Showing posts with label cheap gas grills. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Bayou Classic Kamado Smoking Water Pan Reviews

Bayou Classic Kamado Smoking Water Pan
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Bought this drip pan for my Kamado Joe Classic. It fits perfectly over my heat delflector plate so that the drippings don't hit the ceramic plate. Works extremely well when smoking meat at low temps when you add water, or whatever mixture to help flavor your meat in a ceramic grill and keep it moist. Easy clean up for future use, just add some water and vinegar, let soak for a while, then wash in your sink.

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Just used this yesterday to smoke a roast on my grill. It worked great, and I anticipate much more good use from this pan.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Cheap Maverick MGP-01CR Mesh BBQ Grill Chef's Pan

Maverick MGP-01CR Mesh BBQ Grill Chef's Pan
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
List Price: $50.00
Sale Price: $37.17
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DO NOT BUY THIS, or anything else from Maverick! Maverick Mesh BBQ Grill 12-Inch Fry Pan

I was reluctant to purchase this because I've seen similar Maverick products in stores, and they look cheaply made. This grill basket is no exception. I took it out of the box, and immediately washed it because I was so excited to use it. As soon as I washed it, the bottom ring that is supposed to provide the basket with a flat, stable surface fell off (!!). Upon closer inspection, all the soldering joints are sloppy and sparse--hardly one drop of molten metal will keep the product together, so I expect it's just a matter of time before the whole thing falls apart. Shame on me for not listening to my intuition, and ordering this thing anyway. I have HAD IT with products made in China, especially kitchen products!

At the risk of sounding like a protectionist, there's only one item I purchased in the last year that was made in China that I am perfectly happy with, which I will be posting a glowing review about (the Weber 3-pc stainless grill tool set--WONDERFUL!). I should start my own site called Made in the U.S.A., where all the products are made at home, using quality materials and manufacturing processes. Granted, the prices would be higher, but who cares how inexpensive it is if you barely get one or two uses out of something that's supposed to last years??

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When this arrived the handle had to be put on and that was a little challenging. The clip to secure the top to the bottom would not work unless the handle was pulled out a little and then pushed back in when the clip was secured. The first time we used it my wife put too many veggies in and the handle felt like it was going to bend every time I picked it up to shake the veggies on the grill. Next time we will cook less and it should work great. The vegetables we cooked came out great so to make a long story short, I would buy this product again.

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It makes it super simple to grill veggies i love it! I used it multiple times this summer and every time i had delicious grilled veggies. Super easy!

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Reviews of Music City Metals 92901 Steel Wire Rock Grate Replacement

Music City Metals 92901 Steel Wire Rock Grate Replacement for Select Gas Grill Models by Broilmaster, El Patio and Others
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $22.95
Sale Price: $19.84
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This hard to find grate replacement works perfectly in my aging gas grill

Everything is good as new

Service was superb

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This item is exactly as portrayed... it is a direct replacement for the original equipment and installed without a problem.

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This grill is about one 1/2 inch short from side to side but it still rests on the edge footings. It should probably be 24" wide to rest on the depth footing but it still fits.

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I have a D3 (D39N) from 1993 and the original rock grate is 13 1/4" deep.

Unfortunately this Music City Metals replacement grate is 13 1/2" deep, and that extra 1/4"

prevents it from properly seating on the grate ledges; instead, it lays along the side of

the grill body way above the ledges, making the grate un-level.

I believed the description where it states that it will fit a D3.

Perhaps later era D3's have a slightly wider body, but all I know is that it definitely does not

fit my D3. I'm probably going to return this and buy the genuine Broilmaster part.

