Char Broil T480 Three-Burner 40,000 BTU Gas Grill, with Sideburner Review

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(More customer reviews)When I purchased the Char-Broil T480 3-Burner 40,000 BTU Gas Grill I did so for several reasons: features, reliability and price. For me the Char-Broil had more of what was important than any other grill I looked at.
Assembly:
On a difficulty rating I'd give this a 7 and I've put together everything from Bikes to Ikea Furniture. Out of the box this didn't scare me, but it did take about 45-60 minutes from start to finish.
Use & Features:
It has an electronic ignition for all of the burners. My only complaint so far is that the button is rubber and dried up very quickly from the heat. Mine detached from the grill, but still works as long as it doesn't get lost.
The warming rack although a great idea, hasn't really been useful to us. Even though it's raised up on the back portion of the grill it takes up too much space and makes getting to what is grilling beneath it very difficult.
The side burner is great for heating up sauces, baked beans, making grilled onions or even frying bacon.
Temperature gauge on outer front is useful. I'm not sure of accuracy, but it has helped me pre-heat the grill when I do things like tri-tip or beer can chicken.
The two wheels on the bottom make it easy for me to maneuver around on our deck and also for storing.
Grilling:
I used to be a firm believer of grilling only with briquettes, but when you want to do it as often as we do it's just not possible. During the summer we use the grill about 2-4 times a week and during the winter we still use it at least once a week. I have become very comfortable with this grill, knowing how long to preheat, how long to cook and what works best. The 3 separate burners allow me to heat only the grates we need. Most often it's one for just a small dinner, but we have had all three going when cooking for a large crowd.
Clean-Up:
After cooking I give the grates and initial scraping with the Mr. Bar-B-Q Wide Grill Brush and then I usually turn the burners I had been using up to HIGH for about 60 seconds. This seems to burn off any excess food and keeps it ready to go for next time. As long as you take care of this grill you should be able to get many years of service and delicious food from it!
Storing: We purchased a cover for it since we do have it out year round (and in rainy Seattle no less). This Weber 7555 Premium Cover, although not meant for our grill, has been our favorite one. The quality of the materials and weight of it have kept ours clean and covered even through some pretty bad storms. We figured it we were investing the money in a grill; we should invest in this too.


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The Char Broil T480 is the mid-range option for a 3 burner grill from Char Broil for 2010.The 40,000 BTU burner system is powered by 3 individually controlled stainless steel burners and a flush lidded 10,000 BTU side burner.With a total cooking area of 685 square inches the T480 provides more than enough space for entertaining.The 480 square inches of primary cooking area is comprised of porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates and complimented by 205 square inches porcelain wire swing away.The electronic iginition helps provide for a more reliable start.As far as the aesthetics, the shaped lid, gun metal gray front panel, and firebox, provide for a sharp clean look along with the stainless steel handle.The lid features an inset thermometer as well.For the price and features the T480 provides solid cooking performance and features to make grilling fun and easy.As with all grills, we recommend keeping the firebox clean to help avoid flare up as well as using a grill cover to protect your invesent.

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RSVP GC-16 Stovetop Grill Cover,10" x 16" Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this to go over my double burner Analon stovetop grill. While it does not nearly cover the entire grill, for what it does cover, it works very very well. I have no complaints other than it's not quite big enough, but it's fine.

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RSVP's Stovetop Grill Cover is made from heat-resistant silicone and is designed specifically for stovetop grilling to catch or contain hot oil and grease splatters. Or use for oven cooking to provide a large, generous cover to keep juices and liquids from drying out. Heat-resistant to 450 F and dishwasher safe. Fold or roll it up for easy storage.

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Wood Fire Starter Review

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(More customer reviews)We use these to start every wood fire we have, which is almost every night, and they are terrific. They eliminate the need for wads of newspaper to start the fire and they never fail. They were delivered promptly.

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Duraflame fire starter. Twelve starters per package.

