does the Cobb get hot enough to grill a couple of steaks? do you have to keep the lid on while you are grilling? Thank you!
2081986
Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that I'm a Dutch Oven cook guy, so I might be more hung up on heat control than most people.
1932836
Yes it is about 100 degrees hotter. The sear burner is between burner 2 and 3. All burners run front to back. So when all are on you have 3 burners on high only 2 inches apart putting out concentrated heat quickly searing the food. Negative you don't want to leave on long or you'll empty your propane tank. Posit e is it's sears steaks in 1-2 minutes/side.
1005704
This is by far the best portable grill I have ever had. It gets hot enough to cook steaks well. The cast iron cook surface is awesome. It holds heat really well so you can get a nice seer on the meat or whatever. Leaves nice grill marks. Really like that stuff cannot fall down inside the thing easily, unlike grills with a wire grate. Thermometer is nice too and the adjustability actually works.
688831
I am assuming you're referring to the Lodge Sportsman charcoal Grill which is a terrific piece of equipment. I also have the Smoky Joe and use that a lot too. This is a difficult question to answer because they're pretty neck and neck when it comes to quality, ease-of-use, and final product. The Smoky Joe has a cover the Lodge Grill doesn't. How important is that to you? I like the cast-iron grate on the Lodge better than the chrome grate on the Weber but that's something you have to decide for yourself also. They both hold about the same number of burgers, hotdogs, etc. even though the lodge grill is a little larger. And because it's cast-iron it's going to be very heavy-a little over 30 pounds. The Lodge does an excellent job with steaks and hamburgers and actually now that I think about it does a better job than the Weber for those two because the cast iron heats up better than the Weber . The cast iron grill will last a lifetime if you take care of it. You can't do long slow cooking on the Lodge because it has no cover so you have to ask yourself what you do the most of-quick steaks, chops, burgers etc. or roasts and ribs. guess if the cover is not that important to you then I would definitely go with the Lodge grill even though it's more expensive. Weber and Lodge both make great products ...you can't go wrong with either one of them.
636148
We have never tried but my boyfriend who does all the BBBQing he says that he is sure you could but he thinks you would have to prop the lid open a bit to keep it at a low temp. We have to say though we love these grills - we own the smaller one too for camping - they are so easy to clean and are very sturdy grills - we would recommend them to everyone - we use to buy really expensive grills for the back yard and they would rust out and the igniter would stop working but not on these.
1871637
Hi Lorna, Yes you can! But it is important to keep the temperature at more of a medium range and monitor the surface temperature as these can get very hot. Keep in mind the temperature at the lid will be much cooler than the grill surface temperature. In one experiment we did trying to push the limits, the lid temperature was at 550 degrees yet the actual surface temperature was 1000 degrees. So in summary, Yes, but keep the temperature at a lower range and or leave the lid open. Thank you for your question!!! Jamie
62081
I cook steak on mine regularly and it does beautifully. It's not really smoke so much as steam, and yes, it does let it out the sides. I've grilled steak just out of the package and after marination and it does great.
866276
No, it does not. I used it again tonight instead of my gas or charcoal grills outside. before you start cooking, lift the grate off. Line the drip pan with aluminum foil. Put the grate back on and tear off another sheet of foil to hold the heat in and also to prevent any splattering on your counter top. Turn on your exhaust fan, if it Vents Outside. Clean it when you are through and store it in the box it came in. I have two now. One is my spare grill if I need to cook more meat. Allen in Mobile, Al. We cook out a lot here along the Gulf coast all year, Shrimp too!
833509
Good questions.......I purchased grill accessory, use more coals, and use meat press. I think the Cobb is best as smoker/oven. Put whole tri-tip on for about 45 minutes with coals & wood chips, water in moat, cover......yum! I have residual ADHD so I take the cover on & off just for kicks.
781821
Mine does not have the vent on the back of the top. As for a Weber electric grill, I never owned one and I'm sure they are good grills, but for the money the Meco is hard to beat. I cooked a boston butt for Labor Day --about 4 hours with element tilted greatest distance from meat at ~ 1 1/2 setting that was perfect. Great fish and steaks too. I have two Mecos, one for home and one for beach house. I do store the beach one inside when not in use.
971717
I regularly place my Grill2Go on a plastic crate that I carry the grill in when traveling in my RV travel trailer... with no problems. The legs do not appear to heat up significantly. Overally an excellent grill... cooks meat & fish really nicely!!! One of the best grills I have ever owned... very satisfied!!!
229202
your math is correct!!this grill does heat up to 500+ degrees if the lid stays closed!!works for hot dogs,hamburgers etc not for proper grilling of a steak unless you want it baked!!
1872694
It would be a challenge to use a smoker box with this grill. It would have to be really small and sit on top of the grate, because the circular shield over the gas burner is a mere inch below the grate. The burner is an inch below that. There is no other place that I can see to put a smoker box. This of course would reduce your available cooking surface. We have a family of 4 and although the Element is smaller than your average gas grill, we find it is more than adequate as you can use just about every inch of the grate without cold spots, due to the double circular burners (like a bullseye). I have had this grill for a couple of months now - - it is the best I've EVER owned. I grill at least 4 to 5 times each week, even in the winter (2 to 3X), and as advertised, it really does heat up to about 500 degrees in less than 5 min. - AMAZING!! I just refilled my propane tank for the 1st time since I got it - we are saving so much gas! My family is thrilled that steaks and chops are seared perfectly and still pink and juicy inside - done in just a few minutes. My last grill was a Charbroil Infrared model - the latest new invention when I bought it. I had room to place a smoker box BELOW the grate, and I did so often, because that was the only way I could get a charbroiled flavor. The flames are completely shielded to prevent flare-ups, but that also eliminates nice sear marks on your food and a smoky flavor. I hated that grill. I highly recommend this grill, personally I would try a small smoker box in the middle of the grate (if you're not cooking for a crowd), and if that didn't work, buy a separate smoker.. . . . because I love this grill that much.
536472
I have the table top grill, love it, and it does get hot, so stay with your food until you "get to know" your new grill! (Not so hot that it's a problem sitting on our poly something table!) So sorry that I wasn't able to help answer your specific question!
417078
Our grill stays outside. We have a cover for it which I'm sure protects it from the elements and that would be my recommendation to make sure it doesn't corrode in any way. Also, the cover keeps it clean so I would imagine you use a cover anyway.
1813888
I have used it for frying without the lid but never for steaks. I would use a cast iron or grill for steaks and burgers. Hope this helps.
286754
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.