Can you cook with the lid down on this unit? I've noticed you can't with the Coleman, so I was curious about this one.
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Yes, you can definitely put the lid down when you are cooking and in fact i do most of my cooking with the lid down. For example when cooking steaks I light the grill and let it heat with the lid up for about 5 minutes or so to get good and hot to sear the steaks. I sear the steaks on each side and then cook (depending on thickness) for a couple of minutes on each side with the lid down to keep grill from flaming up. Same method with pork chops or lamb chops. This little grill is very versatile and gets very hot on high and you can cook slowly by simply turning down the heat. I love this grill and highly recommend it. I use it almost every day. Yes, you can definitely put the lid down when you are cooking and in fact i do most of my cooking with the lid down. For example when cooking steaks I light the grill and let it heat with the lid up for about 5 minutes or so to get good and hot to sear the steaks. I sear the steaks on each side and then cook (depending on thickness) for a couple of minutes on each side with the lid down to keep grill from flaming up. Same method with pork chops or lamb chops. This little grill is very versatile and gets very hot on high and you can cook slowly by simply turning down the heat. I love this... » Read More Yes, you can definitely put the lid down when you are cooking and in fact i do most of my cooking with the lid down. For example when cooking steaks I light the grill and let it heat with the lid up for about 5 minutes or so to get good and hot to sear the steaks. I sear the steaks on each side and then cook (depending on thickness) for a couple of minutes on each side with the lid down to keep grill from flaming up. Same method with pork chops or lamb chops. This little grill is very versatile and gets very hot on high and you can cook slowly by simply turning down the heat. I love this grill and highly recommend it. I use it almost every day. « Show Less
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You could if you cut it into smaller chunks. I keep a small jar of coconut oil inside if mine for frying. It works well. You could use a lightweight, small-diameter pan with this, but it pretty much comes with one (the "lid"). I love this cookset. Also, if you replace the plastic feet with bolts it can be used with wood. Fuel as well. This essentially makes it I tri-fuel system.
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You could but it would take a bit longer to cook seeing as the charcoal is at the bottom. You can remove the top. It is really made for smoking I would not suggest it. The exterior may not handle all of the smoke..
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I have never used it as a cooker. As far as I can tell there is no way of turning the burner head upward to put a pot or something on it to cook on. This heater works VERY VERY well when heating up ALL size ice fishing tents, camping tents, campers ect. But like ALL propane heaters make sure you have well ventilated areas so carbon monoxide doesn't build up and kill you or others. My buddies and I absolutely love this heater for ice fishing tents and camping tents. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
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I imagine you can do such with the roasting pan and the device set on 'broil'. But I prefer to use one of those small, portable Weber propane grills: Weber 1520 Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill. It's superb for burgers and brauts and any other similar activity. But, it's definitely an out-door thing. If you can't do outdoor, then I guess you're sort of stuck with this device. Or one of those electric grill things...which I've no experience with, as I can do outdoors.
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I guess that just from past habit I have never attempted to pick up the lid with out a pot holder or glove. I will have to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the question . . . I will learn. The pot is fantastic. My wife and I both love it.
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The lid rests on whatever is on the grill. There is a hinge that allows for raising the back of the lid to allow for the thickness of the product being cooked. I have never tried to use the grill without lowering the lid, but I don't think there would be enough heat to cook anything without lowering the lid.
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You can pile your charcoal in one end and cook as little as you want. It is a really nice grill and will outlast almost all others if you keep it reasonably clean.
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We've never tried a BBQ grill, but I wouldn't think it wise. The surface is Formica-like. I wouldn't hesitate to use a Coleman stove, although we've never used it for that, either.
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The lid to this one has a small, circular hole in it which acts as a vent. I seem to recall reading somewhere not to latch the lid down while cooking so more steam can escape, and only use the latches for transporting food. You may have had the temperature too high, and if the crock pot was more than 3/4 full it could overflow or splatter. There are a few variables. Here is where you can find some user manuals: http://www.crock-pot.com/service-%26-support/product-support/instruction-manuals/instruction-manuals.html. Good luck!
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In my old regular double burner Coleman, it sits on the grill nice, but it must be removed for storage (lid won't close).
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You're probably just not pushing the lid down all the way when you start the cooking cycle. If you're pressure cooking, you have to push down on the lid kind of hard to get the seal. I underestimated it myself the first time I tried and so it was also just sitting on warm till I checked it again. Now I know that when the lid is really locked, you hear the pressure build upon the cooker at the beginning.
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Hello, sorry to say I never had a chance to this grill top yet. Because my RoadTrip grill only burns on very low temp. Coleman is on my S/LIST .
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I would suppose you could. I never tried, I do know it is not anything as good as the Coleman one that proceeded this one.
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Yes the lid is tall enough, you do have to remove warming tray but that's no big deal. I do 2 at a time and just use one burner for indirect heat. The grill will hold 325 degrees perfectly and about an hour and 20 minutes later and a couple turns of the chicken you have perfect beer butt chicken.
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I put the bottom part on the lower rack (it's too tall for my upper rack) and the lid on the upper. I've never had a problem! And I DO use heat to dry. Maybe I'm just lucky...?
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We have only used ours camping where a picnic table was available for cooking. I would not want to set it on the ground or in sand to cook on, but that's just me.