Showing posts with label best gas grills under 200. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Kingsford KPB03 3 in 1 Plastic Grill Brush with Pad Reviews
This product works but the ergonomics could be better. I bought it to replace the very similar Outset brush. It doesn't work as well. This small brush concept is a good idea for small to medium size bbq's, especially portable models.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Discount Broil King 996647 Imperial 490 Natural Gas Grill with Side Burner
I was tired of buying a disposable grill every three or four years and I was tired of running out of propane in the middle of the burn. So I went hunting for the best all-stainless natural gas portable out there, and I think I found it. For starters, the parent company, Onward Manufacturing, has been around about as long as me and has grown and morphed into one of the major contenders. They make and distribute other brands including Weber, but the Imperial line is the hands-down winner based an cost and features. And they're made in America.
Everything except the cart box is solid stainless, including the double layer hood, the burners, reflectors and grates. It comes partially knocked down but is easily assembled with a #3 philips in about an hour. The instructions are all pictographic, so you don't need a degree in engineering to understand them. It comes complete with a back burner and rotisserie (both easily removed), three large drawers and even interior lights. The natural gas flex line and connections fittings are also included. I really don't think you'll find such a complete package until you approach the $2,000 range.
My first few uses have been modest in scope, but the performance seems fine. There's a little front/back heat difference, but that's pretty common. The heat retention with the hood closed is impressive. The rotiserie roasts low and slow as you'd hope. Two large chickens took about an hour and were eavenly done.
The $50 cover is worth the price, custom fit and heavy duty.
The unit performs as it should and produces great results. Looks like it will last for many years and I would be happy to but another identical unit if I ever need to replace this one.
Broil King 996647 Imperial 490 Natural Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rear Rotisserie
Bought this grill to replace an 8 year old Members Mark stainless grill from Sams Club whose non stainless parts ( the burners) rusted out beyond repair. I spent about the same money for these grills. The cabinent on the Broil King is not sturdy or rigid and twists or warps enough for the drawers and doors to be obviouly out of alignment if it is not sitting on a perfectly smooth even surface. My grilling patio is brick pavers. I contacted the manufacturer and their solution was to send me what was supposed to be sturdier wheels for the unit. They are the exact same wheels that came with the original. The cabinent is simply not sturdy enough for the high dollar cost in my opinion. It borders on flimsy and if were not such a major pain to disassemble and repackage for return I would have done so. So far the grill gets good and hot but the anti flare up technology did not stop a flame up under a nice porterhouse. Don't walk away thinking your grill is impervious from turning your food to charcoal.
Everything except the cart box is solid stainless, including the double layer hood, the burners, reflectors and grates. It comes partially knocked down but is easily assembled with a #3 philips in about an hour. The instructions are all pictographic, so you don't need a degree in engineering to understand them. It comes complete with a back burner and rotisserie (both easily removed), three large drawers and even interior lights. The natural gas flex line and connections fittings are also included. I really don't think you'll find such a complete package until you approach the $2,000 range.
My first few uses have been modest in scope, but the performance seems fine. There's a little front/back heat difference, but that's pretty common. The heat retention with the hood closed is impressive. The rotiserie roasts low and slow as you'd hope. Two large chickens took about an hour and were eavenly done.
The $50 cover is worth the price, custom fit and heavy duty.
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I decided on this grill after looking at several other bbq grills in the 400-600 dollar range. What I came to discover is that all of the grills in that price range are essentially low quality and I wanted something that would last me a long time so that meant I was going to spend more money which I was ok with. I looked at Weber, Napoleon, and Broil King. From what I could tell, all were of exceptional quality. I felt that the Broil King Imperial 490 offered the most features for the money. It came with very nice built in hood lights and a great rotisserie kit. Plus the company has been in business for 20+ years and is built in North America (which was important to me). Overall I am very happy with the quality of the grill. It came almost completely assembled and only took me a short time to install the side tables and wheels. I highly recommend this bbq for anyone who is looking to make the jump from an entry level grill to something better. Like the other review, I did notice some difference in cooking temp from the front to back but nothing major. The ignition system and burner controls are the best I have seen yet. Lots of storage and nice thick heavy duty stainless steel cooking grates and internal baffles. This one should last me a long time!Best Deals for Broil King 996647 Imperial 490 Natural Gas Grill with Side Burner
There are a number of alternative products in this category, but few are as well made as the Broil King. The added value in this model are the side burner, the rotisserie and the really useful drawers.The unit performs as it should and produces great results. Looks like it will last for many years and I would be happy to but another identical unit if I ever need to replace this one.
