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Friday, January 23, 2015

Global Sun Oven® Reviews

Global Sun OvenĀ®
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Global Solar Oven: I have baked cakes and bread so far. Everything has been done to perfection. Much easier than a conventional oven, and results are better. Only regret is that I waited so long to purchase one. Preheats much faster than a conventional oven, bakes evenly, and is close to normal cooking times. Well worth it !!

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Works well, have reached 400 degrees on an April day in central AZ @ 5500 feet elevation, full sun.

You'll want to 'dry run' it in full-sun conditions 3 or 4 times before using it with food; as the enamel/paint they use to coat the interior bleeds into the food taste the first few uses.

Highly recommend, will purchase 2 more for family members.

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I have two of these ovens (one for two years) and use them year round. They are like using an oven or a slow cooker. They are well made and are easy to use. The only thing you can't do in them is deep fry.

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We are going to bake something every day now with no more worrying about how much electricity our electric oven is sucking up.

I just talked with the manufacturer because I was only hitting 250 degrees and he told me how to line it up to the sun to hit 350 degrees (basically you make sure the wood edge near the handle plumbs down to its own shadow when you are looking straight down). I had the angle too high and he said most people go too steep (about 2 clicks too steep) and not too shallow. You can maintain a full 325-350 by tracking the sun every half hour.

He had a few other tips: 1. Spray some water on the top of bread so it will brown in addition to cooking. 2.Every time you open the lid the temp drops about 25 degrees and will recover in a few minutes, so don't open the door too often. 3.You can put a frozen chicken inside at 8am, aim it to where the sun will be at noon, and feast when you get home. 4.Cook things in dark enamel (available at Target) or cover with a dark cotton cloth. 5.Cover or bring inside when not using to save cleaning time.

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Nov 18,2011. 70* est-Tenn. Having pre-cleaned the sun oven earlier. At 11:30am started pre heating oven. 360* by 12:10pm. Put in biscuits for 30 minutes. Cooked un-covered. Really nice. Soft,Moist. No plastic taste! Now that I know how it works, I will take the time to make some bread, to put in the Sun Oven. Very Nice Product. Mark

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Reviews of Cuisinart Outdoor Grilling Steak Thermometers, Set of Four

Cuisinart Outdoor Grilling Steak Thermometers, Set of Four
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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These thermometers seem to be essentially the same as others I've purchased in the past from different vendors. I wonder if they are all being OEMed from the same manufacturer but with different printing on the dials to customize them for the seller.

One thing that not all the sellers tell you (but Cusinart, to their credit, does in the included instructions) is that these thermometers are not safe to use on your grill in the manner you would expect and desire. Instead they make a big deal about them being dishwasher safe! What is not mentioned on the web page is that you must insert and immediately remove the thermometers once you've taken a reading. You are not supposed to leave them in the meat while it is on the grill and the lid is closed. Apparently these "Outdoor Grilling" thermometers can't take the heat in a grill. I have used another version of these sold under the Taylor brand without knowing about this restriction and they did indeed stop working after a few sessions of being left in the meat while it was grilling.

So, if you find it convenient to insert these thermometers into hot steaks and them remove them (they are also now hot) after a minute or so then you might find them handy. And this particular set of 4 I purchased was reasonably accurate or at least consistent (three read essentially the same in 140 degree water and one was a slight bit low but probably still useable for this application)

I wish I could find somemone who made a grill thermometer that could actually stand up to the heat in a charcoal or propane grill. If that's what you were looking for, then you might want to keep looking...

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I rated these thermometers 1 star but would prefer to rate them no stars, if Amazon would let me, since the gauges didn't even move. We had steaks on the grill and we knew they were near done. Put the Cuisinart steak thermometers in them and after 30 second no reading. We put our old digital fork type thermometer in them and they were done. Go figure? These steak thermometers aren't even worth the time you spend thinking about buying them. Horrible product!

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Used these twice just to make sure. The temp does not reflect the doneness of the meat. Thermometer read MW and the meat was still rare.

