Red Copper 5 Minute Chef Review: Put to the Test!

[@AutoYoung]

Dude, we're not complaining about a 15 minute review. It's awesome!!! You're one of the best reviewers on KZbin and it's always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@Freakinreviews]

Hah I really appreciate it.

[@jojomonkey7002]

I agree but it is kot 15 mins it is 14 min and 59 sec

[@jojomonkey7002]

Not

[@ladyphelps21]

@@Freakinreviews I love all your reviews!! Really I'd rather watch the longer ones because you do a great job presenting what your reviewing!! I cant get enough I think I've watched nearly every video of yours... sadly lol But great work

[@HellcatM]

For me, it was a 9-minute review because I play non-music stuff at 1.6 speed. :P

[@3sixoh]

Who's complaining about 15 minutes? Really enjoy your thorough reviews.

[@Freakinreviews]

Thanks Marc!

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

@@Freakinreviews your not meant to lock it James

[@rickwaddle333]

I think what may have happened on cake #2 was that you flipped it as soon as you closed it. You pour in the batter and a thin layer is cooked. You close it and suddenly flip it. Now the bulk of the batter drops down and cooks normal, while the thin layer sticks to the top and burns.

[@Freakinreviews]

That makes sense.

[@rickwaddle333]

Freakin' Reviews, love your stuff! Don’t worry about the length of the video. Quality stuff is worth it!

[@mlw8391]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Otherwise, excellent review, as always, James. ;)

[@dreyhawk]

Rick Waddle. I came to the same conclusion. It would have been better to leave it as it was.

[@jasongoad1084]

Exactly.

[@darlenepatrick2637]

WOW you have gotten so much better now than then. Huge difference in your presentation voice and confidence.

[@BradJacobsen]

The cake worked for us just fine. I think the problem you had with the second cake was that you started it upside down. We stirred just coke into the cate batter until runny, but not too runny, and then cooked 3 cakes in a row, no need to wait for it to cool down or flip. Jus pour, add candy and then top off. Close for 4-5min (i think 4.5 min is perfect). Thanks for the video!

[@teem4207]

Saw this in a store on clearance, around $20 with tax. I’m starting a diet and cook for only one. I think this will be fantastic so I don’t make leftovers, which can tempt me to eat more. Thanks for review! Now excited to use this and test out veggie cooking

[@MrCougar214]

These little units are great for cooking a single quick meal. But I agree with you, they really dropped the ball with not having removable plates and a damn power switch.

[@NickyM_0]

MrCougar214 It amazes me that they made it like that in the 2000s??? What cooking apparatus doesn't have an on/off button and a temperature gage for heating something??? It's brand marketing is that it cooks in 5 mins but it doesn't even have an in-built timer. The guy had to use his microwave timer. It seems like cheap, branded Chinese electronics from Aliexpress being sold to the Western market for $40 when it should be $7.99! It is marketed as having 2 hotplates but then you have to fiff & faff with turning it upside down when clearly the design is not made to do that and they are not proud to show that aspect on the infomercial!

[@myfairhands]

@@NickyM_0 I'm amazed the US does not have switches on wall sockets yet so thst you can safely turn off any appliance at the wall

[@scottjo63]

No, that's for the new and improved money grab... I mean machines they make as time goes by. 2 years later, the removable plates, 4 years later, the bigger one with heat regulator, 6 years later, something else and so on and so on.

[@MrCougar214]

@@scottjo63 exactly. 10 years from now they will add the power switch so they can continue to charge $40, $50 bucks for it.

[@markylon]

IN the UK we have switches on our sockets, so we can turn appliances off at the socket without having to UNPLUG.

