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• Whole grain and sweet breads will grill faster than white breads and should be grilled for
less time.
• To avoid food contamination, wearing oven mitts, use a soft, absorbent paper towel to
wipe the grill plates clean after each use.
To Use as a Contact Grill (Closed Position)
1. Besides pressing sandwiches, your Panini Maker doubles as a contact grill.
2. Use cuts of meat, vegetables, fish, poultry of equal depth; all food should be thick enough
to touch the top and bottom grill plates when the Panini Maker is closed.
3. To ensure perfectly grilled food, check to make sure that the upper plate lies evenly on
the top of the food and the food is centered on the lower plate. If desired, press the
handle down several times while cooking.
4. Close the top lid of the Panini Maker gently over the food to prevent juices from
releasing.
5. Foods cooked in a contact grill will take roughly half the cooking time as the full grill,
since they are being cooked top and bottom in a confined cooking area.
Grilling Meats/Poultry/Fish
• To ensure moist and delicious grilled meats, always allow meat to rest 10 to 20 minutes
before cutting.
• Tougher cuts such as flank steak should be tenderized by marinating for few hours or
overnight.
• Marinades using wine or vinegar will help to break down the connective tissue before grilling.
• Drain excess marinade and dry meat well before placing on the grill plate.
• Avoid using marinades that contain high sugar levels that can burn on the grill plate.
• To ensure a tender piece of grilled meat, do not salt meat before cooking.
• Do not overcook meat.
• To avoid tough and dry meats, never cut or pierce meats while cooking.
Use scratch-proof tongs to add or remove meat from grill plates.
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