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I wish there was a ZERO rating!

These thermometers all show a different temperature with my hot water test. (So..which one is correct)?

They are very slow to attain their temperature reading, so while you are waiting for the reading, your steak will already be in the next done-ness state.

NOT GOOD, but I suppose you could develop a future temperature prediction plan.

When a NAME BRAND like Cuisinart moves to CHINA, expect the worse possible quality.

I can't think of anything to do with these things except toss 'em.

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Fantastic for grilling and getting the type of steak or burgers you want

Easy to use and clean worth the price

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Buy The Original Grill Pad GP-42-C Earthtone Brown Grill Pad, Rectangle

The Original Grill Pad Black Grill Pad, Rectangle
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought this product for my husband for father's day and it is awesome, he used to always get grease and food drippings all over the deck. Not anymore! I had bought a cheaper plastic version that stuck to my deck and made the deck worse than the grease drippings, but this item is the real deal, well worth the money! Blocks all the drippings, heavy duty and doesn't melt on my deck! I have recommended to all my friends.

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We have one of these at our summer home, and it has held up being outside year round for 10 years. We purchased this when we redid our deck with composite decking. It is sturdy, large enough to protect the deck, and unobtrusive in use.

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It got a hole in the center that was closest to the heat source, when it was picked up it fell apart. What a waste of money to protect a wood deck!

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I purchased this item from Amazon and placed under my grill on my New IPE (ironwood) tropical wood deck last week.

It rained a little the next day I remember. My wife and I decided to move the grill to another location and we were shocked that under the mat the deck wood was greatly discolored and unevenly blotched. Ipe is almost indestructable but somehow the material on the bottom of this pad had reacted with the water to cause the major surface discoloration on the deck.

planks. If you know anything about hardwood decking like ipe they gradually lose their rich color and have to be oiled

again to get the rich color back. It looked like somehow this pad had caused the oils in the wood to come to the surface

and make the color dark but uneven and blotchy. I am hoping now that over the winter this discoloration will fade back to

more closely match the rest of my deck. I will let you know about that next spring. In the meantime on searching I found that this company has a small disclaimer under their Q&A section for tropical woods that states " Not for IPE decks".

I am very disappointed that there was no mention of this issue on the amazon description for this item.

Therefore I am writing this so that if you do have an IPE (not sure what it does to other tropical wood decks but I would not take the chance if I were you) deck. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. Here is the link to the warning:

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This product is currently tough to find could not get in an alternative color. The truth is it is fine and appears of similar consistency to the ones I picked up at Home Depot were not bad. The weather takes a toll and then it gets grease on it (better on it than the deck of course) but we will see how this one performs

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Music City Metals 11051 Stainless Steel Burner Replacement Reviews

Music City Metals 11051 Stainless Steel Burner Replacement for Select Gas Grill Models by Broil King, Broil-Mate and Others
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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looked exact same as original burners in my grill. i was hoping for lower price but my grill works like new and they fit perfectly.

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All of my burners had split longitudinally so had to be replaced. Many replacements cost as much as $60+ each. This one was $17 each and works perfectly

Monday, December 8, 2014

Cheap 5LB Propane Tank

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This tank worked out great for me. I did not have to buy any 1lb green bottles. I camp in the desert and sometimes

the 1lb bottles freeze and stops the gas flow. This tank will not and it is refillable. Everyone who I camp with buying one

of these tanks.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Cooks Fork, Forged, Extra Heavy Review

Winco Extra Heavy Forged Cook Fork, 14 inch Overall Length -- 1 each.
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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A nice fork for the money. Very solid but not as good looking as the picture. If the wood were the color as shown it would rate four stars from me. That could be my individual unit.

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I got this for my son to use on our outdoor gas griddle. Well made heavy duty fork, my son loves it. I was surprised at the quality and how sharp the tines are.

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This a great fork for using on a HOT grill!

