DeLonghi BG15 Alfredo Healthy Grill
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: DeLonghiBrand: DeLonghi
Model: BG15
Product features:
- 140 square inches of electric cooking surface for smokeless indoor grilling
- Cup beneath grill holds herbs, wood chips, spices to flavor food
- Sealed heating element, cast-aluminum, nonstick grill for uniform heating
- Adjustable thermostat for precise temperature control
- 1500 watts; removable splash guard; lift-off grill for cleanup
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of DeLonghi BG15 Alfredo Healthy Grill
Customer Review: A great little countertop grill, but cleaning can be a chore
Summary: 4 Stars
I received this grill as a Christmas present two years ago, and it's displaced my Crock-Pot as the countertop cooking appliance I use the most. I don't know whether it drains fat more efficiently than the George Foreman grill, but I do like the setup better--the fat drips into the base rather than into a small cup you have to empty. For an outdoor grill aficionado without outdoor space for grilling, this is the next best thing. It heats up quickly and cooks most foods well. However, I found that the manufacturer's recommended setting of medium was not hot enough to grill chicken breasts adequately, and thick foods take longer to cook than they would on a charcoal or gas grill.The nonstick surface is a real plus, though it degrades in quality over time as many nonstick surfaces do. And while the grill fits in the dishwasher, I find that when cooking red meats, I still have to clean between the slats by hand, and the deep slats are hard to clean between.
The infusion cup adds more scent to the air than it does flavor to the food, but it's still a nice touch and does make some difference in the taste of some foods, mainly lighter fare like chicken or fish.
The grill is a little pricey, but worth it, in my opinion. Amazon.com should reconsider their decision to drop this item in favor of what appears to be a lower-quality but higher-priced DeLonghi model.
Description of DeLonghi BG15 Alfredo Healthy Grill
This large, durable grill--14 by 10 inches--makes it possible to enjoy the pleasure of outdoor grilling, without the smoke, year-round and indoors. A heavy, cast-aluminum grill and a sealed electrical heating element provide uniform heat beneath steaks, burgers, ribs, and other foods whose flavor is enhanced by the caramelization a grill imparts. For additional flavor, under the grill is a cup into which herbs, wood chips, spices, or other aromatics can be placed, so their aroma infuses food during grilling. Both cup and grill are coated with durable nonstick so they readily release food and clean easily. The grill's adjustable thermostat ensures precise temperature control while cooking various foods. Two big handles, made of the same thick, black plastic as the grill's base, remove the grate for cleaning, and a removable splash guard attaches to the grill's rear to protect kitchen walls. --Fred BrackContact Grills
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