This Bacon Press & Griddle is Deceptive!
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- Today I'm testing out the Nostalgia Bacon Press & Griddle to see how it really works. It took me a few rounds to get it right, but I eventually made it work.
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0:00 Intro & Unboxing
1:04 Initial Observations
1:47 First Round
2:48 Second Round
3:18 Testing Temperature
3:48 Final Round
6:52 Final Thoughts
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I really think the thing that sets you apart from all the review channels is the fact that you don’t cut out the ‘mistakes’. You show us real life usage of the product and make mistakes which most of us would likely make when using this product and don’t just pretended it’s an amazing product and lie about how easy it is to use, that’s what I love about you!
Yeah it also shows people what their problem might be if they come looking for tutorials!
I realized that I failed to show a good close up of the kickstand leg supports. There's a photo of that in my written review: bit.ly/3yJWUXt
Hey love your stuff!, could we get more cleaning of the products in your videos? i miss the cleaning part of your videos and we haven't seen the sink in awhile. Thanks!
Looks like there's a spambot hitting many comments. I've seen this on a number of other channels.
I don't understand why they don't have the stand flip out automatically when you unfold the device. It could even flip out the stand and lock that part into place via gravity and make it so you have to snap the stands back in. It would be a simple change that could really help make things work better the first time.
or lay flat when you open it
Agreed. It's easy to forget - until you see your newly-cracked egg oozing to the side.
It would make it more expensive and complicated, and my understanding is that the nostalgia brand is a bit of a budget brand, so they decided to go cheaper, nothing wrong with that, you get what you pay for 🤷♂️
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I would cook with the bacon grease. Doesn't make sense to wipe off the bacon grease to use a different grease/oil. Great review!
It makes sense for people that don't like or eat pork. Like if you're making eggs for the whole family but 1 person doesn't like bacon it makes sense to wipe
@@TheLolgee if you eat bacon i see no need to wipe it off.
My dad used to drain bacon grease into a jar and then he'd use it to cook his eggs in.
@@TheLolgee They wouldn't be able to tell the grease was different.
I concur
I really liked the voiceover recap for rounds 1 and 2! I thought it did a good job shortening the video length while keeping the information. Great for pacing!
Just watched TylerTube's video about this product. I love it when there's overlap between content creators it's like the best of both worlds.
Surprised he didn't try to slice it in half with his katana.
I use to watch him but once he became a paid promotion channel I stopped watching him.
I read that first as TysyTube and got all excited, and then I realized you were referring a promotional dude and not a refurbisher.
Are you calling Tyler Tube a paid promotional channel? Am I missing something? He doesn't know how to use/uses half the products wrong that he reviews. He seems to be pretty honest about his opinions and flat out says a product sucks if it sucks. How is he a promotional channel?
Weird how they both just happened to review it at around the same time
Honestly I wasn't impressed with the idea until you mentioned how long the bacon takes to cook. Less than ten minutes combined preheat and cooking time is actually really impressive for bacon that isn't microwaved. It seems to me like they invented a thing that makes bacon really well and then realized after the fact that it can sort of cook other things, too, and then they decided to market it that way. For something that seems like a bit of a uni-tasker at first glance, it's surprisingly versatile. I could see this being fantastic for dorms or for camping, and I'm sure there are tons of creative non-breakfast uses for it. Quesadillas come to mind as a strong contender, if the unit can safely operate on its side. I can also imagine burgers working well, especially if you intend to put bacon on said burger. It even folds the bacon to a bun-friendly length for you. For something a bit healthier I bet you could make a decent stir-fry on this, too, which would work well if you also have a way to cook rice.
yh but its american bacon aka fake bacon, real bacon would take longer
@@girlsdrinkfeck Irrelevant. Cooking this “fake” bacon takes like twenty minutes using standard methods. Ostensibly “real” bacon would also likely have a faster cook time in this device. Genuinely don’t know what point you’re trying to make by suggesting one type of bacon is more or less real than another. They’re just two different kinds of bacon.
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I bet it would be nice for warming tortilla shells in a pinch too.
@@Kayla_Kimbrell They’re just called tortillas. Is calling them tortilla shells a regional thing? Genuinely curious about this, not trying to be condescending. It dawned on me that maybe their name isn’t as obvious to those who don’t live so close to Mexico, and I’m trying to be more compassionate towards strangers online who might come from different cultural backgrounds.
You’re right, though, assuming the tortillas aren’t too big. I imagine breakfast burritos might be too ambitious for this machine.
I watched TylerTube’s video on this a week ago and I was very impressed by it. A very nice breakfast maker!