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Bought this grill to replace an 8 year old Members Mark stainless grill from Sams Club whose non stainless parts ( the burners) rusted out beyond repair. I spent about the same money for these grills. The cabinent on the Broil King is not sturdy or rigid and twists or warps enough for the drawers and doors to be obviouly out of alignment if it is not sitting on a perfectly smooth even surface. My grilling patio is brick pavers. I contacted the manufacturer and their solution was to send me what was supposed to be sturdier wheels for the unit. They are the exact same wheels that came with the original. The cabinent is simply not sturdy enough for the high dollar cost in my opinion. It borders on flimsy and if were not such a major pain to disassemble and repackage for return I would have done so. So far the grill gets good and hot but the anti flare up technology did not stop a flame up under a nice porterhouse. Don't walk away thinking your grill is impervious from turning your food to charcoal.
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Did my homework on this product and ordered thru Amazon and one of their suppliers for the grill. Problem was with the spec's offered on the website and there was no way to ask a question before ordering a $1400 grill. The order was placed and unfortunatly the wording on the site for the grill allowed me to order the wrong model (Not propane) natural gas instead. After receiving the unit and realizing it was the wrong gas supply type I contacted the "middleman" and was told that there was nothing they could do to help. They offered me the idea to try and sell the grill myself! They also admitted that the wording and opportunity to ask a question about product before ordering was nonexistent. Thankfully the manufacturer will sell me the conversion kit at cost and I have to convert myself. Think twice before using these "deals" on Amazon.Sunday, October 5, 2014
Reviews of Back Yard Umbrella Condiment Set 13.5"
This is one of the cutest things and a great table addition. The umbrella opens and closes like a real one. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, is the fact that the ketchup and mustard containers are not the best quality and will probably crack after a few uses. Other than that, it's a great product.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Weber 7538 Gas Grill Flavorizer Bars Review
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List Price: $109.99
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Older BBQ was dying....inconsistent temps, weird hot spots. Took the grates and flavorizer bars out and the old burner was cracked and putting out a weird flame pattern. I had cleaned the old burners several times with a wire brush over its lifespan. Ordered new stainless burners and at the same time I decided to get these too. The old bars were enamel coated metal and completely rusted out with holes in the middle and some were split and falling on the burners. These stainless ones look a lot better and I am sure will last longer. Put it all back together and it works like new. Love Weber stuff. Exact fit on all parts and they work great. I highly recommend spending the extra money for stainless. Worth its weight in gold!
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Older BBQ was dying....inconsistent temps, weird hot spots. Took the grates and flavorizer bars out and the old burner was cracked and putting out a weird flame pattern. I had cleaned the old burners several times with a wire brush over its lifespan. Ordered new stainless burners and at the same time I decided to get these too. The old bars were enamel coated metal and completely rusted out with holes in the middle and some were split and falling on the burners. These stainless ones look a lot better and I am sure will last longer. Put it all back together and it works like new. Love Weber stuff. Exact fit on all parts and they work great. I highly recommend spending the extra money for stainless. Worth its weight in gold!
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My Genesis 1000 has been with me for 10+ years and I've replaced the flavorizer bars once, hopefully these will last just as long. The product arrived on time and was a perfect fit.Best Deals for Weber 7538 Gas Grill Flavorizer Bars
Saw these bars at over $100 and I would have purchased the wrong set. On line you can put in your Weber grill specifications and you are directed to the correct set. Fits, steaks are cooking evenly again and I love my 15 year old Weber grill.Honest reviews on Weber 7538 Gas Grill Flavorizer Bars
This product was only a partial stainless steel, with added alloys. Very missleading when they state stainless flavor bars. Stainless will not attract a magnet, which these do. For the extra cost it is not worth it. Ordered stainless to have the longer life, but found out that there isn't much longer in alloy added to stainless. very dissappointed from a company that has had a good name recognition.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Weber 7538 Gas Grill Flavorizer Bars
Thse stainless flavorizer bars have changed the total way I now do grilling. The heat is more evenly distributed throughout the grilling area.Sunday, August 3, 2014
Review of Coleman Deluxe Camp Grill
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List Price: $15.50
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This is a lightweight, relatively compact (for car camping, not for hardcore backpack camping) grill. It does the job, though if your fire pit is too narrow for the legs to spread all the way, it's difficult to get the top to sit evenly over the fire. Still, glad we purchased; much nicer to cook food on your own (clean) grill than on a dirty, crusty grate provided by the state park.
