hi everyone, I am wondering what is the temperature outside of the grill if you touch it. I know that ceramic kamado grills usually don't feel hot at all on the outside, even if the inside is at 500 degrees. how about this one? thanks in advance
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You can touch it but I would not keep my hand on it. It is insulated but it isn't ceramic. So the heat is there more so than ceramic.
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Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
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hey thomas, the best result i have found is with either the charcoal or gas grill flame being close enough to heat the bottom of the grill grates with at least 350 degrees. with the lid then closed and good airflow you want the grates to get to "steakhouse temps" approx 600-650 degrees, before you put the meat one. so with a decent bbq grill thermometer, check the temp and see if it will work, which since your traeger is not just a low temp smoker, the medium or high cook setting will do the trick. never let the grill grates get over heated as it can ruin the anodizing on them, gary.... p.s. go to smokingmeatforums DOT com for a wealth of bbq info hey thomas, the best result i have found is with either the charcoal or gas grill flame being close enough to heat the bottom of the grill grates with at least 350 degrees. with the lid then closed and good airflow you want the grates to get to "steakhouse temps" approx 600-650 degrees, before you put the meat one. so with a decent bbq grill thermometer, check the temp and see if it will work, which since your traeger is not just a low temp smoker, the medium or high cook setting will do the trick. never let the grill grates get over heated as it can ruin the anodizing on them,... » Read More hey thomas, the best result i have found is with either the charcoal or gas grill flame being close enough to heat the bottom of the grill grates with at least 350 degrees. with the lid then closed and good airflow you want the grates to get to "steakhouse temps" approx 600-650 degrees, before you put the meat one. so with a decent bbq grill thermometer, check the temp and see if it will work, which since your traeger is not just a low temp smoker, the medium or high cook setting will do the trick. never let the grill grates get over heated as it can ruin the anodizing on them, gary.... p.s. go to smokingmeatforums DOT com for a wealth of bbq info « Show Less
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My husband recommended sitting the grill on a tile, because you need the grill really hot to cook properly. Love it.
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I can only speak to my own experience, but the inside of my skillet was a little rougher than, say, the Lodge LPGI3 Pro Grid Cast Iron Grill/Griddle. However, it still wasn't THAT rough. Just season it and use it a few times, and I would think this would no longer be an issue to complain about. It's a great skillet.
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We haven't smoked with it yet. However, there are two moon-shaped metal containers that fit under the grill surface used for holding charcoal. Once these are lit, you can move them to the sides for indirect heat. If you're using the attached igniter, it lights from the center so the two containers have to sit there until the coals are hot. You can control the temperature by using fewer coals and moving the coals away from what you are grilling, which we have done successfully. I don't know of any other ways. There is a thermometer on the lid.
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I don't usually go that high on the grill as far as the temp. The 300 seems to work for what I am cooking like French Toast and Hash browns and sausages. Maybe that is why I haven't raised the temp it may have gotten to hot. I didn't notice. Its super easy to clean also. I love this. I would get a second if I had the space or money. The lid is great to keep the dust off it as I store mine on top of the fridge. Its not very heavy either.
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You need make sure your vents are partially opened, the more open they are the temps will rise higher. I am assuming you have a WEBER, you also will be better served if you have a Weber chimney starter. Make sure all your coals (kinsford) is best and any wood chunks are evenly hot under the water shield. Make sure your thermometer is working properly, and dont add meat to the grill until the temperature is around 250 deg. Having a Weber with the sweep motion to clean the ashes is also a must, this feature controls the temp of the grill. You will see the by using minor adjustments during the cooking time (it needs to be open somewhat). Good luck You need make sure your vents are partially opened, the more open they are the temps will rise higher. I am assuming you have a WEBER, you also will be better served if you have a Weber chimney starter. Make sure all your coals (kinsford) is best and any wood chunks are evenly hot under the water shield. Make sure your thermometer is working properly, and dont add meat to the grill until the temperature is around 250 deg. Having a Weber with the sweep motion to clean the ashes is also a must, this feature controls the temp of the grill. You will see the by using minor adjustments during the... » Read More You need make sure your vents are partially opened, the more open they are the temps will rise higher. I am assuming you have a WEBER, you also will be better served if you have a Weber chimney starter. Make sure all your coals (kinsford) is best and any wood chunks are evenly hot under the water shield. Make sure your thermometer is working properly, and dont add meat to the grill until the temperature is around 250 deg. Having a Weber with the sweep motion to clean the ashes is also a must, this feature controls the temp of the grill. You will see the by using minor adjustments during the cooking time (it needs to be open somewhat). Good luck « Show Less
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I have used the Kettle Pizza at least 50+ times, zero issues. I have had my performer up to 1200 degrees with lump charcoal & wood for steaks, no issues. I can't say the same for the stainless steel behind my grill. On a side note, if you KP thermometer goes black it can be cleaned.
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I had the same problem as the origanals. IF you are grilling outside, YOU MUSY KEEP THE 'CORD" AWAY FROM ANY METAL ON THE GRILL OR IT WILL DIE. IN FACT THIS ONE WENT QUICKER.I am looking for a complete different kind of outside thermometer that can handle a little heat.LPM
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I can't answer your question but I'd love to hear more about your experience. I gave the IGrill to my son-in-law but he doesn't use it because he says the grill gets too hot for the phone to respond. Do you have any ideas about what he says? Thanks so much if you can help me. Sharon Farber
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I just used it in my grill. you have to watch the temp of the grill. The black insulator on the probe dissolved from the heat. The probe is supposed to be good for 750 deg. My grill thermometer read about 500 deg. It could have been hotter.
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Received this grill for Christmas. I like it a lot, but noticed a tremendous amount of smoke coming out at the rim of the grill during cooking, and once I closed the top and bottom vents too. Charcoal would not extinguish and turned into ash. Lid was "out of round" by 5/12 of an inch. Was not a huge issue in cooking, but reusing partially burnt charcoal is a cost saver. Weber is sending new lid, and hopefully equally rounded to make a tight seal between lid and kettle. Is it just me or is the metal thinner and lighter (cheaper feeling) than my 15 year old Weber?
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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!!!
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I love this pellet grill, I would add a smoke generator to it I did. Go to smoke daddy.com . It depends on the temp you want, higher the temp the faster they burn. The temps are 160 degrees to 480 degrees.
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Yes, if you use charcoal and the temp outside is around 70 degrees. I would refer you to there Aussie grill website. This link will outline how it is built and many temp/cooking options. http://www.aussiegrills.com/products_h2ocharsmkr_5030.php. You will have to click on the manual and use a PDF to read said manual. It is quality information that should help.
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To be honest, I have never been aware of the outside temperature. If yours is cool and it seems to be fucntioning properly, I would not be concerned. Perhaps it's well enough insulated that you don't feel the heat on the outside. However, if you don't feel it is cooking in the time suggested, you might consider returning it. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.