Portable Kitchen PK 99740 Cast Aluminum Cooker

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Reproduced from an original 1950's design, this heavy-duty cast aluminum charcoal grill radiates heat so food cooks more evenly-without constant turning. With the lid closed, food is bathed in smoke for an unforgettable flavor. Thick cast aluminum construction will never rust. Unique venting system for perfect temperature control. Smokes as well as it grills. Detaches from carriage for easy travel. Hinged cooking grid for easy refueling.
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- Retro-style charcoal outdoor grill and smoker with detachable carriage
- Thick cast aluminum construction for maximum heat radiation
- Adjustable vents and dampers for precise temperature control
- Hinged cooking grid for easy refueling; aluminum side and bottom trays
- Semi-pneumatic rubber wheels; measures 35 by 16 1/2 by 35 inches (length by width by height)
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 "excelent grill" 2009-05-30
By Eleanor M. Baptiste
I purchased this cast aluminum grill 32 years ago, a bit smaller than my new one but the best grill I have ever had. The new portable kitchen a bit larger but high end quality. I love it.

 "Best grill for direct heat." 2009-05-29
By drumdude (Charlotte NC)
This is the best grill I have ever used for cooking steaks over direct heat. I also have a Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker (indirect heat) I use for ribs and BBQ. My PK is 6 years old and still going strong.

 "PK grill will outlast me" 2008-10-18
By Gene A. Gaston (Birmingham, Al USA)
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We purchased our grill as a young married couple in the fifties and I still use it frequently. I actually have a pork shoulder on the grill as we speak, for football company. The plastic wheels are gone but everyone raves over the flavor and tenderness of the meat. I am now in my seventies and the body of the grill is as good as ever.

 "best all-around for grilling & smoking" 2008-09-24
By JWC (Nashville)
inherited this from my parents, over 30 years old & body seems indestructible, aluminum so it won't rust. replaced the grill & grate, still works like new. functions great as either a smoker or grill, perfect for those of us who don't need to smoke more than a single Boston butt, pork shoulder or a couple of slabs of ribs at once. great all-around item, especially for its size.

 "This is a great product" 2008-09-03
By Brad Bentcover (St. Paul, MN USA)
I bought this originally for the design figuring grills are essentially all the same. Boy was I wrong. This is so much more than a barbecue! Essentially this is my new oven. I have not used my kitchen oven since I received the cooker (with winter coming I guess I'll have to). You "bake" food in this cooker like you would in an oven or you can grill or you can smoke. It's very versatile. No more meat or fish that gets charred, everything is evenly cooked with the juices sealed inside. Throw on the potatoes, corn or other veggies and bread and that's dinner. I was able to put this together myself in 15 minutes, very easy and I'm usually not to good at assembly. Clean up is also very easy as it disassembles in a minute for transport or cleaning. This is the grill to buy.


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Landmann 520262 Barrel-Style BBQ Grill

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Barrel-Style BBQ Grill
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- From Landmann USA, barrel-style charcoal grill for home barbecuing
- With 339 square inches of cooking space, grates are chrome-plated to resist warping; heat-resistant powder-coat finish
- Access drawer allows users to add charcoal and dump ashes easily; storage and warming racks expand workspace
- Additional features include adjustable air vents and 2 7-inch wheels for transport; assembly required upon delivery
- Upon shipping, the grill measures 38 by 38 by 18 inches and weighs 44 pounds; limited 1-year warranty
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 "Awesome!!" 2009-03-23
By Stacy Gray (O'Neill, NE)
I LOVE this grill! it was easy to put together and is awesome to cook on!

 "I WAS RIPPED OFF!!!" 2007-09-30
By K. hughes (tn)
This is a horrible grill. You can't just close the top. You have to wedge the hinges with your hands. It also has a stainless look in the pic. It's not. It's black. Once assembled, you can tell the quality is cheap cheap cheap. DO NOT recommend. Save your $100, wish I had!!!

 "Purchase Aug-2006" 2006-09-25
By STIVENSON OLIVIER (Boston, MA USA)
I concur with the May 04, 2006 review by Ms. Adams. I received my grill in the same condition. The grill is poorly packaged with only one layer of sheet foam for protection. It took 2 hours to assemble. After I was done, the two halves would not fully close as the rim of the opening got bent during shipment. Some welds were missing on the interior and there were sign of rust at those areas. The warm-up tray is not secure. I tried to get the grill replaced; 1 and a half month has passed and I still have not received the replacement (note: the grill was not purchased through Amazon).

