Customer Reviews

George Foreman GR44TMR Double Knockout Grill

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I've had this grill for a year. I use it anytime it is too cold to grill outside. It's great because you can cook different types and thicknesses of food at the same time or you can use only one side for small dinners. You can set each side with a different temperature and the top automatically adjusts to the thickness of the food. So thick meats on one side, vegies on the other. Turn off one side when done, food stays warm and you can continue cooking on the other side. To clean easily, I place a damp paper towel in the grill when I turn it off so the residue gets soft and I can wipe it when I'm ready. Really a great product.

My wife and I are so fond of our George Foreman grill, we've given it a nickname, something no other home appliance, small or big, has ever inspired us to do. Right out of the box, "The George" squashed our skepticism over the hype of all those ubiquitous TV commercials and turned us into grillin' fools. Especially when time is a factor, oven preparation can't hold a candle to The George, whose speed and efficiency has made late-night suppers, once an unpleasant consequence of our odd work schedules, a thing of the past. The savory grilled goodness of steaks, hamburgers and chicken is mere minutes away when The George does the cooking. Hot dogs, ready in just a couple of minutes, are ballpark-tasty and have become a family favorite. Onions, bell peppers and other healthy veggie sides are delicious, too.

Before I took the suggestion of another Amazon reviewer of placing moistened paper towels between the grilling surfaces to soften cooking residue, clean-up was a horrible onus that took way too much time, elbow grease and cussing, because I had foolishly allowed the stuck-on mess to congeal and harden. The paper towel method is ingenious, it works great, and I can't recommend it enough.

It's easy to see why Consumers Digest named the George Foreman grill a "Best Buy" two years running. For versatility, ease of use and reliability, I also give it my highest mark.

I have had this model for 2 years and we use it almost every day. This is the one small appliance I can't live without. This is the third Foreman grill model I've owned in about 7 years. The first was great, but too small to cook for the whole family at one time. The second was big enough to cook for the whole family, but too big most other times. This model is perfect. Use the whole thing for a crowd or use half for a burger or two. The temp is adjustable from 300-400 (This is a VERY important feature. In the earlier models without an adjustment some foods could burn on the outside befor they were cooked through)

It does a SPECTACULAR job with bacon and other breakfast meats, boneless chicken breast, burgers and veggies. It does a GOOD job with bone-in chicken and meats.

My one complaint about these foreman grills is that the non-stick coating begins to flake off after about 500-600 uses (about 2 years in my house). It's a testiment to how useful they are, that when the coating begins flaking off I NEVER even think about not getting a new one. I just happily fork over the money for a new improved model. I think of it as only cost 5 cents per use, which is alot less than the per use cost on my bread machine, food processsor expresso machine etc...

I recently purchased this grill and love it. Thus far I cooked steaks, chicken breasts and chicken burgers in this grill and found that all came out superbly. In fact, the jerk chicken breast I made exceeded any I have made on a propane BBQ. The digital temperature gauges with the accompanying beep make pre-heating simple. Food cooks quickly and to date all have come out juicy.

Its simplicity to clean and quick cooking make it great for students and others who don't wish to spend more time in the kitchen than necessary but nevertheless enjoy good food.

I bought this grill about a couple of months ago and have been very happy with how well it worked and how good the food tasted. I am someone that likes to grill outside all year round, but sometimes I find that I can't find charcoal in the dead of winter. The grill allows cooking some foods almost as good as an outdoor charcoal grill.

I have done boneless chicken thighs with BBQ sauce, fish fillets, steaks,pork chops and hamburgers. My favorite was the BBQ chicken I think the BBQ sauce really added a nice flavor. The fish and pork chops came out moist and tender (unlike traditional baking)! The burgers and steaks did not taste as good as an outside grill (like the chicken did) but they were passable.

Since cooking is done on both sides it only takes a few minutes
to have your food ready. Great for a working person who has other things to do during the busy work week.

Clean up was easy too, considering I did chicken with BBQ sauce.
Someone else who wrote a review suggested placing four wet paper towels folded in half in-between the grill plates after you are done with the grill and unplugged it. This makes clean up even easier.

I think most busy cooks would find this a good item to have.

This is a wonderful appliance. It is easy to operate...place the drip pan flush against the legs under the front of the machine (my first time to use the grill, I didn't push the tray against the front legs, so runoff dripped on the counter til I noticed it). Plug it in, and push the on/off button(s). It takes five minutes to heat up and it beeps when heated. Place items on the grill and set time by pushing another button (when I did this the first time, I kept pushing the on/off button by mistake :(, but no harm done). Again, the grill beeps when done. The first items I cooked were pork chops that I'd dipped in bar-b-que sauce. I set the timer for five minutes and they were cooked to perfection. When finished cooking, turn the power off, unplug the machine and wait til it cools before cleaning. Cleanup is super easy using a damp papertowel or soft cloth moistened with water. We've also cooked salmon steaks on the grill and they were very tasty. Our family loves grilled food and the GF grill has been very satisfactory.

I am very happy with the Double Knockout Grill. We've used it a couple of times, and so far, it has proven itself worthy of a 5 star rating. I am getting used to cooking times, the times listed in the instruction booklet seem to be a little too long, unless you really like your meat extra well done. Clean up is a snap, using the wet paper towel method, as suggested by other reviewers. (Yes, I did research this product pretty extensively before making a decision and purchasing.)

A great helper in the kitchen for a mom with an active toddler!
Quick and easy, equals great meals for hubby!

After working 12 hours a day, it's nice to know that I can have dinner on the table in 10 minutes. 5 minutes to warm it up and prep veggies or a side dish, and 5 minutes to cook dinner. Gotta love it.
Clean up isn't bad if you do it while it's still warm. I use a lot of water on a wad of paper towels and for the most part it's quite easy to clean. Only some of my marinades seem to make it harder to clean.
I've been using my grill for about a year and it still looks and works like new. I say buy it, you'll love it.
As for the two sides, it works great for me because I can cook my meat for 4 minutes and the hubby likes his cooked a little more, so we both get our meat cooked to our liking.

I received this as a gift and was somewhat skeptical since i love my outdoor gas grill. In the last few days I have come to love this device. I've cooked lambchops, steak and salmon filets all using the recommended times in the book that came with the grill and in each case the food was prepared to perfection.

The cleanup is a breeze. Use the scraper that is provided and then when the grill cools a bit wipe it with a damp paper towel and it's pretty much done.

The split cover allows for different cooking times or for a smaller steak just use one side and cut back on cleanup.

I can't report on reliability since the unit is still new but so far I'm impressed.

I had the first, smaller version of the grill.. and purchased this one for a dinner party. LOVED IT! Especially the timers and the dual top grill. It made it easier for me do grill different types of food at different times, etc. I was disappointed the following day when I attempted to use it again.. that it didn't work. So I have return and purchase another one with Target...