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Char-Broil M580 SS Quantum 4-Burner Infrared Gas Grill, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Infrared cooking is different than the cast-iron open-flame and aluminum charcoal grills I grew up with. Some adaptation of timing and techniques is required, but once you get the feel for it, you can get awesome results. Infrared heat is both more searing and less dehydrating. That might seem like a contradiction, but it isn't. The temps get higher, but without as much convection, so you get more browning and crusting and less hair-dryer desiccation of your food. Less drying also makes it better suited for slow roast BBQ than open flame. After a little practice, I'm getting exactly what I wanted in terms of results.
The build on this grill is solid, with the possible exception of the tiny hinges on the sideburner lid. I can live with that.

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The Char-Broil Quantum SS M580 IR is so named because it features Char-Broil's patented and award winning Quantum Infrared cooking system, 580 square inches of primary cooking area, and a full stainless steel design.The Quantum Infrared cooking system completely eliminates flare up and its design allows for perhaps the greatest grilling versatility seen in years.Each burner has its own temperature gauge located above the control knob and working at grate level for a true reading of the heat about to sear you steak or whatever you may be grilling.The Quantum Infrared design also allows you to add wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for added flavor and no flare up.This four-burner grill is highly efficient due to the unique patented infrared grates and thus needs just three burners and 42,000 BTUs to get the job done.The SS M580 Quantum Infrared and its 580 square inches of primary cooking area, 200 square inches of secondary cooking area provide more than enough space for most any gathering and to make sure you don't come up short on fuel it also has a digital tank scale to let you know how much propane you have left.Just in case you are wrapping up your grilling after it is dark, the SS M580 Quantum also features halogen lights mounted in the lid to help you see your food.The new "Surefire" electronic ignition, flush mounted side burner, and a combination of stainless steel and painted steel appliance style cart construction, further separate this grill as a unique value to the marketplace.The SS M580 Quantum IR is also a Dual Fuel designed grill for easy conversion to Natural Gas with the purchase of the conversion kit on Amazon.com

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Earthenware Portable Hibachi Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)Do not buy this!!!!The pretty lettering is just a piece of paper pasted on. The pot is just dried clay, not even sure if it was fired.
The paper washed off and so did the white paint on the clay. It is about four inches square. Too small for anything, really. I tried to return it with a complaint and was told that it was never advertized as "fired". I do not know but the word "earthenware" means an item that was fired, to me. Was severly disappointed.
Lady Diana

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Grill Small Pieces of Meat Or SeafoodCook, Reheat, or Keep Food Warm Wooden Pad IncludedMeasures 6" by 6"

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Son of Hibachi Combo with Snuff out Pouch Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this grill because it looked like it had it all, and I must say it really lived up to the expectations. Living in Sweden we have a fairly short summer that really makes you want to be out as often as you can. For me happiness lives in the ability to barbecue. Disposable grills is something that is big here, unfortunately its not very environmentally friendly or very good. So far the Son of Hibachi has been able to replace them with style.
The product description is pretty much on the money. Start-up is easy and fast, I would say the 10 minute mark can swing up and down a little depending on what coals you use. Lump coal is faster, briquettes a little slower - but if you can normally light your coals with fire starters, be it liquids or other you will have no problem here. The chimney effect of the closed up grill is noticeable and works as a charm.
When you notice the top coals are lit, peeking down from the top, you fold it open and the top handles become legs for the grill sides to rest upon. What strikes you at first is the intense heat wave created by the two surfaces - it is hot! Fortunately you can adjust the grilles in four levels to reduce some of that intense first heat.
We have tried cooking some different things now from hot dogs to chicken breasts to hamburgers and so far it has all worked out very well. The heavy duty grilles leave some nice black patterns on the cooking surface, just the way I think it should be.
The whole construction breathes sturdy, everything has that robust feel about it - all packed with coals it weighs in on about 16 pounds (7.5 kilo) which is a little heavy but knowing that nothing about this grill spells flimsy I accept that.
Another real good thing about this combo is the Snuff-out-pouch which really elevates this purchase. Once done grilling you close up the grill again and let that chimney effect clean of your grilles. Then smoking hot you put it down in your fire retardant pouch and zip it up - in litterally less than 10 seconds you are ready to go. Sure the bag heats up a little but considering the heat of the grill its nothing. The instructions state to leave it for at least 30 minutes before putting it in your trunk - an obvious protection against lawsuits. We have found this to be, in our case, unnecessary. As long as it stands up it's not going to damage anything. The bag can let out some smoke initially when packed but this settles pretty fast once oxygen depravation in the bag sets in.
My only gripe about Amazons product description is that the grill ships with a "Grill N Fry cast iron griddle for cooking eggs, pancakes, etc." which is only half true. Part of the grille has a flat surface true, but I don't see how it would be enough for a pancake an egg id probably fine. Luckily you can get a complete frying surface as an accessory if you look around online for a little bit.
All in all this is a marvelous little bbq which is well worth its pretty low price tag (in my opinion). Highly recommended for the excursion barbecuer.
EDIT: I would like to clarify one thing with the snuff-out pouch. I did actually manage to burn a backpack slightly I had crammed against the side of the pouch in my trunk. The sides of the pouch does get very hot after packing so I would avoid putting anything against it for a while. THe front and back however never gets very hot.