 "landmann barrel grill" 2006-05-05
By Sherrie K. Adams (calvert city, ky usa)
The grill as a whole has good size for camping.

Overall workmanship was pretty shotty.

The lid does not close good.

Pretty flembsey overall.

There is no door to get ashes out,

You'll have to take grills out and scoop them out.

I should have shopped around more.


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Char-Broil Table Top Charcoal Grill

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The Char-Broil charcoal tabletop grill is a great option when looking for a simple, affordable, portable tabletop/camping grill. It features 187 square inches of cooking surface, about 6-8 hamburgers of space. It cooks on an easy to clean chrome plated cooking grid. The legs fold securely to the top for easy portability. Simple, easy.
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- 187 square inches of cooking surface, enough for 6-8 hamburgers
- Easy to clean chrome plated cooking grid
- Folding legs to secure top for easy portability
- Heat resistant handles
- Convenient lid hanging hook
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Vortex 18 Inch Standing Charcoal Grill

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* Heavy-duty standing charcoal grill * Easy to clean * Removable ash catcher for easy cleanup * Hinged grill grid for protected handling * Hinged lid * Bottom storage shelf * Bakelite handles for protected handling * 2 legs include Wheels for easy moving * Baked porcelain enamel finish * 227 square feet cooking surface * 18.25" x 23" x 23" assembled dimensions * 14 lbs
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- 2 legs include wheels for easy moving.
- Removable ash catcher
- Bakelite handles
- Hinged grill grid, Bottom shelf
- 254 sq." cooking surface
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Char Broil Mini Boss Charcoal Grill

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Need a quick an easy charcoal grilling fix? Try the Mini Boss from Char Broil. We've minituarized the standard barrel charcoal grill to add convenience and portablility to your grilling. The Mini Boss is a great way to take grilling with you wherever you are.
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- Convenient wood carrying handle
- 167 sq. in. cooking space
- Durable, heat resistant black paint
- Dual air damper system for accurate heat control
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Char-Griller 2222 Pro Deluxe Charcoal Grill & Smoker

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The Pro Deluxe is the grill of choice for professionals and backyard enthusiasts. It has enough cooking space to feed your family and the neighbors. Over 800 square inches of total cooking area will let you feed a crowd! Made from heavy guage steel this grill will last for years. The cast iron grates give you an even heat and sears your meat to lock in the flavor. Our adjustable fire grate makes it easy to control the heat, and our easy dump ash pan makes cleaning up a snap. Just think, no more tipping over the grill to clean out the ashes! The heavy gauge steel construction and double bottom will give you years of dependable use. Features a built in heat gauge, airtight flanged hood, and 2 shelves. Rotisserie and Side Fire Box adaptable.
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- Grill and smoker in one
- Cast Iron Gates To Enhance Cooking
- Two Shelves
- Easy Dump Ash Pan
- Adjustable Grate
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 "Excellent grill & smoker!" 2008-08-21
By Claudia y Saul (Venezuela)
It's just what I wanted!



I don't give it 4 stars because the warming rack has a poor quality. After the first barbecue it was a little bended and some grill wires got loose.



Pros:

1. The main grill area is 29" by 20". It has 4 small independent cast iron grates as you can see in my customer pictures. Removable at any time. The warming rack size is 1/3 of the main grilling area.

2. If you follow the smoking instructions you will have a great taste on your meats and vegetables.

3. Wood is better than charcoal.

4. It's very easy to clean. You just pull out the dump ash pan and wash it.

5. It's very easy to assembly. Follow the instructions.

6. It has a thermometer. You can keep an eye easily on the temperature.



Cons:

The quality of the warming rack. Personally, I wouldn't stop buying it for this issue but I think that Chargriller could make it better.



Finally, if you have it at your patio or outside of your house I would suggest you to cover it with something, just a precaution. Don't forget to oil the cast iron grates after cleaning. They would last longer.



I love my Chargriller Pro Deluxe!

 "Chargriller Pro Charcoal Grill & Smoker" 2008-07-08
By Jeff Parker (Nipomo, California United States)
This grill is by far the best charcoal / wood burning grill I've ever owned. It was easy to assemble and I have been using it for nearly 8 years on a regular basis.



My char grill goes with me camping and supports meals for over 6 adults who love to cook & BBQ.



It will slow cook too! Building a fire is easy and with practice maintaining the perfect temperature is straightforward.



Using the side fire box "smoker" is perfect for cooking those baby-back ribs for 3 hours while you are busy watching the game or enjoying other adult activities.