It heavy and stiff enough to flip the large pieces

of meat on the back of the grill and still control

how they are positioned and you don't get burned

while doing it :)

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Like the other review mentioned, this fork (I received the 14-inch size) is quite heavy -even more so than some other, more modern designs. The tines are sharp, the wood is real, and if you're looking for a heavy-duty, solidly-built carving fork, you really can't go wrong.

My one complaint: The rivets that hold the wood to the metal aren't all flush with the surface. It's a very minor complaint, but for the price I paid, I can't complain at all!

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Great forged cooking fork--this is not your modern, flimsy, plastic / nylon / teflon fork, but a substantial, well made fork. It comes in more than one size, so if ordering one, be sure you figure out what size you really need. I am very pleased.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Cheap GRILL DOME CCL-20 Choice Lump Charcoal

GRILL DOME CCL-20 Choice Lump Charcoal
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Not the cheapest by any means, but it never fails to light, it only takes one lighter square to light, it will heat up the BGE to 750 in under a 1/2 hour. Very little ash. I might be using more than I would of other brands, but I gladly trade that for reliable performance.

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While this is a nice product, Lowes has lump charcoal in same size bag but different brand which is just as good for $6 less. Now that I know, next time I will get the charcoal at Lowes and save some bucks!

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By Keith C. August 2, 2013

I've been searching for a good lump charcoal for my Primo Kamado. The Grill Dome lights quickly, provides a good flavor, and does not bankrupt you.

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I've been trying to find good lump charcoal without breaking the bank on Green Egg Charcoal. I have a Grill Dome so I thought I'd give this a try. I've used most of a bag and I'm very, very impressed. This lump is just the right mixture of larger and smaller pieces. It burns very clean, imparts an excellent flavor, burns hot, and lasts. That's what I have really liked about Green Egg Charcoal. This seems just as good. It reminds me of Royal Oak, but seemed to have a better flavor.

Edit: When I purchased this charcoal it was $19.99 for a 20 lb bag. I don't think I'd pay the $36 current price over Royal Oak, especially when a 17 lb bag of Royal Oak is $12.99 at Walmart. It's good but not that much better.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Weber 6408 Style Poultry Roaster Review

Weber 6408 Style Poultry Roaster
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Stable and safe, it holds the chicken proudly upright. That alone is a huge virtue. And, better yet, it actually produces a very excellent result for very little effort. It is easy to clean, too.

The idea is that you add beer to the container below the spikey thing, and also to the pan area. Fruit juice or any likeable liquid also works very well. So, you can finish off the beer and find something in the fridge that will work just as well. I also add garlic and some rosemary because we have a big bush of it outside the door.

You just slide the chicken on and put the little plug in the other end to trap the steam. Steam must be the secret because otherwise it is just heat like in any oven.

My wife makes a rub with some flour, cornmeal, red pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder in variable ratios. Rub some oil on the chicken and then the rub. It comes out very crispy on the outside and amazingly tender on the inside.

I use those Weber coal retainers that keep the coals to the sides of the kettle so there is a place in the middle for the chicken roaster. Keep the coals clear to the sides. If you use a chimney charcoal starter, filling it up will give you more than enough coals. The spikey thing rotates easily, so just give it a 1/4 turn every 15 minutes and you will find it is done in an hour at most.

Using it in an oven would work well also. You wouldn't have to rotate it. I would suggest a high enough heat to make the dry rub work.

This is not a cheap item, but is very much worth it because of the results, no nearly good enough alternative and it is so well made that it should pretty much last forever. It will be on Antique's Roadshow some day, so don't lose the plug.

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Update 8/17/10: Just wanted to add that I've been using this roaster heavily since I bought it back in 2006 (took me a while to write the review, lol) and it's still in marvelous condition. So add durable to its list of attributes.

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This is easily the best 'beer can' chicken roaster on the market, but if you're not using it during the off months in the oven, you're missing out!

