Monday, August 30, 2010

Broil King 934664 Monarch 40

Broil King 934664 Monarch 40 40,000-BTU Liquid-Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner

  • Liquid-propane gas grill with 40,000-BTU stainless-steel burner and 10,000-BTU side burner
  • 520 square inches total cooking space; porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking grids
  • Adjustable burner valves; thermometer; Flav-R-Wave system reduces flare-ups
  • Sure-Lite ignition system; Therma-Cast aluminum oven; drop-down side shelves
  • Measures approximately 54 by 21 by 49 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Broil King 934664 Monarch 40 Description

The Monarch Series features the Super 8 Infinity burner and stainless steel components on a sturdy steel pedestal. With Broil King, a smaller grill is just as powerful and durable as a large one. Our barbecues are built by people who love to grill. For decades we have been building grills for barbecue enthusiasts all over the world. The heart of the grill is the oven itself. While an inferior cook box is less expensive to manufacture, Broil King's cast aluminum oven is superior in every way. Aluminum is rust-proof, retains heat for even and efficient cooking, and because it is die-cast - not stamped - we are able to mold it into a shape that will improve cooking performance.



Customer Reviews

 Great grill price and quality-wise
I read many reviews of many brands and models before choosing the Broil King Monarch 40. Putting it together was no great challenge and it fired up instantly upon first pressing... Read more
 Fantastic Deal on Very Good Gas Grill
LIke most here a new gas grill was not an impulse purchase so I looked around. This is a very well made grill, made in Canada instead of China (which I think very important for a... Read more
 not as good as i thought
Although the grates are good - the sides of the grill are flimsy and i really don't expect more than a couple years of light grilling form it.
 

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Cuisinart GrateLifter Portable Charcoal Grill

Product Features 

  • Unique grill lift system allows access to the charcoal bed without touching the cooking grate
  • Spacious cooking grate (240 sq. in.) with enough room to cook for your whole family
  • Large ash collection bin for easy cleaning
  • Precision air flow system allows accurate temperature management
  • Built in temperature gauge in lid

Cuisinart GrateLifter Portable Charcoal Grill Description

Superior outdoor cooking with the flavor of charcoal and the quality and convenience of Cuisinart. The Cuisinart GrateLifter Charcoal Grill features a novel cooking grate lifting system giving access to the charcoal bed without having to touch the dirty cooking grate. With the lift engaged, the grate raises effortlessly out of the way when you open the lid - you can also choose to open the lid without lifting the grate. This lets you start the coals, add coals for extended cooking, or brush the coal ash in to the ample collection bin without ever touching the grate! Other features include a large, family-sized cooking surface, precesion air flow system for accurate temperature control, lid mounted temperature gauge, a robust table stand, and an attractive and durable porcelain enamel coated lid.


Customer Reviews

 Simple but elegant design concept
The assembly of the grill turned out to be a bit more work than I'd expected. The worst part was getting the grill lid and firebox assembly to fit inside the leg assembly.
 
 Wonderful and Portable
I cook on charcoal grills often. I also go to the beach often. Taking my OWN grill to the beach has been such a pleasure. Read more
 
 Elegant!
First, be advised that this is NOT a grill that can be used indoors: it's definitely an outdoor item. 
 

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Lodge Logic LPG13 Pro 20-by-10-7/16-Inch Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle

Product Features

  • Reversible grill/griddle made of cast iron for fast, even heating
  • Slight slope directs grease into generous grease gutter
  • Grip side-handles provide safe, convenient transport
  • Hand wash only with hot water; comes seasoned and ready to use
  • Measures 20 by 10-7/16 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Lodge Logic LPG13 Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle Description

The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box. This professional-size cast-iron grill/griddle combo from the Lodge Logic series measures 20 by 10-1/2 inches (with an actual cooking surface of 19-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches), serious enough to straddle either a campfire or two burners on your stovetop. The reversible feature of this crowd-pleasing cooker means you can use the smooth side for cooking flapjacks, eggs, and grilled cheese sandwiches, and the ridged grill side for hamburgers, steaks, and sausages. A slight slope drains fat into a generous grease gutter, and the two loop-style handles provide safe transport. After the meal is done, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately. Lodge covers the sturdy griddle with a lifetime limited warranty against defects. This pan is guaranteed to pass down from one generation to the next.

