Charcoal Companion Compact Rosewood Handle Grill Brush

Nice grill cleaner. Bristles seem sturdy enough to last a while. A long handle would be nice, but can be overlooked if not cleaning a 500 degree grill. Would buy again.

The barbecue king of my family LOVED this to clean his grill. He liked the short sturdy handle and ease of use.

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This is the best BBQ brush I have ever used. I would recommend this to a friend. I like how sturdy the build is and how it has a nice weight to the unit. The brush is nice and wide so you can clean your grill quickly. I like the stiffness of the bristles, as I do not have to push down too hard on the brush to get the grill cleaned nicely.

Great product.

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Great for a charcoal grille, but not functional for a gas/propane grill with a warming rack above the cooking space. For that, you need a brush with a longer handle so you won't burn your hand.

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Have used charcoal grills for many years and the food has been very tasty but clean-up can be a real chore. I have worn out many of the grill brushes that have been sold through the years. They never seem to last very long and their cleaning ability has been average to poor. This product cleans my grill grate better than any I have used in the past. The dense amount of stainless steel bristles work to remove the solids left over from cooking much better than I had experienced in the past. The handle is solid and angled to help make the job easier and faster than other brushes I have used. I imagine it would work equally as well on gas grills so you might want to give this product a try. I have not had this brush very long so I cannot speak to its ruggedness and longevity, however it does pass the eye test for a product that is solid and well made.

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BBQ Fork with Hardwood Handle - Extra Long, 17-inch

Ordered this to be part of a tool we make, found it really was not quite strong enough. I would guess it would be fine for a BBQ fork, the use for which it was intended!

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle

It's heavy and dead-flat. What can you say about a griddle except that it does exactly what you wish a griddle would do. There are no hot-spots, and the handle stays cool. (The Calphalon Contemporary handles are big, and may get in the way occasionally -but they stay very cool.)

One thing, though -the non-stick surface is *really* non stick. Make an omlette and it'll spread over just about the whole bottom of the pan in no-time-flat -which is just great, so long as you like really thin omlettes. Over-easy eggs can be a bit tricky because it's so slippery -it's not that easy to get the spatula underneath! (Part of that's because plastic and coated spatulas are thicker than metal ones.) One time I almost pushed an egg right off the griddle and onto the stovetop. But anyone who's ever had something stick to a griddle will not complain that nothing can stick.

Cleanup is strange. It just doesn't get dirty. I've only had this awhile, but I've used it twenty times, and the nonstick is not only still in perfect condition, it doesn't even show the "bright spots" that, with high-quality non-stick cookware, indicates some mechanical burnishing. I think this will last forever.

I have a cheap griddle same size, and now have this Calphalon one. BIG difference. Much better heat distribution, better teflon = easier clean. Handy for bacon (may need to pour of drippings if a lot of bacon), grilled sandwiches, pancakes, eggs.

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I purchased this griddle In August of 2006 and use it every Sunday. There is alot i like about the pan, but one huge problem is it warped. I know you are not suppose to put a hot pan in cool water because that will cause this to happen, but I did not do that. I have a smooth glass top surface to my stove so a warped pan is not good. I do have to say the heat still conducts though the pan to give me even cooking thoughout.

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I received a set of the Calphalon Contemporary as a gift and the only thing I felt I was missing was a griddle, so I had to order this one from Amazon. This griddle pan has been wonderful. I use it for everything! Most times, I just wash it and put it right back on the stove since I know I'll be needing it again right away. I can fit 6-8 pieces of bacon on it at a time, 4 pieces of toast, or 4 rather large pancakes. It's a dream come true if you fix breakfast often. It's the best money I've spent in my kitchen and I would highly recommend it!

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I had an inexpensive square teflon griddle which performed adequately but began to deteriorate from surface wear. I elected to go with the Calphalon brand as I owned other Calphalon pieces which perform quite well. I was glad the company included specific use and care instructions as they educated me in keeping this pan from wearing in the same way as the previous one.If the directions are precisely followed, this pan should last a lifetime. It heats evenly, cooks perfectly (as long as the proper cooking techniques are used) and cleans up good as new. As suggested NEVER use cooking sprays, use medium to medium high heat, and ONLY clean with warm soapy water AFTER the pan has completely cooled. Using the butter test (heat 1 teaspoon real butter in the pan,if it burns, reduce heat and retest until slow bubbly unburnt butter is the result) works very well. Your pan will be ready to cook when the butter tests correctly.You can wipe the butter away if you do not wish to cook with butter, but the test works. All in all,this product delivers.

