The RecTec website says "Do not use over direct flame" but that defeats the purpose for use in grilling fish. ?
1316854
Really a smoking mat, my grill does 185-500 deg, I've grilled fish and vegetables at 400 deg but a pellet grill is indirect heat. I wouldn't use it on my charcoal pit though.
1316855
These mats are great, but they are designed for pellet cookers that do not have direct flame below the food. Or there is a flame deflector. Your will have to use indirect grilling in your charcoal or gas grill to use this mat. If your cooking style for fish requires direct grilling a better bet would be a BBQ grill pan.
1316856
I used the grill cover for two seasons (leaving it on an exposed outside grill) with flare-up and really hot coals. It finally decomposed. So with that in mind, and I personally don't cook fish on an open flame, I would say that you can decide for yourself. After all you didn't really ask a question/
705719
I think an open flame might destroy the vessel, and certainly its brushed stainless steel finish. It's insulated, in any case, which would probably make direct heating unsatisfactory.
887897
My experience is that it is safe as long as you do not keep the unused charcoal or other eaily flammable items under the grill. So far I am please with my purchase!
1887753
Well... I suppose you could if you really wanted to and they were small but that's not what a direct fire grill is designed for. For cooking the ultimate pizza you want an indirect fire (heat) wood fire. Convection is the key with pizza. This grill is designed for (and works very well for) grilling steak, burgers etc.. with direct heat.
1187796
Barbara, you wouldn't want to do this in any case -it would alter the heat sensitivity of the probes (rendering their readings inaccurate.)The "don'ts" are few and pretty simple: Don't use the wire over the direct open flame, don't get 'em wet, and when you take the probe out of the meat you need to grasp the probe, not tug it out by the wire.Hope this helps.
1576521
It is a great grill and I love it, but I would not use it indoors ( because of the smoke ).
1350212
I have not used for fish. I usually grill fish. But I would use for trout or if baking a salmon steak or swordfish.
747679
The heated end is "submerged" - I fail to see how that would possibly constitute a fire hazard. As for the plug end - I wouldn't think it's any more a fire hazard than any other electrical item you have plugged into a socket.
1828181
Really now, don't use over direct fire. Let fire turn to coals and kit holds up well and allows you to stir, flip or whaterver you need to do without burning your fingers.
1902564
I bought it because many people mentioned that they used it for quick frying. You have to decide what you believe are the dangers with the nonstick and "high" temps, and what temps trigger those dangers.
102557
Sorry, don't know. Haven't tried it in that manner. Great on outside grills.
1422668
it gives off no heat and will need a lot of fresh are also. I bought it and tried to use in my grill but couldn't keep it burning so i moved it thinking the openings on bottom of grill would give it more air ,but was to close to heat and started whole grill on fire. Haven't used it since. And have tried to sell it my self.
895547
Not a good idea. The sides are not designed to retain a liquid and there is no handle to move the griddle to a safe place if the flame gets out of hand.
2217105
If you like the look and smell of burning/peeling paint, go right ahead! I'm not sure how people use the grill (even with a hot plate) without noticing the paint that burns off, peels, and emits. The company will not say whether or not the coating is toxic. The cancer warning on the box is a dead give away...
2139432
I bought a Weber "Go-Anywhere" grill instead which looks similar, costs $25 more but will last more than three uses. I had to toss this model after less than a week due to concerns about safety and quality of product (gas leaked because the thermostat was cheap, apparently). Certainly go to a brick and mortar and look at it there, first, if you don't believe my review. :)
334933
To answer a your question, yes. This feature is really nice because it limits the chances of burning food. However, if you need a good sear it does not really work unless you use small amounts of food.
441030
The instructions indicate avoidance to high heat. I would say yes to use on a gas grill if not too close to the coals.