[@StaitlyNatters]

I have this and use it everyday. Almost 3 yrs now. As I am only cooking for myself, I’ll zap a few vegetables in the microwave, drop in some meat like Sausages, chops, rissoles, chicken, steak. And in no time at all I have dinner. Love an omelette for breakfast so I have various combinations I can do. Need a snack, folded slice of bread with cheese and ham, a toasted sandwich. It’s a great item. However, when you clean it or have an overflow from the channel, liquid sits in the base until you go to stand it up to store and you end up with a mess. The paint is flaking and the clip has broken, but when you cook for 1, it’s so much easier to clean up that several different pots and pans and the various other pieces needed to cook on the stove top.

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

I own a similar device called the Ready-Set-Go Express. It’s amazing for cooking frozen food like pizza rolls and egg rolls. Same or better results than the oven without over heating the house on a hot summer day. I LOVE it and best of all, I got it for free as a thank you for volunteering a ton of hours to a church rummage sale. The organizer saw me eyeing it, lol.

[@softpretzel9860]

Those were well spent 15 minutes. I love your thorough reviews. Love from Pakistan

[@bethanysheats9464]

My brother went blind. We gave him a 5 min Chef, and he uses it almost daily. We got buy one, get one free, and while we don't use it as often. We LOVE IT TOO. Perfect hash downs every time.

[@szybake9629]

She does instruct not to fasten the latch. Don’t know why but we just got ours yesterday and that’s what’s in the instructions. Great job!! Need recipes!

[@crystalgentry9133]

I really enjoy your videos I am totally blind I appreciate you describing the things you do in them I really hope to hear from you you are an amazing KZbinr

[@Jamesnebula]

I'm always attracted to kitchen gadgets, I find some live up to the hype some don't, this one definitely does. It's a single person's dream. It's saved me so much time and money. For myself I defrost a single chicken thigh or drumstick and stick it in the machine, cooks perfectly, no splatter or fuss. I make really nice treats from pre-rolled puff pastry. And it gets rid of the snot on a fried egg if you like the yolk quite soft. I took apart just to see what was in the inside and it looked really well made the heating element is bonded right into the aluminium cooking parts. Highly recommend it.

[@haen26]

I appreciate how much work you put into this review. That's why i gave it a like

[@lilliansanchez7730]

I was planning to buy it but I changed my mind. It's no worth it too much work. Thanks for that excellent review. I appreciate the effort you put in your reviews.

[@haileygrey5047]

Hana P hey my name is Hannah p too

[@TemperedStorm]

I want a thorough review, and if it takes 15, 20, 25 minutes, so be it. I don't like these other channels who do half-assed 5 minute reviews that don't answer my questions. Keep doing what you're doing, James.

[@TheMichelle618]

I got mine because we were in a heat wave and didn't want to put the oven on. I cooked a stuffed chicken and it was done in 15mins. But in the recipe booklet it say NOT to LOCK LATCH, just close lid. You locked latch on all the ones you did. I was hoping you were going to do the pizza. I want to try that. Thanks for your review. It was very helpful!

[@michaelp8481]

it blew up when we locked the latch

[@CALIGS]

The first couple reviews I saw I did wonder about the length, not for me but just because across most KZbin demographics videos longer than maybe 11-12 minutes tend to have attention fall off. I don’t see that happening with your videos. Some channels have no problem breaking those rules. You’re doing a real service and the people who watch your videos are either the folks looking to purchase these items or similar ones, or the types that watch infomercials or even reviews in general. The format you’ve been making is perfect. I really enjoy your videos, I’ve been “ghost subbed” for a few weeks but I actually subbed today because I don’t wanna chance missing new stuff. Thank you man.

[@CALIGS]

My only critique, that burger looked plenty cooked the first time ;) hahah

[@rikkeno]

I found one this weekend at a charity shop for $5 thinking it would be fun for the kids. There isn't a recipe booklet but the kids are eager to give it a go - especially the lava cake idea. As for burgers, make them thinner to provide more even temp and thorough cooking. Always use a thermometer when cooking meat - and please wash your hands after handling raw meat *shudder* Thanks for a fun review!