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Son of Hibachi is one of the most versatile charcoal barbecuing systems for home and travel. The ingenious blast furnace concept with the chimney effect enables you to be cooking in less than 10 minutes and assures consistent heat under the grills. With 170 sq. in. of cooking surface and a convertible roasting oven, this power house barbecue can cook anything from hamburgers and hot dogs to a Chateaubriand. Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, when you are finished cooking this grill folds into a self-cleaning oven and self-extinguishing barbecue. Then simply insert Son of Hibachi into the Snuff Out Pouch. This pouch has a flame-retardant lining, permitting you to pack up the barbecue immediately after eating and take it with you or store it for use at your next meal. On top of that, Son of Hibachi saves the unused charcoal for later use. This saves you time and money.

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Char Broil Magnum 500 Four-Burner Gas Grill, with Sideburner Review

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(More customer reviews)I see so many people that submit reviews here that don't even own the product. Well, I own a very similar Charbroil, so I can actually tell you how great it is.
Is a Weber better? Certainly. It also costs two to three times as much.
I can say that the Charbroil I have gets up to 500-600 degrees, perfect for searing meats. And everything we have grilled on it has been fantastic.
It is not made of high grade materials. Why? Because they cost much more. But they don't make the grill cook better, they make it last longer. So, you have to decide if paying $900 for a grill that lasts 10 years (you will still have to replace the innards two times) or a grill that lasts 3-4 years that costs 1/3 the price is best for you.
Personally, I like the latter. And there are ways to make sure your grill lasts as long as possible no matter what you buy. First thing I do out of the box is coat every stainless steel piece with WD-40. Every screw as well. And always the side burner. This rejects some of the moisture that builds up in these units.
Get a good cover. It makes a huge difference. A cover you can easily put on and take off is key, because you will use it, which, of course, is the only way it is effective.
I also take vasoline to every exposed screw and moving joint in the unit. I skip the ones that heat up, but there are so many places where rust can begin and it cannot begin under vasoline.
Repeating this process before winter and in the spring does wonders.
The burners will rust. Part of the deal. They rust in all grills because the heat impacts them dramatically. Be prepared to replace them at least once in the four years this grill performs for you.
Finally, look for Charbroil's and the like on sale. When you buy an expensive grill, they are rarely discounted that much. But Charbroil's and the like have regular clearances. We bought a last season model almost identical to this one, but that came with a rotisserie, for $199 (It sold for $369 the year before). And we got two free tanks of propane for our trouble.
Comparing a Charbroil to a Weber is like comparing a Camry to a high end Lexus. The Lexus, certainly, is a better car. But in reality, they both do exactly the same thing and the Camry costs a small fraction of the price. Compare apples to apples and never rank a product you don't own. It is unfair to those considering the product.