After the ribs are finished, one scoop with a flat garden shovel moves the fire back to the main grill area allowing easy caramelizing of your ribs and fast cooks a few burgers for those unexpected gusts who smelled your new BBQ grill smoke.

 "Griller/Smoker" 2008-06-11
By Sharran Huneycutt (Richmond, VA)
Exeptional product! As a woman, I generally use a shoe for a hammer and a butter knife for a screwdriver. It looked intmidating when I opened the package, but it was crazy easy to put together. I had it done in 1 1/2 hours and he LOVES IT! He's been grilling every day since I gave it to him! So far the best gift I've given him! One note of advice, all you need is a ratchet set(well, not really sure what it's called, but the thingy with the long handle that makes that clicking sound when you rotate it backwards)and that's all I used!

 "Best grill I have ever owned" 2008-03-23
By David deForrest (Miami Beach, FL USA)
I have had one of these for 2+ years and use it a lot. Without question this is the best grill I have ever owned. Super-heavy real cast iron grate, loads of cooking space, easy enough to dump the ashes etc., lid sels well etc.



I do not own a cover for it and have kept it outdoors all this time. Still looks decent except the stained wood shelves have lost their finish. Anyone with a tiny bit of ambition could re-stain them. But the painted finish on the grill itself is quite durable.



Space like this gives me a great deal of control. I have room to build a big fire in the middle, keep a cast-iron griddle to one side and use the other edge for "holding" stuff off the direct heat etc. A real winner.



Can be bought cheaper and assembled at Lowes stores.

 "Great Grill for the Money" 2007-06-29
By Mike Amazon (Long Island New York)
Received the Chargriller Pro Deluxe Charcoal Grill & Smoker yesterday!

After opening the box and looking with fear and aw at all the different component's I started to search for the assembly instructions...............none included!

After finding a few choice words, I found enough confidence in myself to assemble the Grill with out any instructions and attacked the assembly like a four star general and to my surprise found it to be surprisingly easy!

The Chargriller Pro Deluxe Charcoal Grill & Smoker looks like a sturdy and well manufactured Grill and shall be tested on the 4th of July!

Except for not having the assembly instructions, I am very pleased with this product!




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Char-Broil "CB Collection" Table Top Grill

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The Char-Broil CB Collection tabletop grill is the little cousin to the CB Collection full size charcoal grill and has many of the same features. This little guy has an extra heavy-gauge steel construction, an easy access firebox, two dampers for easy heat control, pre-seasoned cast iron grates, a temperature gauge, and 240 square inches of cooking space. This heavy duty compact grill is a great value and is definitely built to last.
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- 240 square inches of cooking surface, with pre-seasoned cast iron grates
- Heavy-gauge steel construction
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Camerons Products Original Campfire Grill

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Camerons Products, your best smoking products resource, brings you the perfect campfire grill. The Original Perfect Campfire Grill was designed for the large family and bigger groups in mind. The large grilling surface of 20-inch by 25-inch is big enough to cook for many at a time. The Original comes with a solid steel 3/4-inch diameter by 36-inch long stake. The grill rack connects to the stake with an L-Shape screw. The Original also comes with hot pad and glove and a tote, make the Original Campfire Grill more of a campfire cooking kit. Like all The Perfect Campfire Grills, the Original has a patent pending raised edge allowing the chef to position the food over the entire grilling area, right to the edge of the rack without fear of losing it in the fire.
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- Campfire grill designed for large groups
- Large 20-inch by 25-inch grilling surface
- Grill connects to 36-inch long stake (3/4-inch diameter)
- Patent pending raised edge allows food to be positioned over the entire grilling area, right to the edge of the rack
- Includes hot pad, glove and tote
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Weber 60020 The Ranch Charcoal Kettle