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BarBFork Promotional Digital

I received one of these as a gift, and have found it works just fine. I use it to be sure I'm cooking 'enough but not too much' when I have a nice piece of meat.

Formerly, I'd cut nicks into the edge of a steak to see how the cooking was progressing. With this lil' guy, I just poke it into the 'work' occasionally, and get very good results without a tattered looking meal. I find I have to adjust my expectations slightly it tends to have you cook things a little more for any "preference" title (as in its "Medium" is my "Well Done"). As you use it, you'll get used to this and choose your done-ness accordingly. Great tool, safer cooking.

This item is not as good as it's predecessor. It takes too long to read, while your fingers begin to burn. Wish I could find the older version.

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This has really worked well for me when bbq'ing. Handy to not have to put it down and pick up something else to turn the meat. I store it in my kitchen and admit to having used it there too.

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After having had a temperature fork, which worked great and was very reliable for many years, we purchased this fork in December 2012. After 3 months of constant frustration and inaccurate reading, we are ditching this fork for good. The ditigal display turned itself on when stored in the drawer, only resort was to remove the batteries. We are saving the batteries and cut our losses on this fork. Hopefully our next one will be better, but definitely not this model!

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Before buying this product, I was looking for a thermometer that could easily measure the insides of meat quickly and efficiently without chopping the thing to shreds. Being a college student, I (yet again) opted for the less expensive products, which I thought were just as good--if not better--than the more expensive ones.

And yet again, the sellers on Amazon prove me wrong.

Buying Price: $12.90

Not only is the thermometer slightly large for its intended purpose (it measures about 13 inches in length), but it also does a very poor job at *efficiently* measuring the temperature of meats. Granted, it will measure temperature within a wide range (it even read my indoor room temperature at 74°F), but it just takes a while for the thing to "warm up", so to speak. For me, while cooking chicken in a skillet, it took anywhere between 15 and 25 seconds for the thermometer to gauge an accurate reading, which I believe is definitely too long for any serious chef, especially if your prized poultry is burning on the stovetop or grill. The digital reading is a very nice feature to have at such a low price, but if it gives a reading slower than an analog thermometer, I'd rather take the analog's speed over the digital's accuracy.

In addition to this, the slow reading times are even more negatively affected in that the tips of the thermometer are slightly large for smaller cuts of meat. While they seem small in the picture, the tips are actually far bigger than I had hoped for, resembling the shape of a pencil. The tips are quite sharp (and the manufacturer was smart to include hard plastic protectors so you don't poke yourself), but they can leave somewhat large, unsightly holes in the meat you're trying to cook--defeating your attempts to make it look as normal as possible.

There are several pre-defined temperatures on the thermometer (Well-Done, Medium, Rare, and Very Rare), which are the same for different cuts of meat, but these temperatures can be listed directly below the average temperature for comparison, which is extremely helpful for meat novices like me who do not know that there isn't a "Rare" option for chicken (oops, time to fix that bad habit). However, this pro is downplayed by the fact that once again, it takes quite some time for the temperature to gauge an accurate reading. I cannot say for sure how accurate the reference temperatures are, but I am fairly certain that they correspond to, or exceed, the FDA's recommendations on the temperatures for cooking meat, which ensures that you have non of that yucky bacteria infesting your food and the stomachs of those you cook for.

Every time this thermometer shows a potential for a good feature, it is downplayed by the problematic nature of the other features. This digital thermometer has a blue LED backlight for the screen, in case you live by cooking meat inside a dark cave and accidentally run across this piece of technology. The feature was well thought-out, but poorly implemented by a lack of a power button. The LED light shuts itself off after about half a minute (and turns on again upon pushing a button), but the digital display remains running for a full couple of minutes before the entire thermometer turns off. It would have been nice to have a power button to conserve batteries, as this does use a couple AAA batteries.

This thermometer is very light, and can act as a spatula in a pinch (due to its thick metal tips), or a fork for moving that food onto your plate (if you don't mind small holes in your meat), which is how I primarily use it now.

Bottom line:

A well thought-out product, but poorly implemented and designed. Consider buying a more expensive thermometer that gives a faster reading time for those hard-core grillers or meat fans. It does its job, but if you are somewhat impatient and perfectionist regarding your food, opt for the smaller, faster thermometers.

