George Foreman G-5 Review
Step it Up with the Newest George Foreman Grill - the G5
Have you been looking at the George Foreman G-5 grill? While it's a little pricey, it's a nice upgrade. Loads of great new features and great food.
Southerners love kitchen gadgets and gear, and George Foreman can be found on many a kitchen counter in the sunny South as well as all over the nation. Cooking on a Foreman feels kind of like grilling out (a favorite Southern pastime), but it’s indoors. Super for rainy days or what Southerners would call “cold” here (like below 60 degrees F).
Ick – Have You Ever Seen Such a Mess?
The original George Foreman grill was an instant hit. What’s not to love? An appliance that is quick and easy to use and makes healthier foods.
Well, the George Foreman is rather a bear to clean. Even if you’re diligent, you still have a mess and have to apply some elbow grease.
One great tip is to fold over two paper towels. Wet them down. As soon as you pull the plug on the George Foreman grill, stick the wet paper towels between the plates. This steam cleans the plates and does make cleaning the older Foreman grills a little less painful.
Bingo – This is a Good Idea – Foreman G-5
The George Foreman G5 grill is definitely an improvement. Someone at the company has been listening. They now have a grill with removable plates. You can hand wash the removable grill plates or even put them in the dishwasher. Throw away the toothbrush or pot scratcher and get your Foreman grill really clean.
Ah – The Things You Can Make in the New G5
Having multiple grill plates also means more versatility with the George Foreman grill machine. The original GF had grooved grill plates top and bottom. That was fine for many foods. You could easily grill burgers, chicken breasts and make fajitas.
The new G5 manufactured by George Foreman has the grooved plates plus two waffle plates and a pan type insert plate. It’s pretty obvious how the grooved plates go together (like the old GF) and the waffle plates (like Waffle House). The deeper plate is topped by one of the grooved plates to make five plates total with this set.
This new G-5 low fat cooking system has more options for home cooking. The newest Foreman can be set flat or tilted. The tilt is for cooking when you want the “run off” like with the original Foreman grill. If you’re cooking waffles, though, the cooker will sit flat. No one wants lopsided waffles. Same with the deeper pan. If you make cookies (recipe in the included booklet), you don’t want a tilt and the cookies sliding to the front of the grill.
Heat It Your Way
Another new feature of the GF is the heat adjustment. On the basic grills, it’s all or nothing. Hot or not. The new generation Foreman has low, medium and high on the settings. The grill also turns off without pulling the plug out of the socket. That was a nice upgrade. If you’re not a pot (or grill) watcher, then you’ll be much happier with the new G-5. You have an on/off switch which was missing on the earlier grills. Some people forget to pull the cord, and this can be a real problem. The smell of “burn” usually alerts users to any failures, but the grill is a real mess when it cooks to that point.
When Size Matters
The G-5 by Foreman isn’t a really large indoor grill. Expect to cook four burgers or chicken breasts at one time. With waffles, you’ll be able to make enough to serve two people on average per cooking cycle.
Most Foods Cook Great the G-5
If you’ve been using an old George Foreman, you’ll find that the G-5 covers your favorites but give you more options. You can grill your sandwich meats but also make waffles and even cookies.
If you’re looking for new ideas for meals on your George Foreman grill (the old style or the new G-5), consider making some Panini sandwiches. The recipe is easy, and you’ll have Paninis that rank right up there with the best restaurants sandwiches – for a fraction of the cost.
