Reddit Reddit reviews Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, 13.5"(L) x 11.5"(W) x 7.12"(H), Silver with Silver/Black Dials

We found 35 Reddit comments about Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, 13.5"(L) x 11.5"(W) x 7.12"(H), Silver with Silver/Black Dials. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, 13.5
5-in-1 countertop unit works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle and half grill/half griddle. Dimensions: 13.50 L x 11.50 W x 7.12 H inchesBrushed stainless-steel housing; sturdy panini-style handle; floating cover to adjust to thickness of food. BPA FreeRemovable and reversible 11" x 9" dishwasher-safe nonstick cooking plates drain grease for healthy cooking into the integrated drip tray.Adjustable temperature controls with indicator lights; gourmet recipes and scraping tool includedPlease refer to the Product Video and the User Manual before use.
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35 Reddit comments about Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, 13.5"(L) x 11.5"(W) x 7.12"(H), Silver with Silver/Black Dials:

u/AsherMaximum · 19 pointsr/AskCulinary

If I had to make that small an area work, I would rely heavily on countertop appliances.

Forget a built in burner, takes up too much room.
Get a gas or induction hot plate for use in the summer, and use the black oven in the winter.

Make outlets readily available on the counter. Best place would be the underside of any cabinets, or just the wall.

You can do a lot with one of those combo griddles. Cuisinart makes a cheap one, but you can get nicer ones from others. Breville is one, but I am sure there are others.

Build your knife storage into the counter, a la Alton Brown. Saves space, and makes them always available.

Don't skip the dishwasher. It'll take up valuable storage space, but working in a small kitchen like that will be much more bearable if you don't have to wash dishes by hand.

Make sure you get plenty of prep bowls, and have storage space for them. Mise en place will be very important with a small space, and they will help a lot.

A Magic Bullet type blender is really handy for cooking for 2, and for a lot of tasks that would otherwise take up more counterspace (chopping onions, beating eggs, chopping herbs, etc).

Make the whole countertop out of end grain butcher block (or side grain if you don't want to/can't spring for end grain) so that you don't have to deal with cutting boards at all.

If you don't already, try cooking sous vide. Takes little space, and good for summer cooking as it won't let too much heat into the space.

Have a hood vent for your black stove, and in the summer, put your hot plate there. The vent needs to be the type that goes outside, not the filtering one.
You don't want a small space like that filling with smoke from cooking.
Actually, depending on how you build the kitchen, you might be able to just put the vent in the middle of the room. Have the ceiling slope towards the center a bit.

Don't skip the garbage disposal in the sink - you'll regret it. Also, stick with a single sink instead of the traditional double. You're better off with one normal sized sink than two half sized sinks.

Skip the microwave, and just get a large toaster oven instead, one of the deep ones that can fit a 12" pizza. You can do most everything you can do in a microwave in the toaster over, it just takes a bit longer.

Skip the coffee maker, and get a hot water ketttle with a gooseneck spout like this. Learn to do pourover, get an Aeropress, or a Chemex. Saves you counterspace, and you can use the electric kettle for other cooking things too.

u/PopsicleJesus · 13 pointsr/Cooking

I use a Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1. Does everything you want it to, although it may be a little on the small side for big meals. I'll post a link below, sorry it's both canadian and mobile.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B002YD99Y4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/190-8543043-2892157

u/rhoymand · 5 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I doubt its truly BIFL, but I've been eying the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler for quite some time now. just haven't been motivated enough to get it.

u/Zombie_Lover · 5 pointsr/Cooking
u/IonaLee · 4 pointsr/Cooking

Oooh. All good suggestions.

The metal basket on a stick thing you're talking about is called a "spider" and yes, it should go on the list. I'm adding it to mine. :)

I should have added a slow cooker to my list because I use mine a lot especially in the winter and when we have family over, but it might go under those "you might or might not need it items". As would the food processor, which I also use fairly often, but a lot of people wouldn't or could get away with a mini-prep machine.

