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Showing posts with label propane gas grill. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Rosle Barbecue Basting Brush

Rosle Barbecue Basting BrushThis item matches the other bbq tools by rosle nicely. This brush, though, is dual function. The large, flexible end is very suitable for some adult play without any harm done to the receiver.

S and M, light and fun.

Enjoy the basting.

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

BODUM Fyrkat Barbeque and Grill Tongs

Bodum Fyrkat Barbeque and Grill Tongs, OrangeI needed a pair of tongs and I have several of the other Bodum grilling tools (all great!!) so I ordered these. I'm somewhat disappointed in their functionality as they barely open. The neutral (unsqueezed) position is about 3/4 to half an inch open, and then you can squeeze them all the way shut from there. But they do not open any wider, which makes them kind of useless for a lot of applications.

The Fyrkat tongs look & work great, we've had them over a year & are quite content. Admittedly, it took us 2 grilling sessions to realize we hadn't opened them properly -once you pull the release, they open wide to get a nice grab! The mechanism to keep them in a closed position helps keep them storage friendlyno opening in the drawer.

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4.5 stars. It's a good, long one with good reach and well made. Has a nice, comfortable handle. Only thing, the teeth/grip could be more aggressive but other than that this is almost a perfect set of barbecue tongs. I've looked at a lot of them. This is one of the better ones here among the large variety.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Charcoal Companion S/S Locking Grill Tongs with Rosewood Handle 16-inch

Charcoal Companion S/S Locking Grill Tongs with Rosewood Handle 16-inchThey seem sturdy enough, and they are certainly long enough, and without being unwieldy. Just what I was hoping for. Recommended.

These are great tongs. I bought them this summer and I use them for steaks, burgers and everything else grilled. They work great. The only annoying thing is the pull tab will slip down and lock the tong together when you are using them. Still not enough not to rank them as five stars.

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. I bought them this summer and I use them for steaks, burgers and everything else grilled. They work great. The only annoying thing is the pull tab will slip down and lock the tong together when you are using them. Still not enough not to rank them as five stars.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Grillmark BBQ-467408 Venturi Flexible Tube Cleaner Nylon Brush Wood Handle 9.5" L

Grillmark BBQ-467408 Venturi Flexible Tube Cleaner Nylon Brush Wood Handle 9.5' LIt appears flexible in the picture but it is not very. A lot of venturi tubes take right angles and this brush does not do a very good job of following the angles. There are better products us use but this is not one of them. Save your money and don't buy it.

I thought I needed a new grill. After a few swipes in the venturi tubes with the flexible brush the burners worked like new.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Motorized Grill Brush with Steam Cleaning Power

Motorized Grill Brush with Steam Cleaning PowerI bought this for my husband. It is easy to use, cleans very effectively. I would recommend this for anyone who likes easy grill cleaning.

My husband said it works very well. I got it to make it easier for him to clean the grill.

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Just when you think they've invented everything, you find a new product that fills a need. Great idea!

I didn't like the idea of using soap or oven cleaner on the surface where I cook, so this is the perfect solution.

Bravo!

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Bought this for my husband. A grill fanatic. Looks like it will work great but have to try it was a gift

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Weber Style 6446 Professional-Grade Fish Turner

Weber Style 6446 Professional-Grade Fish TurnerOk folks, it's a spatula, turner, whatever. It is definitely a very high quality product that feels good in your hand. You will never need to replace it.

I bought this because the last time I grilled trout it broke up on me when I was trying to flip it with a much smaller spatula. Well mission accomplished with this bad boy. I had ruby red trout a couple of nights ago and had no problems getting the job done.

Of note, the leading edge is fairly sharp. If needed it does a great job scraping the fish off the grill.

Now get out there and start grillin'

We had gotten a fish flipper as part of a BBQ tool set way back. So when my brother reequested a set of tools for christmas, I got a basic Weber set with tongs etc, and also got this which matched the set. He still tells me how much he loves the whole set, and uses the flipper. It's something you don't know you need until you have one! And the Weber style set is very nice looking and good quality

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The product is made really well and I do not think I will ever need to buy another one. Which is what you expect for a fish flipper. I grill whole trout and this product makes that process much easier.