Keep up the great work ! Glad you got out all the failures and did post commentary. Failure is great to watch to see what common mistake people may come across, but you did a great job realizing when it was too much and would be overwhelming.
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@@rudridz go figure
For me, one side is more than large enough to cook 2 eggs. I cook 2 almost every morning in an 8" frying pay with a much smaller surface than this has on each side and have no trouble at all. That being said, I can do everything this does and more with my George Foreman Evolve grill that has changeable surfaces, and it cooks from the top and bottom, making things go quite a bit quicker. Not to mention that the temp is variable. Cute gadget, but I would not make room for it in my kitchen.
Nice profile pic
@@JustARandomGuy-1234 LOL. It's actually an animated GIF that turns into a nasty mess of sharp teeth, but animations don't work for avatar pics. 😁
@@barcham oh lol
Having trouble sleeping with nothing to watch. Now I can sleep thx for the awesome video
Interesting design ... even more interesting that it works! I can see this in use in a dorm but doubt a home cook would find more than amusing. Your reviews are always useful and freakin' entertaining too. Thanks!
I could see this working in a mobile home as a smaller alternative to a large cooking setup or butane gas stoves. It's compact and portable while having just enough cooking surface to do single meals.
im always impressed by the depth of your reviews. it was very interesting to see the thermal view. While the products may not always be satisfying, the review most certainly is. I don't see the benefits of this over using a pan on the stove...
Well a device like this won't splatter Bacon grease or heat up a tiny apartment like the stovetop. Or if living without a stove top or oven like in certain tiny spaces, I can see why gadgets like this exist. Is it going to replace other all in one gadgets, perhaps not.
Agreed. I can't say I've ever seen a product I'd buy, but I've never seen anyone that gives a product more of a fair chance than James does.
@@Ozzy_2014 Neither will a microwave or toaster oven. Both can make excellent bacon.
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I've had one of these for about a year. I like it. I haven't used any cooking oil, but no major problems. I might try wiping with oil first before cooking. Maybe the photo shows cooking quail eggs and tiny pancakes? What I really like is that it's a space-saver, no need to click on the kitchen stove or pans to mess with. It's easy enough to clean up when done. I like that handy tray that collects dripping bacon oil, it's easy to empty. I think it can cook hash browns as well. I'm gonna try that.
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What made you choose this over an air fryer?
@@rudridz Thanks 👍. I'm aware of these deceptive scams. These comment bots are swarming through all kinds of channels. They try to fool people into thinking it's a special offer from the channel owner. They're irritating, disgusting and risky.
@@em84c What I like about it is that it's a space-saver when not in use. When folded up, it's very narrow and takes up less space than an air fryer, and uses a lot less electricity than a regular stove top. It's not handy for family use, but it works great making breakfast for one or two people. It also allows making pancakes, which it not a good idea for an air fryer.
TylerTube tested this too and his machine was almost exactly 400F, it seems like the factories making these aren't putting a lot of thought into keeping the heating consistent.
"Do you want chocolate chip bacon pancakes?" Yes. Yes I do. I always want that. Forever.
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Looks like it's good for my popup camper since it so small I like that
seems like it is an OK product for a single person. One can quickly cook a varied breakfast with one device, instead of 2 or 3 pans. Maybe a single egg omlette would work as well? Bacon part seems very good. But $40 to cook bacon is a bit much. I think the grease catcher would make it easy to transfer and store the bacon grease for future cooking. The box is very misleading. Reminds me a bit of the sugar cereal "part of a healthy breakfast" images.
Yes, part of it. Along with eggs, oatmeal, toast, fresh fruit, glass of milk, glass of juice...exactly HOW BIG a part never mentioned. 🤔
A temperture control would would be good.
I feel so lucky to have found Freakin Reviews so many moons ago! ALWAYS look forward to your videos
I dreaded making breakfast, which happens to be my husband’s favorite meal. It took my a couple of times to get it right when I first purchased it. I feel like a pro now😂
Two things I did to make it easier, 1. I got some silicone rings to put the eggs in. Keep the egg in a circle and doesn’t drip into the grease collector.
2. I use a spatula to help me pick up the egg. It would scoot around on the griddle and was hard to pick up.
A solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.
Chocolate chip bacon pancakes could work. I believe Denny's® had that during their "Baconalia" event several years ago.
The bacon shake was interesting, that's for sure. 😆
We were eating at Saltgrass steak house with friends, and had a great server. My husband and I decided to share a piece of plain cheesecake, she asked if we wanted any toppings, strawberries, cherries, chocolate, bacon 🥓? She talked us into getting the bacon they use for salads in a cup on the side. It was so good! Now when I make cheesecake for someone, I send it with a container of strawberries, and a container of chopped bacon.
