Can anyone recommend this grill vs. the Smokey Joe Gold Vs. the Go Anywhere Grill? I don't want to travel with grill and want to use in a screened in porch. Thanks.
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I use the s. j. In a screened lanai. It is excellent in all respects. Hope this helps. Ray G
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I would go with the gold. The silvers ventilation system can become clogged causing charcoal to stop burning. Silver good for quick stuff that takes less than 30 minutes. Gold seems like a better bet. Some people modify silver with extra holes or putting a tuna can with holes in bottom, but I think Gold is a better bet. The hibachi style is also good for small grill on small porch.
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I know nothing about the other models, but I'm happy with my little Weber. It is quite well constructed, just like the larger bowl models. My wife and I use it on our open deck.
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The silver empties out the bottom. That's also where the air flow comes through. The gold has a solid bottom and has air holes in the side for the flow. The gold has a wire that locks down the lid. As you can see the gold is better for travel and camping. The Silver is better option for back yard. If your porch has a wood floor the Silver might not be safe because of the chance of coals slipping past the catch plate.
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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)
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i switched to the Cuisinart for that very reason. the GF (after you remove the grilling plate) you'll notice a small centrally located heating element. The Cuisinart has one that covers the entire surface. The GF is a poor design unless you are cooking in dead center. and, even then, it seems to take forever to heat up. if you are getting NO heat then you obviously have a defective unit.
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What difference does it make if you buy it from Amazon it's not like it would be worth the cost to send the grill back....at that, I had to just trow it away after it stopped working the second time I used it.If you need to purchase this on-line I suggest you do from a brick an mortar retailer that you can visit if some goes wrong with the grill.
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Irma, I love the grill but it does take more time to clean the grate and a wire brush will scratch the porcelain grate. I wish Char-Broil would have used stainless steel grates.
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I only bought the grill because I live in an apartment and we can only have electric grills. I wouldn't recommend the George Foreman. It's just like the small one you use in your kitchen only on a stand. I can cook a delicious steak in a pan on my stove better than I can on my G.F. grill. Put a little oil and a slab of butter in your pan to melt then sprinkle the steak with McCormick's Montreal Steak seasoning....delicious
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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. :)
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I own it and love it. It's for smaller grills like the smokey joe or go anywhere grills. Love the fact that it hooks the legs of grill onto the table so it doesn't move. Fits the following grills: * Smokey Joe Silver charcoal grill * Smokey Joe Gold charcoal grill * Jumbo Joe charcoal grill * Go-Anywhere charcoal grill * Go-Anywhere gas grill.
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Just wanted to let people know that the same exact grill made by GP Group is sold by Lowes under the name Master Forge. They also have covers for it too item #297938 on Lowes. Also and I cant believe I am saying this but Lowes was cheaper than Amazon ! Picked mine up for under $200. You will need two people to put the main body on the base but other than that assembly is easy (Lowes will assemble it for you too). Sorry this may have turned out to be a Lowes ad, but hey for once something is cheaper not on Amazon !
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I don't have any experience grilling and I would really like to buy this portable grill... But I need tips on how to transport this grill without stinking up the car?
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Here's what I put in my review: "The reviews for the gold suggested that the silver was a better option for two reasons: the ash catcher tray and the fact that the holes were on the bottom rather than the side. The Gold cannot have ashes removed unless the coals are out and the charcoal rack can be removed. After using the silver, I question what good the ash catcher tray is. How do you clean it out while charcoals remain lit or unlit in the grill? With a tiny little brush or shovel? It's cute. As for the holes on the bottom. This is all well and good until your charcoal crumbles and the ashes clog the holes. And if you have the lid on, the charcoals go out. And you wonder why your hamburgers are not cooked. Having the holes on the side would keep air flow, regardless of crumbling charcoals. Third, the Gold has a handle, which would make this easier to move. After the fact, I discovered that Cook's Illustrated has reviewed portable grills, and they included the Gold in their review, but not the silver."
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I loved mine for 3 years and due to my negligence I knocked it on the floor and the hinge broke. So I bought another one and love the new one just as much. I think it is better built than some of the cheaper George Forman grills. (The non-stick coating lasts on this grill) Just remember to let it heat up for 5 minutes and you'll be happy with whatever your cooking.
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It's really not for indoor use at all! I use it on my front porch. It smokes just like a charcoal or gas grill does so you would NOT want to use it inside the house. And yes, it is very portable, but you would have to have access to an electrical outlet if you took it picnicing. I have read that some people adapt this electric grill for use with charcoal and I think it could be done but it would not be easy or convenient to do so. I just use mine for the front porch cooking. It's an excellent little grill -- cooks very tasty foods just like a charcoal grill does...without the mess!
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Overall this is the best grill you can ever buy. I have had my grill for 45 years. Hard pressed to say that about a weber.You can cook one item with a just a few briquettes. Its aluminum built holds in the heat and requires less briquettes.
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I don't know anything about the GfG,but I love the Hamilton beach grill. I used it all winter. It is well worth it. It cooks quick and taste great like n outside grill. I use non- stick spray on the grill and the tray underneath and it cleans easy.
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sorry so late to answer...have been out across country trip.I love the grill,its about 12"x16or so!Been using it everyday!
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This is by far the best portable grill I have ever had. It gets hot enough to cook steaks well. The cast iron cook surface is awesome. It holds heat really well so you can get a nice seer on the meat or whatever. Leaves nice grill marks. Really like that stuff cannot fall down inside the thing easily, unlike grills with a wire grate. Thermometer is nice too and the adjustability actually works.