Green Ganesha
Adventurer
AndrewP said:
I figured there might be some reason not to cook directly on uncoated/non-anodized aluminum. But what about bare stainless? No problems there...?
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I figured there might be some reason not to cook directly on uncoated/non-anodized aluminum. But what about bare stainless? No problems there...?
Photog
Explorer
The Reynolds aluminum foil is not coated and not anodized and does not cause trouble.
Reynolds has a new coated "non-stick" version.
It is an issue of process. With aluminum foil, there is no aluminum shavings created while cooking. You don't scrape it with a metal spatula to get under the food (if you try, it just tears). When you are done with the foil, you throw it away.
With an aluminum sheet, you can scrape the surface with a spatula, creating fine shavings, that get in your food (not good). Use a plastic spatula, or make sure a metal one has radiused and polished edges. When you are done cooking on it, make sure any scrubbing gets rid of all aluminum residue.
But; isn't this just like cooking in a pan? A pan would be less messy.
Maybe Silverstone makes something that would fit a BBQ. Hmmmm. http://www.silverstone.com/12370.html
Or get really wild and use an aluminum sheet, with aluminum foil on it! Bwahaha.
Reynolds has a new coated "non-stick" version.
It is an issue of process. With aluminum foil, there is no aluminum shavings created while cooking. You don't scrape it with a metal spatula to get under the food (if you try, it just tears). When you are done with the foil, you throw it away.
With an aluminum sheet, you can scrape the surface with a spatula, creating fine shavings, that get in your food (not good). Use a plastic spatula, or make sure a metal one has radiused and polished edges. When you are done cooking on it, make sure any scrubbing gets rid of all aluminum residue.
But; isn't this just like cooking in a pan? A pan would be less messy.
Maybe Silverstone makes something that would fit a BBQ. Hmmmm. http://www.silverstone.com/12370.html
Or get really wild and use an aluminum sheet, with aluminum foil on it! Bwahaha.
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Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Photog said:
SS plate below the coo0king surface just over the burner.
The food would only be touching the grill surface that was designed for it.
Green Ganesha
Adventurer
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
$58 at Lowes!!!
Lots of good info here about grills, and I am learning about metal along the way so this is really turning into a great thread!
But, I dont like to see people pay more than I did for an IDENTICAL product so if you are looking for an inexpensive grill just like the "Igloo" that Cabela's is selling...
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...470104&cm_ite=0042356517509a&_requestid=75074
The above grill is a knock off of the Devon shown here:
The Devon
This EXACT same grill sans Igloo or Devon nameplate can be had for $58 at Lowe's vice $99 (plus shipping) at Cabela's!!!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=41054-40307-720-0001&lpage=none
Lots of good info here about grills, and I am learning about metal along the way so this is really turning into a great thread!
But, I dont like to see people pay more than I did for an IDENTICAL product so if you are looking for an inexpensive grill just like the "Igloo" that Cabela's is selling...
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...470104&cm_ite=0042356517509a&_requestid=75074
The above grill is a knock off of the Devon shown here:
The Devon
This EXACT same grill sans Igloo or Devon nameplate can be had for $58 at Lowe's vice $99 (plus shipping) at Cabela's!!!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=41054-40307-720-0001&lpage=none
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Here's a cool wood burning grill/stove by Woodflame. It uses wood chips and an electric fan to produce an amazing amount of heat. If you've ever used one of those little Sierra Zip stoves, it is the same idea, just larger. Oc course, you could always modify an existing grill with a fan for similar results.
Check out the Woodflame demo video.
Check out the Woodflame demo video.
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Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Ordered my Solaire :chef:
Photog
Explorer
Green Ganesha said:
Now that you could put on any stove, and not need a grill. Like a Forman Grill for your Coleman Stove.
With th Solaire and other gas grills, is there any way to have any wood-smoke, for flavor? If so, how do you deal with the ash?
spressomon
Expedition Leader
Photog said:Now that you could put on any stove, and not need a grill. Like a Forman Grill for your Coleman Stove.
With th Solaire and other gas grills, is there any way to have any wood-smoke, for flavor? If so, how do you deal with the ash?
Just brush liquid smoke on whatever you're grilling for that down home wood smoke flavor
spressomon
Expedition Leader
Tucson T4R said:
Did you order the tri-pod stand too? You will really like your Solaire!
Tip: Fire it up and leave it on Low or Medium-Low until the c burner is glowing (this is the procedure if the wind is howling)...then dial it up as needed. If you try to light it on High it doesn't work as well when it's windy.
Photog
Explorer
Tucson T4R said:
This might fit inside to reduce the heat, but still not seal off the burners.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=216846-451-4984110&lpage=none
TACODOC said:Lots of good info here about grills, and I am learning about metal along the way so this is really turning into a great thread!
But, I dont like to see people pay more than I did for an IDENTICAL product so if you are looking for an inexpensive grill just like the "Igloo" that Cabela's is selling...
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...470104&cm_ite=0042356517509a&_requestid=75074
The above grill is a knock off of the Devon shown here:
The Devon
This EXACT same grill sans Igloo or Devon nameplate can be had for $58 at Lowe's vice $99 (plus shipping) at Cabela's!!!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=41054-40307-720-0001&lpage=none
I stopped in at the new Cabela's in Reno today and looked at the Igloo grill (also the Lowes stove appearently) and it has a huge flaw. The baffle has a huge hole in the middle. I've cooked on one of these before, and they totally suck. Right in the center where the hole is, is super hot. The rest of the surface is too cool. It is very hard to cook evenly with this particular grill.
I'm going to order a Solaire as my xmas present to myself. The Parker is still in the running, but I've never seen one actually being used, and the Solaire gets rave reviews from Cruiserheads I trust, so that's got to be the one.
spressomon
Expedition Leader
AndrewP said:
Buy it once...and enjoy it every time you use it. The Tripod stand is the icing on the cake...
I tried to find where I bought mine...but all I could find is the e-mail address from the PayPal payment: mary@oroszfamily.com I paid $289 including shipping for the 304 grill. And I bought the tripod from: http://www.zoobler.com/ If I remember right the place where I purchased the grill didn't stock the tripod and the place I bought the tripod didn't stock the grill...but that was a year and a half ago...so it might be worth your while to call both of them...