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This is a high quality turner and I was happy to find that it has a grippy surface on the back of the handle. However, we are returning it because it's MONSTROUS. Pay attention to the dimensions listed and make sure that is what you want. Just seems a little big for the purpose! Wish they made a smaller one.

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It's a perfect addition to my grill. I like it a lot, now I don't need two spatulas to turn the big fish. I just wish they make the neck a little stronger since mine bends now or maybe I am just too strong. Not bad at all!!!

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Knotted Bamboo Grilling Kabob Skewers Set of 24 (4-inch Long)

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Knotted Bamboo Grilling Kabob Skewers Set of 24Purchased these cocktail picks as part of a gift I'll be sending to a couple who like to entertain. The picks are as described in Amazon product description-----except they arrived in a white plastic shipping bag and are not packaged in a box or other container suitable for gift-giving. The picks will work nicely with olives, cheese cubes, and fruits at cocktail hour. The absence of a container to hold the barbecue skewers probably explains why they were so inexpensive.

Very easy to work with. I used them with fruit and

the kids loved the idea. Good product would buy them

again.

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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Samsung FX710 30" Freestanding Gas Range with 5 Burners and Safety Lock, Stainless

Samsung FX710 30' Freestanding Gas Range with 5 Burners and Safety Lock, StainlessI bought this stove after doing a lot of research and some of the reviews were lackluster. Some complained that the oven didn't heat to the proper temperature or it was a different temperature than what the thermostat reads. One reviewer wrote that she spilled liquid on the top, enough so that it ran down through the top and made its way into the glass doors..........all I can say it must have been a lot of liquid because the burners are sealed and it would take a flood in order for enough liquid to get through the burners. Anyway, I suppose some could destroy an iron ball. Now, for my review. I ordered this during a labor day sale. I was actually going to buy the Samsung FX510 but since I was going to have to order it as well, I went with the nicer model that includes the griddle. All I can say is wow! The stainless steel has a nice thickness to it vs the traditional brands that are now made in places like Mexico and are flimsy. With my oven thermometer in hand, I tossed it into the oven and set the temp for 350*, then tried it at 425* and guess what, it is spot on so the oven on mine at least reflects what the temperature on the thermostat says. The plumber I had to install the gas line told me it's possible others experienced irregular heating problems from not having an adequate gas source. In other words, this isn't grandmas old gas stove. It's a high output range, 87,500 btu, and thus requires a comparable gas line. I had 3/4" installed to the stove as a 20' run of 1/2" doesn't supply enough cfh of gas to operate this stove at max capacity. The oven cooks precisely and evenly. The burners are outstanding and will bring water to a boil quicker than anything that I have used, ever! The power burner also has a smaller burner in the center of it so that the flame covers the entire bottom of the pot or pan being used. All I can say is if you are wanting a new gas range, this is the one. I couldn't be more satisfied.

I am very happy with this purchase eight months later. I love to cook and this gas range has been a pleasure to use.

I love the top being a grill of burners from one end to the other. The front right burner is the highest BTU and boils a pot of water 5-8 minutes. I use all of the five burners and really like how some provide specific functions (simmer burner in back right and middle for grilling). The digital face took some getting use to but easy once you read the directions.

The oven and broiler works just as smoothly. I love how the larger then average oven fits a lot of food. The spacious oven was the selling point for this range over others since cooking at the holidays always presents a challenge. This oven has performed well and held more turkeys, biscuits and other foods better then any other oven I've had in the past (GE, Kenmore Elite and Kitchen Aid).

I was leery of purchasing a Samsung kitchen appliance but figured since I love their tvs and other electronic devices, it was worth a shot) but have discovered the benefits of trying something new although I'll admit I cheated by checking Consumer Reports first and finding it rated well.

