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!
833508
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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.
833510
I bought it a year ago and have not used it yet. Looking forward to this summer.
833511
Don't buy it! we were extremely disappointed. When doing steaks or burgers or anything you grill, it doesn't really grill. It's more like baking and it takes a lot longer than grilling on any other grill. Also, I tried to cook a small turkey breast and it doesn't stay hot long enough even though I put in about 20 briquettes. So I tried a whole chicken (about 3 pounds), didn't cook that either. Very disappionted and feel we spent a lot of money because of false advertising.
603823
Yes, and it does a great job. Just make sure the grill is in the lower position. It does take a couple of minutes more per side than your outdoor grill, but I cook burgers and steaks one to two times a week on this grill. Really good!
1484980
The back, top, and sides stay cool but the hot air coming out of the front is quite hot. Once you shut it off the plastic grills on the front stay hot for a while.
1779453
Sorry to take so long to answer your ? , but the grill is in my RV. The chain attaches from the lid to the body of the grill to keep the lid from going back too far. This is a great grill. It gets hot enough to put a char on a steak if you like. I used it all last summer on a long trip. No problems.
1187231
I use it to cook all the time if I'm just cooking for two. You can adjust the temperature if full blast is too hot. Steaks, tuna and pork chops all do very well just on the infrared burner. For thicker meats, like chicken or a very thick steak, I'll use the regular grill, too. Last night I cooked two ribeyes medium rare in about six minutes on the side burner. Warm up is quick, too, two minutes or less. I'm saving gas like crazy.
1230950
I think it depends on the meat you are grilling. I always keep the lid of my grill closed based on my grilling experience, and only open it to check on the meat and flip it when necessary! But this is a great grill to own! :)
527750
The heater element is behind a grill and yes the grill can get pretty hot. I just put it on high and the air alone coming out of it was pretty hot, I put the back of my hand on the grill and I could only keep it on there for a short time. I did not burn myself but a babies skin would be more sensitive. With that said I love the remote and oscillation features it also has a safety shut of feature if it gets knocked over.Hope this helps.
218537
No the way it is designed there is an airspace between the SS exterior wall and the cooking vessel which is heated from the bottom. The lid will get quite hot but the sides are warm that is normal I think.
333436
I do cook/grill a lot and have never had any problem with the grill losing the heat, really no problem with this grill, I just love it, No problem at all with the wind, it will keep the heat up, you may have to increase the settings up a little to help it, but all in all, this grill is wonderful.
11418
I've used my pan a lot with and without the lid and have not had a problem with it getting hot, warm but not hot. I love the quality of this pan.
2055838
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 .
535219
I am sorry we haven't try grilling burgers or steaks, yet. it's seams get hot enough. So far we just have used the rollers for brats and hot dogs. So far it works great, I purchase griddle for my husband man cave and we been satisfied with the product
892018
Yes just don't turn your propane grill on. I use it in my pellet smoker so I don't create heat. Your propane box will just hold the smoke in.
1113923
The lid did not get hot at all when I did my sausage links in it or the steak I cooked. That is all I have used in it so far.
325953
Not sure but it does get hot quickly and enough to grill. I prefer this one over the granite stone and cast iron plate models for this reason.
1616778
The grill is great. Chicken, pork, steak, sausages, burgers get crusty on top, juicy in the middle. I don't use a lid. I cook under the exhaust hood in my kitchen. Clean up is easy. Very little fat splatter away from the grill.
577339
Thanks for your input. maybe I was just being overly anxious. The reason I bought the grill was because I heard grilled meat, directly on the hot surface was bad so I wanted an alternative. I'll take it out of the box and try it. :o)