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Good fit, made of quality steel. It was a little short, so it didn't engage one of the end supports on my Broilmaster, but that doesn't affect it's performance.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Cheap Mr. Bar-B-Q Cast-Iron Ribbed Fajita Platter Set

Mr. Bar-B-Q Cast-Iron Ribbed Fajita Platter Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought two and they were better than I expected. The cast-iron pans are perfect for fajitas, but they also work great for a couple of hamburgers, bacon, veggies or anything else you'd like to "grill" on the stove (or on a real grill) when you don't need big, round, cast-iron pan. The top varnish on the wooden pan-holders quickly gets toasted, but that's part of it's charm, it goes with the cast iron. The little pot-holders for the handles are great for the table, but a larger mitt is safer while grilling. NOTE: this IS cast iron and you will need to properly "season" the pans before you first use them to keep food from sticking.

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We bouight this set, not just for fajitas, but for meat/veggies after grilling. They work great and keep food hot. Also, the mitts work good when transporting the food to the platters. No unwieldy pot holders to deal with, another nice feature.

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I had always wanted to buy sizzler platters, but since I needed three, I was looking for the right price, which I found at amazon. I followed the instructions very carefully before use so that they will last me for a long time. The wooden base and the handle holders make it very convenient and comfortable to hold. We use them atleast once a week and enjoy homemade sizzlers.

This is probably one of the best purchases I have made for our kitchen in some time.

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It really helps the presentation for serving fajitas. I would recomend buying more than one if you want to serve more than one person, or two light eaters. The pour spouts work great, and seasoning this was much easier than my Dutch oven.

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Very happy with this product! It has a classy wooden base and the skillet is very solid.

We have put this in for a regular use since it arrived. Great Deal!

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Kingsford Stainless Steel Replacement Bristles, fits Grill Brush Reviews

Kingsford Stainless Steel Replacement Bristles, fits Grill Brush KSS40
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Wore out the brush on a very nice BBQ set and found this replacement. Mine wasn't even a Kingsford tool, but the brush fit perfectly. Works like a charm for a fraction of the price of new tools.

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When I originally purchased my Kingsford grill brush, I thought it would be a great idea to be able to replace the bristles. So the time came, and I ordered not one, but two replacement bristles.

Unfortunately, when I tried to replace the bristles, it was impossible to loosen the screws holding the old bristles on the handle.

Therefore, I recommend that you attempt to remove the old bristles BEFORE purchasing this product, to be sure that you won't have the same problem.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

GRILLMARK BBQ-467347 DELUXE ROTISSERIE 36" Reviews

GRILLMARK BBQ-467347 DELUXE ROTISSERIE 36'
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $44.89
Sale Price: $19.01
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Delivery time was a little slow, but it got here nonetheless. The first thing I noticed was that this rotissserie is battery operated. I was hoping for one with a plug so I wouldn't have to worry about batteries, but no big deal, I just wish they would have specified it on the ad. Assembly is nice and easy, but it doesn't take a genius to really put it together. The mounting bracket for the rotisserie did not fit my BBQ, but it works fine without it. My BBQ came with the holder for the handle so the only thing I had to worry about was the actual rotisserie device. As long as you have something heavy on the rod, it seems to hold up just fine.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Music City Metals 02619 Ceramic Electrode Replacement for Gas Grill Reviews

Music City Metals 02619 Ceramic Electrode Replacement for Gas Grill Model Aussie 8462-8-MR1
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Worked great out of the box. Routing the electrix cable was a little difficult, but that was a problem related to the design of the barbecue. Worked as promised.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Char-Broil Electric Water Smoker Review

Char-Broil Electric Water Smoker
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I've had this smoker for four years now and am generally happy with it.

Pros: Great success smoking baby-back ribs and pork shoulder (for pulled pork). Fairly easy cleanup (see Tips below) and true Lazy-Q (you don't need to do anything other than remove the food if cooking for just three-four hoiurs)

Cons: As previously noted, it can't maintain a hot temperature in windy/cold conditions. The water pan and electric element below it are hard to access once you start cooking. You basically need to remove the food grills to get to the water pan. This isn't necessary when cooking ribs, but a pork shoulder can take up to eight hours. To get to the electric element to add wood chips is a bit easier; you need to lift the entire assembly (food, water pan, and all) off of the base.

Tips:

Well, not much you can do about cooking in cold weather. I may need to try the 'old towel on the top' tip mentioned by another reviewer.