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Mr. Bar-B-Q Tough Brush Grill Brush with 1 Extra Head

The handle is comfortable and dimensions are good. The brush is sturdy and bristles tough enough to clean the grill. The materials are good, and it is nice to have the hook. The problem is that the head doesn't stay in place when you are using the brush. It falls about every 30 seconds. I may be able to make it work using duck tape (I haven't tried it) but the whole concept of having a repaceable head is that the head should stay in place when you use it.

This is a great brush for the short-term. Have had this 8 months, and though it is helpful to have a long handle, hook to hang it, stainless bristles, they are now falling off on the grill surface. If you miss one, it's like eating a fish bone. Found a bristle this past weekend in a hamburger....

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I grill/BBQ like twice a month. And clean it everytime after use very well. This brush has held up awesome, still looks good and cleans very well, definitely a good value and quality.

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Save your money. Nice that it comes with a replacement pad. But to little avail as both fell out after about three firm strokes on the grill . Very flimsy securing strategy. This one is made in China.....and trust me , this is not their best work . Run , don't walk away from this good looking deal. Tough brush ? ...... no. The worst I've ever owned.

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This grill brush is far more sturdy than any I have purchased in the past. Usually, the bristles of the brush flatten and deform after just a few uses with other grill brushes that I have purchased. I grill quite a bit and this brush has made it through an entire grilling season and shows no signs of wear. The bristles are still rigid and on top of that the brush comes with a replacement head just in case. The brush also contains an over sized hook at the end for hanging it up. I highly recommend this product.

GrillPro 31845 Heavy-Duty Vertical Propane Smoker

We got this and spent about 1 hr assembling it.

The first problem was that it was mising about 3 screws and washers.

I had read some reviews where they complained that in a short time one of the hngles popped off.

After our assembly, we took it out for it's first seasoning run.

Guess what. One of the hinges popped off.

So we took it back and got a refund.

BUt what a waste of time.

We just received our model in the mail, and it is not as big as it says. We bought the larger model for larger turkeys, it said 22x25..it's more like 16x14! We may as well have bought the one for $100 less. We are keeping it because we need it for smoking the Thanksgiving turkey, but we are very disappointed in the size for the price we paid. We will update and let you know how it works. We had the Smokey Mountain series smoker for years but the regulator just blew out, so hoping this model will at least smoke us up some good meats and fish!

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Are these all made in China. I know some products say distributed by ( Factory State and City) the USA, but made in CHina, big difference.

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First, it was missing parts (no knobs). The faceplate of the gas supply was scratched. The thermometer was horribly off by 150 degrees. Finally, after the 3rd smoke, it stopped working. The flame just sputtered out. I tried cleaning it to no avail. DO NOT BUY!!!!

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We're really happy with this smoker. It was easy to assemble, maintains a constant temperature over long periods (8+ hours), and is easy to clean. Assembly was straighforward and nothing was missing. It is not, however, a huge smoker. The internal "floor area" is 14" x 12". But this is more than enough for most fowl chicken and duck. A goose would be a tight squeeze as would a big Butterball turkey. For the price, I couldn't have asked for more. A very well-built and well-designed unit.

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Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Barbecue Sauce Mop and Bucket Set

It is packaged nicely but it is a bit pricey for the quality. I would have thought that the bucket would be bigger. It is nice that there is an insert in the bucket that can be removed and cleaned separately. The price warranted a "few bucket inserts" to justify the price. The picture of the item makes the mop appear larger than it is. If I had seen it in a retail store, I probably would have not purchased it.

Perfect capacity for large barbecue projects. Easy to clean and maintain all components. I would highly recommend this to any barbecue enthusiast!!!

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Bought it for a gift way nicer than expected. Will buy more for others who enjoy BBQing. Very affordable.

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For me this product was very nice. I used it on the 4th of July and was impressed.

A lot of thought was given to the product from a general consumer point of view.

The Bucket Liner comes out to let you clean it or refrigerate sauce. As for those reviewers

who thought they could get all the sauce out of the Mop when they washed it, they were not being

realistic.

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Johnson-Rose 21-3/4 Inch X 15-13/16 Inch X 1 Inch Aluminum Sheet Pan

I purchased this pan to be utilized as a "drip tray" for an older BBQ (for which I could no longer get the part). With a little tweaking, it worked out great.