[@purrednek]

I'm a truck driver, got one for cooking on the truck. I love mine, easy clean up and cooks most things really well. The issue with the exploding is this, when you cook scrambled eggs they expand when they expand steam can no longer escape, just leave it unlatched, no exploding machine

[@AutoYoung]

This is just like an older device Cathy promoted, the Xpress Redi Set Go. Who else remembers those infomercials late at night that made you hungry? Lol

[@Freakinreviews]

You're right! Only this one is smaller. I had almost forgot about that one!

[@amandar3172]

I used to watch that infomercial when I was like 12 and couldn't sleep lol I loved it

[@coppertopvon]

And they have removable cooking plates that you can actually wash

[@Mecrobb]

that chicken looked drier than the Sahara desert.... 15 minutes and the temp over 200 degrees lmao... james you murdered it bro

[@ctenoriopdx]

Great review. Very thorough. I was about to buy it, now I'm not too sure it works as well as they say it does on their TV commercial.

[@SuperWinstonsmom]

thank you for this great review...one thing I think would be helpful is if you deeply thumbprint your hamburgers before you put them in the pan. I work at a place that has won "Best Hamburger in Dayton" for several years and that is how we grill ours...hand patted but with at DEEP Thumbprint in the center so that your hamburger will cook evenly....

[@felixmadison5736]

I purchased a simple on/off switch at Walmart and installed it about 6 inches from the unit. Now I can turn it on and off without having to unplug it.

[@peterzingler6221]

Hope you picked the right power rating

[@robertjusic9097]

@@peterzingler6221 why?

[@jerryn8738]

@@robertjusic9097 This thing must draw 500-1000W, you wouldnt want a lower power rated switch that might burn out when that high wattage is passed through it.

[@LickMyMusketBallsYankee]

@@jerryn8738 That's why you buy the highest wattage version of every item out there. No risk of blow outs or anything ever.

[@KeithanthonyTaylor]

@@jerryn8738 800 Watts

[@WallyTony]

That lady has been selling me the same product since college. Thanks for the review.

[@tlorenzo2408]

Hello James!! Great video as usual. Not a bad product. I love your wrist watch!!😎very cool looking. Thanks again

[@Freakinreviews]

Hah thanks Latasha. It's a Marc Ecko brand that I've had for a while, but recently got it fixed.

[@kathiereeder2363]

I know this is a old video. It’s now March 2022. But I’m so glad I found this video. I have been thinking about buying this item but not sure. I am 65 and live alone. Because of all the meds I’m on I use a microwave and convection toaster oven. But you can only do so much in these. I think you have showed me that this item will be a good investment for me anyway. Once I get one (which may take a couple of months) I will try it out and let you know how it works for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@CarnivoreFrank]

Remember, burgers need to rest before cutting open because they continue to cook from inside. I'd go 8 minutes and let sit 1 minute. Plus needs a built-in timmer

[@MurkyMambo]

Also beef being cooked rare to well done is a matter of taste. You only need to cook the outside for it to be safe to eat so some people might be fine with the cook time being even less before letting it rest.

[@knocknockify]

CelestialBloo That’s more for steak, really. With burgers, all the bacteria are mixed into the ground meat. Burgers should be well done every time

[@ayajade6683]

@@knocknockify actually no as long as the burger is cooked to rare it is safe to eat as it gets to temp at rare

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

It's not - steak is fine cooked rare, burgers are not. Edit - burgers that are still a bit pink inside are OK to eat, but ONLY if their internal temp has reached 160 degrees Farhenheit. That still doesn't count as 'rare' though.

[@NickyM_0]

Black Rod That is what I said. I always do that with burgers or any thick meat anyway.

[@TheDevilsquid]

Just picked one up for $2 at the local thrift store. Looked like it had been used once. Came on here to see a real world use and review, thanks for the video.

[@josephinecowham259]

Hi... kindly asking if you could share the cook book lost mine.thanks

[@gadgetgirl6632]

Thanks for the review, James! I think this will definitely work for me as I am just cooking for myself. Thanks again for being honest in your review. You and Vivian Tries are my go-to reviewers.