When preparing to cook, fill the water pan up to near the top so you don't need to add water later. Also place enough wood chips near the electric element so you don't need to add more later. I've never had to add wood chips. Also, preheat the smoker without the food grills on to get the wood chips to start smoking.

Place foil over the bottom pan before adding wood chips. This makes cleanup a lot easier especially if grease drips down and misses the water pan. I usually run the foil up the side of the base (inside) to keep that relatively clean.

Don't open the lid! That will release all the heat and delay cooking.

Overall, I think this is a pretty good smoker. I have had no rusting problems though the inside of it gets really grimy after a few cooking sessions.

Others have noted that the Brinkmann electric as an option. That model has an access door to the water pan, lava rocks (maybe that helps to get the wood chips to smoke?), but the heating element does not have a thermostat.

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I've owned this smoker for 6 years and have had great success turning out turkeys, pulled pork, ribs, etc.

Couple of tips that took me some time to work out.

1) Cover the water pan with some heavy duty foil after filling it. This'll prevent the liquid from boiling away too quickly. You won't have to refill it during the smoking, and it'll prevent the smoker from getting too "wet" inside. When I left it uncovered, I was getting steamed meat, not smoked.

2) Drill a hole in the bottom of the unit, and get a drip pan underneath it. This'll allow any condensation to drip out rather than collecting in the bottom of the smoker and promoting rust.

3) Get some heavy duty foil beneath the heater element. Makes cleanup much easier, and gets the heat reflected up to the food.

Have fun....

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I have had excellent results with this smoker. Yes it's a cheapie, but used correctly you can get great results.

1. Use a short heavy duty power cord.

2. Don't worry about smoke coming out of the top, it's supposed to.

3. Soak your chips for an hour or so, wrap them in heavy foil, puncture the foil and place it between the electric elements.

4. Fill the water pan with very hot water, not cold.

5. Wind and cold air temps are the enemy. I made a blanket out of a foil covered water heater blanket (cut to size) and used foil tape to seal the edges and bungee cords to hold it in place. It works beautifuly. Cost about ten bucks.

6. Forget the thermometer on the lid, it is useless. For the best results and until you become expert you will need two remote thermometers. One to go in the meat you are smoking, the second one to monitor the smoker temperature. To monitor the smoker temp, stick the probe all the way through the narrow end a raw potato and place it on the top rack. You want to be cooking in the 220 to 230 range. Pay careful attention to both temperatures, reduce or increase the heat as necessary.

7. Let the smoker get hot before you place the food in it. And remember to let the food get to almost room temp before you place it in the smoker.

Follow these tips and you will really enjoy the delicious bbq that this little smoker can make. Hope this helps.

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I am not really happy with this smoker so far. I know it is not top of the line, and not rocket science. The outside finish seems very durable, but...the paint is peeling off the inside of the lid and inside of the barrel after the first use. I expect it will begin to rust fairly quickly now. Shame on me for not keeping my receipt. I would take it back and buy a different brand.

Furthermore, I am not crazy about the reflector shield, used on the bottom of the unit. Place the wood chips around the element,on the shield and...some of them smolder, some of them don't.

The last model I owned (I think it was a Weber, for over 10 years) used lava rocks surrounding the electric coil. Then spread the chips around the lava rocks. Seemed to work a lot better.

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I recently purchased this smoker to smoke a turkey for Thanksgiving. This is the first time that I have used a smoker and I was very impressed with the flavor of the finished product. Before I smoked the Turkey I decided to research the process and any other info I could find on using this smoker. I initially read the reviews that had been posted here on Amazon and I was very concerned. After reading all the info that I could find about the subject I proceeded with caution. Here are the things that I learned and did to ensure that the Thanksgiving Turkey was not ruined:

1. High quality extension cord -basically your typical orange extension cord that you would use with power tools. Do not use the very thin gauge brown or white cords that might be used for an indoor lamp. Also, you should use as short a cord as possible. Another tip would be to plug the extension cord into a higher amp circuit such as in the garage or kitchen.