The roaster is very stable, the liquid well is a little small, but I've had good luck with it. I fill the reservoir about halfway when I use beer because it will foam up when the spices are added. Be sure to use the plug provided in the neck opening, it helps to keep the bird moist. I have used a 6 pound bird with this roaster and it wasn't the least bit wobbly. I use it almost exclusively in the oven, even though it works very well on the grill. The bird will not stick to this roaster, not even a little, which is great when you're trying to lift a hot bird. It slides right off.

I use beer, wine or sometimes just broth in the holder, either my own rub mix or when I'm really feeling lazy, Tony's Cajun Seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 375* and roast for about an hour for a medium bird. The chicken comes out really moist and the skin is crispy and luscious. I rotate it 90* about halfway through the cooking time to achieve even browning.

This is my go-to method for cooking chicken. Friends are amazed at how wonderful and moist a chicken can be. We almost fight over the skin.

Tip: Dry the chicken with paper toweling before seasoning, that will help the skin crisp up. If you have the time, leave the seasoned bird in the fridge, uncovered, for a few hours to let it dry out more. Drier=Crispier skin.

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This is my second purchase of this item--as a gift for my son. Beer can chicken seems too unsanitary to me--do you really want a beer can with all that paint in your chicken? This way you can also use wine and what ever spices or herbs you like, and you are able to collect the gravy from the chicken instead of having it spill all over your grill. Go to the Weber site for slightly different cooking instructions from those included with the product.

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This product is excellent. It makes the best roast chicken I have ever had. I have cooked several chickens in the oven using the poultry roaster and they come out extremely moist and tender. The recipe in the manual for barbequed beer chicken is outstanding!!! I am thinking about buying several more. Clean up is a breeze. Way to go Weber!! Excellent product.

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I read a recipe in Cook's Illustrated about Beer Can Chicken. I'd never heard of it before. Chicken cooked on the BBQ sitting upright on a beer can came out moist and tender. The only problem was getting the darn thing off the beer can. The heat would sear the fat to the can, which was full of boiling hot beer. You can't lie it down; you can't grip the beer can; it's simply a mess.

This Roaster does the same thing, using a teflon rack that catches juices if you want to make gravy. It's easy to transport without spilling all over the patio and kitchen floor, and the chicken comes off the roaster easily. I highly recommend it!

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Best Ultimate Stainless Cradle Basket Rotisserie Kit for Weber Genesis E Deals

Ultimate Stainless Cradle Basket Rotisserie Kit for Weber Genesis E S 310, 320, 330
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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Ordered the correct unit and installed it found that the groove in the rod nearest the motor did not line up with the BBQ sidewall slot(1/4 inch off) causing the rod to work its way out of the motor and dump the meat on the flame arresters. Poor workman ship. I am going to have to go to a machine shop and have a new slot machined in the rod for this to work. I am also going to have another groove machined in the opposite side of the grill lined up with left side wall where the basket rod comes out. Where is the QC?????

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Unfortunately we purchased this a a present to ourselves during christmas and I did not open to install until the summertime which is when I found out that the motor bracket is missing and the handle as well. The return policy is only 15 days, so I will have to eat the costs, but I strongly to not recommend purchasing from this seller as you do not know if it will come complete.

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We have had this cradle basket rotisserie for over 6 years and love it. It is easy to clamp the food in the basket, and you don't have a rod running threw the meat, which I really like. Holds a very large piece of meat or 2 chickens. The only trouble we have had is a screw did break off of one of the handles after so much use. I recommend after washing to make sure all parts are dry before reassembling. Can't say enough about how much we have enjoyed this piece of equipment to our grill.

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I cook a lot of tri tip steaks and this rotisserie is perfect for cooking two large steaks at a time. I put the steaks in and fire up the BBQ to just short of high and let it run for 40 minutes. Come back out and the steaks are perfect and I did not have to babysit them.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

PayandPack 16 1/2" x 4" MBP 92151 (3-Pack) BBQ Barbeque Barbecue Reviews

PayandPack 16 1/2' x 4' MBP 92151 BBQ Barbeque Barbecue Replacement Gas Grill Porcelain Steel Heat Plate Shield Tent Diffuser Deflector for Perfect Flame, Uniflame, Grill Chef, BBQ Grillware models grills
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Shipment arrived timely and the plates seemed to be heavier than the originals. They fit like they were made for it.