Customer Reviews
 
 well made beast
I have a nostalgic place for cast iron, with free shipping it is well worth the price but be aware it's
made well so it's at beast, aprox 15 lbs. Read more
 
 Home cook likes
When you have a big job to do, use this griddle/grill. I wanting something that could take the heat (cast iron), be big and I liked the concept of a double burner... Read more
 
 Best grill/griddle around...
I just received my griddle last week and I've been using it daily with excelent results every time. Mine arrived with a few minor scratches on the preseasoning but all of them seem to be disappearing quite soon (I spray a little pam all over the griddle before using it). I cooked some hamburgers on the grill side which turned out delicious and they got those great grill marks on them also. I've had no sticking problems at all with this thing so far. Cleanup is easy providing you have a stiff brush, a large sink and the strong arms required to carry it from the stove to the sink every time you wash it (this thing weighs 15 pounds). I highly recommend this griddle to anyone, it's very well constructed and looks like it will last a lifetime with proper care.   

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America



Editorial Reviews

Raichlen's 24th tome falls firmly into the quirky camp of his Beer Can Chicken, with its mixed-grill of recipes, barbecue tips, food history and restaurant profiles. While the chapters are essentially broken down by main ingredient ("Going Whole Hog," "Sizzling Shellfish"), each entry is branded with the city from which it is borrowed: "The Pittsburgh airport was the last place I expected to find superlative roast beef" begins a typical entry. At times, the attention to geography (and photos of bbq joints) is used to fine effect, especially in the appetizer chapter, where chicken-wing variations from Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville and Buffalo are laid out for easy comparison. But at other times the locale is superfluous. New York City is no more the place for Tarragon Chicken Paillards than landlocked Dayton is for Fennel-Grilled Shrimp. Classic BBQ joints, such as Wilber's in Goldsboro, N.C., are profiled along the way, and succinct, interesting history lessons on various styles of barbecue (Memphis, Kansas City, etc.) are served up. Cooking tips are provided in the margins of nearly every other page, with more space given to larger projects, such as how to barbecue a whole hog. The 650 photos are of various chefs, eateries, markets and fresh produce, rather than what is coming off the grill.
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Customer Reviews

 How do you top The BBQ Bible?
Just write BBQ USA! Raichlen traveled the WORLD in search of BBQ recipes (over 500!) in The Barbecue Bible. I graduated from burgers, steaks and grilled chicken breasts to Tandoori Chicken, Thai, and how to grill a whole fish ifrom the 556 pages!
So, again, how do you top the definitive work on open fire cooking? BBQ USA! 774 PAGES of over 425 recipes from all over the US, INCLUDING THE comprehensive history of BBQ in the US thanks to KC Masterpiece originator, Dr. Rich Davis. There are pages and pages of biographical info on BBQ icons and institutions in the United States and even one recipe from Canada! And more pictures.
I personally feel that even as a novice, you actually could pick up this huge volume and begin almost anywhere, any recipe and be successful. The book covers the basics in the beginning chapter. Choosing and using grills and accessories and even includes basic and more advanced techniques to grilling. You'll probably see someone disagree with that statement. I defy the naysayers to name a better bbq book WRITER. Raichlen may not be in front of PBS, or Food network cameras as much as Hirsch, Flay, et al. Steven Raichlen just writes the most comprehensive books on BBQ anywhere!
I must also mention a trend I've noticed in some other cookbook writers (some very well known) that are releasing cookbooks that rearrange recipes from their previous books and call them new and sell them based on their well known names. I looked through the indexes of BBQ Bible and compared it to BBQ USA. There are no or none that I could find repeats that appear in both books.
One other thing we as Americans can be proud of is our BBQ!
God Bless our Troops
I enjoyed this book, not only for the great food recipes but the great stories and history presented. If I were stuck on a deserted island with just my Weber and Raichlen's books on BBQ, I wouldn't want to be rescued.