I also left off a good roasting pan, a rolling pin, kitchen shears, and mixing bowls. Duh!! (Geeze, my list is crap!)

I go back and forth on a griddler/waffle iron, but if you do get one, get one with removable griddles or where you can reverse them. I have this Cuisinart one that has removable/reversable griddle plates, plus an extra set of "waffle iron" plates. I've used it, but probably not as often as I could. Still fun for brunches once in a while.

Brita pitcher or similar brand. Yes, a thousand times yes. I use it for coffee water, for tea, for cooking, and a dozen other things besides just drinking water. It helps keep the scale and hard water out of the coffee maker especially.

Vacuum sealer. Also another big yes (although under the "if you think you'll use it" column especially if you're in a small apartment with limited freezer space). But I love mine and use it all the time both for meat in bulk and freezing leftovers.

Good additoins and thoughts.

u/genius-bar · 4 pointsr/food

You could get a contact grill. I just bought this one:www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-5-in-1-Griddler/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412521990&sr=8-1&keywords=contact+grill

u/BubbX · 4 pointsr/cookingforbeginners

Ive used this one a lot in the past. Not the cheapest version, but I still definitely recommend it.
I mostly just used it to grill sandwiches but it’s good for whatever. Here.

u/Liirin · 3 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

This thing saved my life when I was a poor student with a neglectful landlord. That, plus my toaster oven and rice cooker, gave me so many options. I could make cookies in my toaster oven, grill a sausage, and make some rice at the same time! Also, if I really wanted to, I could use the griddler as a stove burner to boil water.

The panini inserts made sure I had quesadillas on the regular for a long, long time.

u/canadian_maplesyrup · 3 pointsr/AskWomen

They're not appliances, but I could not live with my stoneline pots and pans. They cook like cast iron, but are so much lighter, are completely non-stick (I can wipe off burnt cheese and caramel sauce with a damp paper towel).

I also love my slow cooker, I use it at least once a week if not more.

My cuisinart griddler, it's like a fancy George Forman, but the plates are removable and dishwasher safe. It also opens flat so I can use it griddle. I also have the waffle plates.

u/binderclips · 3 pointsr/keto

Something like this electric griddle or this grill & griddle will allow you to do quite a bit - fry eggs, bacon, make cream cheese pancakes. If you get the 3 in 1 version, you can also grill meat/veggies. I also find them easy to clean & store.

u/YourFairyGodmother · 3 pointsr/eatsandwiches

Panini press grills both sides at once. They need not be expensive - the top rated Cuisinart Griddler is only $70 at Amazon. There are cheaper options and much much much more pricey options.

Electric grills aren't just panini presses. I use my ~20 year old Bosch to make panini style sammiches, yes, but also burgers, veggies like grilled asparagus, shrimp, kebabs, sausages, most anything that can get grilled. Get one with reversible plates - ridges on one side, flat on the other and you've got a griddle as well. Good for pancakes, eggs, you name it.

u/pvera · 2 pointsr/keto

The ref= part of Amazon URLs is used for tracking, affiliates, etc.

The correct "clean" links for your two products:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YD99Y4/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZLAGLS/

u/johnnycourage · 2 pointsr/Paleo

The Griddler ftw. (Would also be a great Batman villian.) We love ours.

u/Saravi · 2 pointsr/Fitness

I absolutely can post a grocery list… because I need one or I forget things/buy too much/buy too little. I made this list awhile back to keep track of what (and how much of it) gets used in an average week.

Making a list is a very good habit to get into (IMO), especially if you’re buying a lot of perishable foods. Some items are sold in quantities that will easily carry over and last into the following week, so I adjust as needed.

A few things to keep in mind:

My focus is high volume (ultradistance) endurance training, not strength training, so my diet is heavy in the carbs department (oats, bread, pasta, potatoes).