Tyler Tube was able to make this work competently on his first try, and Freakin Reviews is the one struggling?
This is the end of days!
@@bostonrailfan2427 Tyler Tube usually keeps in his mistakes and has redos as necessary. Was surprised that he actually got it to work first try as well which is unlike him. 😂
He seemed to think that the stands were just a bonus feature so that part was luck and also he just used the bacon grease which made that part easier
@@bostonrailfan2427 Editing magically made all of the food look exactly the same huh?
Tyler didn't use cooking spray, he left the grease from the bacon and it worked fine!
Yeah if Tyler tube can figure it out, anyone should be able to
@@kfin45 REALLY, because that dude has absolutely NO common sense whatsoever....PERIOD !
@@meauxjeaux431 We get it dude, stop spamming your dislike of him on this channel.
Having once lived in an efficiency apt, that did not have a stove or oven, this would have been a great gadget...
I could also see it as a handy device for RVs and such.
I saw another review where, again, it worked, but with a slight learning curve.
For many, this could be a great tool.
For me, with a full kitchen, I don't think it's worth the storage space.
Nice review... and I like that you make multiple efforts to give the piece a fair chance, and allow others to learn from common mistakes.
Thank you James!
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Thanks. I figure showing my mistakes may help others avoid them if they decide to buy it. And you're right that this would be ideal for a small apartment.
4:57 I love how here he asked “would you want chocolate chip bacon pancakes?” And for a brief second he thought “hmm that sound kind of delicious” so he the said “Maybe” lmfao
Thanks so much for reviewing this product as I have seen it around and wondered about it...
Seems like a pretty good product for someone living alone or for someone who has very little space for cooking. My immediate thought was somewhere like Japan where some people basically live in two room apartments and use portable stoves. Another would be traveling, and their RV or camper might not have any kind of stove. Something like this would be great for that type of thing.
I love what you do James! I think most people own a range and a skillet. If you do, why would you need this? I'm not judging, but I think this is true for most kitchen gadgets you review. They are fun to watch because you are so likable!
Might be the first Nostalgia product in a while that actually works.
Jimmy
Since everyone seems to review the same products at some point, if I were you, I would check RUclips for people reviewing the product your doing and see how there's go and what they do!
Otherwise keep up the good work, I've enjoyed your videos a long time!
Love the cooking gadget videos!
Thank you for sharing this review😊
YESSSS AFTER STUDYING I LOVE TO SEE YOUR POSTING ALREADY
Great review, thanks for this!
Lets go! More reviews! Thanks alot for another upload :D
Iv never used the side griddles flat, we only use it for bacon to be honest. But this thing is worth the price just for cooking bacon.
As long as you keep an eye on the grease tray you can cook a few pounds of bacon in no time with very little mess and no splatter.
We really like it.
You gotta do the new as seen on TV diamond clad knife collection or diamond something knife collection they show them cutting through cans in the blade not going dull
Thanks for the great review I’ve never seen this product before
another good vid.loves ur vids.i didn't know they had anything likes this out.
When i saw Tyler tube do this i was waiting for your review. And it does not disappoint, thanks man !
It looks as amazing as the Easy Bake Oven.
If you want to cook 2 eggs on one side you could use silicon egg rings which would take less space.
I have a device in my kitchen where I can cook an entire meal in one place: eggs, bacon, bread, you name it. It’s incredible, I can’t recommend it enough. I believe they call it a “range” or “stove” 😂
Your home's incoming voltage will make a difference in how much electric heating elements heat. In the US, voltage can vary from 110 to 120. The higher the voltage, the hotter heating elements will get. This will effect cooking times and temperatures. Chances are, the manufacturer designed the unit to work on an average of 115 volts. You home may have 120 volts coming in and that might be the cause of burning. Voltage can also vary throughout the day. The unit should have had a heat control to avoid this problem.
Chocolate chip bacon pancakes?? YES please! Love your thorough reviews. Thanks James!
Southern raised lol. Mama had a container of bacon grease on the stove. Chocolate chip bacon pancakes!
If this had a temperature control and the griddles were a bit bigger , I'd probably be interested.
I'll stick to two frying pans, thanks... LOL!
I would love to see a review on the blue diamond sizzle griddle and the blue diamond knives
I wouldn't mind having this just to cook bacon. I have an electric griddle.
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Awesome! I knew you'd figure it out 🙂. I'll probably purchase one of those bcoz after you figured it out I'll be eating alot of bacon, eggs, and pancakes 🥞
Definitely a hard yes on cooking chocolate chip pancakes in bacon grease. I have an amazing recipe for bacon chocolate chip cookies if you want it
Cooking sprays should be applied on cold surfaces before heat, that's why James had his food burn .