I am quite happy with it. While it is not as heavy duty as my half sheet pans, I wanted a 3/4 sheet in order to bake 2 loaves of artisan bread at once. This baby is the perfect for that. It is the maximum size to fit in my oven (with an inch or 2 open on all sides for heat circulation). And it also fits in the fridge (I often shape the loaves and put them in the fridge overnight before baking the next morning -it deepens the flavor). Still fits in my skinny "tray cabinet" as well. Good value for the price.

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I use this pan for proofing and baking bread. It just fits my oven, is easy to clean, and a good weight to support baked goods. I am thinking about getting a second one.

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Ordered 2 of these pans and found them dented on arrival, but Amazon quickly sent replacements that arrived in good condition. They are fairly thick aluminum and seem to be built well. These baking pans are huge! I measured my oven before ordering to be sure they would fit and they have an inch or two in front and behind for air to flow around them, but nearly touch the sides. I made some peanut butter cookies the other night and was able to fit 20 cookies on one sheet (on parchment paper) and they baked up beautifully, though I did have to increase the baking time by a couple minutes from what I would use with my old nonstick cookie sheets. (I understand that is typical when using the shiny aluminum surface instead of the dark surface on the non-stick sheets.) I had some concerns about whether there was enough air space around the pans, but my test cookies all cooked up very evenly. If I find a difference in evenness after more tests, I'll be sure to update the review. I can't comment on how they clean or how baked food releases from the aluminum because I always use line with parchment paper when baking. (I find it convenient to slide a whole sheet of cookies -still on the parchment paper -onto a cooling rack when they are done baking.)

Pros:

Good quality construction.

Very large surface area.

Good solid edges add stiffness and would contain lots of liquid if using it to catch drips under a roaster or pie or whatnot.

Cons:

The edges make it more challenging to slide off a sheet of parchment paper full of baked cookies.

Since it is aluminum, baked goods take a couple minutes longer than on a darker (non-stick type) pan.

*The pan doesn't have much airspace around it, which MAY prove to be an issue in certain applications such as baking multiple sheets at once, but I have not yet had opportunity to test it yet, so this is only an assumption.

I would recommend this product to those who enjoy baking, but make sure to measure your oven first.

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I own 5 of these now. The size is great. I use these sheet pans so often for cookies and to put mini loaf pans on when I'm baking quick bread or to simply add another layer under my cake pans so the bottom of the cake doesn't brown too quickly. I purchase parchment paper by the case so I always bake my cookies on a layer of parchment on these sheets. I don't know how the pan would perform with no parchment. I imagine your cookies would stick unless you greased the pan. I like the size because it almost fills the oven. I can get so many cookies on one sheet! I have a convection oven so I put 3 of these sheet pans in the oven at once. A whole double batch of cookies baked at one time! My husband uses these to put spare ribs one (lined with foil) , baked or roasted vegetables, pizza......you can use these for so many things. I highly recommend these.

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Char-Broil 2784544 MasterFlame Drip Vaporizer Bar

Ordered the universal fit "flame tamers" for my Charbroil since my model number was listed. Bad news is it did not fit my grill unless I was prepared to do some trimming. Good news is after further research on Amazon, found the exact parts needed and they work perfectly.

Works great for my Kenmore grill. Would definitely recommend this product. Didn't know at first if it would work with my Kenmore

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Lot cheaper than original tents that went over each burner. Would really be better if made from heavier gage material.

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This adjustable length drip bar / cover is a very good option, especially for older grills where an OEM grill specific part may not be available or desirable due to price. And, it sure beats spending time cutting an oversized one to the correct length with a Dremel Tool like I had to do last time. Compared to what is out there, this is a good product. I anticipate 18 months to 2 years of service from this item, since I grill 2 to 3 times a week year round.

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This product is simple sheet metal construction but it fits the grill and does what it is supposed to do. This is the second one of these we have purchased. The other one lasted about two years before needing replaced. I'd have given it five stars if it had been made a little thicker so it would last longer. Still, I'd buy another one when needed.

IQ110 Kit with Small Adjustable Kamado Pit Adapter

I've now used this for brisket and pork shoulder. I cooked brisket before on my kamado and it was good, but not perfect. With this controller it was, without question, perfect. The biggest smoke ring I've ever seen. Just set the temperature and go play golf, take a nap or whatever you like. Come back in 12-14 hours and you are all set. Wonderful product.