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The Ranch is the Weber kettle on steroids. Do you need to feed a really big crowd? Originally designed for caterers and country club chefs, the Ranch Kettle is also perfect for company picnics, church gatherings, and family reunions. Grill multiple turkeys, roasts, chickens, or up to 19 Cornish hens on the Ranch Kettle. Rugged, yet easy to use, this 37-1/2-inch-diameter grill features a patented tuck-away lid that slides conveniently into its holder. Two weather-resistant thermoplastic handles remain cool to the touch when you move the lid. A hinged cooking grate gives you easy access to coals and a removable ash catcher assures easy cleanup. With the same solid construction of all Weber grills, the Ranch Kettle has locking casters that allow for easy movement and the porcelain-enameled coating to prevent rust.
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- Porcelain-enameled bowl and lid prevents rust
- 1,104 square inches of cooking area
- Removable ash catcher
- Locking casters
- Triple nickel plated hinged cooking grate
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 "Awesome " 2009-01-17
By John Sorrick (Kansas City, Ks)
I have had this product for over 2 years now and I love it. I have read other response about how difficult it is to clean. You are talking about a massive grill that sits in your yard get some degreaser and blast it with your hose. cleans up great. I have no problems with this grill. It is a must have for the true BBQue enthusiast. I use my for BBQ comp, I am able to have a fire on one side and cook passively. I took the charcoal grate out because of how close it keeps the coals, if you remove that one and put in a 22" grate for a standard weber and put it in the bottom it will keep your coals at a better distance and it is big enough so the 3 vents on the bottom can still breath. Love the lid design and the holder system that is made for it. I would recommend this product to anyone.

 "A little disappointed" 2008-12-16
By Snoopy
It was packaged in such a way to almost guarantee the dent in the lid caused by a charcoal vent. There's no one-touch cleaning, making the three vents inadequate for cleaning. There's no place for a thermometer (like the performer series). Grill has no handles. I would expect a little more in the way of features at that price! Its pretty darned expensive for what it is.



If you're buying a weber charcoal chimney, the large one does NOT hold the correct amount of charcoal, you need two small ones (which is even better for indirect heating). At least that's the case if you follow their guidelines for briquette counting.



Shipping was through a freight company (that I had never heard of), and delivery is NOT guaranteed by the date Amazon gave me - unless you happen to be home when they call to set up an appointment. I called them by 10 AM and it was too late to set up an appointment for that day.



But, other than the above, the grill is HUGE, nothing like it for a large gathering!

 "Charcoal guys and gals rejoice!" 2008-05-06
By D. Siewert (Tucson, AZ)
If you are a true charcoal kind of guy/gal, you owe it to yourself to get this grill. Go ahead, reward yourself. You'll finally have the landscape to cook everything simultaneously for that great tasting meal you've grown accustomed to (sorry gas users). I take pride in grilling, and like you, I'm often disappointed in paying top dollar for a meal that I could have done better (if I was home grilling). This Weber does not disappoint. Yes, it's big but that's the beauty and convenience of it. Trust me, after your first grilling session; you will not know how you ever grilled on a 22" kettle. Enjoy my fellow charcoal lovers, enjoy!

 "Whatta grill!" 2004-06-04
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I was in the hardware store today and I saw the regular Weber 22 inch kettle. How did I ever cook anything on that tiny little thing? This grill's huge cooking space gives you plenty of room for indirect cooking. It's impossible to sear steaks then move them off the heat in a small grill unless you're doing one or two. With this one, you've got acres of space -- my culinary success rate went way up with this one.

There is a similar model out there called the Whalen King Kettle. It has virtually the same cooking space but takes a smaller bite out of your wallet. Anyone know anything about it? Happy grilling...

 "Best giant Charcoal grill I've seen" 2003-06-20
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I have a family of 7 with a few extra around a lot of the time. Grilling used to be a step by step process which usually meant I ate after everyone else because I was still cooking when most were eating. We like to do meat and vegetables on the grill and with this grill I can do it all at once and sit down with the family and enjoy! You can build your fire off center and spin the grate to move one item off and another item over the flame. You can also build small fires on two sides and put meat in the middle and smoke anything. Easy to control vents allow you to regulate the heat and burn time of the coals. Also it doesn't use a bag of cahrcoal at a time as you might think. You can use one Weber Chimney Starter (which I also recommend)full to cook most items. The grate is TOP quality. I used to go through a grate a year on my old Weber Kettle. This grate is beefy and I think must be finished better. No rust at all after two years. The only thing that keeps me from rating this 5 stars is dealing with ashes. You have to remove both grates (and the cooking grate is a handful)and shovel ashes out. The bottom has three vents that are not made for ash removal. At least you can cook a ton before ashes become a problem. It is expensive and a load but I would do it again in a heartbeat if a tornado came and blew it away. That is about the only thing I can think of that would keep this thing from lasting for 20 years or more.


