Health grill reviews: FAQs
What can I cook on a health grill?
Large and wide or small and narrow, there are many grill sizes and shapes available
Health grills are suitable for a wide range of boneless meat including steaks, bacon and gammon slices, sausages, chicken fillets. You can also cook fish fillets and sliced vegetables.
They’re great for toasted sandwiches too, but the edges will not be sealed like they would in a normal sandwich maker.
Chicken drumsticks, spare ribs and large chops with bones are not suitable for cooking on health grills.
Is a health grill better than a normal grill?
Our tests found no significant difference between the fat content of meat cooked in a health grill and that cooked on a standard cooker grill.
Our lab experts noted that some foods produce only a small amount of fat using the health grill. And not everything that drains away from your food is going to be fat.
Don’t forget that draining away some of the fat from sausages and burgers won't change them from being calorie-packed treats into low fat choices.
Health grills can be convenient though; they’re less cumbersome to clean than a grill pan and grilling rack. They are quick and easy to use and can be stored away in a cupboard when you are not using them.
How should I clean my health grill?
The indentations follow the ridges on the grill
Switch off and unplug the health grill and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
Remove and drain the drip tray. Don't empty it down a sink or drain where it can congeal and cause blockages. Scrape the fat off and put it in the bin.
Replace the drip tray and clean the grill plates with the scraper (one is usually provided) to remove any stuck-on food. Follow the ridges with the scraper’s indentations.
Wipe the plates with a clean, absorbent cloth, sponge or a length of kitchen roll. You might need to remove stubborn bits of food with a non-metallic scrubbing pad.
If you've been cooking with seafood, wipe the plates with lemon juice to prevent transferring fishy whiffs to your next meal.
Remove and empty the drip tray. Wash the scraper and drip tray in hot soapy water. Wipe the outside with a soft cloth that has been dunked in warm soapy water then wrung out, and then dry the grill with a soft cloth.
A slice of lemon can clean up your grill too
How can I use my health grill safely?
Don't:
- Use the grill near or below curtains or other flammable materials
- Place cling film or plastic bags near the grill
- Reach over the top of the grill - steam will escape from the food and plates as you open it up
- Touch the grill’s cooking surfaces when the appliance is switched on
- Operate the grill via an external timer or remote-control system
- Put frozen meat or poultry in the health grill. Defrost it fully before use
Do:
- Cook meat and poultry until the juices run clear
- Cook fish until the flesh is opaque throughout
- Keep an eye on your grill while it's in use
- Make sure that the power cord is kept well away from the heated plates
- Position the grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface
- Position the cable so it doesn't overhang the appliance and can't be tripped over accidentally
- Use oven gloves or a cloth when lifting the lid to protect your hands from steam
- Allow the grill to cool down before cleaning and storing away