[@Freakinreviews]

I appreciate it! And if you're just cooking for one, this could certainly be of use.

[@alustyape]

Thank you. My 'cooker' has been left standing among other items I no longer used, until yesterday when I got the urge again. I was pleased to see your 'flipping' technique as the 'Official' video does not suggest this, they also do not recommend 'locking' the lid. Just a quick word regarding the flip, I suggest starting the cooking upside-down so it will be the correct way when flipped

[@indyduane]

can you make a meatloaf in the shape of cooker that would be less thicker and cook all the way through ???

[@sharonbenmatch]

IndyDuane i

[@hihu321]

Lol you’re dumb

[@BigAL68xyz]

We got ours as a gift. It takes all the guesswork out of cooking eggs. If you're making a loaded omelet with lots of meat, etc., 2.5 min per side is about right. But if all you add is cream and maybe a little cheese, 2 minutes is plenty. I've been using it to make eggs for my kids' breakfast every morning. Much healthier than sugary cereal.

[@joannmccraw7235]

I have one and use it often ... love it. I love ham and cheese omlets in it. Cake #2 you placed the batter in the top and flipped it immediately ... leaving only a small amount of batter to cook by itself while the rest of it was cooking in the bottom. Cake #3 had no extra moisture from a candy bar and cooked faster. Hamburger patties should be as flat as possible when you put them in and flip half way through.

[@Robert-sy4bd]

This is the first time I have watched your videos. I will be watching more . Great help.

[@pchris3437]

I was watching this tutorial and it said, do not lock the latch when making an omelet, to let the steam escape. Maybe that's why yours didn't come out fluffy.

[@traceylane6631]

My parents have this same unit and they locked the lid doing an omelette and the egg exploded so that makes sense to not lock the lid

[@savyrr6802]

5 years later I just got mine from goodwill for $1.99 can’t wait to try it 😅

[@buckshot0203]

Good review in depth but not drawn out my mom has this and she loves it because it’s just her and for one person it’s great she says

[@diagnolsnakeskin462]

I got one of these for free cleaning out a garage. I use mine to make Cubans. I'm gonna do the burger tonight! I like mine red in the middle!

[@Suuegrl]

Great review, your chicken is over cooked at 199 degrees. 165 is ideal for poulty. The sides won't brown as not in contact with the heat.

[@Freakinreviews]

Yes, it takes some trial and error to get the timing right for each dish.

[@ElizabethDebbie24]

I enjoy your reviews as you are fair and come from an unbiased viewpoint, and will state if an item is not any good. I also have this item and I cook all sorts in it from sausages, fried eggs, burgers fish etc. and I even warm up pies in it. I find it very versatile, but I agree it is annoying not having a temperature control or off/on switch, but here in the UK we have on/off controls on our wall sockets so we do not have to unplug everytine. I would also like to see a timer on it as well.

[@Wendykenson]

You could put cinnamon rolls in there. Bet that would turn out nice!

[@Casinogirl56]

C.H. Delivery thanks a lot, now I have a craving for cinnamon rolls, it's 1 AM and nothing's open.😀

[@charlie_mario6292]

Jean Nespechal SAME

[@tinaclayton547]

Same 😒

[@NICKYM26]

they do turn out good. and so does a lot of other thing's

[@deannalindsey889]

Thank you, I bought one and wasn't really sure if it was some thing I wanted to keep and the answer is no. I take reviews serious and appreciate other peoples opinions.

[@leiashirdbelmont7251]

Deanna Lindsey im rhe same way. Because of reviews I stop buying stuff without seeing a review

[@epsileth]

Ok as a bachelor apartment or small camper appliance. Would like to see a model twice as wide with removable plates for cleaning, possibly for different uses.

[@Freakinreviews]

It definitely would have been nice if you could remove the plates and submerge them in water to clean.