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Camerons Products, your best smoking products resource, brings you the Pioneer campfire grill. The Pioneer was designed for the outdoor person on the go. Its sleek, two-piece stake design allows you to take your grill anywhere for your campfire cookout. An 18-inch diameter grill rack is big enough to cook for many campers. The Pioneer has its own carrying bag and includes hot pad and glove. The Pioneer has the patent pending raised edge allowing the positioning of food over the entire cooking area. The grill connects to the stake with an L-shaped screw. Wrenches included for assembly.
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- Campfire grill designed for people on the go
- 18-inch diameter grill rack; two-piece stake design allows you to take your grill anywhere
- Patent pending raised edge allows food to be positioned over the entire grilling area, right to the edge of the rack
- Includes hot pad, glove and carrying bag
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 "Great Grill For Camping" 2009-08-02
By R. Arters (Lancaster, PA)
I bought this campfire grill because my wife and I like to tent camp. We always have a campfire. So we decided to try to use fire to cook our meals rather than tote a propane grill along. We used this grill to cook omlet in cast iron skillet and it held skillet nice and level. We also cooked a steak dinner and baked potatoes over the fire. It worked out great! THis grill is nicley constructed (in the USA!). The grill has a nice edge or rim to it so that food does not roll off of grill into the fire. It has a heavy, two-piece (with heavy threaded connection)mounting rod and has a heavy bolt that allows grill to be positioned anywhere up and down the mounting rod to adjust height of cooking over fire. The grill comes with a oven mit, a hot pad and all fits in a carry bag.


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Son of Hibachi is one of the most versatile charcoal barbecuing systems for home and travel. The ingenious blast furnace concept with the chimney effect enables you to be cooking in less than 10 minutes and assures consistent heat under the grills. With 170 sq. in. of cooking surface and a convertible roasting oven, this power house barbecue can cook anything from hamburgers and hot dogs to a Chateaubriand. Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, when you are finished cooking this grill folds into a self-cleaning oven and self-extinguishing barbecue. Then simply insert Son of Hibachi into the Snuff Out Pouch. This pouch has a flame-retardant lining, permitting you to pack up the barbecue immediately after eating and take it with you or store it for use at your next meal. On top of that, Son of Hibachi saves the unused charcoal for later use. This saves you time and money.
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- Fast starting charcoals with unique chimney effect allows for cooking in just 10 minutes
- 170 square inches of cast iron cooking surface
- Self-cleaning process that saves charcoal and time with no mess
- Patented Heavy Duty Snuff Out Pouch made with fire-retardant lining lets you pack up the grill while the coals are still hot
- Great for camping, fishing, hunting, tailgating, dorms and for picnics
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 "Great grill with a few caveats" 2008-09-22
By Wayne Bengston (Houston, TX)
I bought this grill three months ago and have loved it. My family and friends love the food I make on it as well. I have cooked on it about fifteen times and have not had one disaster or complete failure to cook good food with it.



That said, there was a learning curve too it. I first tried using MatchLight Charcoal with it, and that resulted in three-foot tall flames coming out of it during the starting process. It also did not get hot enough to sear the food, but the results were still better than I get with a gas grill.



I then tried natural wood charcoal chunks. This was a serious mistake. The grill got hot enough, and the food was as we like it, but the popping of the charcoal resulted in me constantly having to put out hot coals that flew out of it. I did not try that charcoal again.



Next I ordered some "Wicked Good Charcoal" and that has been just what the doctor ordered. It still takes about 30 minutes to get the fire good and hot, but this charcoal gets HOT and lasts well.



I've tried a variety of starter methods. A couple of sheets of newspapaper like in a chimney starter do not get the job done. The starter sticks from Son of Hibachi do well, but you need to use several at a time for best results. I've tried some MatchLight starter sticks and they do well, but burn with a black smoke that coats the grills with soot. My favorite method is to use newspaper and a jellied alcohol type starter that I get at Whole Foods. I do find that putting enough charcoal in to force the two halves slightly apart gives more air-flow to the upper half of the grill in the starter configuration, and gives a better light to the upper half.



I've found that the grills are not entirely self cleaning, but a minute with a wire brush cleans them nicely. I use Weber's non-stick spray on the grills, and this completely eliminates sticking. If I do not spray the grills with some kind of oil spray, there is bad sticking.



Some things I've found;

Thin cuts cook best.



If you want to cook thicker cuts, sear them then raise the grill, and cover the food on the grill with foil to trap the heat and help the food cook quicker.



Some wood chips give a nice hint of smoke flavor, and covering the food helps trap the smoke against the food, giving more smoke flavor.



Char Crust dry rub seasoning works GREAT at giving a good flavor and sealing in the juices.



Use some foil to block the wind if it is windy, or the food will cook unevenly.