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Much like the reviewer above me, I've been very disappointed in this range. I too have an oven that can't hold it's temperature. I've noticed that when I set the oven at 350, a meal that used to take me an hour to cook (in my old oven) now takes well over that, and often ends up cooked on the outside and not cooked on the inside. I called the appliance store where I bought this unit, and the repair guy came out. He said that even though I've done the baseline's adjustment to raise the temp 30 degrees, the oven is running another 20 degrees low, however, this is "within normal range." He used a probe to get an accurate reading, and found temperature swings (with the oven set at 350) of a low of 290 and a high of 365. That averages out to a temperature of 335, and said that I should simply raise the temperature to compensate. However, when I do this, the oven goes high -if I set the oven at 400, it goes up to 425, and I can't seem to get it to stick between 350-400 degrees without wild fluctuations. I'm about to go head-to-head with the appliance store to try to get it replaced.

The burners are fantastic and cook evenly and well. But based on the horrible performance of the oven, I simply can't recommend this range.

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We read the reviews from previous buyers so we knew what to expect. However you do not need to hook up 3/4" we used standard 1/2" and have no problems with the stove top. The oven is another story, you have to work the calibration so it's correct. We put an oven thermometer to check the accuracy. Our is off by +15 which we can live with the manual shows you how to fix that so we're hoping that works. We also notice error codes when you use the proof button, chicken nuggets, and slow cook. Am waiting to hear from technician as to why I'm getting the codes. However it does not prevent me from using those features. With all new appliances to need to get the kinks out while breaking it in. My wife enjoys it and I've never seen her more happy since she got the oven. Her pineapple upside down cake came out perfect, My fresh made pizza came out without a hitch considering your high end appliance stores will make you dish out a little more..........

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I've been using the 710 model for a few months now. I'll state my observations I've made so far:

The range looks great. It receives a lot of compliments and I'm happy it enhances the look of my kitchen.

It feels well constructed from the heft of the door and the solid feel of the door handle.

The burners all work well although I've had some delays in having the front left burner ignite, to the

point where you can smell unburnt gas. I haven't really looked into this issue to see if there's an adjustment that can be made

but for a range that's this new it was unwelcome.

The panel can be difficult to read, even to find the button for the oven light. I assume if I'd use it more often I'd be

more familiar with the button layout so I wouldn't have to be searching for what I want to press.

No issues with oven temps. I have a 3/4" OD line.

The arrangement of the burners is a personal preference but I would have preferred to have the smaller left rear burner on

the front and the large burner on the rear. I'm more likely to be cooking with a small pan more often then I am boiling a large

pot or using a large skillet. Who wants to reach to the rear of the range to stir a sauce pan?

The griddle is a nice feature and was a selling point for me, however it seemed to take a long to heat to a proper temp. The

instructions state to not use excessively high heat because you can warp the griddle. Kind of a catch-22. Once it did heat

up I felt it was using a lot more energy than say an electric griddle would to maintain the same temperature.

My biggest complaint is the burner grates themselves. If you look at the second photo you can see that the grates do not connect the

corners to the center. What happens is smaller/lighter pans do not sit level unless the handle is

aligned with the full grate at the 12/3/6/9:00 positions. This probably wouldn't be an issue if your pans are all very

heavy.

Overall it works, but if I were to buy again I'd look at other brands that have better grates, properly arranged and better designed controls.

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Friday, November 8, 2013

Philippe Richard 12-Piece Barbecue Set in Metal Case

Philippe Richard 12-Piece Barbecue Set in Metal CaseThis is a cool looking BBQ set. a very nice gift for a someone starting to grill ( This IS NOT intended for the thermos grill ). this would damage non-stick grills.

I bought this set for Tailgating with a group of friends and got pretty much the reaction I thought I would. Lots of ooohs, aaahs and a couple of wise @ss comments about the shiny case. When I told them the price everyone pretty much shut immediately up. (It's a lot lower than they expected)

The Philippe Richard 12-Piece Barbecue Set comes with everything I needed to make a nice big meal in a parking lot. The spatula is nice and broad, the tongs are well constructed and have a great edge for gripping the food. (Boneless Pork Ribs were handled easily and chicken was a breeze) The case is strong, attractive and well constructed. The straps used to hold the tools in place seemed a little light and flimsy, but for the price I can't really complain. I used the basting brush quite a lot and saw no bristle loss, something I have pretty much come to expect from tools in this price range. My one complaint is that the brush was not well seated when shipped from the factory and the bristles were all bent to a forty five degree angle at about the mid point of the brush. This actually made it easier to scoop up extra sauce, but spreading it took a little extra effort.

