Small Kitchen Appliance Review of the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler
I Love My Cuisinart Griddler
Here’s our Small Kitchen Appliance Review of the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, which we welcomed into our kitchen last week.
Out with the old, in with the new – Grill, that is.
We’re big fans of grilling meats, however, for quite some time we have had a George Foreman Grill – and even tho’ I loved cooking inside ‘on the grill’, cleaning off the darn thing was a huge pain.
We decided to try the Cuisinart Griddler this year, after having to clean off that GD GF grill one more (and LAST) time.
A Kitchen Appliance Review: Cuisinart GR-4N | 5-in-1 Griddler
It’s small in size, but big in features:
Cuisinart’s countertop Griddler offers five-in-one functionality as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle.
What first attracted me to the Griddler was all of the different ways it could be used: as a griddle, as a grill, and as a panini press.
Perfect Size
And, I love the size.
I love the size (great for just 2 people) and also creates a lot of cooking area in the full open position to accommodate more. Plus, you can cook two different foods at the same time, without mixing flavors…beef burgers and vegetables, for instance. And it is a handsome appliance. Quite commercial looking, though on a rather small scale.
Cleanup up is EASY
The cleanup is so EASY. Really.
I use the wet paper towel and sponge for immediate cleanup.
The removable plates (which are very easy to remove and put back on) allow other options as well, such as washing in the sink or dishwasher.
The plates are nonstick, however, I find it is best to use vegetable spray or oil on
the food itself,
rather than spraying the plates.
There are 3 controls on the Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler — the griddle temperature selector, on/off to select either griddle or panini/grill, and panini/grill temperature selector. A cleaning and scraping tool is included for cleaning grill plates.
There’s no timer, so be mindful when you begin to cook with your new Griddler.
The Griddler really cooks quickly, so don’t overestimate the timing.
There is no difference between the top plate and the bottom plate. They have an identical shape, and are interchangeable. The release buttons activate a little spring-loaded mechanism that pops the plate loose – they’re easy to remove.
There’s a short electrical cord, about 34″ usable length. The construction is solid. The hinged
top settles squarely on top the food.
The Griddler lies flat. It has no slope like the Foreman and some other grills. This keeps vegetables from rolling off or rolling towards the front.
Only 5 minutes to preheat and then,
Wow,
Does it ever grill!
And it’s fast, too! So don’t go too far away!
I have yet to cook a big juicy burger on the grill, but so far, with pork chops, fish, chicken and vegetables – no splatter!
The grease catcher is built-into the Griddler as a drawer-like device, which can be taken out to clean, and then put back in place.
The Griddler cools down quickly when left open, good for cleaning, not so good when cooking. 😉
One of the most important factors for me was how hot the grill became, and how quickly.
Voila, perfect grilling on both sides.
I just love my Cuisinart Griddler.
Good investment, and most likely will be used frequently in ANY kitchen.
I know I’ll be using mine frequently. I’m on my way to make a grilled cheese sandwich right now.
You should get a Cuisinart Griddler. Click here to order.
~ Sister Chef #3 ~
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