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A welcome addition to any back deck or patio, this powerful gas grill offers an array of convenient features for successful outdoor cooking. The unit's four primary burners deliver up to 50,000 BTUs of heat, while its 500-square-inch cooking surface provides ample room for grilling anything from hot dogs and hamburgers to salmon fillets, pork chops, sirloin steaks, thick slices of fresh pineapple, and veggie shish-kabobs. The unit also comes with a 13,000-BTU flush-lid side burner with a 180-square-inch cooking surface. With its 680 square inches of total cooking space, the grill can accommodate large quantities of breakfast fare for house guests, lunchtime favorites for the soccer team, and savory summertime specialties when gathering with friends late into the night. For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try adding wood chips (not included), which come in a variety of flavors including apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite, rosemary, and more. Thoughtfully designed, the grill's appliance-style enclosed cart provides two front doors that hide the tank and stored cooking accessories, generous door handles, and heavy-duty locking caster wheels for smooth transport and secure placement. Other highlights include Surefire electronic ignition for effortless start-ups, durable stainless- and painted-steel construction, and a dual fuel-source design that easily converts from LP to natural gas with a conversion kit (sold separately). Fully assembled, the gas grill measures 55 by 22 by 46 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Brinkmann - Go Grill Charcoal Grill, Black (810-5350-0) Review

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(More customer reviews)This grill is really nothing more than the charcoal pan from the more expensive Brinkman "Gourmet" smoker. The gourmet smoker can grill or smoke, and I've used this numerous times to grill. We find it to be just large enough to grill for our family of 4. The coal pan is pretty heavy gauge metal. The outer pan with the feet is thinner, but doesn't get too hot. You may want to consider buying the Gourmet instead. If you buy it at a home center, for about 1/3 more in price, you get a whole smoker. Either way, it's rugged, and small enough to take anywhere.

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The go-anywhere portable charcoal barbecue grill.
Large charcoal pan holds 15 lbs. of briquets for longer grilling time
Wooden handles
Chrome-plated steel grill
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Camp Chef Charcoal Lighter Basket CLB-9 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the charcoal lighter basket to use in conjunction with my Dutch oven. I was definitely not disappointed. It is easy to use, and my briquettes were ready in no time! The wood handle and heat shield enables me to safely transport and place the briquettes where I need them without being burned. Also, it allows me to distribute as few or as many briquettes as I desire. This is wonderful a product and I enthusiastically recommend it!

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Camp Chef Charcoal Lighter Basket Light Your Charcoal Quickly And Easily With This Charcoal Lighter Basket. Fill Charcoal Lighter Basket Half Full With Briquettes. Place Basket Over Camp Chef Burner To Light, Or Stuff Crumpled Newspaper Under The Basket Grate And Ignite Over A Dry, Fire-resistant Surface. Once Tips Of Briquettes Turn White, They Are Ready To Cook With. This Item Is In Category:Food & Cookware > Dutch Ovens Brand: Camp Chef