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This is a lightweight, relatively compact (for car camping, not for hardcore backpack camping) grill. It does the job, though if your fire pit is too narrow for the legs to spread all the way, it's difficult to get the top to sit evenly over the fire. Still, glad we purchased; much nicer to cook food on your own (clean) grill than on a dirty, crusty grate provided by the state park.
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i have use one before and i had to have one for my self. it works great great for meat over the camp fire and to heat up water.Best Deals for Coleman Deluxe Camp Grill
Decent design and price. Did the job but not without a few casualties. The slots are too wide and a few hot dogs easily slipped through..Honest reviews on Coleman Deluxe Camp Grill
This was perfect for our camping trip great price, folds flat for easy transport, and easily sits over the fire. Great for camping trips.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Coleman Deluxe Camp Grill
this was exactly what i was looking for; a grill for backpacking. simple, sturdy construction. it was a little too long for my pack, but ten minutes with a hacksaw and it's a perfect fit.Saturday, June 28, 2014
Reviews of Fire Sense Small Yakatori Charcoal Grill
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List Price: $49.99
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This grill is quite different from other grills in that it is made of diatomaceous earth material (think of a very fine-grained, hard clay). The clay material does not absorb heat readily and thus a small amount of charcoal maintains a hot fire for a longer period of time. I love the grill and highly recommend it. It does not come with a cover or dome. Go to Target or Walmart and buy a stainless steel mixing bowl of the correct diameter, drill a hole in the center, attach a drawer knob, and you have a cover or dome! It's a great product, cooks like a ceramic grill at a fraction of the cost.
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This grill is quite different from other grills in that it is made of diatomaceous earth material (think of a very fine-grained, hard clay). The clay material does not absorb heat readily and thus a small amount of charcoal maintains a hot fire for a longer period of time. I love the grill and highly recommend it. It does not come with a cover or dome. Go to Target or Walmart and buy a stainless steel mixing bowl of the correct diameter, drill a hole in the center, attach a drawer knob, and you have a cover or dome! It's a great product, cooks like a ceramic grill at a fraction of the cost.
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This is a fun grill to use. Very efficient. Requires about 8 briquets of charcoal with about 1/2 of those left over to use next time. Cooks meat and vegetables quickly. The portability makes it useful and easy to use anywhere.Best Deals for Fire Sense Small Yakatori Charcoal Grill
This is the charcoal grill I have been searching for at a great price. It is small enough for economical everyday use and rustproof. Extremely high and low heat are both easy to achieve. I just hose out the ashes the next day and am good to go. This unit is heavy and may not travel well. You can broil steaks in a half hour and still do hotdogs in two or three hours with one load of charcoal.Honest reviews on Fire Sense Small Yakatori Charcoal Grill
Overall, the Grill is OK for this price. The material used to make this grill seems to be authentic--the same material used for the Japanese Shichirin Grill making. However, this one is too shallow--not deep enough to hold decent amount of charcoal. Second, it might be good to note in the instruction that this Grill would operate better if your charcoals are "Bichou-zumi", the Japanese Charcoal used for this type of Grill, especially when grilling Yakitori, rather than regular charcoals sold in the US for regular barbecue grilling. "Binchou-zumi" lasts very long and does not turn into completely ashes in a normal operation. Additionally, "bichou-zumi" creates no charcoal order nor transfers it to your food. I recommend to use a combination these two items to grill perfect, if not, near perfect Yakitori.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Fire Sense Small Yakatori Charcoal Grill
Bought this for myself for fathers day and use it primarily for yakitori style cooking, i.e. skewers or kabobs. It has held up nicely through the past 3 months and cooks very well. The capacity of charcoal takes some getting used to as you tend to put more in than you need. The ceramic walls reflect the heat from the coals so minimal coals are necessary and mininal coals helps eliminates the hot spot in the center. Grill is very thin coated wire and requires hard cleaning. Best to find a replacemnt grill with thicker gaugae wire. Cooking capacity is fine, as I can get 8 skewers on the grill with enough space to rotate. Well built and it delivers.Saturday, June 21, 2014
Buy GrillPro 84160 Quality 60-Inch Grill Cover
Cheapest made grill cover i've ever seen. No kidding here, just the wind alone caused this cover to tear! Seriously, and even the slightest pull as your trying to take it off will cause a tear. I have aluminum foil or paper towel stronger than this cover! Do not purchase this unless your going to use it to just store a grill indoors without touching it.