I have myself, two kids (one teen w/adult appetite) and my husband to feed. I’ve struck out the few items that are strictly for my kids/husband. Half of the soup & bread plus some of the eggs is for them, too.

My kids are picky eaters and I don’t like making two meals (one for adults, one for kids). I can usually only get vegetables into them in the form of soup, chili and pasta sauce, so those get heavy rotation.

The list is not tight-budget-friendly and because I have the time for prepping everyting in advance, I do so. You can save a lot of time by buying frozen veggies or even pre-cooked frozen meat (chicken/beef strips), but it’s more expensive that way.

To give you an idea of where all of that food goes… mostly into me. My husband is content to have the same damned thing for breakfast every morning and he buys his lunch Mon-Fri. He is currently dieting to lose weight, so I have a somewhat different list now (and my kids hate me because I make them eat green things).

Breakfast: Some combination of oatmeal, cream of wheat, French toast or egg omelet w/bagel + yogurt + fruit (which I also snack on through the day or blend into smoothies).

Lunch: Sandwich (w/shredded chicken, lots of veggies, pressed cottage cheese or cheddar) + salad (topped with yogurt or cottage cheese, non-junky trail mix and berries/pomegranate). Alternatively soup + salad... sometimes all 3.

Dinner: 2x Chili (once with Tortilla chips topped with cheese, onion, green pepper; broiled to melt), 2x pasta (with salad on the side), 1-2x stir fry (sometimes vegetarian, usually with chicken) and rice, 1-2x chicken with baked, broiled or mashed potatoes + veggies.

How I make my chili (slow cooker):

Brown 2lbs lean ground beef, slice/dice 3 stalks celery, 1 green pepper, 1 white onion, add 2 tins Alymer’s tomatoes (do not drain water), 1 can red kidney beans (do not drain water), 2 tins mushrooms (fresh mushrooms fall apart; DO drain water), garlic, salt, pepper, 2 packages chili seasoning (Old El Paso/Clubhouse), stir. High to prepare in 4 hours, low to set and forget (8-10hrs). Takes about 20 min to prepare to cook. I store leftovers in the removable cooking pot.

How I make spaghetti sauce (slow cooker):

2lbs lean ground beef, 3 stalks celery, 2 tins Alymer’s tomatoes (drain about 3 quarters of the water), 1 sm can tomato paste, 2 tins canned pasta sauce, 1 diced green pepper, 1 diced onion, 4-5 lg fresh mushrooms, 5 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, 1 tsp sugar, stir. Same cooking/storage instructions as above. Yeah… I have 2 slow cookers (one was a gift when we already had one).

Handy/helpful appliances: Kitchen grill with removable/reversible plates, rice cooker, BIG slow cooker.

Prep work:

Veggies:

This is the most time consuming prep (1-2hrs). It also requires a fair amount of tupperware. I make sure I have plenty of counter space, I wash my sinks/counter and rinse/wash everything thoroughly. I chop everything up to the appropriate size and use a lettuce spinner to dry off anything that doesn't last long when wet (mushrooms, lettuce, fruit). I add a fair amount of lemon juice (I transfer it to a spray bottle) to any sliced fruit to keep it from turning brown (also works on cucumber; added before spinning).

I store it all by meal/dish with lettuce kept separate to keep it dry. If lettuce is kept dry, it will last through the week. If it’s moist, three days, tops. You can mix most veggies together by meal with the exception of sliced tomatoes.

Same with fruit, which I usually sort by berries, grapes and "other" – other requiring lemon juice to keep.

I didn't include it under breakfast groceries, but I also tend to mix some finely chopped green pepper, green onion, tomato and mushrooms for omelets. I don't use the whole tomato, though. I just use the solid pieces, mixing the wet part with more green onion, chives and some olive oil to use as a topping on souvlaki (stored in its own small container).

Meat/poultry:

I rarely stray from chicken/turkey. I sort of suck at cooking anything else.