2. If you are going to smoke a large item such as a Turkey make sure that you use hardwood (Hickory, Mesquite, etc) chunks and not chips. The chunks are larger than chips, somewhere between golf ball size and softball size.

3. If you can, try to purchase a remote Thermometer. This a meat Thermometer that has a probe that you insert into the thickest part of the meat. The probe has a long heat proof cable that plugs into a transmitter. The transmitter broadcast a signal to the receiver which you can keep near you so that you can monitor the temperature the entire time that you are smoking. The receiver also has an alarm.

By using these tips I was able to smoke a 12.6 lb turkey in about 5.5 hours on a very cold and windy day (30 deg at beginning of smoke going up to mid 40s). I initially used the towel on the top trick but realized early on that the smoker was too hot instead of too cold and I ended up having to remove the towel and turn down the heat. My entire family thought that the Turkey was the best that they ever had.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Discount CalFlame BBQ10967E-A 2-in-1 Oven

CalFlame BBQ10967E-A 2-in-1 Oven
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $905.60
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I really like this product but when UPS delivered it they dropped it several times and I inspected it and it appeared to have no damage to the box or what was inside. However, to my suprise when UPS dropped it, it fell on the dial and corner and bent it. Now not sure what to do but I do know I will not buy anything heavy again and have UPS ship it.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Best Jolees-by-You, Gas BBQ Grill Theme Sticker Deals

Jolees-by-You, Gas BBQ Grill Theme Sticker
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
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I was excited to find such a steal of a bargain on Amazon. I thought a Gas BBQ grill for under 5 bucks was the find of a lifetime.

But I was disappointed to find out it was just a lousy sticker.

Read: This won't cook any food.

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I am disappointed o find out it's a sticker. YOU need to let peolple knopw that it is and then advertise it in the craft department.

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I saw this at Walmart for a few dollars and, even though I'm single and live alone, I felt the need to buy the coolest thing in the store. The first thing you notice about this is IT IS HUGE! You could easily entertain a large group of people with this, so if you're on a budget and like to entertain in the summer, this is definitely the way to go. After getting the box home and opening it up you will stare at the part and say to yourself, "WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO?" I think I could have had it assembled for free but I wanted it right then and there. Actually, it only took me 15 hours to put the whole thing together, so assembly is not that bad. Considering though that I am a mechanical engineer I would hope I could put one together...Once assembled, I grabbed a few porkchops and threw them at it. This easily produced the juiciest pork chops I have ever made. So far I have thrown pork chops, ribs, sirloin steaks, chicken, corn, onions, carrots, pepparz, and even perogies at it and every time my food was done perfectly and evenly. I put it right on my fridge. I was very impressed for a three dollar item. All of the component of the thing seem to be very solid and well made. I expect that this will last at least 3 or 4 seasons, which is worth the money in my opinion, especially at this price point.

So in conclusion, if you are looking for something on a budget, buy this right now before it's out of stock. I noticed the Walmart by me already removed most of the stickers from display and it's the beginning of DECEMBER!!. It looks great, can impress a crowd (girls love stickers) and is very solidly constructed. I guarantee you will get tons of compliments when your family, friends, and neighbors lay their eyes on it. They will be jealous.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Travel Q Port Gas Grill Review

Travel Q Port Gas Grill
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
List Price: $215.95
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Ordered the grill and have cooked several different types of items several times.

Problems:

It was a problem to assemble as the "directions" gave little help. If I were not good with assembling things, I would have sent it back right then and there.

Uneven heat with lots of overly hot spots and then others that are cool. So food cooks unevenly as well and constantly has to be moved.

The super hot spots have a tendancy to have the food stick even when it's been primed with oil or cooking spray.

It's only good for very small items and really only cooks on the areas where food touches the grates. The heat in the interior is almost non-existent so you have food that is spotty in appearance.

All in all, I'm sorry I bought it.

