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I bought the Bull Rack and the Charcoal Companion Rack because I was unsure of the exact sizes due to comments by others. I have a BBQ slow cooker with vertical sides, so I had very little extra room, and the comments left doubt as to which would fit.

The Bull and Charcoal Companion are nearly identical except that the Bull is over $24 and the Charcoal Companion is about $18. I have no idea why they have such different prices. They're both imported and stainless steel so I recommend the Charcoal Companion and save yourself some dough.

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I was pleased to get this product and was eager to put it to use.

Several QC problems were apparent right off the bat, but they didn't affect the overall function of the rack.

First, sharp burrs were left on the 'cut' ends of each semicircular rack piece just above the weld.

I used my metal file to "round" them off, removing the danger of someone cutting their hand while using the rack.

This really should be done at the factory before these pieces are welded.

Secondly, one of the semicircular pieces was welded a good 1/4" higher (or lower depending on how the rack is used) than all the others.

Don't they have a "jig", in the Chinese factory where these are made, to hold the pieces in the proper position when they're welding them together ?

Now for the good news it works very well.

To roast a chicken, I sprayed the rack with vegetable oil and put in the "bottom" of the porcelain broiler pan (it fit perfectly) that came with my stove.

Then I loaded the pan with potatoes, dropped the chicken in the rack (breast side down) and roasted it for 30 minutes.

Nice thing was, when it came time to "flip the bird", the skin didn't stick to the rack and it went onto its back very smoothly.

Once done, cleanup was a breeze with a quick soak in soapy water, a once-over with a "safe" scouring pad and a rinse.

Looking forward to using this for Q'ing some ribs and a larger bird on my smoker in the near future.

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Just what I wanted. Having a rack is the easiest way to grill pork ribs without burning them. This rack is S/S. My old rack was not. Clean up is much easier with this on.

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If you roast whole chickens, small turkeys or breasts or flip it for slabs of ribs..........you need this. I suggest getting a big Rubbermaid tub to let the residue soak off.........or........just let it season. The handles also come in handy. Can also can be used in your oven

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This is a very useful item for ribs and whole pieces of meat on the grill. It is dual use, just turn it over to the desired side. I also like to use it for leg thigh combos and pieces of meat that won't fall through the slots. I use it, and then I put it in the dishwasher. You can't beat it for ease of use. I LOVE IT!!!

I also like to put it on the grill and lay my shish kabobs on it. I spray the rack with oil or rub it with an oiled towel and clean up is a breeze.