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Works great.product was as described.. we have been using these for a couple of months. They were as good as the original parts.great price.

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It is a good fit but paint chipped near the hole where they are tied together. probably due to repeated movement during shipping. Maybe taping them together will be a better alternative. I can't say it is heavier than the original but it is still a good alternative.

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Ever just burn out all the parts in the grill and then find out you're hosting an event! I did did what any guy would do and go pick the parts up from a box store only to find it's not there. Boom a few minutes in Amazon and I could have saved all my running around.

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I ordered this because my old one is so rusted and I had to replace it. I hesitated at the beginning but once I received the order I was so happy that it matches and it is what I expected you to be. The product look like the original one that came with my grill. I have been using the product for over a month now and it still looks brand-new because I take care of it and wash it off every time I use it and I couldn't believe how well the product is made.

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Chef'n Barbeque Branch Skewer Reviews

Chef'n Barbeque Branch Skewer
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I like this product overall but I wish the handle was a touch longer. It works fine on a grill or a small fire but I thought I might burn my hand off next to the fire I was at.

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I got this for hot dogs or kielbassa for on the grill. Probably would work great but have not tried it yet!

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I got 2 of these skewers and I'm going to by 2 or 3 more, they are great! I would 100% say buy the Chef'n Barbeque Branch Skewer.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I like the ease to which the cover can be put on my XL Green Egg. Two issues I have. First...the velcro is not positioned well for a tight fit...ie if you make it tight there is an abundance of velcro material hanging and not hooked so just a small amount holding it tight...if left a bit looser then it seems fine....Second..it does not go down as far as the picture shows....in fact if I had to guess it may be a full 6 inches higher. For being significantly cheaper than the real BGE XLvinyl cover, and actually easier to put on my egg, I would buy this again...but the photo is misleading.

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I am happy with the cover. It is big enough for my large egg on the stand, which was one of my concerns.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Cheap Smoke Hollow 4-in-1 Combo Grill

Smoke Hollow 4-in-1 Combo Grill
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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The unit I purchased from Sam's Club from Smoke Hollow has a little different configuration for shelving and tank storage, but the business end of the grill is the same as the one offered here. This unit is going to take some time to assemble and there are plenty of times when a second set of hands would be appreciated, so plan to spend a few hours. The instructions say you need a phillips head screwdriver. I had to use a a few different styles to get around some of the challenging angles putting in some parts requires. The bolt installs for the sear burner will require a small set of hands to fasten together.

Purchase an 80+ inch cover and you'll be fine.

Once assembly is completed, this is a very nice unit that will do pretty much anything you want. The firebox can double as a small charcoal grill, so you can use the entire surface of all four units for a large cookout. The charcoal grill has a nice ash trap that is easy to remove and dump. The warming rack is very nice compared to the standard stainless wire rack that comes with most grills. The sear burner is nice, but don't expect even heat across the entire cooking surface.

You should season the grill before it's used for the first time.

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Bought the grill two weeks ago from Sams club for $349. Much more convenient at that price, cant go wrong there. For the price listed here (700) I would find a higher quality grill. This grill is spot welded and not very thick material. It is pretty sturdy and does the job but I dont see it lasting too long in the elements (even with a grill cover). There are some things I did to make it function better like filling the welds in the fire box and putting a gasket in the smoker side to seal it better. Burners seem to be functioning well and the new design for the Propane tank support is much better than what is pictured. All in all for $350 I think it would be worth every penny.

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I originally purchased this as an upgrade to a smaller and much cheaper smoker I had bought a few years prior to owning this one. I've owned this grill for a bit over a year now, and liked it when I first got it... but after a while, I discovered a flaw that lead to a disgusting discovery around the grease trays.

Searing Grill: I've only used this portion a few times, but every time I have it has worked fairly well. It takes a little bit to get up to temperature, but once heated I was able to grill steak, chicken, and pork chops like a pro. They looked and tasted beautiful.