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Meco 5030 Electric Grill and Combination Water Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that my husband and I are smoker morons - we need a book titled 'Smokers for Dummies'. But, we have always wanted a smoker, and in researching the electric version of this little unit, I found lots of people were happy with it. I also noticed that it can be converted to charcoal (or vice versa for the charcoal unit) with a conversion kit available from the manufacturer. For the charcoal version, I was concerned about having to watch the coals for hours to assure proper heat, and being able to control the 220 degree temperature which is perfect for smoking. After using this little puppy for the first time, I am quite impressed with it. The thermostat allows for constant temperature control, and allows you to go about your life instead of baby sitting a smoker all day.
The large box arrived with lots of parts, but was assembled in about an hour - the instructions were very good. We immediately put a beef brisket into the unit, turned it on, and added mesquite chunks. The unit came with some hickory chumks to get you started, but we will use those later I presume. The neighborhood smelled like a BBQ pit, and everyone came to see what was going on. Talk about a make-shift party! The 4.5 pound brisket took around 4 hours to cook. Hindsite, I would have brined the brisket prior to smoking it to help it retain more moisture, but it was not that dry at the end. A little BBQ sauce on the cooked meat handled that problem.
The unit recommends using wood chunks, not chips. It tells you to put the chunks on top of the electric coils. Not only did I find this difficult to do (balance the wood on the electric coils) but I found that even after soaking the chunks for a hour or more, I had to replace them every hour or so (I used 2 each time). They tended to burn up, and I suspect that is why the brisket was a bit dry (that, and I bought the brisket at a super market near-by who sells 'select' meat, so there was little if any marbling in the meat).
But the taste and the flavor of the brisket was great. Lots of mesquite smoke flavor. We sliced it very thin (as I had said, the meat had little marbling, so tenderness was not the poor brisket's forte). Added some BBQ sauce, and served it up with potatoes, beans and corn bread. As good as any high priced BBQ pit in the area. I was thoroughly pleased.
My one neighbor was shocked that we would purchase an electric version of this unit. He has a charcoal one. He said 'You will miss all of the the flavor with electric! Why not just steam the meat?'. Well, he ate those words right after he ate some of the brisket. We actually got more flavor out of this unit than he gets from his charcoal one because it is difficult to add wood to his, and simple to add it to this one! I would challenge anyone who says you can not get flavor from an electric smoker if you use wood to flavor the meat.
On the positive side of this unit: Great flavor, simple to assemble (allow an hour and have a screw driver and a pliers ready), easy to use (no replacing charcoal), the water container is 5.5 quarts - enough for 5 hours of smoking, doors to add additional wood or water as needed, the bullet shape is attractive on the patio, it has a thermostat and a temperature gauge (although the settings are only low/medium/high and warm/ideal/hot respectively this seems to be adequate), easy to clean, you can add wood and water without removing the cover or meat - heat loss is minimal, .
On the negative side of this unit: There are some gaps where the lid sits on the top of the unit so some smoke is lost (on the plus side, this attracts curious neighbors!), the instructions are for the charcoal version - not the electric one - you are pretty much on your own, it tends to run a bit hot so once heated I would recommend turning the control to 'medium-high' to continue the cooking and maintain that 220 degree temperature, it burned up the wood chunks instead of allowing them to smolder - decreasing the temperature should help this some, cleaning the bottom bowl requires loosening the electric element to remove the pan - although cleaning this is not necessary each time you use it, some of the body parts were a bit bent when it arrived even though the box was fine - a pliers fixed this problem.
I would recommend this unit to even a novice smoker. We had great success with this unit and our first smoking episode, and plan to use it throughout the year for smoking beef, pork, fish and fowl. It also has instructions for smoking cheese and nuts if that is your liking.
When smoking, I recommending having a pair of tongs to add wood to the fire if you like a heavy smoke taste - makes it easier adding the wood through the available door.
Gee, I wonder what smoked beer would taste like?

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O-Grill 3000 Portable Gas Barbecue Grills Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this grill. It's cool looking, has a great storage box feature and a nice large round cast iron surface.
It's lid is key when cooking on the beach or in a windy situation. I also have the Weber q 200 and while that grill is great I prefer this one for transportability and color. The Weber runs about $200. I lucked out and bought this one on Amazon on sale for $136.00. I can't speak to the longevity of this grill but I would buy it over the Weber if I had to choose one.
From what I understand the manufacturer of the O-3000 is an expert in making propane tools. It shows with this grill. The regulator seems to be very high quality, the auto ignition button works in a snap and the flame from the stainless steel burner is solid, strong and blue. I've only had it a few weeks now and hope to give another review after a long summer of beaching, tailgating and camping.
UPDATE;
Well, Ive had this grill for over a year now and its still great. I use it on the beach and camping. It still burns strong and even.
The food the design and the ease of use make this a great grill to own. In fact, I just bought the O-Grill 1000 model ( smaller version) for more intimate beach and camping days and I LOVE it too!

