George Foreman GR10B 2-Serving Classic Plate Electric Indoor Grill and Panini Press, Black

I’ve been using this Foreman grill for a couple of nights now and it is absolutely perfect! A couple of years ago, I purchased the bigger Foreman Grill (model GRP90WGR) as a Christmas present for my parents but the grill was hardly used because it was so huge. Also, I’m not sure how that product got so many good reviews because clean up on that grill was pretty horrible. You see, if you look at the grill marks/pattern for the top grill plate, you’ll notice that the design is not your traditional grill lines. This makes manual cleanup of the grill very hard because now you have to scrub to get into the tiny cracks and crevices. Whereas in a traditional grill, the grill pattern/marks is in a straight line. It’s hard to explain but if you look at the pictures, you’ll know what I’m trying to convey. This issue made us even less reluctant to use the grill.

After some debate, we decided to go with the GR10B. For such a low price and more importantly at such a small form factor, this was the grill I should have gotten in the first place. Yes, this grill is very compact. You can hold it in one hand without any problems. There are no removable grill plates. This was initially a concern for us because if you had to pick, I’m sure many would select removable plates to fixed plates. However, it turns out that this issue was a non-concern after all. You see, the grill mark patters for the top grill plate is how a traditional grill plate should be. This makes a world of a difference when its time to cleanup.

Another thing you should be aware of that I don’t see in much review is the fact that this grill have no temperature control whatsoever. You simply plug it in, wait for the orange indicator light to turn off and the food then goes in. The awesome news is that this grill heats up in no time at all. I’m being dead serious. You’ll be ready to cook your food in no time. This grill is also very strong, which makes it all the more important that you don’t overcook your food. Once you cook with this grill a couple of times, I’m sure you’ll adjust accordingly in the future.

The grill comes with a mini trip tray to catch the oil and other messy drippings. It does not come with a spatula. As for cleanup, it really is a breeze and if you search around a bit, many people have come up with all kinds of methods on cleaning their Foreman grill. For the really lazy individuals, you can cover your food with aluminum foil and grill it that way. Once that is done, you simply throw away the foil and you never have to clean the grill. The second method involves placing a couple of wet paper towels into the grill immediately after taking the food of the grill. This steams up the grill to loosen the baked on grease and burnt food parts so that it won’t be too difficult to clean up later. My favorite way to clean this grill however, is to simply use either wet paper towels or a wet cloth to wipe the grill immediately after taking out the food. When the grill is still hot, wiping off the grease is extremely easy. If you leave it sitting there however, it will be tougher later on as it will have time to get dried up. After a majority of the grease has been removed, I then use a wet sponge to more thoroughly wipe the grill down after dinner. Because there is no caked on parts or whatnot, it only takes a couple of wipes with the sponge and I’m done!

Once again, this grill is perfect if you understand from the beginning that this is a very small grill and can adjust accordingly. I can cook two chicken breasts (from Costco) in this grill with no problems. It might be a tight fit but it definitely is possible. With this grill, I am urging my family to eat more chicken breast because they are more healthier than pork or beef. This grill is really the perfect chicken grilling machine!

I see lots of reviews here that the quality of this product has deteriorated, but my last one still works except after 8 years of fairly solid use, the Teflon is coming off. So I ordered two of these, which seemed more economical and efficient than ordering a bigger one. If I cook for just myself, that’s fine, if I cook for two, I use both. Easy to clean, cooks nicely on BOTH sides, and doesn’t use much space to store. Fine for an old man that loves grilled food but doesn’t like to light up the outdoor charcoal so much. Does my burgers quickly, cooks a thick pork chop or steak, but you have to regulate the temp by plugging it in and out so you can get it done all the way through. I can even grill fish or veggies. And for grilled cheese??? wowwww just butter the outside of the bread, heap in lots of cheese inside, and squish it down hard…. yummmmm. I’m happy with it after a couple of months’ use and I’ll report back if it catches fire or poisons me. The bottom part seems a little plasticy on this new one but seems fine.

Folks, just don’t let it preheat too long… it gets really hot and I’m sure that’s why some people are having trouble with the non-stick coating.

Update: I’m having problems with even heating … it burns a stripe across the middle on top and bottom, but more on the top. I have to constantly turn the food to get a somewhat even cook.

I cooked 2 frozen hamburgers in 2 minutes. Just plug in and the heat is on, there is no temperature control. It’s small so doesn’t need much counter space, a counter will due. The grill lines were nice looking and crunchy. The grease pan is small and can’t hold a lot of grease, I ordered a bigger grease pan. Easy to clean after cool down. I also am using a non-stick spray to keep it easy.

The original review is below. Be sure to see the updates at the end. For news since this 2010 review, read on…

I’ve had a several variations on the small George Foreman grills in the last couple of decades+. I have literally worn most of them out, and they last well when taken care of! I use them a LOT. They are great when making a meal in the summer. It doesn’t noticeably heat the room like the broiler in the oven and I think it uses much less power all year round. They are just the right size for one or two people.