Fire Box: The fire box comes with a grill over it, but I've never actually grilled anything on that. I've only used the fire box to provide heat & Smoker for the other grilling/smoking chamber. The fire box hold a fair amount of wood, but I wish it held just a bit more. The rectangular shape is nicer than some of the other smokers I have seen with a rounded fire box and the controls and locking lever work good. My only beef is that the lid comes with 4 cushions that go in the corners between the lid and the top of the fire box. This allows for a small gap which some heat and smoke to escape.

Right Side Grill/Smoke Box: I was able to smoke 3 Tri-Tip and a Rack of ribs in this compartment when utilizing ALL of the available space. This included the moveable coal tray below the grill. I never ended up using coals in it, so it was always fairly clean. My complaint with this chamber is similar to the fire box. It comes with rubber feet to go between the lid and the chamber to act as a cushion. Again, this leaves for gaps for smoke and heat to escape.

Left Side Grill: While the gas portion of the grill does heat up quickly with 3 burners, I found that it heated somewhat unevenly. The hottest portions of the grill were along the very back with a few places on the left and right side. The front was the coldest spot and the center was only marginally warmer.

Grease Trays: This is where the fatal flaw comes in... It's great that there are grease collection trays. They pull out from the front and are very handy to have, but there are large gaps around the back and sides. I didn't think anything of it at first, but the last time I went to use the grill I found rat droppings all over the inside of the left grilling compartment. Rats were EASILY able to enter and access the entire compartment. I never noticed this on the smoker side, because on the very bottom of that is another metal sheet with holes in it to allow for ash removal. I believe rats COULD enter this compartment still, but I never saw evidence to waste.

Had Smoke Hollow done a better job of eliminating the gaps around the grease tray, I would have found this to be a passable combo grill. I would even give it 3 or 4 stars. It certainly was an eye opener and it will definitely make me examine my next grill better before I purchase it. I've never had this problem before with any other grills or smokers I have owned, but I consider this to be a design flaw.

With alteration I could seal off the gaps, but who really expects to have to do that?

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Have had this Smoke Hollow charcoal/gas Grill w side burner for 3 years. The charcoal side has completely fallen apart, actually fallen in. Covered every winter but not in the summer. Where ever I had seen rust it was repainted with black grill paint. I took care of this. Back panel has completely rotted out. Went to grill something Saturday and the grate fell through and landed on the burners. Bending them down and breaking them off. Poor steel ?? Thin steel ? Would never purchase a Smoke Hollow product again. Called them and I was pretty much pushed aside. Too much money for this. Other grills I have purchased lasted twice as long and cost half as much. Rating of VERY poor craftsmanship.

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This is a great grill/smoker for the first two years. Then the screws start to rust, a bad sign. The third season the entire rear of the gas side has fist size rust holes after repairs at the end of the last season. It's been kept out of the weather, but is dying a slow death. Either I grill too much or I expected too much. The smoker section while rusting, always worked great. Overall, for the money I paid, it was a decent buy. I will rework the grill section again. Next time, a cheap round charcoal grill.

Charlie

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Review of Caseys Distributing 9474638700 Detroit Tigers Grill Cover Deluxe

Caseys Distributing 9474638700 Detroit Tigers Grill Cover Deluxe
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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It is made of a nice sturdy material and a good size. It is easy to install and looks great.

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This deluxe cover is heavy duty and lined, it protects the grill and looks great. And it has that beautiful olde english D! Go Tigers!!!!!!

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I bought this cover from my local store, but it's the exact product listed on Amazon. I'm really disappointed in the weight of the vinyl. Its so thin I know that it will rip. It's currently in my basement because it blew off on a windy day and I was afraid I'd have to chase it all over the neighborhood. We'll see how it holds up once I get it back out there for the summer. However, for the price, its definitely not worth it. Save your money and by the $10 cheap cover from your local grocery store and get a vinyl old English "D" decal from any online store and you have the same thing for half the money.

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