JOHNSONVILLE SIZZLING SAUSAGE GRILL Johnsonville BTG0498 Sizzling Sausage Grill, OSFA, Black/Stainless

When this cooker arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find it very well packaged for shipment, and constructed to an unexpectedly very high degree of quality, being larger, heavier, and more robust than I expected it would be. It cooks the meat very well. Overall, I'm very pleased with this machine. However, there are a couple things I didn't expect. First: the instructions say that when the machine is done cooking, it will beep several times (which happens about 7 to 10 minutes after you start the machine). This beeping lets you know that the heating elements are no longer on. Then later, when the machine is ready to be opened, the instructions say that a bell will ding. My machine never dinged, because it turns out that my machine doesn't have a bell that dings, so I had to learn by trial and error when to open the machine. I figured that 7 to 10 minutes of cooking wouldn't be enough (I don't know why I figured that, but I did). So I thought that if I left the meat in the machine after it beeped, it would continue cooking more while I waited for the ding, which it probably does, being that the cooking surfaces are still very hot. So the first time I cooked with it, it beeped like it should to let me know it was done heating, then I waited for the ding, which never came... I waited for 23 minutes from the time I first started the machine.. The machine never dinged, so I finally opened it at 23 minutes, and the meat looked fine, but when I ate it, I found the meat to be still warm, but a little bit too cool in my mouth. The second time I cooked with it, I set a kitchen timer to ring 18 minutes after I started the machine, and I found that the meat came out at the perfect temperature for eating when I took a bite... not too hot, not to cold... Goldilocks perfect at 18 minutes! Second: The grease trap pan works perfectly, but it is held in place by friction-fit with a bit too much friction, so it can slop around a bit when you first begin to try and slide it out. I've learned to remove it slowly and cleanly by sticking both thumbs down through the carrying handle of the machine and using both thumbs to gently begin sliding the grease tray back out of the machine until the friction-fit has been overcome enough to allow the grease tray to slide out smoothly (hence cleanly). Then I just dump the grease into any empty can (instead of clogging my pipes by pouring the grease down the drain) and place the can in the freezer to solidify the grease quickly before I throw the can of grease in the trash. (The machine's grease tray fills about halfway with grease). Both of these issues are no problem at all for me and were quickly mastered during my learning period with this machine. As for cleanup? Extremely easy! Once the machine cools, there are two buttons on the machine's right side... one for the top cooking surface, and one for the bottom. Press them in and the cooking surfaces unlock and are easily removed. Just wash them like you normally wash your dishes. This was a very nice surprise for me to see just how easy this machine is to clean. I've always loved Johnsonville bratwurst, but living in a cold winter state, grilling them outdoors was too much hassle in the winter. With this machine, I can eat them all year round now! YUM! I waited until I saw this machine on sale on Amazon for seventy nine ninety nine, used a fifty dollar bonus I got for applying for an Amazon credit card, and using cash back earned from that credit card, was able to purchase this machine for seventeen dollars and some change... the best 17 dollars I ever spent! I'd give this machine 10 stars if I could... it's just that well made and easy to use and clean. No smoke, no fires, no unexpected negative surprises at all during the cooking process, just the wonderful aroma of cooking brats. Go for it, people! You'll be glad you did.

Many years ago when my wife and I were young newly weds, we took a trip to Kohler Wisconsin to get some remodeling ideas at the "toilet museum". We stayed at the Kohler Inn, rented bicycles and rode around the quaint town. During our ride, we ran into a summer festival in one of the parks. It was lunch time and we decided to walk around and graze the local delicacies. We ran across this big black oil tanker thing with golden Johnsonville letters written on the side. It looked completely out of place. But there was a long line of people waiting to go inside. I asked somebody waiting what all the fuss was about, and they explained the story of Johnsonville sausages to us. We were from Illinois, and had never heard of Johnsonville before. Needless to say, we had to try the bratwurst, after all, we were in northern Wisconsin. The brats were great, they reminded me of the brats I ate at bierfest time when I was stationed in Germany. And once my wife tasted them, they became a staple for our backyard parties. I fell asleep the other night in the easy-chair and woke up to an advertisement for this cooker. I always cook by meat thermometer. And I spend more time pulling things out of the oven, checking the temperature and putting things back "for just a few more minutes". What makes this thing great is that a bell goes off letting you know when the sausages are cooked to precise doneness, at optimal flavor. As an added bonus. I can trust my two teenage boys to independently properly cook sausage sandwiches, without worry of salmonella poisoning. I'm being serious... my 18-year old tried cooking 1/2 pound pub burgers the other day. He used a meat thermometer, the edges were cooked okay, but the middle was raw. One thing to watch out for is that you should immediately remove the sausages when they are done, and close the lid. I left mine open to cool, and grease dripped down the back and made quite a mess. Beyond that. It's a great a great cooker. You will not be disappointed. You can tell that Johnsonville