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New from O-Grill is the first efficient lightweight portable propane grill. O-Grill 3000 is the first truly portable grill at a weight of 24 lbs with features that rival larger, heavier, and more costly models. The grill's 225 sq. inch grilling surface, 9450 BTU stainless steel burner, and colorful clam shell design with retractable legs set it apart from other "portable" grills. Great for: Camping - Tailgating - RVs - Picnics - Beach Parties - Apartment decks / balconies - Extra grill for backyard parties Portable LP Gas Grill that uses standard propane gas cylinders and features a clam shell design, retractable legs, and a handle for easy transportation. The grill includes a storage case with optional detachable light with a durable PL lamp and is ANSI Z21.89 a-2006 / CSA 1.18a-2006 test approved. Dimensions: 20.5"x8.5"x23" (525x215x580 mm) Run Time 4 hours (14.1 oz cylinder)

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3" River Country (RC-T3 F/C) Dual Range Adjustable F & C BBQ Smoker Thermometer (50 to 550 f & 10 to 285 c) Review

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(More customer reviews)This was purchased for use on a Weber portable BBQ. Install wasn't particularly easy as it required a hole larger than my largest drill bit, but once in it has proven very sturdy and accurate. If you get used to cooking with a thermometer, you will find this indispensable.

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Is your Old Barbecue Thermometer worn out, broken, or lost its accuracy? Are you looking to install a thermometer on your new Grill or Smoker or the one you just custom built? Then River Country® has the Thermometer for you!!!The River Country® 3" Dual Range (Fahrenheit and Celsius), Barbecue Thermometers have been specifically designed and manufactured with the highest accuracy and craftsmanship around for today's desiring cooks, whether you're a novice or a professional. The River Country® RC-T3 F/C has been manufactured using all professional grade components, from heavy duty 304 Stainless steel to the specially designed and built, easy to read, full range dial, displaying the cooking temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. The lens assemblies have been sealed with an industrial grade pliable sealant to prevent fogging and moisture from entering the dial. Each River Country® BBQ / Smoker thermometer has a small adjustment screw on the back for making fine calibration adjustments when every degree counts.The Model RC-T3 F/C features an easy to read 3" dual range dial with a 2 1/2" total stem length including the extra long threaded portion which provides for secure mounting on either thin or thick walled smokers or grills. The threads are standard 1/2" NPT, common on most existing grills and smokers or you can simply drill a 13/16" hole and fasten with the supplied hardware and instructions.All RC-T3 F/C's are backed with our 1 year limited replacement warranty.