 A very entertaining book
I saw some of the reviewers complain about the format and how stories were mingled with the recipes. I found this to be a refreshing way to "read" a cookbook. Read more
 
 Many recipes, great instructions
If you want a book on unique bar b que recipes this is the book to get. Very thorough, great explanations, easy to get through. 

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Weber Style 6434 Professional-Grade Vegetable Basket

Product Features

  • Vegetable basket; sits atop an outdoor grill
  • Ideal for grilling small vegetable slices
  • Made of 430-grade stainless steel
  • Dishwasher-safe

Weber Style 6434 Professional-Grade Vegetable Basket Description

Simply chop or slice your favorite veggies, toss them in the pan, and place it on the grill along side the main entree. All the grilled flavor with none of the hassle of turning small vegetable pieces. Made of 430-grade stainless steel.

Customer Reviews

  How did I grill without out this??
I hesitated to add this after a few comments made below - but boy am I glad I did. It is big, (takes up about half of my 3 burner surface on my Weber Genesis) but is SOOO easy to use and works great for veggies. Just chop and toss in.

Like a few suggested, I use peanut oil to keep the veggies from sticking.

And as for the comments about this being really tough to clean . . .I don't have any idea what the complaint is. A couple of drops of soap and a little water - this thing cleans up slick, with no food particles left. It is stainless steel, so of course it will tarnish and discolor, that is the nature of stainless steel when heated. If you want it to look new - then don't use it!!



 Fantastic product!!
HIghly recommend this product from Weber. Dont spend time looking around for other products to grill your vegtables with. Read more


 Good quality
Not for smaller grills, takes up a lot of space. Be sure to spray the basket with oil first- it will stick.
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Friday, August 20, 2010

Lodge Logic L8SGP3 Pre-Seasoned Square Grill Pan

Product Features

  • Square cast-iron grill pan with ribbed bottom for low-fat cooking
  • Pre seasoned and ready to use; electrostatic spray of vegetable oil evenly baked into surface
  • Sturdy handle with hole for convenient hanging when not in use
  • Hand wash only; oven safe to 500 degrees F
  • Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches; lifetime warranty

Lodge Logic L8SGP3 Pre-Seasoned Square Grill Pan Description

Pre seasoned and ready to use, this square cast-iron grill pan provides an array of convenient features. The pan's ribbed bottom keeps food up and away from grease for low-fat cooking, while at the same time making tasty-looking stripes across grilled favorites. To avoid what some consider the mysterious or time-consuming process of "seasoning" cast iron pans, Lodge makes the benefits of cast iron effortless. After evenly coating all surfaces with an electrostatic spray of vegetable oil, the cookware is put into an extremely high-temperature industrial oven, which bakes the coating into the surface. The result is a better-looking and better-performing pan than if it was seasoned at home. A hole in the pan's sturdy handle allows for hanging the item when not in use. The square grill pan measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches and carries a lifetime warranty.


Customer Reviews
  Great Product
Great way to get that 'grilled' flavor when it's raining outside or you're just too busy to fire up the grill.  