You Had me sold at 🥓 😀. Great review as always James 🤙
Yesss use that bacon grease for pancakes even chocolate chip ones you know how good sweet and savory is??!!! That’s why the bacon McGriddle is so tasty
You should do the breakfast sandwich maker from the same brand!
At first I thought it wasn't very useful but being able to make the whole meal in 11 minutes. Or even just cooking bacon that quickly without splatter is awesome
Looks like a perfect item for Cut Throat Kitchen.
I think this would be great for a single person. It would be hard to make a breakfast for a family of four.
So if the vertical center plate is 300 degrees you could cook the bacon at the same time as using the griddle, no?
I would absolutely love to see you do an assortment of coconut opening tools
Thank you so very much ❤️
So, if your just interested in cooking bacon and you don't have a cook top, would you recommend this or the microwave bacon cooker? Which is easier / faster?
The only thing i want from this video is that cool whisk style spatula
"Do you want chocolate chip bacon pancakes?"...... ummm did you listen to the question 🤔 of course I do!!!
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Great review “like always”
Damn Tyler tube just came out with a review of this like three days ago. And I probably won’t watch this video because I know it works and it works great but I’ll still give it a like
ive noticed a standard on this brands cooking devices, most if not all seem to have only a "on" or "off" mode it would make them all legit products if they spent an extra 50 cents putting a temp control knob on them. i have to believe that for the price of this you can get something better that does the same thing
It keeps the bacon warm . . . Nice feature. :)
I wonder what the target market is for a product like this?
It seems like this would be useful in only certain situations. Even if it only takes 11 minutes and doesn’t require two to three different pans.
Almost too much electricity needed (guessing) to cook for one person all the time.
Someone with space saving needs might benefit, but might already have a stove and a microwave.
Could an RV’s outlet handle the power?
Cook all your breakfast items with one device? I've heard of that before, I think it was called a pan.
BINGO. plus they are already paid for, and doesn't take up any extra valuable storage space.
This would be great for homemade Bacon, Egg, & Cheese McGriddles.
I think the no temperature control is the deal breaker in my mind.
4:56 yes. And actually I’ll have a bacon bacon bacon pancake, please.
I like it a lot!
New video woooooo thanks James 👍
Have you tried the Black & Decker breakfast sandwich machine? I’ve been pondering that gadget forever.
I may be the only one who feels this way but I would like to see how you clean some of these specialty products and griddles especially without removable plates I have an impossible time cleaning my panini maker every time I use it.
You were joking about bacon chocolate chip pancakes, but that sounds delicious to me!
Could you perhaps do counter top ice makers? I'm in the market for one and I trust your reviews.
Here in the Netherlands that picture on the box would be considered false advertising.
You should review the Power XL wafflizer
Should I assume the issue of doneness for the bacon is one a matter of trial and error? Do you prefer bacon crisp, or floppy?
The men of my church get together for breakfast every month, and there is a great schism over how done the bacon should be.
It's weird to me that there are people who don't like crispy bacon!
Nothing to do with food. PILLOWS! I can't find a review from you for the Tony Little pillow, This is by far, my favorite. (without the included pillowcase) Give it a try!
Use the bacon grease man - bacon grease for the win for breakfast food!
About that vid you did on the cling wrap dispenser that didn't work. Have you tried the stretchtite Wrap’n Snap 7500 ? I have one and it's great! The only one I've found that has worked for me. Kinda expensive...about $35...but for me worth every penny. (no, I don't work for them or anything) All the cutters built into the boxes are awful. This one actually works!
Great review. I saw someone else do a review but they never look at instructions, They had success just using bacon grease, not wiping anything, and not using any other oil.
I like the concept, but it's just too small to be practical unless you are single.
Is there a reason why you film the unboxing before the introduction? Great video btw.
So I wonder if you turn off the grill and cook the eggs and pancake if it would have enough heat to cook it without being plugged in
If you already have a stove or electric griddle this honestly is probably pointless for everyday use.
However I could see how it could come in handy with the compact size if you were to take it with you camping or something to a campsite with electrical outlets.
Now I want bacon, chocolate chip pancakes.
Maybe if you don’t have a stove or you live in a studio apartment in New York or something. I don’t see it as being practical. Great review it was a fun video
Works purfit seen a video on it not to long ago
Where does the bacon grease go? Some drip tray to clean?
2:44 What's so bad about those eggs? That looks to be how I usually cook my fried eggs.
Hey what’s the link for the infrared thermometer please
Great, now I am craving bacon and pancakes!
YES!!! I want chocolate chip bacon, pancakes...🎉
How did the drip tray work?