[@NICKYM26]

It's very easy to clean if you know how to cook in it.

[@mygoldfishrocks]

I have a wonderful ceramic Belgium waffle maker that flips, however it doesn't have removable plates. I wash and then rinse the plates with sprayed on water while keeping the center dry only. Then I let all the water drain out. I think only wiping them clean is gross. I figured if the waffle maker broke after I washed it, it wasn't worth keeping. Thankfully, it still works fine.

[@tomgibbons95]

Thank you for your reviews. I thoroughly enjoy them. I like most will probably wait until the manufacturers design one that has removable grids that can be cleaned in the dishwasher, an on/off switch. Again thank you.

[@TheHappyWhisk]

I remember the lady on the cover of that booklet you showed. She demoed another item similar to this many years ago. The product had two wells. I forget the name though. But she did the cake and the candy bar thing there, too.

[@teem4207]

It was a sandwich maker. I loved it. Used to make grilled cheese for family dinners in it

[@reachandler3655]

I picked one of these up in a charity shop for £3, it's missing instructions, so really glad I found this review. 🤔 think I got a bargain!

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Fantastic little Unit and cost me $69 - it cooked most of my Food in Half of the Time - Eggs - Hamburger - Tuna Steaks - Beef Sausages - Thin small Steaks etc - please do not forget to use a Food-Meat Thermometer that reads in Fahrenheit and Celsius -and has a Rage from -58F to 572F or -50C to 300C my Unit cost me $12-95 - Enjoy a Fry Up - and it takes only 30 Sec. to wipe Clean ! Posted on 10-June-2018

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Bacon Rashers will only Take 3 Minutes !

[@ZIALANDER63]

Thanks for this. Sometimes after work I don't want a complicated meal. I just want a few bites of something hot. I picked up several of Kathy Mitchels products that have turned out pretty good. My favorite is still the Pasta Boat.

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

New sub here and am thrilled to have found you! Love your reviews! Looking forward to watching more!

[@w.l.elliott7182]

Sticky cake happened when you turned it over before it had a chance to cook on the 1st side. All the batter fell to the bottom and left a little bit on the grill to burn. Same thing happens with the waffle irons that you flip.

[@andysladystarlight4543]

I was about to buy one of these, but now it seems like more trouble than it's worth! Thanks for the helpful review!

[@superdad771]

I use mine for eggs ! I just crack the eggs drop them in ! So good and you can crack 4 eggs and it fits ! No butter no oil . It's worth it if you like eggs .

[@08fighter08]

Thanks for reviewing this. I just saw the commercial for this product today.

[@jillyincali8480]

Great review. I think I might give one a try. How deep is the well, looks like about 1/2" ?

[@Freakinreviews]

Thanks! And yes, each well is about half an inch.

[@AZ-xr2fx]

I bought this last week. Thanks to your reviews on how it works. Thank you Walt.

[@glenford5254]

I’ve just bought one for my mum We read the instructions ,it said do not close latch down Or flip it over We’re a bit disappointed not many recipes. Only about 4

[@J1191R]

Year late but, you can see the instructions and I’m sure he can read, you must’ve bought a different one

[@josuakeys2783]

I bought this unit in South Africa a view days ago and I think it works perfectly, I went back to buy another two one for my Caravan and the other for my Father in law. Please remember this is a flip over unit so everything that you want to cook time must always be be halved for the best result to cook nice and evenly. Omelette 2min a side doesn't matter what is added the lesser time cooked per side the softer the omelette.This unit is made to be flipped over and that's the key. If the burgers was flipped over say after 2.5min per side the result wood have been much better and the same with the chicken. With the George Foreman unit both sides press down on the meat etc that's why the 5 min chef needs to be flipped over for the same result, in my view an excellent product works great. O yes the unit stays on but its got a built in regulator switch that regulates the temperature that's why when in use the green light switches on and of.

[@jisidorfisk]

Thanks so much. I have had great success with this. widower's can't cook as well as wives can. love omelets Biscuits & gravy. it's perfect for the culinary challenged.