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Purchased this grill cover before the winter season arrived. The material is complete garbage, it started ripping the first time I went to take it off. The ironic thing is that it wasn't even that it got caught on something sharp. Just was so brittle due to the cold that it started ripping. The product was cheap both in cost and construction. Don't bother with it, save your time and your money.Best Deals for GrillPro 84160 Quality 60-Inch Grill Cover
The grill cover was the exact right size and even has velcro adjustments on the sides but the very first time I put it on my grill, the cover ripped at the seam. Very poor construction and this cover will not last very long.Honest reviews on GrillPro 84160 Quality 60-Inch Grill Cover
It's cheap and rips too easily, but when do you expect for something so cheap? If you want a higher durability product, spend a few bucks on the good ones. Otherwise, this one is fair for the budget conscious. Just don't expect it to hold up against normal wear and tear too well.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for GrillPro 84160 Quality 60-Inch Grill Cover
The cover is very cheap, it ripped the first time I put it on the grill. That small tear ripped completely up the side soon after. The positive thing is it fits the size it says it will.Saturday, May 31, 2014
Backyard Basics Premium Round Fire Pit Cover Reviews
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Good size, fits my 40" fire pit. I like the fact that it goes all the way to the ground and covers the entire fire pit including the legs. I just wish the material was a little thicker so it lasts more than one season.
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Good size, fits my 40" fire pit. I like the fact that it goes all the way to the ground and covers the entire fire pit including the legs. I just wish the material was a little thicker so it lasts more than one season.
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Still looking great, sits outside, under an oak tree..no splitting, cracking or the like. Sits in some serious hot sun, the wind has never blown it off (my Weber cover for the same price was lost once in the same time period). Overall, a great product.Best Deals for Backyard Basics Premium Round Fire Pit Cover
Not as thick as I would of liked, tore easily. Had to repair it with duck tape to patch the rip on the top.Honest reviews on Backyard Basics Premium Round Fire Pit Cover
It's bigger than I expected so we have to shove it around the fire pit but it does the job of keeping the rain out.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Backyard Basics Premium Round Fire Pit Cover
Just what I needed. Does the job, although I wish it was heavier material. Covers and protects just as it is supposed to.Music City Metals 19002-79302 Stainless Steel Burner Replacement Review
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List Price: $48.44
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This burner head was a perfect fit for my Fiesta Grill # EZA30030.
I had measured the old one in all it dimensions, and this was seemed
to be the right one. It came fast and was an easy install, it fit like a glove.
It seems to be quite well made, the old one lasted 9 years.
Once I got it all installed, I was able to use the small adjustable end
collars, where the gas valve nipple comes into each feed pipe, behind the
control knob panel. I loosened the screw and turned them each way
a little bit, while observing the flame from below with the grill cover closed.
On both sides, a slightly larger opening was optimum, so that a bit more air
entered and mixed with the incoming gas to create a nice flame. It was easy.
Get another adult set of hand for the install and keep the kids away.
Again, if your measurements are correct, from your old one to this one and
the model numbers match, I think this will work for lots of grill and get the burner
running optimum again, saving gas and giving a great & controllable grill flame.
Thanks,
William
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This burner head was a perfect fit for my Fiesta Grill # EZA30030.
I had measured the old one in all it dimensions, and this was seemed
to be the right one. It came fast and was an easy install, it fit like a glove.
It seems to be quite well made, the old one lasted 9 years.
Once I got it all installed, I was able to use the small adjustable end
collars, where the gas valve nipple comes into each feed pipe, behind the
control knob panel. I loosened the screw and turned them each way
a little bit, while observing the flame from below with the grill cover closed.
On both sides, a slightly larger opening was optimum, so that a bit more air
entered and mixed with the incoming gas to create a nice flame. It was easy.
Get another adult set of hand for the install and keep the kids away.
Again, if your measurements are correct, from your old one to this one and
the model numbers match, I think this will work for lots of grill and get the burner
running optimum again, saving gas and giving a great & controllable grill flame.
