The George Foreman Anniversary Grill was released in 2004, 10 years after the first lean, mean, fat-reducing machine was introduced. With 160 square inches of cooking space, it was one of the largest grills of the time, but was not as versatile as those being produced today. The advertising points included the ability to cook as many as 10 burgers at a time. Judging from the many positive reviews, people were satisfied with the performance.
Many users say that still own their machine and have yet to experience any problems. If you are hoping to buy one new, you can expect to have problems locating one. Finding a used one is even less likely, because the grills get a lot of use and people usually keep them for a long time. All grills released prior to 2007 manufactured by Salton. Applica acquired the company in 2007 and began producing their own designs at that time.
The 360 grills are among their most recent introductions. As the name suggests, the 360 grills are round. Creating the round cooking surfaces accomplished several things. The only complaint people had with the George Foreman Anniversary Grill was uneven cooking near the edges of the 160 inch rectangular surface. The burgers near the center of the surface would cook faster than those on the edges. The round cooking surfaces allow for more even cooking. Foods anywhere on the 106 square inches of cooking space get done at about the same time. Applica was able to lower the suggested retail price for the 360 grills. They can be purchased for as little as .99 with coupons currently available.
The George Foreman Anniversary Grill retailed for .99. Versatility is the main attraction of the 360 grills. It's also the main difference between the new and the older models. In years past, the grills could only be used to cook burgers, steaks and chops. The round grills can be used to make omelets, cook pancakes, make quesadillas and cook the perfect deep-dish pizzas. The attachments needed to make the specialty items are included at the same price point. Thicker cuts of meat can be accommodated because of the new floating hinge design. The adjustments necessary to create the different dishes are easy to make.
The cooking plates are removable and dishwasher safe. The George Foreman Anniversary Grill included a single grease tray, which could easily overflow if fatty meats were used. The 360 grills include two drip trays to reduce the risk of overflow and make clean up easier. Spatulas customized for use with the grills have always been included. If you own one of the older grills and need parts, you can order them direct from the manufacturer or through online retailers. In addition to the new 360 grills, Applica now offers muffin bakers, waffle irons, searing skillets, oven/rotisserie combinations, pancake griddles and more, all bearing the name of the boxing icon.
So the George Foreman Anniversary Grill might be gone, but the new designs live up to the company name.
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