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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Best Music City Metals 58201 Porcelain Steel Bar Cooking Grid Deals

Music City Metals 58201 Porcelain Steel Bar Cooking Grid Replacement for Select Grill Mate and Uniflame Gas Grill Models
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Good product. I was hoping to find a stainless, but the enamel should give it a much longer life.

Thanks for quick service.

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I ordered the replacement cooking grid for my Uniflame gas grill, from Music City Metals. It fit perfectly and works well. Shipping, was quick and got me back to grilling in short order. This is at least my second order from Music City Metals and I have had good luck with them. I have been happy with the parts ordered from this company and have had no complaints whatsoever.

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The cooking grid was just a fraction bigger than the original. Thus, it did not seat level in the grill.

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Won't know how it lasts until fry out season arrives.

Feels sturdy fits perfect bought the flame thingy also.

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the product came on time. It was exactly as advertised. It was reasonably priced and accurately labeled. I am a happy customer

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Monday, February 17, 2014

CoMet Lightweight 11lb Propane Cylinder Blue Wave with Level Gauge Review

CoMet Lightweight 11lb Propane Cylinder Blue Wave with Level Gauge
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Every time I had to refill my propane tank, I asked myself why we keep carrying this old rusty piece of steel around. It stain the carpet of the trunks, falls, hurts our hands, etc... Not civilized at all. We don't do that with anything else! So I went over the Internet (yes, I buy a lot of things over the Internet) and started looking for new solutions. Among some different options, although non-corrosive,this Lightweight CoMet Cylinder for Propane seemed the best looking one and has a protected steel core.

I got it 2 days after ordering it. The empty weight is unbelievable (around 10lb). Went with it to the local filling station and had no problem to fill it. The filler was amazed with it. Handles are extremely comfortable. The valve has the same connection and all the safety features as the normal propane cylinder valve, so no problem connection to my grill. In addition, there is a level gage on the valve handle that turns fully green (from red) when filled and when used on the grill. I assume it is going red when the propane is down.

As it has a wider base, it just doesn't fall during transport.

Comparing with my old steel cylinder, the only disadvantage is the quantity of propane you can fill which is lower, but I really don't care when you take into consideration all the troubles with the old steel cylinders

Nice product!

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Best Charcoal Companion 13-Inch Nonstick Grilling Kabob Skewers, Set of 6 Deals

Charcoal Companion 13-Inch Nonstick Grilling Kabob Skewers, Set of 6
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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These skewers are flat, non-stick, and have a sharp point on the end for piercing the food. Because they are flat, foods don't roll around on the skewer. The non-stick coating makes it easy to remove the cooked food, and cleanup is easy. These fit nicely laying flat in the dishwasher, and I don't have to scrub food residue off of them. Compared to my last set of stainless skewers, these are a great step up.

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I bought these for my husband who is getting into Grillin' and Chillin'. They work great. They are long enough to fit all the goodies that should go onto shish-kabobs, and they are flat, so what you put on them won't twirl around. Clean up is a snap.

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The charcoal skewers are much better than soaking wood skewers to grill with. My wood skewers always seemed to burn on the ends. I like the circle on the non stick skewers they make a good little handle to grab. The design keeps your food from spinning around on the skewer like what happens when you have round skewers. If I need more I will reorder this type of skewer.

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I thought I'd try one package of skewers before purchasing another set, but I really don't need to, once I realized that the 6-pack is plenty for even four people, granted your meat/veggie chunks are of a good size.

Regarding the quality -couldn't ask for any improvement. They've been on the grill and through the dishwasher many times, and they're still perfect. Watch out for the ends, though, as they're pretty sharp (they need to be to penetrate tough meat, so that's a given).

Just buy these if you're looking for skewers.

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I'm only giving 4 stars to this product becasue I have yet to find truly non-stick kabob skewers. They are dishwasher-safe; however, they do not always come clean after a dishwasher cycle. I usually have to soak them overnight in a tall glass of soapy water and then run though the dishwasher the next day. For the price, they are good; however, I can see after heavy summer-grilling use, I will have to buy new next year.

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