Cinder Grill Review - One Year Later
About a year ago, despite the fact that I have a great grill and plenty of tools necessary to cook dishes, I decided it was time to purchase a Cinder Grill. I had three motives for buying this grill, and they’re quite simple: curiosity, efficiency, and menu expansion.
As my family continues to grow, so is the need to find ways to cook for us while not spending more time in the kitchen away from everyone. I was in search of an item I could use for home-cooked meals that would allow me to cook what we already eat, while also having the option of being able to expand into new dishes as well. I was hopeful that this would be exactly what the Cinder Grill would offer to me.
Being that it has been a year since I purchased the Cinder Grill, I figured it was time to post a review about it. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the grill through my personal experiences.
Pros:
It works as advertised--will cook your meat to the desired temperature every-time.
It cooks frozen or defrosted meat.
It works as a griddle--weekend pancakes and french toast have been a total hit with the family.
We use it at least five times a week. You can plan for big meals or grab something out of the freezer one to two hours before dinner and prep a last minute meal before the kid’s bathtime.
Easy to clean, with one caveat (we’ll take a look at this in the cons).
Cons:
It’s big. Not only is it big, but it’s heavy.
Counter space is a must. Since it’s heavy, it needs a permanent home on the counter, taking away valuable space.
It’s unclear if I can remove the non-stick plates to clean in the sink. Can the tech under the plates get wet?
There’s one caveat to the easy to clean pro--searing works but makes it hard to grease properly and then clean. I typically finish my steaks, chops and chicken in a pan or on the outdoor grill.
Searing makes it harder to clean around it. The griddle tops clean pretty easy.Soap and water does the trick. Cleaning around the grill is hard as grease can splatter or be pushed off the sides after use.
Overall, a year later, the $359 price point (which included an Instagram rebate) has been well worth it. I was impressed with the accuracy of the internal meat temperature as well as the ability to walk away while it cooks. The grill easily cooks for a family of three to four, but don’t plan on hosting any dinner parties with it.
Oh yeah…it makes breakfast too!
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