I tend not to cook most of it in advance these days as I have more time than I used to, but I was much more pressed for time a few years back. It can be a little dry after a few days in the fridge, so it's best to put any pre-cooked chicken into a dish that moistens it up. As a standalone, it takes less than 10 minutes to grill (because the kitchen grill cooks from the top and bottom) and a whole chicken can be put in a slow cooker if you feel for it or roasted if you've got the time.

I use the serrated plate of the kitchen grill or barbecue to cook it and keep it in two separate tupperware containers: One is for shredded chicken (sandwiches). The other is for strips/cubes (destined for stir fry or chicken caesar salad). It’s much easier to shred/slice when cold.

u/I_I_I_I_ · 2 pointsr/Austin

I suggest getting the Griddler for more kitchen flexibility. The waffle plates are $25 extra but worth it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YD99Y4/

u/kakanczu · 2 pointsr/Cooking
u/JohnnyBrillcream · 2 pointsr/slowcooking

Until that time this one will cook for up to 24 hours at desired temp and switch to warm for another 12.

Not that you'd want a recipe in for 36 but the 12 hour warming time is great.

Edit: Watch the pricing on this on. I've seen them as low as $49.99. I got a refurbished one off of Woot for $14.99. Lost the original in a divorced but came away with the Griddler!!

I had 3 other slow cookers that were mine so I kept those, I just really like this one for it's size and features.

u/andpassword · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Ha. Apparently these days the Wiz-Grid is an X-ray template for BDU technicians to position a bomb disruptor charge. You could always try one of those to cook bacon in a flash, I suppose.

More seriously, is there a reason you couldn't just sand/grind off the teflon and let the surface be bare metal? I cook bacon on a bare stainless steel griddle all the time, and it cleans up without much trouble. Even a quick spray of Pam on the griddle would probably work. Nonstick cookware is highly overrated...bare metals with proper temperature control and oils work much better.

If you're looking for a modern replacement, try the Griddler.

u/paracog · 2 pointsr/Chaffles

If I upgrade, I'll go for one of the combo grill/griddle/waffle makers. This one is the one I'd probably want: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-Griddler-Silver-Black/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=combo+waffle+grill&qid=1569078971&sr=8-8

u/austincook63 · 2 pointsr/Cooking

Get the Cuisinart Griddler instead. It works much better than a GF for panini and does a pretty good job if you need to cook mass quantities of hot dogs, hamburgers, or grilled cheese sammichs for, say, a gang of rugrats if you're having friends over. If you open it all the way, it even does a good job as a griddle.

Also, crockpots are awesome.

u/someomega · 2 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

Well you can't bake/broil with a grill. I do corned beef briskets, pizzas, baked meats, in my 4 slice toaster oven.

I do recommend getting a grill like the Foreman one as well. I went with a grill like this one. It has removable surfaces and can double as a griddle, grill, and waffle maker. Think I picked it up on sale at Lowes for under $50.

u/book_worm526 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

No soup for you!

I like mine med rare to medium

/u/Aerys1 I'll cook!

Kitchen stuff

u/Trichostema · 2 pointsr/Paleo

I've found this grill from Cuisinart holds up better than the George Foreman: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-5-in-1-Griddler/dp/B002YD99Y4

I've really like using rubs for meat, this one is my favorite, though you could just as easily make up a mix yourself. http://www.amazon.com/Rub-Love-Roast-3-5-jar/dp/B007456L2K/ref=sr_1_16?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1405136500&sr=1-16

You might consider chia seeds for fiber, 1 ounce of chia seeds is about 11 grams of fiber. Soak for a bit in a glass of water, juice of a lemon or lime, some honey/maple syrup/sweetener of your choice and you have Chia Fresca, a super hydrating high fiber drink.

u/NYCMAC90 · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday

So you’d take the air fryer over the Cuisinart convection oven air fryer and the Cuisinart Griddler/panini machine? If so, then what air fryer do you recommended? I was looking at one of these 2:

u/vapeducator · 1 pointr/Cooking

Buy two pressure cookers, a 4qt stainless-steel stovetop model like this one and then wait for a sale to buy a 6qt electric one like this one. The Instant Pot has sold for as little as $70 on sale. You could get a 6qt stainless stovetop model as backup for the 4qt and while you're waiting for a sale on the electric one, since it uses the same lid and gaskets as the 4qt.