[@drcoolit]

This was 15 minutes of packed info! You have a very organized style in your review of this item and that is very helpful. I picked up one of these things at Goodwill today but it has no instructions so I'm using your review to give me some idea of what I can use this for and how to go about using it. I am ASSUMING that all these trials were preceded by having the device ON and fully brought up to temperature? You mention about the cake starting out with it COLD so that might be the exception? (i.e. biscuits, etc. have it fully warmed up, green light ON?) As I experiment with this myself, I'm sure some of these answers will be forthcoming all on their own! No one can complain about the length of a video if it has useful things in it. This video you did on this appliance certainly meets that criteria. Thanks!

[@rutheagle3310]

Me too. Someone gave me one w no Instructions.

[@berry186]

Maximum effort, lol. For, you next test for this, can you try: -panini sandwhich or ham and cheese -pizza rolls or homemade pizza pocket -meatballs -veggies -Egg McMuffin sandwich homemade I have no intentions of buying it but I enjoy you reviewing it with different food. You made me hungry when I saw that chocolate 🍰 and chicken 🐔.

[@Freakinreviews]

When I either do a Part 2, or my usual follow-up, I'll take some of your suggestions!

[@ladyphelps21]

@@Freakinreviews Did you do an update for this that I missed???

[@catheydavis8575]

OMG! Make a Reuben in this!! Typical ingredients! 1 1/2 min on each side!!

[@fotonmom]

Thank you for your post. I just picked up one of these (without a box or instructions) at a resale shop. Only paid 6 bucks. I don't normally...but the communal use of the micro wave at work has me gagging! So far I have only used it to make quesadillas and to re heat pizza slices--so it was nice to see that it handles patties and poultry as well. I hate fast food...and the thought that I can get something fast in such a healthy way really is really appealing. Stows well in my mini locker at work too! I look forward to many great creations--so thanks for the tips and inspiration...!

[@Suuegrl]

This would be great for a gluten free person, who has to cook food separately.

[@donnamels837]

Great review! I bought one awhile back and love it. I love that I can take it to work and have a healthy lunch cooked in no time.

[@clubchamp1997]

Maybe if you made the hamburger longer and thinner it would cook better inside?? Just a guess.

[@DLT100]

yep they looked bulky to mr thinner cook quicker

[@thescottfamily2805]

I just bought this.....and I made steak my first time....and it was about 5 min, but I like mine quite pink. The steak was very juicy, but it didnt cook as evenly as the Foreman usually does. However....this is smaller and I will put my Foreman to storage and keep this handy since I work overnights and I can cook many more things in this. Thanks for your demo...now I know how long to cook chicken!

[@tishamarvin4140]

Does this cooker cook a chicken breast? As a single senior person this looks like it might be an easier way to go than on the stove.

[@Freakinreviews]

Yes it does, but there's a little trial and error to getting it right.

[@richardford8935]

Amazing review I'm going to get one this week as I live on my own I hardly use the big oven that chocolate cake looks yummy

[@ChristysCookingLifestyle]

Great review!!! Nice seeing you doing some gadget cooking too. Thanks for sharing😃

[@Freakinreviews]

Thanks Christy!

[@donidiemangulad3606]

👍

[@lancejames9228]

I would get one of these. I live alone so it is perfect for me. Thanks for the great review.

[@stormlecat6421]

I think I have the large version which collects dust lol I had do many plans

[@SilentPaul]

I noticed after a year of use mine leaked oil/grease out the place the power cord comes out. Took it apart and its completely full of food grease and I'm shocked it did not shock us or catch fire. When you rotate food grease leaks into the internals. I would replace once a year. We only used it twice a week for a year also.

[@karenpadecky2973]

I love mine. You're suppose to flip it..the whole device half way through cooking.

[@Freakinreviews]

I am sitting here eating chicken I cooked in the 5 Minute Chef. There is a learning curve for sure but I'm finding uses for it.