Thanks,
William
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This item is for the model BBQ that I own. It works but the fit is not exact and it does affect the item and keeps it from working perfectly. I probably will end up buying a new BBQ for next summer. It will get me thru this season.Best Deals for Music City Metals 19002-79302 Stainless Steel Burner Replacement
It looks good but it doesn't perform good, could not get the flame adjusted correctly, and there is no place to connect the igniter.Honest reviews on Music City Metals 19002-79302 Stainless Steel Burner Replacement
The venturis were about an inch too short for the 34545 model there are several subseries of this model but if you have just the 34545 then it is too short. The product is NOT stainless steel failed the magnet test hard. It could be an aluminized steel or a plated steel (based on reflectivity) but it is NOT stainless. Not sure if it is worth the hassles of returning maybe they count on thisFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Music City Metals 19002-79302 Stainless Steel Burner Replacement
The Venturis provided are an inch too short and will not work!! And too late to return because I have been out of town. Bummer when I want to grill Sunday afternoon! Useless purchase without Venturis. Said the product was a Fiesta grill. Not so !! Piece of junk.Saturday, April 5, 2014
Charcoal Companion Smoking Platform Reviews
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The picture shows cooking right on top of the unit. I suppose you could do that, but I put mine to one side, and let the grill fill up with smoke and use it as a smoker (kind of). Really works great. I like to try different types of wood chips. I highly recommend this if you like the taste of real smoke and not something out of a bottle.This product works well as a grill surface and as a smoker. The only problem is that the whole unit has to be close enough to the flame or heat to be effective and then replacing wood chips can be difficult if you can't open the tray far enough.
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The picture shows cooking right on top of the unit. I suppose you could do that, but I put mine to one side, and let the grill fill up with smoke and use it as a smoker (kind of). Really works great. I like to try different types of wood chips. I highly recommend this if you like the taste of real smoke and not something out of a bottle.This product works well as a grill surface and as a smoker. The only problem is that the whole unit has to be close enough to the flame or heat to be effective and then replacing wood chips can be difficult if you can't open the tray far enough.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Reviews of Mr. Bar-B-Q Cast-Iron Wok
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February, 2012 Update: Still love this. Our is more non-stick than Teflon at this point. Recommended it to a butcher at our local grocery store several months ago; he uses it several times a week and thinks it works great.
Note that we are now using a glass-top stove. Because this is so heavy, it does not slide around, minimizing the scratching that can occasionally occur. Fortunately, the heat gets conducted and distributed just fine with electric, but we are saving up to get a gas stove with a big flame, and I think this will really begin to shine at that point
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My wife and I love this wok and use it every day. The cast iron is easy to take care of and distributes the heat very well. The feature we really like is the true "wok shape." What I mean is the shape is like a bowl within the wok, but the bottom is flat for resting on our electric stove. (And it sits VERY steadily because of the weight!) This really produces good results with all kinds of stir-frying--no sticking and quickly, evenly cooked dishes.
I have to say that before we were using the Joan Chen carbon steel. I got uncomfortable with the way (even after a year) it kept rusting even when oiled, always leaving a thick residue of oxide on paper towels when we wiped the pan. I figured this was going into our food. The new cast iron wok is just like a cast iron skillet: it really doesn't throw off a lot of oxide when cared for properly.
A few tips: scrub like crazy with good stainless steel or brass before using it the first time, then boil some soapy water in it and repeat. This gets rid of the machine oil used for shipping. (Good instructions are included.)
After the first several uses, rubbing the inside down with oil and then heating the wok in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes will ensure a good start to the seasoning process. From then on, keep the wok from rusting while stored by heating it a little before rubbing it down with oil.
NOTE: I'm ordering another one today, May 3, 2008, for a Chinese friend who had lunch with us and fell in love with the wok. I see other customers have had problems with cracks and figuring out how to remove the shipping oil...I will report back when the new one arrives!
OK! I've now received two of these in great shape (5/6/08). No strange machine oil. Fantastic deal!