4qt is usually a better size for individual meals for 1-2 people. The smaller size is faster to get up to pressure and release. There are pressure cookers as small as 1-2qts, but it's important not to overfill the pot, so 4qt is a better balance of usable cooking space.

Think of a pressure cooker as a slowcooker with an 8x fast forward mode. You get the same results or better without the slow part of waiting. Stews, chili, beans & meats all in about 45 minutes or less. Rice, vegetables, potatoes cook in 5-10 minutes.

I also recommend getting a convection rotisserie oven like this one or a Cuisinart CMW-200 that does the same thing with a combo convection + microwave. Buying whole chickens cheaply and doing your own rotisserie in less than an hour is very practical for eating part of the chicken freshly roasted for one meal and using the rest for leftovers. Save the bones in the freezer to use in a pressure cooker to make chicken stock, stew and pot pies.

The Cuisinart Griddler has been on sale for under $40 during the Amazon Prime day sale. It's great for grilling and griddling. You can buy waffle plates separately for it, which I bought too. It's nice to be able to brown and crisp sandwiches and other finger foods. The removable plates are dishwasher safe. Waffles are getting damned expensive in restaurants for what should be very cheap. Waffles are good for breakfast, dinner and dessert. Tater tot waffles are a really good savory side.

I realize that this is quite a list of equipment, but they all serve very different purposes without much overlap. Each one is very versatile for its own roles. They also allow a variety of cooking methods that won't easily get boring in the long term. They all cook quickly.

u/Chefjay17 · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, Silver, Black Dials https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YsCPAbTSMWNXZ
Is this the one you got? I've had it in my wish list for about a year now.

u/weedysurfboard · 1 pointr/electricians

these things are awesome: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-Griddler-Silver-Black/dp/B002YD99Y4

press a sandwich or fry some eggs. love it.

u/machina99 · 1 pointr/TopSecretRecipes

I'd actually recommend this Cuisinart one if you're looking. It can open and lay flat or be used as a grill/press and the plates swap out for waffle irons and for easy cleaning. I got one as a gift and it works great!

u/dokuhebi · 1 pointr/Cooking

Is this the same one that Amazon has for $65?

EDIT: I see. $100 gets you the waffle plates which others are saying are worth it.

u/pear22 · 1 pointr/Cooking

You mean this one? Looks great! (No I'm not a cuisinart seller)

u/KryoKitten · 1 pointr/keto

If you can swing the cost, we cook keto for two on a Griddler and hardly ever use our oven or stovetop.

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-5-in-1-Griddler/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415147886&sr=8-1&keywords=griddler

u/JinMarui · 1 pointr/foodhacks

I'm just gonna slide this link in here...
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-Griddler-Silver-Black/dp/B002YD99Y4/
That should cover just about anything along these lines.

The waffle plates are available but optional.

u/MY_FUCKING_USERNAME · 1 pointr/GERD

I find that cooking thin chicken breast (sold by my local discount club in bulk bags) seems to taste awesome when cooked on an electric griddle (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wdrwDbXK442X6).

Maybe a little soy sauce on the rice. I cook my rice with a little olive oil and salt and find that I don't need to add anything additional to it.

Maybe a little vegetable broth?

u/hrtl · 1 pointr/keto

I am in a similar situation and I own this which I highly recommend. It's more pricey but I literally use this everyday and it works perfectly. Very easy to clean and can fit a good amount of food on there. Plates are reversible (grill/griddle).