This grill works fantastically for its given purpose—painlessly cooking up to 5 sausages at a time, getting the job done in 15 minutes. And it doesn’t heat up the house the way cooking sausages in the oven would do. I’ve used it at least weekly since I got it and just love the convenience, as well as the fact that it tells me when the sausages have been cooked to a safe temperature. In addition to being painless to use (put the sausages in, turn the grill on and wait for it to beep four times), the fact that I don’t have to worry about turning the sausages or figuring out if they are done yet enables me to cook the rest of the meal while the sausages are doing their thing. And YES, it works with any sausage that is about the same size as a Johnsonville brat. I’ve cooked both Johnsonville brats and Italian sausages on it as well as the local preservative-free sausages. All came out done perfectly. One quick note is that the first grill I got had a bottom griddle that did not snap in place properly. I contacted Johnsonville and they were very helpful. They were glad to replace the grill for me but advised me that the turnaround would be lots quicker if I simply returned it to Amazon—which I did; I got the replacement two days later and it was perfect. Addendum after 4 months use: I’ve been using this grill at least weekly for the four months since I got it and I’m still in love with it. I tend to make sweet Italian sausages for a number dishes, ranging from sausage and onion subs to spaghetti with sausages to sausages with lemon/lime juice and mashed potatoes (think Italian bangers and mash). The best part of this grill is that I can cook the remainder of the dish, potatoes, grilled onions, spaghetti while the sausages cook on auto-pilot, not having to worry about turning the sausages, measuring internal temperature, or even looking to see if they are done. Just wait for the beep. A couple of quick tips: First, I tend to leave my sausages (usually sweet Italian sausage) in the grill with the lid still clamped shut for about two minutes after the beep to make sure they are fully cooked. This probably is not necessary but I like my sausages on the well-done side. Second, today I tried to move the grill slightly on the counter while it was still cooking and found that the sides near where the grill plates are located were quite hot—which surprised me. Not a big deal for me, but people with children might want to make sure they don’t allow kids to grab the grill on the side when it might be hot.

Best thing that ever happened to brats, cooks perfectly every time. Leaves sausages juicy and delicious.

My family loves brats! We used to put them on a spit in our rotisserie until it broke. Then we tried all different kinds of ways to cook brats. It was never as good as the spit. I searched for an easier, better way than a huge rotisserie for just one meal. I found this cooker. I read all the reviews and decided to try it even though I felt the price was too high even on Amazon. I found one as an open box item a lot cheaper and it came on time and was wrapped as if it had never been opened at all. We ran it through the dishwasher so we could use it the next day. Read the instructions first! You do not preheat this cooker. Not at all. You attach the grease bin into slots in the front, lower part of the cooker. It sounds weird, but you will get the hang of it. You must always put a brat in the #1 position of the cooker. This is where the temperature gauge is. The cooker will beep when it is done by measuring the tomp of this brat in position #1. You can cook one to five at a time. They come out perfect! My family was so happy and I was too. No more dealing with a rotisserie or pans to cook brats. The clean up was easy too. I hand washed it once and we dish washed it twice. It is a heavy and sturdy small appliance. I did follow some of the reviews by making sure to have the brats mostly the same height. I smashed them a little so the lid would come down evenly. I also did not force the lid as to not break the clip. I was just really easy with it and it worked great. It will cook the brats in about 10 to 15 minutes (when thawed) as stated. No more boiling them, etc. Easy to use, and easy to clean. We are very happy with this purchase! I think this would make a wonderful gift for the brat lover in your family! I really, really, recommend this purchase!

I ordered the Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill on 4/7/2020 and it arrived on 04/09/2020. Was well packaged and no damage noted. My first let down was the length of the power cord. It measured only 2 feet! Come on Johnsonville, how much would an additional foot or two of power cord added to the production cost? Not every home has power outlets spaced every 2 feet in the kitchen. The users manual addresses the short cord, claiming it is short to prevent tripping over it? Really, who places the grill on the floor while using it? Or how does one trip over a power cord on the counter.... The manual cautions against using an extension cord with this machine. You might want to keep this matter in mind when deciding whether to purchase this machine. The only usable power outlet in my kitchen is over the sink, and the cord just barely reaches it. For this reason alone I gave it a four star rating. It came with a pretty well documented Use and Care Book. But this machine is pretty much common sense. Plug it in, place sausages into plate, close lid, push power button. When machine dings, sausages are done. I call it the slow cooker of the sausage world. No need to stand over a stove and monitor your sausages. So tonight I decided to grill up a package of Johnsonville Brats With Cheddar Cheese. So I put the brats in the grill, snapped the lid shut and hit the power on switch. About 15 minutes later my wife heard a few dings, I checked the grill and the power light was off. That was the indication they were done cooking. There was a lot of steam coming out and a whistling sound, so I knew the brats were done. I unplugged the grill and slowly opened the lid. The brats were a nice golden brown and after cutting one open, found it was cooked to perfection. And nice and juicy too. If only it had a longer power cord it would have earned a five star review

Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. This is sausageville. We drink beer and eat sausages. I have a routine. I boil the sausages, then warm up my gas grill, throw the sausages on the lower rack. Watching. Rotating. Then I clean the grill. Then clean the stainless steel pot I boiled them in. It's an hour to an hour and a half process. It's tedious in my household of two to cook four sausages so it's only done eight or so times a year. Saw the commercial, came to Amazon, glimpsed the reviews and ordered. 3 minutes prep to clean the griddles, 12 minutes to cook, 5 minutes to clean the gunk off the griddles and put away. Dear Lord! THIS is how sausages were meant to be enjoyed! The only real con is no grill marks. However that is easily offset by a perfectly crisp skin around the entire sausage. No worry of undercooking, no worry of overcooking. And I don't have to watch it or worry about spurting juices causing a flaming flare-up on the grill. No standing outside in unbearable summer humidity or bitter winter chill. If ever a product were invented that I needed but never knew I needed: this is it! Having said all that.... $99 for a George Foreman for sausages?! Ridiculously overpriced. It's a $50 item. American company Johnsonville making an American made grill? Nope, this product clearly states in the manual it's made in the People's Republic of China. Harrumph! But....If you're a midwesterner who eats brats, italians, etc the $99 price tag saves a whole heck more time and cost (natural gas, propane/charcoal) in just a 1 year span. Here's to never again having to eat a microwaved sausage grilled a prior day. :)

Cooks sausages to perfection, close the lid, and it beeps when they are done. Easy to clean small drip tray. Parts for different size sausages go in dishwasher.