Quick comment to those folks who gave this set a low rating because it might damage your propane, non-stick covered grills. THIS SET IS MADE OF METAL!!!! Of course you are going to scratch the non-stick material off your little cooking stoves. Buy some plasticware and stop whining! As a charcoal purist I can say that people with real grills will love this set. I plan on getting one of those Fire and Ice or Coleman stoves either for Christmas or next year to use along with my wrought iron hibachi style charcoal grill, but I will obtain and use the right tools with it.

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This looked like a pretty kewl piece of gadgetry when I looked at it on line. I was going to buy this for myself but ended up putting it on my wishlist and then receiving it as a gift.

As it turns out, the case is not as swanky as it's online picture would have you think. It's not made of aluminum but has thin aluminum sheets with a prickly texture glued to it's sides(mine aren't glued very well either). The tools seem to be ok, but I don't expect that the case will hold up for very long. Maybe this is worth 20 bucks, but surely not more than that in my opinion.

Maybe my standards are set too high?

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well I'd hoped that it would be a good and inexpensive kit the case looks nice but the velcro straps came loose and i was missing a few items. that and the tongs handle comes loose easy

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I was disappointed in the quality of the tools and case. Handles on the tools are easily pulled off. The tools themselves, however, do feel sturdy. The metal case is cheap feeling. The tools are held in the case with Velcro and most of the Velcro fasteners were separated from the case

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Weber Wood Chunks

Weber 17005 Apple Wood Chunks, 5-PoundI used the Cherry Chunks on a ECB for a boston butt yesterday. The wood smelled great as soon as I opened the package. The only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 was because this is not actually a 5 pound bag. Its 3.75 pounds. Once I noticed that, I felt I had overpaid. While this wood is nice, I'm not convinced I need to shell out more for this than 10 pounds of charcoal.

Very disappointed in this product. I had ordered 2 bags and both of them were more like chips. It was a good thing that I had ordered 2 bags because of the size I had to use much more to get that good thick smoke going. I expected much more from something that Weber puts their name on. I have been looking around and seen that others have had similar issues. It was very good, clean wood, don't get me wrong, but if you think that you are getting chunks don't plan on it. You may get 3 good 3 inch chunks.

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I was very excited to get this, since it was to complement my WSM. I love pecan wood, but the wood I received is not of great quality. There are maybe 2-3 large chunks and the rest are chips. Also, the large chunks have bark on them, so that will have to be taken off before they go into my WSM. Also, the bag weighs 4 lbs 7 oz, NOT 5 lbs! I purchased some apple wood from Home Depot made by Charbroil. The price is around $6-7 and actually weighs 5 lbs. There are more chunks that are larger, though they still have bark on them. But they are cheaper and you get more. I strongly, strongly recommend to get your wood elsewhere and try to avoid Weber's wood. I can't believe this Weber product. I usually have great experience with Weber and love their products. Come to think of it, I have never had a problem with a Weber product until now. Again, I strongly recommend going elsewhere for your wood needs! Stay away from this Weber product!

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I used these chunks last weekend for both baby back ribs and pulled pork. It works well and the chunks were large. I only needed 2 chunks; they were soaked one hour & gave an hours worth of smoke. Not too much smoke and flavored the meat well. I'm ordering more.

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The Amazon description states weight is 5 lbs. Actual weight is much less. I am disappointed. I can't give a rating on the actual product performance yet.