 Great product at a great price.
I bought this for my boyfriend so he could cook steaks indoors. He absolutely loves it (I'm a vegetarian) and says it cooks a great steak. Read More

Good...but smallish for my needs
The Lodge Grill Pan works great. I especially like the fact that the raised grilling bars leave nice grill marks and transmit heat much better than my last grill pan.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill

Product Features

  • Porcelain-enamled bowl and lid
  • Glass reinforced nylon handle
  • Triple nickel-plated 14-1/2-inch cooking grate
  • Lid lock for carrying
  • 10-year limited warranty

Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill Review

Perfect for cookouts, tailgate parties, or car camping, Weber's Smokey Joe Gold grill is the classic traveling grill. With its 14-1/2-inch-diameter grate, the Smokey Joe Gold easily cooks three steaks at a time or twice as many burgers. The porcelain-enameled bowl and lid resist rust and deliver even heat. When it's down, the lid lock doubles as a lid holder, letting you slide the lip out of the way while you cook. And, when the feast is done, simply fasten the lid lock over the top handle, pick up, and go. As an added bonus, Weber throws in a 31-page owner's guide filled with cooking tips and time-tested recipes for grilling everything from pork chops to bratwurst to Cornish hens.

Customer Reviews

Great Little Grill for Home or Travel
This is the third little Weber I've had in the past 20 years - I've never worn one out; the first two were stolen! I like the locking handle on the new model. One great feature of these grills is that when you are done cooking, you can close all the vents and the fire will go out in about 15-20 minutes, saving whatever's left of your charcoal for the next time. With the handle locked, it won't spill in the back of your pickup on the way home.
It really does do a great job of cooking, as good as the larger Webers, just for a smaller crowd. We had a Mulberry tree trimmed in our yard and I saved all the chipped up wood to use for smoke flavoring. You still need a charcoal fire for heat; just throw in a handful of chips before you put the meat & corn on the cob in and close the top vent down to make it smoke. Mmmmm, Mmmmm!
You can eat like a gourmet anywhere you tote this to! Just add a cooler full of longnecks.....

 10+ years old and going strong!
I got this grill on the advice of a friend when we were in grad school. She'd been trying to save money, and bought a similar type grill from a different manufacturer. It didn't vent right at all, and she was right, this one does. Brand matters.

I've lugged it with me through something like 5 moves, and it's still fine. The grill has eventually accumulated rust, but it's nothing you can't scrape off at the beginning of the season, and besides they're always telling us we need more iron in our diets, right?

If I hadn't left it outside for a couple of winters the rust might not have happened. It doesn't look like it's going to wear out in my lifetime, so I guess I'll never have a chance to find out on a new one!

I like using the charcoal made of real wood chunks more than the compressed bricquettes (they don't last as long, but they taste WAY better).

Couple it with the Weber chimney starter, and you have a way of getting rid of junk mail, too! (Just don't burn paper with colored inks, *blech*.)

I fed 12 people on links and venison last Friday night with just one of these babies, started with the chimney (that part took only 30 min, honest to Gawd). Afterwards there were still enough coals left to roast marshmallows on fondue forks. (We didn't have real sticks available, OK? You use what you've got.)

I have a Diversitech grill pad under it to keep the heat and crud off my deck, and it works great.

Enjoy!
 
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Monday, August 16, 2010

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Nonstick Ultimate Rib Rack

Product Features

  • Oversized rib rack makes it simple to grill for a crowd
  • Rustproof metal construction with nonstick surface
  • Metal arcs hold 4 ribs vertically for thorough cooking
  • Allows fat to drain for healthier results; hand wash
  • Measures 11 by 14 by 7 inches; model number: SR8017

 

Steven Raichlen Nonstick Ultimate Rib Rack Description

If you like ribs, you'll love this mammoth rib rack. Oversized metal arcs fit everything from small baby backs to jumbo beef ribs, providing support for the full length of each rack. Grilling the ribs vertically saves space so you can cook four full racks on even a small kettle grill, and it also helps drain off the fat. Non-stick, rust-proof, and sturdy enough to keep even the largest racks from tipping over.

Recent Customer Reviews

 The best so far
I've owned three other rib racks and this one is by FAR the best..perfectly sized for a 22" kettle grill...easy to clean so long as you don't let it sit forever... Read more
 
 Raichlen BBQ Rib Rack
Rack is well made and easier to clean than most. However for most people it is too large and very heavy, unless you are serving more than 4 hungry people. 
 
