is the sear station worthwhile?
1285164
Yes it is helpful. I use it sometimes on low heat setting to offset the first and second burners. It creates a more equal heat depending the your meat selection.
1285165
I bought this grill from Amazon at the beginning of last season, it has been wonderful, see my review for details about delivery and assembly. But honestly, I have yet to have a reason to try the sear station feature. I cook meat, chicken, fish and vegetables, and there is enough fine control over heat using the main three burners that I have never found a need for the sear burner.
2121939
Grill works well. Keep in mind the surface area is smaller than a conventional gas grill so if you're grilling for a crowd, not a good choice. But you can roast big items in the cooking chamber. It's indirect heat so there are no flareups but it gets very hot and you get the nice grill marks. It's a good grill and smoke cooker (higher temp smoking). I have smoke cooked chicken and saus ages with good results.
1745409
yes, most definitely. I bought 1 and when I received it, I checked it out and it was larger than it looked. So I bought 2 more for Christmas gifts. Everyone loved the steamers. It cooks enough for quanities for 3 or more people.
2110143
I have used the griddle on either side. The sear station is not activated unless you turn it on separately from the burners. I have not used the griddle and the sear at the same time.
288256
Yes, That is the only place I have used mine. I have cooked on it two or three times and I have no issues with it.
1018594
Patrick I am not shure . I have it on my bench at work I know the high setting is about 900 degrees i dont think that is correct i havent checked it . But I can tell you one thing that is a heck of a good station for the money . Ive had a repair shop since 89 and thats the best for the money . I was using edsyn stations but they were too expensive to maintain. Tips and heating elements for this station are cheap. and they have a good life . I run my station at about 675 degrees 10 hours a day 6 days a week . a tip will easily last 2 or 3 months and Ive never replaced the heating element. One thing I would suggest is to throw away the sponge that comes with it . I use a piece of stainless steel wool glued in the tray with silicone . This cleans the tip nicely and you dont experince temprature change from wetting the tips. Which keeps your station temp steady and prolongs the tip life. Tips are small enough to do smd removal.
1467862
It is worth buying even if a stove does not come with it!! I had bought the msr micro rocket stove seperate from this and it is the best stove to couple up with this pinnacle soloist product i own both and there awsome!!! Buy the the soloist cook set its a great system! !! Then buy the micro rocket from msr and you will have the best set up in my opinion!!
586323
Yes and no. This one in particular has moving pieces, the fart gun actually fires and is bigger so yes it was worth it. Some of the other ones are smaller and just figures and no not worth $10-15. Hope this helps
1594463
I have the grill .. Used it 1 time ... Took forever to even cook a hot dog .. It doesn't get hot enough to sear much of anything....
686088
not much but if you are thinking of getting one , you'll get a better price and coverage from sear's
445064
Wish I had a frame of reference - only boat I was ever on was the Staten Island Ferry!!But I used the original Avanti for 14 years - able to cook anything - this one they changed and you can only use the top units OR the oven --When I wrote to the company I asked them if they ever heard of "if it isn't broke -- don't fix it" == Just did a 9 chop loin of pork and it was great.Right now I am baking pumpkin pie == it is a quality product -- sorry I can't answer you space question. But enjoy the oven and especially the boat!!Peace & All Good == Happy New Year
2121938
Grill works well. Keep in mind the surface area is smaller than a conventional gas grill so if you're grilling for a crowd, not a good choice. But you can roast big items in the cooking chamber. It's indirect heat so there are no flareups but it gets very hot and you get the nice grill marks. It's a good grill and smoke cooker (higher temp smoking). I have smoke cooked chicken and sausages with good results.
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.
888434
The Sear Station works really well for me. I will sear fillets for 1 min then rotate it 45 degs for 1 min then do the same on the other side then tun. The sear burner off and continue cooking with indirect heat of 400-500 degs for 2-3 min, turn it over and grill indirectly for another 2-3 min. This will give me a medium done 2" thick fillet.
1319075
Get this wok, you'll like it. Balances well for me on my gas range, but I do intend on getting a ring for it, and you would benefit too as well. It heats somewhat slow compared to other woks, but this flexible cast iron pan is thin too, so your oil gets smokin' hot in hardly any time. Make sure you scrub it good with soap and water to get the protective coating off, then season the wok using whatever method you might prefer.
867670
Brother. I can neither confirm or deny this... But I have used it several times so far at it seems to be the worth the money... I have no complaints and I cooked chicken, ribs and a wonderful brisket so far....
1079630
Not really. It doesn't get hot enough I've noticed to give a good sear on food thus lacking in some flavor and obviously texture. Works well for veggies and burgers and fish but steaks are the weak point for our use.