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Cobb Premier Portable Stainless Steel Grill & Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had mine for about a month now, and have done 3 chickens, 2 tri-tip roasts and a DOUBLE rack of Baby-backs... and am gearing up to try baking/smoking a pile of shortribs soon.
So far, I have only used the roasting rack to cook with...wet mesquite chips wrapped in heavy alum. foil in the firebasket smoke the meat nicely, just perfect. Surprised compliments from everyone who've tasted the results. Chicken, in 1 1/2 to 2 hours, comes out so tender you'll wonder if it's really done (it is). The Babybacks smoked up wonderful and were as tender as you'd want.
I'm a tri-tip guy, and all my friends step back in respect when I approach a grill with a Tri-tip in hand. I'm good at it. This Cobb Grill makes the best I've ever had.
Pro's:
*Convenient for apartments, small patios, any lifestyle or condition when you want the BBQ to come out and go back to stashed away. It is small, compact, all the accoutrements fit comfortably into the carrying case, even the extra accessories you might buy. Speaking of which, search the internet for the cheapest roasting rack...some will sell this wire rack for $39...it's about an $6 item, but if you can find one for $15, get one. You'll use it for roasting and allows you to NOT need to turn over the ribs, chicken, etc. during the cooking process. It's probably the most convenient of all the accessories.
*Easy setup, easy stash. Minimal fuel (10-12 briquettes).
*A moat! You can add water, soda, beer,etc., in the built-in moat and you get results like doing a Beer-can chicken. Most moist and great taste for everything. Results are great.
*Easy to smoke meats. Add your wet chips to the firebowl when you put on the meat. I've been using about 2 tablespoons of chips for a nice amount of smoke flavor.
*Both portable and movable. Not only is this little thing really portable, it can be moved anytime during the grilling by just picking it up with your bare hands. Its sides are cool. It's halfway to 'Kid-Friendly' and is a pretty safe grill to have around kids. The dome is hot, but the sides are not. This is especially handy if you want to shuffle ribs or flip some meat halfway thru cooking...I just pick it up and carry it to the kitchen where I can flip things without making a mess...then I take it outside again. Very handy!
*Set it and Ferget it. The nice thing is that you don't have to bother with the grill while its cooking. Go party. Relax. All you need is a timer to figure out when its all done. Because you are using a moat and liquid (if you do) it's hard to over-cook anything.
I haven't tried doing a plain steak yet, or hamburgers, without the lid...that's next week's project.
Cons: Expensive. I bought mine on sale for $85 and was lucky to get it at that. The accessories are expensive. The wok, the frying pan are well designed and might be worth the loot, but the roasting rack is just a wire grid who's legs happen to fit into the ring-holes of the included grill plate. At the mfg. cost of the wire rack, they should be throwing this thing in for free. Once you get your unit home, you can look for workable racks in thrift shops.
You can still find the earlier models, with the black plastic sides, available at a steep discount, around $50. These would be worth getting to save money. The new models are the ones with the stainless mesh sides.
*Cleaning. If you throw some sliced lemons in the moat-water, cleanup will be easier. The thing should to be cleaned after each use, which could be problematic for RV'rs. The quality non-stick grill surfaces are no problem, but the wire racks and the main steel bowl can need lotsa water or some soaking. You can rough clean it with paper towels and finish it at home, if you're off camping. Dawn Direct Foam works really well.
*Slow cooking, lower heat. Because it uses lower heat for a longer time, figure that it's going to be 2 hours for a chicken or a tri-tip, 2 1/2 hours for ribs unless you want to refill the firebox and go for 4 hours. That includes the 1/2 hour for the coals to get right.*Charcoal starter matches make things easier, so when you find them for sale, buy several boxes. The matches found on the Cobb site are overpriced. They run about $2.50 a box in grocery stores, and there are two kinds, the giant ones and the smaller ones. 8 to the box and 20 to the box, respectively. 2 big ones do it, or 4 small ones will light your charcoal just fine. DON'T leave the dome on while the charcoal is flaming/lighting, you'll start to melt the top handle (my stupid). Leave the dome off to speed the charcoal lighting.
All in all, I think this is an ideal charcoal grill that almost guarantees you'll wow yourself, your family and friends with the incredible results. It's slightly different cooking than the normal charcoal BBQ grill, so you'll learn to make your cooking adjustments...and you'll love the results. I would (and do) recommend this little baby to anyone who'll listen. My friends all recommend my using this as often as they can talk me into it.7/17/2010..........And now I've had it for awhile...just got back in town after being on the road for a bit....the first thing I did when I 'unhitched' was to fire up the Cobb and slam a Tri Tip on it. I'm still using it, still loving it, it's still in great shape, and still does a great job. My favorite seasoning is still Santa Maria Tri Tip Seasoning by Righetti Specialties, and a healthy dose of Bacon Salt never hurts nothing! Love this grill.


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Cobb Premier BBQ Cooking System Includes stainless steel stay-cool base, fire grid, dome top, non-stick grilling surface, lifting handle, and carry bag. Dishwasher safe. The Stainless Steel stay-cool base offers all the features of the Classic Cobb but with a high-end look of steel. Grill, Smoke, Bake, Roast, Fry and Boil with the Premier Cobb BBQ Grill & Cooking System. This is the complete solution, everything you need for the ultimate portable charcoal grill and weighs only 8lbs. The exterior remains cool to the touch while the interior cooks at up to 500 degrees. The perfect addition to your hurricane kit.

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Charcoal Companion Silver Chimney Charcoal Starter Review

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(More customer reviews)This starter does precisely what it is intended to do. It starts coals quicker and easier than the conventional method. Nothing more, nothing less.
After twenty-five uses, I'm pretty happy with my purchase. But I am a little concerned about durability. One concern is that it is starting to rust. I keep it outdoors but it is not exposed to the elements. I don't know if this is common with charcoal starters, but I don't expect to get another season out of it as the rust is progressing rapidly.
Another concern is with the handle. While it was tight and secure for the first dozen uses or so, It has now loosened up. The rivets seem secure, but the handle wobbles. Not a good feeling when you are handling hot coals.
The heat shield and wooden handle effectively work together so that you could use your bare hand, but I still recommend using a high quality glove or mitten as the supports on the handle get very hot.
Overall, it's not a bad starter, but it does have a couple of issues that would prevent me from buying another one. If you have the money, consider spending a little more for a starter from a better known company. Otherwise, expect to get about a season of use out of this one.