The grill takes just about 4 minutes to get up to temp (when the light goes out). This is usually just about what it takes to prepare broccoli or asparagus for the steamer and sprinkle meat or poultry with spices. When the GF is ready so am I. That timing works out perfectly and efficiently. When things go smoothly prep, cooking, and cleanup of a whole meal can be about 20m, total.

I have cooked steak, lamb, pork, chicken, salmon, tuna, cod, haddock, bluefish, trout, and a bunch of stuff that just isn’t coming immediately to mind. It was all great. The biggest danger is over-cooking because it’s so fast and cooks from both sides at once.

When cooking for one and there is space behind a steak or pork chop where I put sliced veggies like bell pepper and onions to cook with the steak. Behind the steak is a steamy spot on the grill and these veggies cook to grilled perfection.

The tilted design is great to get rid of grease and the hot plates nicely sear the surface to seal in juices and flavor.

With fish I like to use a very light coating of Mayo which seems to help make pink and white fish even more delectably moist and tasty. Even cooking a whole trout is great, albeit I needed to slice it in two at the ribs so it all fit at once. About 6 minutes between the plates and done to yummy perfection.

With steak and meats the grill works great with rubs and spices. I really like the 

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning Blends (this link is for Salmon Magic)

 line of spices. Yum!

If you freeze steaks, a 6 oz 3/4″ thick steak frozen solid and dropped on the hot places will be done to medium in just about 10 minutes, in my experience A fridge cold steak of the same size/thickness is done to medium in about 5 to 6 minutes. Timing is just about second nature now.

The non-stick surface isn’t perfect, though pretty good. Be careful with forks/knives and use a plastic spatula to remove fish as it has more tendency to stick than anything else.

Cleanup is oh so easy. While one must not put their little GF in the dishwasher or immerse it (I wish the plates were removable!) it’s still pretty easy to clean.

Just after the food comes off I give it a quick hot wipe with a paper towel to get the bulk off. Just takes a second to do this. After the meal I finish the clean-up by hanging the front of the GF over the sink and using a soapy wet sponge. I thoroughly wash the plates and clean the catch tray. I then use the clean catch tray to rinse the plates of soap, then drain it and both air dry. Water all flows into the sink and it’s really clean. It all takes a minute or two.

This is a great tool. If it wasn’t so great why would I keep buying them? 🙂 I even have a spare on the shelf in case my current 4 year old one fails. I love my GF and it’s saved so much of my time while giving me great food to enjoy.

Update March 2013:
I’ve used this little GF a lot over the last 4+ years. Maybe 5 days a week on average. It’s held up great for such heavy use, but it’s time to get another. The non-stick is starting to wear off. The one I have now doesn’t owe me a thing! A lot of good eating came off those grilling plates. Still perfect for one or two people. Still cleans up pretty easy but it’s time for another. I just hope they keep making them.

Update May 2013:
This model of the GF Champ was purchased for a friend. My own 5 year old model reached its end-of-life and I got a new GF champ. My current one has been really great.

The GF champ models are all pretty much identical aside from the different plastic shells. The new one reminds me that each does have some minor variations – the new one takes about 30s longer to get a steak to my idea of perfection. I see the same sort of variations with Microwave ovens.

I’ve given GF champs as gifts to many friends and family members. I have probably purchased at least one of every model made and cooked on most of them. A wonderful, predictable and consistent experience. Convenience, quick cleanup and the tasty food keep me loving the GF champ.

Update December 2014:
This fall I got a 

George Foreman GR136B 2-Serving Classic model

 from the Amazon Vine program. I’ve been using it side-by-side with my older 2 serving model.

This new GR136B model has a nicer non-stick finish in a golden brown color and is lighter than this model. It did not seem to get quite as hot in the first few weeks but now it seems to more closely match the cooking temperature of the older one which I like.

The one change I REALLY don’t like on the new model is the length of the power cord is about 10 inches shorter: 25 vs 35 inches. This makes placement of the GR136B on my counter far more restrictive.

I’m putting my older GF away as a backup and the new GR136B is becoming my primary GF. If you can put the GF right next to the outlet on your counter the GR136B might be a better choice than this model. If you need a longer cord, this might be a better choice. They cook just about identically.

UPDATED 21-Feb-2018:
I continue to love my little GF workhorse. After using this one almost daily for years the non-stick coating is showing wear, but it still cooks great even if cleanup isn’t as quick and easy as when new. I expect I’ll be replacing this one with the current small model before long.

I also have larger GF grills including a 6 serving monster I use when I have several guests, want to grill veggies along with a meat, or cooking large amounts of my popular boneless southern-style ribs for a pot-luck.On the small one for just me or cooking for a bunch on the big one I love using Stubbs Rub on these boneless ribs. Yum.

With years of reliable service I’m very happy with my GF grills. Definitely 5 stars of cooking satisfaction.

No cuento con mucho espacio en mi cocina, por lo que su tamaño es perfecto para lo que necesito, la cocción es muy buena.