Has anyone used this product on an outside barbecue grill? Most of the reviews talk about the kitchen. I have gone though several of these over the years, and they only seem to last a couple of years outside on the grill. Has anyone used this product on an outside barbecue grill? Most of the reviews talk about the kitchen. I have gone though several of these over the years, and they only seem to last a couple of... » Read More Has anyone used this product on an outside barbecue grill? Most of the reviews talk about the kitchen. I have gone though several of these over the years, and they only seem to last a couple of years outside on the grill. « Show Less
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I have used it several times with my barbecue grill. I don't leave it in the meat while cooking, of course, but I will occasionally take a reading while cooking. It works pretty fast (a few seconds), but I would suggest using a barbecue mitt or some other protection for your hand, because even a few seconds over a hot grill can be pretty uncomfortable. It doesn't seem to affect the thermometer, though, and that may be because I shield the plastic part with the mitt, so only the metal probe is exposed to the heat.
823500
We actually just used this on the grill last night and it worked perfectly! We didn't leave the themometer in the meat while it cooked, we just checked periodically when we knew the meat should be close to being done. Hope this helps!
823501
Yes I have use it outside on the grill and my smoker. In fact that is the only place I have used it.
823502
I use it on the outside barbecue grill. I clean it after every use and store it inside, however. Our grill is about 20 feet from the storage spot in the kitchen. I store it with the cover on so it doesn't get banged around in the drawer.
823503
I use ours exclusively, outdoors, indoors, wherever we're cooking meat. This is not, however, to be left in the meat. It takes only a few seconds to register an accurate temperature, so that's not a problem.
1752373
I cook for 2 most of the time.I use little charcoal . When you close all the vents, it goes out and I reuse the left over charcoal.
889095
I Disagree with the last comment. We have had our for almost two years and have had no problems. Do need to take it outside about once every six months and break it down and clean it. I am guilty of going over a year without cleaning it and it still worked fine. Don't know what the other folks problems were. They never did say. Even if it breaks down in two year, I'll just buy another one.
35255
I grew up in South Korea where most homes have this item sort of like most Homes in the US has a BBQ grill.My family's been using this type of burners for over 3 decades (for family union events, picnics, camping outdoors, etc). As long as you disengage the safe lever when not in use, the butane canister can remind inside. Perfectly safe. I leave mine inside up to an year between uses and have never had any problem.If you feel like you must do something, you could rotate the canister about 90 degrees so the safety lever can't be pushed down accidently (very unlikely).Indoor use is also perfectly safe. Use your common sense. Treat the burner like a full size gas stove, and there won't be any problem. I grew up in South Korea where most homes have this item sort of like most Homes in the US has a BBQ grill.My family's been using this type of burners for over 3 decades (for family union events, picnics, camping outdoors, etc). As long as you disengage the safe lever when not in use, the butane canister can remind inside. Perfectly safe. I leave mine inside up to an year between uses and have never had any problem.If you feel like you must do something, you could rotate the canister about 90 degrees so the safety lever can't be pushed down accidently (very... » Read More I grew up in South Korea where most homes have this item sort of like most Homes in the US has a BBQ grill.My family's been using this type of burners for over 3 decades (for family union events, picnics, camping outdoors, etc). As long as you disengage the safe lever when not in use, the butane canister can remind inside. Perfectly safe. I leave mine inside up to an year between uses and have never had any problem.If you feel like you must do something, you could rotate the canister about 90 degrees so the safety lever can't be pushed down accidently (very unlikely).Indoor use is also perfectly safe. Use your common sense. Treat the burner like a full size gas stove, and there won't be any problem. « Show Less
2261072
I have used it in both the bbq grill and a campfire. it worked well. It needs to be seasoned well first though.
714457
I use it on my outdoor grill and it works great. Of course, I let the grill cool first and then spray it on and wipe down good with a microfiber cloth. The grill shines like it did when it was brand new.