05/2009 An update. My family have been using this wok for over 5 years now and I can report that it is now a beautiful black, completely nonstick wok and remains one of the most used items in our kitchen for a variety of uses (not just stir-fry). No problems ever with any of the materials and it continues to improve with time. At only 5 years old, this cast iron piece is still just a baby. The only down side, it is still heavy, which does not bother me at all, but my wife still does not care for that, but when she wants to use it I will always get it out for her. In fact, 75% of the time, it stays on the stove-top ready for the next meal as we use this so often, at least every other day. A quick rinse under the hot water faucet while the pan is still hot and a wipe with a paper towel cleans it quickly now. A quick wipe down with a light coat of Pam on a paper towel after cleaning it out and it is protected until next use, and that oil film then adheres to the surface upon the next pre-heat adding to the nonstick properties. Whats not to love? It is a simple thing.
Ok i received my wok tonight. I could not wait to cook with it. I did not experience any of the problems that other people had. My wok did not arrive cracked. It was in fine shape. I followed the directions to season the pan. I then removed it from the oven and let it cool before i started cooking with it. I decided to cook thai food. I heated it up and let me tell you this thing was awesome. Unlike the carbon steel wok it didn't loose much of its heat when i added the food. It seared everything perfectly. I loved the shape of the pan too. It was nice and wide. For being recently cured in the oven it was surprisingly non-stick. I can't imagine when the patina develops how wonderful it will be. There are some things you got to be aware of when cooking with this wok
1) its a lot heavier than carbon steel. I did not mind this but some might. I think it had a nice feel to it
2) The temperature difference between the sides/bottom won't be as different as a carbon steel wok so be careful. When i cooked i didn't have any problem with this
3) When you turn off the wok it will retain heat longer than carbon steel so just keep moving the stuff in the wok till it slightly cools down.
So this wok is a steal for the price for $16.00 shipped i have an awesome cooking device. If i had a high power burner like they do in the resteruants (which no home stove can do) i might stick with carbon steel but with a home stove i definitly prefer cast iron.
Ohh, and the oil they treat it with so it doesn't rust before purchase is really hard to scrub off. Get one that's pre-seasoned. You still need to scrub off the wax they use to pre-season then season it yourself in the oven but its not toxic. The oil on this wok is a nasty black/grey color and smells like a gas pump when you season it even after scrubbing it out multiple times before hand.
At least amazon is picking up the tab for shipping this defective item back(reason for 2 stars. The product gets 0 stars). Shipping was speedy but the item was not packed well. Like everything else I order that's not a book and shrink wrapped to a cardboard "plate".
My only gripe about the product is best phrased as a warning don't skimp when scrubbing off the "protective coating" before you season this wok! I thought I had scoured it all off but, after the initial seasoning, the first dish I cooked tasted like a science experiment (with a nauseating chemical flavor that beggars description). After a LOT more scrubbing and re-seasoning, its performing as I had hoped.
For almost making me retch after using it the first time, I deduct one star. Otherwise, this is an excellently constructed, rock-solid addition to any cooks kitchen...and at a price like this, it's a steal.
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February, 2012 Update: Still love this. Our is more non-stick than Teflon at this point. Recommended it to a butcher at our local grocery store several months ago; he uses it several times a week and thinks it works great.
Note that we are now using a glass-top stove. Because this is so heavy, it does not slide around, minimizing the scratching that can occasionally occur. Fortunately, the heat gets conducted and distributed just fine with electric, but we are saving up to get a gas stove with a big flame, and I think this will really begin to shine at that point
Original review follows:
My wife and I love this wok and use it every day. The cast iron is easy to take care of and distributes the heat very well. The feature we really like is the true "wok shape." What I mean is the shape is like a bowl within the wok, but the bottom is flat for resting on our electric stove. (And it sits VERY steadily because of the weight!) This really produces good results with all kinds of stir-frying--no sticking and quickly, evenly cooked dishes.
I have to say that before we were using the Joan Chen carbon steel. I got uncomfortable with the way (even after a year) it kept rusting even when oiled, always leaving a thick residue of oxide on paper towels when we wiped the pan. I figured this was going into our food. The new cast iron wok is just like a cast iron skillet: it really doesn't throw off a lot of oxide when cared for properly.
A few tips: scrub like crazy with good stainless steel or brass before using it the first time, then boil some soapy water in it and repeat. This gets rid of the machine oil used for shipping. (Good instructions are included.)
After the first several uses, rubbing the inside down with oil and then heating the wok in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes will ensure a good start to the seasoning process. From then on, keep the wok from rusting while stored by heating it a little before rubbing it down with oil.
NOTE: I'm ordering another one today, May 3, 2008, for a Chinese friend who had lunch with us and fell in love with the wok. I see other customers have had problems with cracks and figuring out how to remove the shipping oil...I will report back when the new one arrives!