Spray the grils with an oil spray, preferably a high-heat spray or Weber's grill spray.



Empty the grill and clean the grills if you are not going to use it for a while, as the grills will rust.



Quality charcoal briquettes are required. Don't cheap out on the charcoal. You'll be using less than half of what you'd expect to use, since you can just top off the grill rather than throwing away the old charcoal.



If using quality charcoal that gets very hot, let the grill cool down a bit before putting it in the bag. I've melted some of the piping on the bag and the zipper in one spot from putting the grill in after only a few minutes with the lid on.



In summary, I LOVE this grill, and my friends and family love the food I cook with it. Just be aware that it may not live up to all it's claims fully. I still feel it is worth it.

 "Son of Hibachi honors my ancestors and my food" 2008-07-20
By William R. Russell (Hawthorne, CA United States)
Son of Hibachi displays excellent design in every aspect. From the moment you take it out of the box, you realize that this grill was worth every penny. The unit is heavy-duty, beautifully finished, and the chimney start and snuff pouch work as advertised. The grills are pre-coated in wax to insure proper seasoning during the first chimney start.



Yes, the cooking surfaces are small, as the unit is designed to be highly portable. It can cook meat and sides for 2-3 people, or meat only for 3-5 people. If only they made a bigger one! But Son of Hibachi is perfectly suited for grilling dinner for a small family.

 "Purchase of the year" 2008-06-03
By Kristian Karlsson (Gothenburg, Sweden)
I bought this grill because it looked like it had it all, and I must say it really lived up to the expectations. Living in Sweden we have a fairly short summer that really makes you want to be out as often as you can. For me happiness lives in the ability to barbecue. Disposable grills is something that is big here, unfortunately its not very environmentally friendly or very good. So far the Son of Hibachi has been able to replace them with style.



The product description is pretty much on the money. Start-up is easy and fast, I would say the 10 minute mark can swing up and down a little depending on what coals you use. Lump coal is faster, briquettes a little slower - but if you can normally light your coals with fire starters, be it liquids or other you will have no problem here. The chimney effect of the closed up grill is noticeable and works as a charm.



When you notice the top coals are lit, peeking down from the top, you fold it open and the top handles become legs for the grill sides to rest upon. What strikes you at first is the intense heat wave created by the two surfaces - it is hot! Fortunately you can adjust the grilles in four levels to reduce some of that intense first heat.



We have tried cooking some different things now from hot dogs to chicken breasts to hamburgers and so far it has all worked out very well. The heavy duty grilles leave some nice black patterns on the cooking surface, just the way I think it should be.

The whole construction breathes sturdy, everything has that robust feel about it - all packed with coals it weighs in on about 16 pounds (7.5 kilo) which is a little heavy but knowing that nothing about this grill spells flimsy I accept that.



Another real good thing about this combo is the Snuff-out-pouch which really elevates this purchase. Once done grilling you close up the grill again and let that chimney effect clean of your grilles. Then smoking hot you put it down in your fire retardant pouch and zip it up - in litterally less than 10 seconds you are ready to go. Sure the bag heats up a little but considering the heat of the grill its nothing. The instructions state to leave it for at least 30 minutes before putting it in your trunk - an obvious protection against lawsuits. We have found this to be, in our case, unnecessary. As long as it stands up it's not going to damage anything. The bag can let out some smoke initially when packed but this settles pretty fast once oxygen depravation in the bag sets in.



My only gripe about Amazons product description is that the grill ships with a "Grill N Fry cast iron griddle for cooking eggs, pancakes, etc." which is only half true. Part of the grille has a flat surface true, but I don't see how it would be enough for a pancake an egg id probably fine. Luckily you can get a complete frying surface as an accessory if you look around online for a little bit.



All in all this is a marvelous little bbq which is well worth its pretty low price tag (in my opinion). Highly recommended for the excursion barbecuer.



EDIT: I would like to clarify one thing with the snuff-out pouch. I did actually manage to burn a backpack slightly I had crammed against the side of the pouch in my trunk. The sides of the pouch does get very hot after packing so I would avoid putting anything against it for a while. THe front and back however never gets very hot.

 "Perfect charcoal grill" 2007-06-10
By J. Miller (Nappanee, IN USA)
Extremely pleased with grill. Works exactly like description states. Takes less time to heat and less charcoal. Fold up for storage. We are campers and every time we use, we have people wanting to know what kind of grill this is and where we purchased it. Great improvement over previous Hibachi!!!


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