[@freespiritnufc5661]

Best easy cooker hands down simples 🌞👍

[@kittykats785]

This reminds me of another that was out a few years ago by the same person it was called gt express 101 it had plates the you would remove for different things and another one they made before it I don't remember the name of that 1

[@neverstoplearning7214]

Kitty Kats saw one of those in a thrift store last week

[@marlynnparsons9868]

I own this item and make omelets with vegies ham and cheese that are great. As you pointed out it is very useful if you are cooking for one. I have cooked egg rolls, hot sandwiches, reheated pizza, cooked a steak, cooked meatballs and chicken. And I'm still experimenting. It has always cleaned out with wet paper towels for me.

[@Corrosion37]

I could see this being good for a college kid or something like that.

[@Freakinreviews]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@Binfordtools6100]

Most universities won't allow these types of cooking machines into the halls. They consider it a fire hazard. Residents can only rely on the microwave.

[@MountainVibespodcast]

I'm considering it for my truck. It seems like it would be just right for a truck driver. Small,compact, and easy to clean.

[@kpw565]

I think the point of this little cooker is for single people that do not want to cook a ton of food! I bought one for my 83 yr old grandmother....she can freeze or refrigerate the remaining food until she’s ready to cook it. My husband is making us individual blueberry pies with it right now...love this little cooker!!

[@NewToTheLyte]

> 200 degrees chicken > Still juicy Pick one

[@danasmooth5818]

I was gifted one of these for Christmas and today is the first day I'm hoping to try it out. Thanks for the biscuits how to! By the way, it would be helpful to know how thawed your food items were prior to cooking. Thanks again.

[@clintmiller88]

The effort was great on this one man! However the George foreman can’t be replicated no matter how people try but there’s a reason it didn’t make cakes or biscuits etc cause the crazy amount of years that was on the market they would have come out with that version.

[@Freakinreviews]

Thanks Clint. I'm also a longtime fan of the Foreman grills (bought my first one in 1998), and I don't expect this to replace them in my kitchen.

[@briantoste904]

I drive long haul and cooking on the truck can be a chalange some times. Picked one of these up at Wal-Mart just to see how it worked- for the size I had to try it. I didnt read the instructions past learning that theres no on off switch (I agree that its a little bit of a flawed call on the manufacturer's part) but I tried it out while I portioned out my meats, first up was some drum sticks, little salt and pepper, olive oil and chilli powder (mind you I had not seen the advertisements for this thing or read reviews-none of that; full on blind test) only 2 fit in it, had them in for about 15 min flipping about every 4. No seal had the oil spilling out, but other than that they came out perfect. Next up tried one of the preformed burger pattys, had to break it in half, took about 10 min and flipped after 5; came out perfect. For the size and convenience I'd say its Deffinately worth it for truckers, though I wish it was a little bigger. Cleaned up very easy with a damp cloth

[@jeffstanley4593]

Jack Scalfani of "Cooking With Jack" used one of these and it blew up twice.

[@jazerwithatazer]

Because he added more ingredients and you're not actually supposed to lock the latch for expanding food. It didn't have the room to grow and busted out haha

[@Maximilian7992]

Jo.Bella S it might be the newer models. This one is older.

[@lorraineblank6240]

Thank You, as you can see from the comment from Lorraine Blank, it blew up on me twice also. They should really not be selling these things. They are extremely UNSAFE.

[@NICKYM26]

exactally right.

[@NICKYM26]

not on Lorraine Blank comment but on the one where you shouldn't close the lid on expanding food, and don't fill it way full. what was Lorraine Blank cooking that blew up. Pop Corn.

[@kandi7204]

Definitely also appreciate the quality in your review that's what's real. That's what viewers look for!

[@mjhonold8530]

Thanks for the great review! I might have to get one❤️👍👍 REPLY

[@lizf4717]

mjhonold watch cooking with Jack it exploded and you could get hurt

[@capnvivian5428]

I have a friend who is in hotels about 6 months out of the year.. Thinking this would be a good travel cooker for him.. Great review!

