I just left an island where they slightly rap the outside of the coconut and the meat is intact. Why is this tool necessary?
1172699
I don't know what slightly rapping the outside of the coconut means, however, this tool is for coconuts whose meat is mature and hence stuck to the shell pretty hard. Without a prying tool, I don't know how you can get it out. This happens to be a damn good prying tool.
1172700
That works if the coconut is perfectly ripe. If its a bit raw then its hold onto the shell quite tightly. I tried using a hammer to rap and dislodge, but it didnt work for me so I got this. Also, its pretty useful for scooping out avocados and other fruits.
1172701
Because - even though I've heard of that trick and tried it on several occasions - I never succeeded. Perhaps it's because the coconuts here aren't completely fresh? No idea. In any case: This tool is the closest I came to getting the meat out perfectly, even if I had to muscle pretty hard :)
1172702
We use this tool for the brown coconut meat. Before to take the meat out with the spoon was impossible. Now, it's easy and pleasure to do it.
17665
I think you lock the top so that the entire surface presses down. Put in a smaller amount of meat in and stop when the meat spreads to the outside edge. I would remove this part and store on the side until you have the bottom part madeand stuffed... does that make sense?
2064748
The purpose is to put one probe into a thick piece of something like meat. Also there is a probe for hood or oven temperature. Not sure what your purpose is.
1078028
I think the whole point of the appliance is to provide a cooking space that is closed and therefore retains the moisture of the material being cooked (especially meats). I would check with the manufacturer about the wisdom of cooking anything uncovered. Spatter is certainly a consideration as well, as noted by other respondents.
668553
I have only used this once, and it was for steak. I don't think it would solve your problem. Get a tenderizing hammer, or a gizmo that looks like you are puncturing the meat with 20 little razorblades to break down the texture. No advice on cookbooks.
314057
If I encounter the need for more strength than I can muster when removing the pineapple slices, I cut down one side with a knife. This allows more wiggle room to remove the corer.
1592231
Well, it was for my son & for the purpose of cooking shrimp on a grill or in the smoker. He was going to the beach in Mexico quite frequently and always brought back a lot of shrimp. I didn't buy it for the purpose of a smoke flavor. However, I do remember that the edges, where the wires were, was quite sharp and dangerous. Each wire had a sharp edge poking out.
1894777
The thermometer works well on roasts and thick steaks and chops. A two inch penetration is not unreasonable. thinner meats don't need a thermometer, visual inspection is better for smaller cuts anyway. The product works as designed. ~ Matt
404464
I also use a hammer to break the coconut shell after removing the water. Some people use a hot oven (400 F / 200 C) for 10 minutes to break the shell - and the coconut comes out easily, but my oven is too small so I don&#699;t. The coconut tool is very much easier to use than a knife to remove the coconut and takes MUCH less time.
198413
This survival knife can go through a coconut with relative ease, you shouldn't have any issues with fence wire
925792
It is a large flat burner that burns very hot and as a result it quickly sears the outside of the meat. It provides a nice crisp seared outside to the meat in pretty short time.
1616775
we only got to use it once so far-grilled pork chops. Put the grill on our island and had no problems with grease and pork chops were delicious
586593
I can not say it any better than A. Crowe did. Absolutely right. I love this tool for coconuts!!
1673972
Not in my estimation, I think you need a meat slicer. The right tool for the right job.
1243489
Yes, I tried it the other day on a young coconut and it worked perfectly. I could get the whole half out in one piece.
1508801
No tool is perfect but this one is very practical. After I remove it from the pineapple I take a chef's knife and vertically cut the leftover shell into one inch slices. I then "filet" the flesh off the sides and probably get another cup of clean fruit without getting into the "eyes" of the fruit.
2052811
I love my "grinder" & use it for a lot of things but never for bones, it was not made for that job. I have made mincemeat and cranberry sauce that is healthier then store-bought. each piece is uniform and same size last year, I was given a turkey. I stripped the meat off the bones and ground it. it was good but not a job that I will do again.