit. If you touch the body of the Cuisinart while it's cooking, you’re definitely going to end up hurting yourself. Just use your head when cooking. Use coking gloves to be safe. Always lift the griddler open by the handle.
• Always  Wait for the grill to cool off after cooking before cleaning.