706005
Yes, but.... I've had 3 of these. The first 2 I put in the dishwasher. This last one, I have only hand washed - its lasted about 3 years vs 2 years on the ones I put in the dishwasher. I'm getting ready to buy my 4th grill pan and I wont be buying one of these. The black paint has come off and the bacon sticks. I'm going with cast iron for my next one even though it will be 2 to 3 times heavier. Spending $45.00 every few years for another grill pan is not that big a deal, but it irks me that products are not built to last. I figure if I am going to the effort to wash a pan by hand it needs to last longer than 3 years. Yes, but.... I've had 3 of these. The first 2 I put in the dishwasher. This last one, I have only hand washed - its lasted about 3 years vs 2 years on the ones I put in the dishwasher. I'm getting ready to buy my 4th grill pan and I wont be buying one of these. The black paint has come off and the bacon sticks. I'm going with cast iron for my next one even though it will be 2 to 3 times heavier. Spending $45.00 every few years for another grill pan is not that big a deal, but it irks me that products are not built to last. I figure if I am going to the effort to wash a pan by hand it needs... » Read More Yes, but.... I've had 3 of these. The first 2 I put in the dishwasher. This last one, I have only hand washed - its lasted about 3 years vs 2 years on the ones I put in the dishwasher. I'm getting ready to buy my 4th grill pan and I wont be buying one of these. The black paint has come off and the bacon sticks. I'm going with cast iron for my next one even though it will be 2 to 3 times heavier. Spending $45.00 every few years for another grill pan is not that big a deal, but it irks me that products are not built to last. I figure if I am going to the effort to wash a pan by hand it needs to last longer than 3 years. « Show Less
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We used the grill for 3 weeks last summer and had no problems at all. We cleaned it with a BBQ brush. Mostly it never needed cleaning, the fire burned off any food.We had no paint chip.One thing we did was turn the grill over so the rim was facing up to hold hot dogs from rolling off. The picture on the box shows it one way & we turned it our way.And we also put a rock in the fire ring under one corner for support. We used it a lot for cooking in our cast iron pans & a coffee pot.In January we took it out to cook over a fire at our branding, and it was all good. I would buy it again & again. We used the grill for 3 weeks last summer and had no problems at all. We cleaned it with a BBQ brush. Mostly it never needed cleaning, the fire burned off any food.We had no paint chip.One thing we did was turn the grill over so the rim was facing up to hold hot dogs from rolling off. The picture on the box shows it one way & we turned it our way.And we also put a rock in the fire ring under one corner for support. We used it a lot for cooking in our cast iron pans & a coffee pot.In January we took it out to cook over a fire at our branding, and it was all... » Read More We used the grill for 3 weeks last summer and had no problems at all. We cleaned it with a BBQ brush. Mostly it never needed cleaning, the fire burned off any food.We had no paint chip.One thing we did was turn the grill over so the rim was facing up to hold hot dogs from rolling off. The picture on the box shows it one way & we turned it our way.And we also put a rock in the fire ring under one corner for support. We used it a lot for cooking in our cast iron pans & a coffee pot.In January we took it out to cook over a fire at our branding, and it was all good. I would buy it again & again. « Show Less
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Hi C.Passey i had one before and it last around 5 years but i dont leave it outside all year bcz during the winter i put it inside, i been in midle east and the weather is quite hotter there , but it protects my furniture from get discolored, and looks like new.with suny days and im not worry for the sun damage my patio set specially bcz is dark brown.
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.
1565991
I leave mine outside, but it's under the cover for the grill. It sometimes gets a little damp, but not super wet. Seems pretty durable but I don't know.
240357
I have never used it outside. I watch that show as well =) It's a great product but perhaps trying to sprinkle pepper or lemon rinds will help. Best of luck to you.
837282
We had it through one of the worst winters in Wisconsin history 2013-2014 outside the entire time... NO problems whatsoever!! I was hesitatant to leave it outside but my husband said don't worry about it. So.. I didn't. It still to this day ... May 13, 2014, covers our BBQ grill outside in Wisconsin weather without any problems...I'm amazed frankly!
1292463
No, I have only used it on the grill, and I didn't think it worked as well as the previous one I had.
2007380
We used ours with our Coleman single burner, didn't have any problems with the coating coming off at all on our entire trip and must have been used at least 8-10 times. Perhaps we didn't have the heat up as high as the other people? But we did heat all our food through and made coffee (we forgot the kettle!) and heated beans - we certainly didn't want any of the things we heated to be anywhere near 300 degrees though. We also put one of the pans over an actual firepit fire on a cooking grill thing with fold out legs - worked great on that too. All I can say is we're still using ours and it looks fine to me. We used ours with our Coleman single burner, didn't have any problems with the coating coming off at all on our entire trip and must have been used at least 8-10 times. Perhaps we didn't have the heat up as high as the other people? But we did heat all our food through and made coffee (we forgot the kettle!) and heated beans - we certainly didn't want any of the things we heated to be anywhere near 300 degrees though. We also put one of the pans over an actual firepit fire on a cooking grill thing with fold out legs - worked great on that too. All I can say is we're still using ours and it... » Read More We used ours with our Coleman single burner, didn't have any problems with the coating coming off at all on our entire trip and must have been used at least 8-10 times. Perhaps we didn't have the heat up as high as the other people? But we did heat all our food through and made coffee (we forgot the kettle!) and heated beans - we certainly didn't want any of the things we heated to be anywhere near 300 degrees though. We also put one of the pans over an actual firepit fire on a cooking grill thing with fold out legs - worked great on that too. All I can say is we're still using ours and it looks fine to me. « Show Less
1569618
Once, I finish grilling, I leave it on the grill. Once it has cooled, I either wipe it down with virgin, corn, vegetable oil or PAM on both sides. I leave it on the grill. I live in the NW where it is humid and rains a fair amount. I have not had an issue for the past five years.
746020
I have only used on our Barbecue Grill. Very strong but very effective in cleaning. We also used on stainless steel racks in oven and did not cause any issues