OK! I've now received two of these in great shape (5/6/08). No strange machine oil. Fantastic deal!
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This wok is truly great. I've had it for over two years now and it is one of the most used pieces of cookware in my kitchen, even over most of our All-Clad and Calphalon pieces. It is heavy, but it is cast iron, man! It is supposed to be heavy. Well, my wife does not like how heavy it is but she too loves to cook in it. We use it for everything imaginable; stir fry, deep fry, soup, browning...you name it. This is a great buy!05/2009 An update. My family have been using this wok for over 5 years now and I can report that it is now a beautiful black, completely nonstick wok and remains one of the most used items in our kitchen for a variety of uses (not just stir-fry). No problems ever with any of the materials and it continues to improve with time. At only 5 years old, this cast iron piece is still just a baby. The only down side, it is still heavy, which does not bother me at all, but my wife still does not care for that, but when she wants to use it I will always get it out for her. In fact, 75% of the time, it stays on the stove-top ready for the next meal as we use this so often, at least every other day. A quick rinse under the hot water faucet while the pan is still hot and a wipe with a paper towel cleans it quickly now. A quick wipe down with a light coat of Pam on a paper towel after cleaning it out and it is protected until next use, and that oil film then adheres to the surface upon the next pre-heat adding to the nonstick properties. Whats not to love? It is a simple thing.
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Ok currently i have a joyce chen carbon steel flat bottom wok which i do enjoy. It does get extremely hot but there is only one problem with it...as i start to fill the wok the temperature starts to drop so much sometimes i end up steaming the food instead of searing it (breath of wok) because moisture released from the food does not instantly evaporate but instead collects in the bottom of the wok. I have a high powered gas stove with a 16,000 BTU burner. If you don't know cast iron is one of the best materials if you don't want the heat to be sucked out of your pan by your food. Cast iron does take longer to eat up but once its hot it takes a lot to bring the heat out of it.Ok i received my wok tonight. I could not wait to cook with it. I did not experience any of the problems that other people had. My wok did not arrive cracked. It was in fine shape. I followed the directions to season the pan. I then removed it from the oven and let it cool before i started cooking with it. I decided to cook thai food. I heated it up and let me tell you this thing was awesome. Unlike the carbon steel wok it didn't loose much of its heat when i added the food. It seared everything perfectly. I loved the shape of the pan too. It was nice and wide. For being recently cured in the oven it was surprisingly non-stick. I can't imagine when the patina develops how wonderful it will be. There are some things you got to be aware of when cooking with this wok
1) its a lot heavier than carbon steel. I did not mind this but some might. I think it had a nice feel to it
2) The temperature difference between the sides/bottom won't be as different as a carbon steel wok so be careful. When i cooked i didn't have any problem with this
3) When you turn off the wok it will retain heat longer than carbon steel so just keep moving the stuff in the wok till it slightly cools down.
So this wok is a steal for the price for $16.00 shipped i have an awesome cooking device. If i had a high power burner like they do in the resteruants (which no home stove can do) i might stick with carbon steel but with a home stove i definitly prefer cast iron.
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Arrived w/ a crack in the side. Didn't notice it until after I seasoned it. Its made of really cheap cast iron. Spend the extra 30 or so and get a something that can take the banging around during shipping and will outlast your grandchildren. I'm returning this and getting the lodge cast iron wok.Ohh, and the oil they treat it with so it doesn't rust before purchase is really hard to scrub off. Get one that's pre-seasoned. You still need to scrub off the wax they use to pre-season then season it yourself in the oven but its not toxic. The oil on this wok is a nasty black/grey color and smells like a gas pump when you season it even after scrubbing it out multiple times before hand.
At least amazon is picking up the tab for shipping this defective item back(reason for 2 stars. The product gets 0 stars). Shipping was speedy but the item was not packed well. Like everything else I order that's not a book and shrink wrapped to a cardboard "plate".
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If you like to make your own stir fry, and you don't mind doing a little cleaning up afterwards, this wok will be a welcomed addition to your kitchen. The heat retention of cast iron allows it to create a "seared" flavor that steel won't produce on a typical gas oven. It's heavy (like all cast-iron cookware) but the inconvenience one might experience from the weight is far outweighed by its ability to create flavorful dishes.My only gripe about the product is best phrased as a warning don't skimp when scrubbing off the "protective coating" before you season this wok! I thought I had scoured it all off but, after the initial seasoning, the first dish I cooked tasted like a science experiment (with a nauseating chemical flavor that beggars description). After a LOT more scrubbing and re-seasoning, its performing as I had hoped.
