So I can cook hot dogs etc on this grill directly. ? And just let it burn for a while before use?
2000250
Yes you can cook anything you would on a normal BBQ. We put aluminum foil on the ground and put charcoal on top of the foil.
2000251
I would not do so. All the paint came off my grill. I called Texsport and told the rep. that the finish came off my grate and was all over everything. I asked if the finish was supposed to come off and she said "Yes, anything else?" and hung up. I returned the grate and went with an uncoated grate from Peak Distribution in PA. You can put food right on the grate and I've been very pleased. It is heavy enough that there is no warping of the metal which you get with some thinner gauge metal grates.
2000252
Yes you can. I've used the grill for burgers, bratwurst, hot dogs, etc.. Works great and holds up to heat. Obviously it'll rust after the paint burns off, but a little WD-40 now and then allows the "hinging" to work again. (the WD-40 burns off, of course). A great grill for cooking on.
208830
You should be able to. The grill on the side burner has two levels: raised for searing and lowered for pots and pans. I haven't used it for that purpose yet but don't see a problem. Just start out on the lowest heat and increase as needed.
348131
yes you can cook on the grill surface. the heat of the fire will kill any germs like any grill you would use. I would suggest to keep it clean after each use and season the grill with a good pan spray to keep a coating on it.
198599
I know that problem. I've never had an issue with smoke. The trick with a grill pan is to pre-heat until hot then add your food item, and then it doesn't take long to cook. I've done hot dogs, pork chops, steaks of course. Hope this helps. Love my grill pan.
1395839
Uh, you should be able to cook any food you want on the grill. What is your problem with teflon?
794970
I have not done this, but I looked into the care manual that I downloaded from the website and noticed that this can be used on a grill. Wouldn't this be the same as placing in a hot oven? I would send an email to the company.
832495
Only add water if you want to "smoke" cook your food. I usually dont use water to grill at all.
1111401
Build a smaller fire with fewer charcoal bricks. Perfect for a couple hot dogs or a couple burgers or a nice rib eye. I think this thing is wonderful for big family get-togethers as well as smaller dinners for two...If storage space is an issue; you could always look at something smaller...perhaps a Hibachi type grill?
1249810
Let it cook off on low heat for 30-40 mins. Make your you keep an eye on things. Then use cooking spray designed for grills in the future!!!!!!!
2058877
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in... » Read More Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. « Show Less
1214273
i could not find a way to do so. the angle on them is not very steep and so the stuff does not drip off fast at all. before grilling I would take plastic spatula or something and scrape off the crusty stuff and make it relatively smooth and spray with Pam or something. the other aspect is that I had to be very careful to keep the heat on pretty low with high fat stuff like burgers or it would invariably flare up. Medium heat--->always flared up with burgers.
156310
Yes, this seems to be a problem. I'm working with the manufacturer to see what can be done. But at present it really doesn't get hot enough to qualify as a grill.
960333
Can You? #1 Plug it in.......... #2 When grill gets hot,add meat........ #3 remove cooked meat and unlplug
250076
they are talkin about seasoning the grill grate, it is included in the directions that came with the grill, basically your going to put vegitable oil on the grates and heat them in your oven or I suppose you can do it on your grill some how the oil soaks into the grates while they heat and help prevent them from rustin up later on.
960332
I think you can grill just about anything on it, we do hotdogs and chicken breast tenders, you can marinate your meat first, also you don't have to do meat, if vegetarian you can grill veggies, it is totally non-stick surface, you can also grill sandwiches. It is very easy to operate, you plug it in and wait for the green light to come on, it is now ready. We can grill up to five foot long hot dogs or maybe 6 or 7 regular size at a time. It is big enough to grill two large hamburger or veggie patties or four small ones at a time. It is super fast and does not heat up the kitchen, so we use it a lot during the summer. I usually wipe it clean with a damp paper towel. Or use a sponge with water and a squirt of dish soap then a damp paper towel. I think you can grill just about anything with it. I love mine!
901335
Yes I would think so. Watch your temperature and it cooks lots faster than an oven. You'll burn one or two but you'll learn how soon enough. Spray grill with veg spray.
1879245
This fire pit was created for the aesthetics, not to use as a grill. Even with hot dogs, things would get very messy. Let's just say... I wouldn't.JK