[@Freakinreviews]

This would be a good use for that.

[@thagoat7075]

U deserve more subs

[@richscott2090]

nice review when you cook different foods people don't mind 15 minutes.... I don't think that it would meet my needs.....that's why I LUV your honest reviews.

[@Freakinreviews]

I appreciate it Rich!

[@sakhianwari9168]

I think its 5minutes a side for the hamburgers

[@rogerkittner1193]

There is a product that you put in the microwave it’s a grill I can’t remember the name of it I’ve been seeing it on the tv. I’m thinking of buying it but I won’t until you review it. Hope in future reviews you do thank you for the reviews you have saved me money on things you thought were no good

[@Freakinreviews]

I believe that's the Range Mate Pro. Montel Williams also has a similar product. I am hoping to do a video for one or both of those at some point.

[@flugel21]

You are giving a review but then not using the machine as per the instructions. It clearly states that the lid should NOT be fastened down when it is cooking. Not sure what impact this may have but you are potentially showing people how to use it incorrectly .

[@Lucozade3012]

Your video will help me to understand my birthday gift better thank you !

[@loudhalertrue]

You are not supposed to close the latch and lock it while cooking!

[@arbocorp]

Very impressive and methodical. I"m looking for a small cooking device but this one lacks any obvious features like on/off switch, auto shut off, temperature setting?

[@felixmadison5736]

From Amazon review: After suffering a couple “egg explosions”, I finally figured out how to use this pan. Before turning the egg over, I open the lid to vent the steam build-up, turn the unit over carefully and leave the pan unlatched as the egg expands during cooking. By locking the pan, the pressure builds up and blows the lid and spits egg everywhere. I have not had a single problem since I’ve been using the pan this way. It is difficult to clean, but I pour water in the well, replug it and close the lid. The water will boil very quickly and after it cools a bit, I empty the pan and wipe it clean. The hot water will loosen any residue from cooking. I hope this helps. Maybe next model will have tiny vent holes to allow steam to escape.

[@NICKYM26]

at least someone has some brains in their head.

[@catheydavis8575]

Makes great “loaded “ omelettes!! Use same pan and saute a few onions, tomatoes and peppers, then mix with eggs and grated cheese! No oil! Yum!

[@louisemk5171]

@@catheydavis8575 Yes :) so delish :) just tried love it!

[@sirbum1918]

I had one of those cast iron Sandwich Irons you put directly on the stove and boy was it good.

[@SteveB357]

All of these gadgets are just kitchen tools like a pot or pan you have to use your judgement ,not the instructions to get the best results.

[@ronboult8947]

Just purchased a cooper's quick cooker no cooking instructions with only safety details, I haven't got a clue as how to cook anything on it,do you have recipe book I can buy? Or please advise me thanks.

[@eezyrider65]

Dad died in January, Mom just went to assisted living last week, and I found the 5 Minute Chef in their cabinet and took it home, then I came here to see how to use it! Looks promising!

[@XHellPriest]

I heard that it explodes your food out.

[@dawnyofthelight]

XMetalMatter Rammstein it does I just watched the cooking with Jack show and it exploded on him twice he even called the company and they said that they are not aware of it exploding

[@XHellPriest]

myranda wilkins I wasn't going to say his Channel, because of possible harassment.

[@chrisreumont]

Why do you have to flip the eggs but not the cake. This just seams like a new version of the GT express.

[@lizzettecruz5054]

It only "explodes" if it builds enough pressure to lift the lid for the steam to escape. Just don't lock it when cooking food that produces excess moisture.

[@Sho81]

Hey you got lucky you got one that works. many complaints and even a reviewer video that shows it blowing upen while latched launching eggs all over the place.

[@Freakinreviews]

See my updated description. I believe newer models may be affected, but older models aren't.