This is a well made and designed product. Works very well and simple to use. Purchased at a good price and got great shipping as always. I'd certainly buy another one for other my other smokers!

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NCAA Duke Blue Devils Fiero 5-Piece BBQ Tool Set With Case

Got the BBQ set for my husband.. and we love it! The only thing I would change is that the case does not open all the way flat. Other than that, it's beautiful, and makes a wonderful gift.

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BergHOFF Earthchef Acadian 12-Piece Cookware Set

First of all, let me say the set is beautiful to look at. They are all shiny, even on the inside. However, that's where the story ends for me in positive light.

In this day and age where almost everything sold is made in China, we take special effort to find items that touch our food that is not made there. With this in mind, I first wrote to Berghoff USA asking where they were made. The response I got is that they are imported from Belgium, but specifically where they were made was smoothly avoided answering.

Anyways, wanted to give it a try and ordered. No where on the box nor the cookware does it state where they are made (very strange, indeed), which made me suspicious. Alright, then we noticed small imperfections and scratches. Alright, since it was a hassle to unpack we wanted all the reasons to keep this and decided to try it. After just one use, we noticed the floor of the pot was blackened in several spots, like pits. The chrome was taken off after one use in such spots. This raised all sorts of alarms for us. After mulling whether to go through with the difficult packing we decided to send it back to Amazon and order something made in France in lieu of it. I would say this set is not worth the price. There are several sets that are cheaper that are made in China by famous labels (typically their mid to lower end models) that are much better quality. I would say I would not really recommend this.

I received the set in excellent condition. They look very good hanging on my pot rack that I built from an antique cast iron floor register grille, shabby sheik. The only thing that I noticed that might be a concern for some, is that the outer edge of the pan lids is very thin, and if you drop a lid, it can and does bend the edge, a rolled edge would help, but would then make the set more expensive. I was able to straighten the edge out. If like me, you hang your pans up, you still need a place close by to store you lids. They are made in such a way that a crafty person can make a lid rack that holds them vertically from small to large. I made mine from old steel and then after welding together and dressing of the welds, I sprayed it with clear satin lacquer, once again very shabby sheik. My wife loves them, and that was a hard sell because as she said " we don't need pots and pans, we have a set of circulon pans that u had to by" . That was ten years ago and the coatings was almost completely worn away. These new pans are not coated, and should last much longer. Another reason I like this set is it consisted of a complete range of lidded pans, and not a bunch of skillets. We fry and sautée with cast iron skillets, so I did not want a set with more skillets. Been using the new set for two months now, cook every meal from scratch, so we have used them extensively, still love them, worth every dime.

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I currently have Cuisinart stainless steel set as well as other pieces of cookware and when I saw this BergHOFF Earthchef Acadian 12-Piece Cookware Set on lightening deal, I decided now is the time to upgrade. There was one other review when I purchased this set rating it 3 stars because it is suspected this set is made in China and I do not know about that.

When the box arrived I was surprised at how heavy this cookware set is. For the amount of money I paid, I was expecting a lighter-weight set as the heaviness usually is roughly equivalent to price and this is a very heavy set. The bottoms are very thick and that is where most of the weight is I think. The set looks very well made and well packaged and very shiny. On my cuisinart set, the bottoms are slightly angled in whereas on this set of BerHOFF Earthchef Acadian, the bottoms continue to same line making a very sharp clean attractive edge and design that I appreciate.

While the heaviness is something most people would look for as a sign of quality, I am in the kitchen often and don't want to get a gym workout just from cooking. I prefer lighter weight pieces so I don't need to strain from the weight when the pots are full.

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I love my purchase. I have been waiting for over a year for the price to go down and this particular cookware set is excellent product

which I already have, but in the last couple of months I keep burning the pots as I forget to turn off the stove. Senior's moment is kicking in. Now I have new ones and will be enjoying them for the next years for sure.

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This is the first set of cookware I've bought in many years. We have a ceramic top range and most lighter pots and pans spin when heating. These are heavy enough to stay put but not so heavy my wife can't lift them when full. They transfer heat better than most other stainless I've used and frankly they are the best pieces I've used since I was in the restaurant business. I've recommended these to friends who were looking and a couple of them found the BergHOFF line to be just great.

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