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The Charcoal Companion Chimney Charcoal Starter lights charcoal without lighter fluid and is safer for the environment.Place a sheet of crumpler newspaper or paraffin fire starter in bottom, fill the top with charcoal and light the paper or starter. After 15 minutes you have a chimney full of hot coals. The chimney holds up to 5 pounds of charcoal. The hardwood handle ensures a safe grip.Silver.

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15" INCH EXTRA LONG CUFF HEAT RESISTANT Fireplace & Barbecue Gloves with Primiem Suede Leather Gloves, 100 % Cotton Lining Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these exclusively for grilling use. According to the other reviews, these are great for grilling. However, they must not have used this with cast iron on the grill. We have the lodge logic cast iron fajita plates that we use all the time. My husband tried to grab one of these off the grill using one of these mitts and the cast iron branded the leather and burned his hand immediately. So they may be good for regular grilling or the fireplace, I'm not sure, I just know that if you grill with cast iron or cook with cast iron...these are not for you.

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Best Barbecue Suede leather Gloves, Extra Long Cuff provide extra protection. 100% cotton lining for much comfort. 15" long. ONE SIZE FITS ALL.

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Maverick GL-01 Fluorscent Stainless Steel Grill Light Review

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(More customer reviews)I have an LED grill light with a dual magnetic/screw-clamp mounting mechanism. Both the LED light and its clamp work well enough. However, I thought the fluorescent light would provide a brighter light and illuminate a larger area (the LED light illuminates a small area as if it were a miniature spotlight).
I was wrong! The fluorescent light does cover a larger area bit with less brilliance. I decided to go back to using the LED.
Another consideration the difficulty of getting a stable mount/grip with the fluorescent light's squeeze-to-open mounting clamp.


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Maverick's Cordless Fluorscent Light is a great companion when grilling in low-light conditions. Just clip the light onto any shelf up to 1-inch thick and bend the gooseneck to your desired angle. This handy portable light features a 5-inchfluorescent bulb (replacements easily available, and it's powered by 4 AA batteries (included) for 2 to 3 hours of continuous use. The stainless steel housing and mounting clip are useable rain or shine, and they're outdoor and salt-spray tested. The light measures 24 inches in length by 3 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

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Weber 426001 Q 300 Propane Gas Barbecue Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had the Q300 for about 10 weeks and grilled on it 3-4 times per week. Grilled steaks, roasts, chicken (both direct and indirect heat), pork
loins, hamburgers and hotdogs and the Q300 handled it all.
Gets hot fast:
From start with both burners on high...3 minutes grill is at 310 degrees....7 minutes 400 degrees.....10 minutes 520 degrees....14 minutes maxes out at 590 degrees
I like to cook chicken and pork over indirect heat, so I really like having the two burners with separate controls. The larger burner runs the perimeter of the grill and a second, smaller burner, goes down the center.
Outside burner only (High)..maintains 400 degrees,(Low)..300 degrees
Center burner only (High)..maintains 300 degrees,(Low)..200 degrees
Both burners on (High)..maintains 590 degrees, (Low)..500 degrees
Heavy duty cast-iron cooking grates. Grates dimensions are 25" x 17.5".

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With dual burners, a large cooking surface and 21,700 BTUs of output, the Weber Q300 performs like grills twice its size. Combine its effiency-to-size ratio with top-end features such as a precision thermometer and one-touch ignition and you've got yourself one sizzling-hot value in a grill.Porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate Cast aluminum lid and body with drip ducts Push-button ignition Uses refillable 20 ounces tanks (not included) Tall lid profile with built-in thermometer Glass-reinforced nylon frame with folding work tables and tool holders Bolts into stationary cart (included)

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