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Monday, September 2, 2013

Rome's #117 Tri-Pod Grill with 21.5 Inch Diameter Grill Grate, Chrome Plated Stee

Rome's #117 Tri-Pod Grill with 21.5 Inch Diameter Grill Grate, Chrome Plated SteeThis is a very simple, yet "you've got to get it" kind of camping gadget. In a world that gets very hung up on tech -including camping tech -there are some easy to omit fundamentals that make camping what it should be, and Rome's Tripod Grill is one of those. Why so good you ask? Simple -the tripod is well-made: No thin guage metal involved. It's very simple to use: just put the poles together, pop them into the top, put the chain-hung grill on and you're cookin'. It's well designed: there is a raised edge that keeps food (such as hot dogs) from rolling off the edges. It also breaks down small enough to fit into a patrol (a/k/a chuck) box. And for all of this, you get the taste of food cooked over an open campfire -which is a real treat and part of why we get out there! Enjoy!

The tripod was easy to assemble, although I recommend you put it together BEFORE you light the fire. The chain works great for hanging a coffee pot. The grill spins on the chain so you'll want something to hold the grill with when you turn your food, but the spinning can be an advantage since you can move the food over a hotter or cooler part of the fire to control cooking.

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I've had a few grills of this type over the years for camping. The last ones were made by Coghlan's. they had a great tripod but the grill grate was cheap and sagged and warped after the first season. The Rome grill has a much better and heavier grill grate but the tripod is junk; small diameter tubing and difficult to assemble without the legs falling apart. I've mounted the Rome grate on the sturdy Coghlan tripod and am using that now.

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Couldn't wait to use my new tripod. Built the fire, put the tripod together, put the dutch oven on the grill top and added the meat. Oh boy, dinner soon. Decided to lower the grill closer to the fire. That's when disaster struck. The chain pulled apart, sending the pot full of meat into the flames. Fortunately, it stayed right side up but the rest of the tripod fell apart...there is nothing to hold the top piece into the legs...it went everywhere. Ended up laying the tripod legs across the logs, putting the grill on top and cooking that way. The legs are burnt, the chain is broken. A very expensive one time use! I'm getting my 30 year old Coleman tripod back! I know I can depend on it!

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We used it camping to cook with a stock pot, hot dogs, beans, even toast a sandwich at the same time!! This guy worked great! I would just say to make sure you have the height and placement of the tri pod grill set up before setting food on there since the legs come apart easily if you pull up on them. Keep the box also so its easy to keep together. The grill has a raised edge so hot dogs dont roll off. Very very pleased with this buy and highly suggest it, all my friends loved using it as well!

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Cuisinart GR-SM Overstuffed Sandwich Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel

Cuisinart GR-SM Overstuffed Sandwich Maker, Brushed Stainless SteelOrdered this on March 25, had it on the 27th. Wow-fast shipping.

This is well made, heavier than other sandwich makers. The different heat settings are great, also the removable plates.

The corn dogs stuck but they were the the first thing I made,I'm thinking I didn't get the plates oiled enough.Egss with bacon & cheese came out fine, so did the ham salad cheese wraps.

This is going to stay out on the counter, I think I will be using it everyday.

The only issue I had when using the product was when I used a 'butter' spray on the bread rather than actual butter or margarine. The lower level slice of bread came out slightly soggy. This may have been due to the moisture in the lunch meat and other items I had between the slices of bread. The top slice of bread was toasted perfectly. I've also used package pizza dough in this machine. There is a recipe included in the instruction booklet that is for this type of dough, but I just used my own ingredients for the stuffing. It turned out fantastic. I would highly recommend this product.

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Item delivered exactly as described. Does hold overstuffed sandwiches but does not toast to same extent as original sandwich maker.

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My main reason for buying this sandwich maker was that clean up in my old model was becoming very difficult, with grease trapped between the plates etc. With a large family I don't have time to fuss over cleaning things. This one is great, the plates pop out and go in the dishwasher. The pockets are really big, so lots of possibilities....So far the sandwiches have been great, but we have only had it a couple of weekes.

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This does hold overstuffed sandwiches, however if not over stuffed the top plates have a hard time touching the bread. And I have been unable to find a happy medium on temp, high burns, med. dries out , low barely melts. I am just not very happy with this product. One reveiwer said she found raised bumps on her plates...well after a couple of uses on high , I too saw them, when they were not there before. Does cooking on high do this ?

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