For almost making me retch after using it the first time, I deduct one star. Otherwise, this is an excellently constructed, rock-solid addition to any cooks kitchen...and at a price like this, it's a steal.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Review of Weber W61 Grate Grill Cleaner, 16-Ounce
A must have if you own a Weber grill. Doesn't require any rinsing (no mess) and is very easy to use. Just spray on cool surface, leave on for two minutes, scrub/scrape and then wipe with paper towel. I use this cleaner for the entire interior of my Summit 670 grill. The only complaint that I have is in regards to price. This cleaner is a bit overpriced, but these grills are expensive so it is advisable to use a cleaning product that was tested by and manufactured for Weber.
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Did nothing special. Like a reg type grill cleaner. It was very good in breaking down build up. But less expensive brands were just as good and $2.50 less per can.Best Deals for Weber W61 Grate Grill Cleaner, 16-Ounce
I own four Weber grills of varying sizes and purposes and love everything about this company. Their customer service to their products have always been top notch. Everything I have ever purchased with their name on it...fantastic. Until now. This cleaner is worthless. It didn't clean a thing off the grill or anything else I tried it on. I'll go back to what has always worked best: heat and abrasiveness--as in elbow grease with something like steel wool. This cleaner just didn't do a lick of good. Try again Weber. Your reputation still stands, but this product does not.Honest reviews on Weber W61 Grate Grill Cleaner, 16-Ounce
Highly recommended item! Works great on my Weber Grill and makes it like a brand new one. High quality and safe on Grill.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Weber W61 Grate Grill Cleaner, 16-Ounce
I decided to break down my Weber Genesis and do a full cleaning of grates, flavorizer bars, and the inside. As I have a Weber grill, use Weber grilling tools, and a Weber brush on my grill it only made sense that I should order the Weber grate cleaner. Unfortunately this stuff did not touch any of the gunk on my grates or bars, I would have been better off closing my eyes and wishing my grill clean. Bear in mind, my grill is just under a year old, so it really wasn't that filthy; but despite multiple attempts, this cleaner didn't work. I love Weber products, but this one is a swing and a miss. Save yourself some money and use a bucket of soap and water, or if you're grill is really dirty, grab a grill stone.Monday, January 6, 2014
Best 14721(4-pack) Stainless Steel Burner Replacement for Select Deals
These fit well on my Charbroil Commercial Series Grill. Almost a perfect replacement for the original the cotter pins did not quite fit original locations but was able to bend grill tabs a small amount to make them fit. Perform just like originals with beautiful blue uniform flame across all burners. Was debating whether to just buy a new grill but after installing these along with new heat plates the grill functionally works like it did 4 years ago when new. Will likely wait another 4 years before finally justifying a new grill.
The hardest part was removing old rusted screws. I basically just broke them off and/or drill them off. That took the longest. The new parts installed in 10 mins and started right up. Make sure you install a new battery for igniter while you have everything apart.
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Great burners. They are 100% stainless steel. I have used then and like them very much/ I will order more if I need them.Best Deals for 14721(4-pack) Stainless Steel Burner Replacement for Select
Exact replacement and great pricing ...you need ...NEED to replace all four anyway and you can almost buy a new grill buying them one at a time at the local hardware box store.Honest reviews on 14721(4-pack) Stainless Steel Burner Replacement for Select
Perfect fit. Much better than the generic ones I tried from Lowe's. Very easy to install, work like the original ones! Grilling time!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for 14721(4-pack) Stainless Steel Burner Replacement for Select
Just purchased these replacement burns for my Char-Broil BBQ. Fits perfectly! Wish they included screws. Needed to buy 10-24 x 3/8 or 3/4 inch screws and went right in. The cross-over (purchase separately) fit perfectly also and did included screws! Funny. The flames are more yellow instead on blue like the original which tells me a wrong gas air mixture from these replacements but still does the job.The hardest part was removing old rusted screws. I basically just broke them off and/or drill them off. That took the longest. The new parts installed in 10 mins and started right up. Make sure you install a new battery for igniter while you have everything apart.
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