 Works GREAT in the oven!
For those of you worried that this rib rack won't fit inside your barbeque grill, you can use it inside your oven too!
 

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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan

Product Features

  • 11-inch square grill pan made of hard-anodized 98.7-percent pure aluminum
  • Durable 3-ply nonstick interior for low or no fat cooking and easy release
  • Ergonomic handle stays cool during stovetop cooking; capacity indicator line
  • Washing by hand recommended; oven safe to 450 degrees F; nylon, wooden, or plastic utensil safe
  • Measures approximately 11 by 15 by 2 inches; lifetime warranty

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Grill Pan Description

Grilling indoors has never been easier with the Contemporary Nonstick 11" square grill pan. Expect consistent results due the 98.7% pure aluminum construction. The 3ply nonstick coating offers extreme durability and easy release. Handles stay cool with regular stovetop use. Plus you can cook with or without fats and oils for healthier cooking.

Recent Customer Reviews

 square grill pan
So far, this pan is great. I've only used it a few times but it does just what it is supposed to do.
 
 Calphalon Grill Pan
This has been (almost) the most-used kitchen device we've ever had, much better than our gas grill. 
 
 Almost as good as the real thing!
As avid grillers who relocated to Manhattan last year, we have sorely missed having a gas grill. After several attempts to grill on our Griddler, we gave up... Read more
 

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Bayou Classic Fold and Go Portable Grill


Product Features

  • comes with tote bag
  • 266 sq in of cooking surface
  • assembles in seconds
  • can cook up to 15 hamburgers at once
  • portable

Bayou Classic Fold and Go Portable Grill Description

Bayou Classic's new portable charcoal grill is a tailgaters dream! It comes with shoulder-strap tote bag and assembles in seconds! After you are through grilling, just empty out the ashes, then Fold-N-Go!

Customer Review
 GREAT GRILL FOR A GREAT PRICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This grill is a great buy. I purchased this grill for my family's 4th of July picnic. I wanted a grill that wouldn't take up to much space in the car. Read more
 Great little barbeque!
It unfolds great, and easy to empty. It's great for a very small group or for yourself. Enjoy! 
Nice grill
Only used it once so far but all went well. Works very well, nice size grilling surface.  
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Weber 10020 Smokey Joe Silver Charcoal Grill, Black

Product Features

  • Ideal portable grill for cookouts, tailgate parties, and car camping
  • Glass reinforced nylon handle provides easy lid removal
  • 14-1/2-inch diameter triple nickel-plated cooking grate
  • Sturdy porcelain-enamled bowl and lid resist rust
  • 10-year limited warranty

Perfect for cookouts, tailgate parties, and car camping, Weber's Smokey Joe Silver grill is the classic traveling grill. With its 14-1/2-inch-diameter grate, the Smokey Joe Silver easily cooks three steaks at a time or twice as many burgers. The porcelain-enameled bowl and lid resist rust and deliver even heat. To top it off, Weber throws in a 31-page owner's guide filled with cooking tips and time-tested recipes for grilling everything from pork chops to bratwurst to Cornish hens.  

If you want to grill in the wild, at the shore, or wherever the party is happening, then you're in luck. Weber Go-Anywhere Grills live up to both their name and their fame: Weber quality in a portable package.

Customer Reviews

 Little genious
I have used this grill twice now, and I am so impressed. With a
no lighter fluid small bag of charcoal from the grocery store, I have
been able to cook 2-3 full grills... Read more

Excellent little grill!
I have had my Smokey Joe Silver for 6 years and I have used it every summer of those 6 years. Small and light weight perfect for camping and tailgating. 

Great little grill; Great value
I'm still attached to my Brinkmann's Smoke and Grill, but after 13 years, it's had it. My cousin raves over Weber grills.



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